Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Sterling Man Charged for Assaulting Taxi Driver in Virginia
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man from Sterling, Virginia, for assault and battery and other crimes after he drunkenly accosted a taxi driver, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This incident occurred on Labor Day in Sterling at approximately 2 a.m. In the 200 block of North Alder Avenue, the… Read More »
Two Virginia Drivers Charged for Reckless Driving in Fatal Accident
Two Virginia drivers now face criminal charges for reckless driving after causing an auto accident that killed two people, according to an article by WTOP. This traffic accident occurred on August 24th at approximately 11 a.m. on Interstate 66. The resulting crash — which occurred on the westbound lanes near exit 53 — ended… Read More »
What is the First Offender Program for Virginia Drug Crimes?
There are strict laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia against committing various drug crimes, such as the possession or distribution of controlled substances. In most circumstances, any person who commits a drug crime will likely face confinement and fines for their actions. But Virginia law also provides leniency for certain first offenders who do… Read More »
Virginia Man Assaults Police Officer During Drunk Driving Incident
A man from Falls Church, Virginia, now faces criminal charges for driving under the influence (DUI) and assault and battery against a police officer, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This incident occurred at approximately 12:47 a.m. on Saturday, September 7th. That is when the Loudoun County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at a… Read More »
Ashburn Man Charged with Reckless Handling of a Firearm in Virginia
A 24-year-old man from Ashburn, Virginia, now faces criminal charges for the weapon crime of reckless handling of a firearm, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to this incident on September 9th in Hamilton. The Ashburn man apparently discharged a firearm and injured a woman in… Read More »
Does Virginia Classify Racing as a Reckless Driving Offense?
From a general standpoint, reckless driving in Virginia is a criminal offense that involves a clear risk of physical harm or property damage. In addition to this overarching rule, Virginia law also labels specific types of dangerous driving conduct as reckless driving. One specific type of reckless driving is racing, which is a prearranged,… Read More »
Virginia Man Faces Criminal Charges for Repeat DUI & Test Refusal
Loudoun County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Virginia man for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and refusing to submit to a DUI test on July 27th, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. At approximately 11:30 p.m. that night, a local business called in a report about an alleged drunk driver near… Read More »
Virginia Police Bust Meth Operation & Arrest 3 People
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office completed a long-running investigation by arresting three people for meth distribution and other drug crimes, according to an article by the Richmond Times-Dispatch. During a motel room search, law enforcement uncovered a significant amount of illegal drugs and numerous firearms. Law enforcement initiated the final steps of this drug… Read More »
Teenage Driver Injures Virginia Police Officer While Driving Recklessly
A teenage driver faces criminal charges for reckless driving after striking and injuring a law enforcement officer who was conducting a DUI checkpoint, according to an article by CBS affiliate WTKR. This auto accident occurred in the morning of Tuesday, August 6th on History Land Highway. At that point, a Richmond County Sheriff’s deputy… Read More »
Virginia Man Faces Criminal Charges after Burglary in Ashburn
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Virginia man for intent to commit larceny and other crimes, according to an article by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. This man turned himself in to the authorities after a recent burglary. On August 5th, the Virginia man allegedly broke into a residence near the 20000 block of Smith… Read More »