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Wanted Grottoes man arrested in Florida

Chris Graham

Ritchie, Derek LeeA Grottoes man wanted for failing to appear on a drunk driving charge in Waynesboro is in custody in Florida. Derek Lee Ritchie, 32, was apprehended on Sunday at a family member’s residence in Keystone, Fla.

He is being held without bond. Extradition proceedings are pending.

 

Ritchie was wanted in Waynesboro for failing to appear in Waynesboro General District Court on Oct. 20, 2015 for his preliminary hearing for third offense drunk driving.  A Waynesboro Police officer arrested Ritchie just after midnight on July 13, 2015 for driving drunk on South Delphine Avenue with his two young children in the vehicle.

He has previous convictions for DUI.  He was also charged with unlawfully refusing a breath test and driving on a revoked license.

Ritchie is wanted in Augusta County for a felony Distribution of a Schedule I or II drug and misdemeanor Obstruction of Justice.   He is wanted in Rockingham County for a misdemeanor Obstruction of Justice.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].