On December 6, 2016 at approximately 12:40 a.m. Deputy W.J. McWaters responded to a report of suspicious persons on Masters Drive in the Somerset/Season’s Landing neighborhood. Upon arrival Deputy McWaters interviewed a man who witnessed two subjects attempt to break into his vehicle while it was parked in his driveway. The witness also reported seeing the same two subjects attempt to break into a neighbor’s vehicle. Descriptions were provided and Deputy McWaters, joined by Deputy E.R. Houde, Sergeant D. Pinzon and 1st Sgt. D.F. Purcell, began to search the neighborhood for the suspects.

The patrol units canvassed the area on foot, when Deputy McWaters walked on Pebble Beach Drive he observed two subjects running away from his position. He gave chase and ordered both suspects to the ground. They complied and were taken into custody without further incident. The two males were searched and each had a taser. A large flashlight and a backpack were also recovered. Both suspects stated that they were going to 7-11 for snacks.

Several pair of athletic shoes, valued at more than $100 each, and a jacket were located along the fence line approximately 100 feet from where the suspects were apprehended. Located near the shoes was a multi-tool glass breaker and seatbelt cutter. Further investigation determined that the shoes were stolen from a vehicle on Pebble Beach Drive.

John Buddy Brown, age 18, and Ethan Blake Roberts, age 19, both of Cornerstone Drive in Stafford were charged with Grand Larceny, Possession of Burglary Tools, Conspiracy to Commit Larceny, Entering a Vehicle, Larceny of Property with Intent to Sell and Petit Larceny. They were both incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $4700 secured bond.