Police Briefs for the week of June 26

Man, 43, missing for three-plus weeks
STAFFORD — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is looking for local resident Shawn Michael O’Malley, missing since the end of May.

He is described as 43 years old, with gray hair and blue eyes. He was last known to be driving a white 2000 Ford F250 extended cab pickup truck with Virginia registration JNY9814, according to the sheriff’s office.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Stafford sheriff’s office at (540) 658-4400 or Stafford Crime Solvers at (540) 659-2020.

Mailbox, license plates vandalized
FALMOUTH — At least 30 mailboxes and several vehicle license plates were vandalized early June 16 in the area of Truslow and Snellings roads, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

Letters on the mailboxes and some license plates had been painted over with black paint.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the sheriff’s office at (540) 658-4400 or Crime Solvers at (540) 659-2020.

Man drives car into McDonald’s building
STAFFORD — A North Stafford man was charged late last week after reportedly driving his car into a building, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

The driver, Marque Lewis Stewart, 24, was charged with driving under the influence, vandalism, obstruction of justice, and refusal of a breath test after Deputy Bill Walker of the sheriff’s office arrived at McDonald’s on Courthouse Road to find a dark-colored car resting against the building.

Stewart was incarcerated on a $3,500 bond.

Wanted man found at apartment
NORTH STAFFORD — As a Stafford deputy cruised the apartments at Garrison Woods, he noted four men sitting outside at about 6:40 p.m. on June 19, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

The deputy approached the men when one of them acted suspiciously, leaving the group upon seeing the deputy and pulling down the window blinds. After the man gave the deputy a false name, his correct information was obtained, according to police.

Later, a police chase ensued, with backup and a K-9 involved.

The man, Mark Anton Crichlow-Clay, 23, entered an unoccupied house during the incident. The homeowner was contacted and reported that the offender had no permission to enter the apartment, police said.

In addition to the outstanding warrants, Clay, of no fixed arrest, was charged with false identification, probation violation, resisting arrest and unlawful entry.

He was incarcerated with no bond.

Endangered runaway may be in Stafford
STAFFORD — An endangered runaway from Ormond Beach, Fla., may be in Stafford County, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Vincent Willhite, 15, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office. He may be in the Hartwood area.

Willhite was listed as missing May 19. He has brown hair and eyes and stands about 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighing 130 pounds. Both of his ears are pierced.

Woman witnesses argument; neighbor arrested
FREDERICKSBURG — After witnessing a neighbor argue with his wife in a parking lot, a Fredericksburg woman said that the neighbor turned his anger toward her.

The woman told police that after the wife left the area, the man turned toward her and yelled, then walked back into his house. Later, he came back outside with a handgun and pointed it at her, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department.

The handgun was not a real firearm, according to police.

Efrain Solorzano, 27, of Fredericksburg, was arrested for brandishing a firearm and incarcerated at the Rappahannock Regional Jail under no bond.

Couple in bedroom spot peeper
FREDERICKSBURG — A Fredericksburg resident on Saturday reported that she and her boyfriend saw a man peeping into the woman’s bedroom window while they were lying in bed.

The victims confronted the subject outside the apartment in the 1600 block of Princess Anne Street in Fredericksburg, and identified him as an ex-boyfriend of the woman.

The incident occurred just before 4 a.m.

The suspect left the scene prior to police arrival. The investigation is ongoing, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department.

— From staff reports