Stafford County DUI Incident : Fredericksburg Drunk Driver Switches Seats with Passenger

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Fredericksburg drunk driving
2. Seat switching DUI arrest

A 66-year-old man from Fredericksburg, Stafford County, VA, attempted to avoid a DUI charge by switching seats with his passenger but was unsuccessful. Deputy J.L. Jones observed the man swerving across lanes on Richmond Highway and nearly hitting two cars. Despite switching seats with his passenger, the man was charged with driving under the influence, driving after license forfeiture, falsely identifying himself, a traffic lane violation, drinking while driving, and refusal to comply. Held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until sober, the man’s true identity revealed a suspended license due to a prior DUI, with an open can of Four Loko found in the vehicle.

Stafford County, VA — Man Tries to Avoid DUI Charge in Fredericksburg

A 66-year-old man from Fredericksburg attempted to evade a DUI charge by switching seats with his passenger but was ultimately unsuccessful. The incident took place on May 31 at around 5:50 p.m. when Deputy J.L. Jones observed a blue Nissan swerving across both southbound lanes on Richmond Highway near Rappahannock Regional Jail. The erratic driving caught the attention of Deputy Jones, who then received a dispatch report regarding a drunk driver complaint involving the same vehicle.

As the vehicle nearly collided with two separate cars, Deputy Jones conducted a traffic stop near Sage Lane. To his surprise, both occupants of the vehicle exited and attempted to switch seats in a blatant effort to deceive the authorities. Despite their quick maneuver, Deputy Jones caught onto their trick and approached the vehicle.

The original driver, now seated in the passenger seat, emitted a strong smell of alcohol and provided three different fake identities to the officer. However, his true identity was eventually revealed, showing a suspended license due to a prior DUI offence. The driver confessed to having consumed “two beers,” and an open can of Four Loko was discovered in the vehicle.

As a result of his actions, the driver was charged with driving under the influence, driving after license forfeiture, falsely identifying himself to law enforcement, a traffic lane violation, drinking while driving, and refusal to comply with the authorities. He was subsequently held at Rappahannock Regional Jail until he sobered up.

More News Updates in Stafford County and Beyond

While this incident involving the failed attempt to trick law enforcement by switching seats with a passenger unfolded in Stafford County, other significant news stories have emerged in the region and beyond.

In Cheverly, MD, a suspect has been charged after a child accessed a loaded firearm and suffered a gunshot wound on Sunday night. The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Gun Crimes Unit has taken action against 20-year-old Jayvon Thomas for multiple firearms offences related to the incident.

Meanwhile, in Laurel, MD, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a fatal collision that occurred in the unincorporated section of Laurel. The deceased driver has been identified as 23-year-old Justin Xavier Smith of Upper Marlboro, and the authorities are working diligently to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.

Stay tuned for more updates on these developing stories and other news events in the Stafford County area and beyond.