“Dedicated, innovative people, working with the community, to serve and protect Stafford County while using the best tools and technology available."
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing service to the citizens of Stafford County during these uncertain times.
At this time, the lobby of the Ford T. Humphrey building is open for business. The lobby is marked to allow for social distancing.
IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE DIAL 911
As always, you can report an incident/crime by phone at 540-658-4400. You may also report an incident/crime by clicking on the “Forms/Resources” tab above and then by clicking “Report a Crime or Incident”
Public Information Officer Sarah Maroney, April 12
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 11-17), the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the many members of our Emergency Communications Center (ECC).
Communications officers in the Stafford County Emergency Communications Center dispatch all calls for the Sheriff’s Office and Fire and Rescue. The ECC, which operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, receives, ... (Full Story & Photos)
Public Information Officer Sarah Maroney, April 07
On April 5 at 10:15 p.m., Deputy C.R. Szentkuti was on patrol near The Laundry Basket (411 Chatham Heights Road) when he heard gunshots coming from behind the business. Sergeant A.I. Assur heard the shots as well and both deputies responded to the area. Upon arrival, they observed three males exit the tree line. The suspects fled upon seeing the presence of Sheriff’s Office vehicles.
Public Information Officer Sarah Maroney, April 07
James Melo, 28, of Stafford, is wanted in connection to a stabbing which occurred in the parking lot of Popeyes (253 Garrisonville Road) on October 2, 2020. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries, but survived.
Melo is wanted for aggravated malicious wounding. Anyone with information on Melo’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office at (540) 658-4400. Tips can ... (Full Story & Photos)
Public Information Officer Sarah Maroney, April 06
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of shopliftings that occurred at the Target stores on Stafford Market Place and South Gateway Drive.
In three separate incidents the suspect fills a shopping cart full of items and exits the business without paying for the merchandise. He then gets into a waiting vehicle with the stolen items. The total amount of merchandise stolen is ... (Full Story & Photos)
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