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Traffic stop leads to two arrests in Waynesboro

Chris Graham

waynesboroThe Waynesboro Police Department made two arrests from a Thursday traffic stop.

Officers were contacted by an anonymous caller who advised they had observed 31-year-old Waynesboro resident Brandon Lamont Carter driving a vehicle in the 900 block of Hopeman Parkway, and police were aware there was an active warrant for his arrest.

Officers performed a traffic stop on the vehicle that Carter was driving and arrested him for a warrant that had been issued for misdemeanor assault and battery.

During the arrest of Carter, officers recognized 29-year-old Chiejio Ja’meze Davis in the passenger seat of the stopped vehicle. Davis was wanted on several outstanding warrants unrelated to Carter’s charge which included:

  • Felony Domestic Assault from Staunton (VA Code: 18.2-57.2)
  • Felony Domestic Assault (X2) from Waynesboro (VA Code: 18.2-57.2)
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon from Waynesboro (VA Code: 18.2-308.2)
  • Abduction and Kidnapping from Waynesboro (VA Code: 18.2-47)
  • Use of a Firearm While Committing Abduction from Waynesboro (VA Code: 18.2-53.1)
  • Brandishing a Firearm/Misdemeanor from Waynesboro (VA Code: 18.2-282)
  • Destruction of Property/Misdemeanor from Waynesboro (VA Code: 18.2-137)

During the arrest of Davis, officers recovered a stolen Glock Model 23 pistol with two loaded magazines and a small container of suspected controlled substances.  After the discovery by officers, Davis was charged with four additional felonies which include:

  • Possession of Stolen Firearm from Waynesboro (VA Code: 18.2-108.1)
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon from Waynesboro (VA Code: 18.2-308.2)
  • Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance from Waynesboro (VA Code: 18.2-250)
  • Possession of a Firearm While in Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance from Waynesboro (VA Code: 18.2-308.4)

Carter was held on a $2,500 secured bond.

Davis was held without bond.

Both subjects are currently being held at the Middle River Regional Jail.

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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].