Chaos at Jay’s Sports Lounge: Intoxicated Woman Arrested After Violent Brawl and Drug Bust

Chaos at Jay’s Sports Lounge: Intoxicated Woman Arrested After Violent Brawl and Drug Bust

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — A wild night out took a serious turn for one Fredericksburg woman after she was arrested on multiple charges stemming from an altercation at Jay’s Sports Lounge. The incident unfolded on the evening of May 31st, culminating in an arrest that revealed not only public intoxication and assault, but also the possession of dozens of illegal narcotics.

According to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy C.T. Richardson was initially at the Motel 6 on 2868 Richmond Highway responding to an unrelated disturbance when he was alerted to a nearby altercation at Jay’s Sports Lounge, located just steps away. At approximately 8:31 p.m., Deputy Richardson made his way to the bar, where several patrons quickly directed him to the individual at the center of the commotion.

The suspect was identified as Ashlie Campbell, 28, of Fredericksburg. Witnesses described Campbell as immediately confrontational upon being approached, and she was seen attempting to discreetly hand off her purse to a companion — a move that raised red flags for law enforcement.

Deputies detained Campbell on the spot and began piecing together the events that had unfolded. According to staff and witness statements, Campbell had reportedly entered and wandered around the men’s restroom, raising concerns among other patrons. When employees attempted to remove her from the premises, she allegedly became violent — striking a staff member in the face and breaking a security wand in the process.

Campbell reportedly exhibited clear signs of intoxication, both in behavior and demeanor. During a subsequent check of her records, deputies discovered she had an active capias (bench warrant) out of Loudoun County. The situation intensified when Deputy Richardson searched the purse Campbell had attempted to offload. Inside, he found 67 Schedule II narcotic pills, a discovery that significantly escalated the seriousness of the charges she would face.

Campbell was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

• Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance (Schedule II)
• Assault and battery
• Destruction of property
• Public intoxication
• Capias – Loudoun County warrant

Following her arrest, she was transported to the Rappahannock Regional Jail, where she was held on a $1,500 secured bond.

The arrest drew significant attention from patrons of the bar and surrounding businesses, many of whom expressed concerns about the safety and atmosphere of nightlife venues in the area. Jay’s Sports Lounge, a popular weekend hangout spot, was forced to manage a chaotic scene in front of customers as deputies secured the suspect and processed the scene.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the origin of the Schedule II drugs found in Campbell’s possession, but the discovery underscores broader concerns in the region about the illegal distribution of narcotics. Schedule II substances include powerful and addictive drugs such as oxycodone, methamphetamine, and Adderall — making unauthorized possession and intent to distribute a serious felony under Virginia law.

The case remains under investigation, and further charges could be considered depending on the results of lab testing and additional witness interviews. As of Monday, Campbell remained in custody, awaiting her next court appearance.

This incident adds to a growing list of public intoxication-related arrests in the area, and local law enforcement is urging bar patrons to act responsibly and for establishments to maintain vigilant security practices.