A Saturday night chase in Stafford County. The Sheriff’s Office says Deputy C.R. Newman observed a southbound black Toyota Corolla travelling 53 mph in the posted 35 mph zone of the 2000 block of Richmond Highway. He attempted a traffic stop at Hospital Center Boulevard and the driver turned toward the hospital as though he was looking for a place to stop. Instead of stopping, the driver made an abrupt U-turn and passed through the red traffic signal across Richmond Highway toward the divergent diamond.
Police say the pursuit continued in the heavy rain onto northbound I-95 as speeds approached 85-90 mph. The suspect weaved through traffic using all lanes of travel and the shoulder to pass other vehicles.
The driver exited I-95 to Garrisonville Road, but continued back around on the ramp to I-95 South. Deputy Newman attempted to end the pursuit with intentional vehicle contact, but was unsuccessful as the suspect recovered from a 360-degree spin and took the ramp going back to eastbound Garrisonville Road.
Then the Sheriff’s Office said Sergeant J.W. Hutcheson had joined the pursuit and seized the opportunity to use intentional vehicle contact to stop the Corolla before it could get to Richmond Highway.
The Sheriff’s Office says a search of the vehicle led to the recovery of evidence, including three firearms. The driver was identified as 20-year-old Derry Barcenas of Woodbridge. He was charged with felony eluding, driving after illegally consuming alcohol, concealed weapon, concealed weapon while intoxicated, possession of a weapon with drugs, underage possession of alcohol, underage possession of tobacco, reckless driving, improper passing, and a traffic light violation.
The passengers were identified as 20-yeear old Deomany Melgar Guardado and 20-year-old Isiah Campbell both of Woodbridge. Each was charged with concealed weapon, concealed weapon while intoxicated, possession of a firearm with drugs, and underage possession of alcohol. All three suspects were held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.
