Two Virginia teenagers remained in custody Monday after authorities allege they stole alcohol from a Wawa convenience store and food from a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant while carrying detailed plans to murder an entire family, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies responded on June 16 following reports of a vehicle that had struck a speed limit sign and fled the scene. Law enforcement located the vehicle at a local Wawa, where they encountered Louis Conely, 19, and an unnamed juvenile suspect.
Inside the vehicle, authorities discovered unopened alcoholic beverages, a tray of food from Buffalo Wild Wings, multiple knives, medical items, and a notebook that allegedly contained two detailed murder plots targeting the juvenile suspect's family. The sheriff's office said the notebook belonged to Conely.
Background
The investigation began after witnesses reported seeing a vehicle run into a speed limit sign and leave the area without stopping. Deputies tracked the vehicle to the Wawa location, where they found the two teenagers with stolen merchandise and what authorities described as a comprehensive plan for murder.
Police said their investigation determined that Conely and the juvenile had allegedly conspired to carry out violent acts against members of the juvenile's family. The exact nature of the planned attacks and the relationship between the suspects were not immediately clarified by investigators.
The Charges
Conely has been charged with two counts of conspiracy to commit murder, two counts of felony threats in writing, petit larceny, unlawful purchase of an alcoholic beverage, drinking while operating a motor vehicle, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance, hit-and-run, and reckless driving.
The juvenile suspect faces two counts of conspiracy to commit murder and one count of felony threats in writing. Both suspects admitted to stealing the tray of food from Buffalo Wild Wings, according to authorities. Conely was also allegedly found in possession of drugs.
Key Takeaways
- Louis Conely, 19, and a juvenile were arrested on June 16 in Stafford County, Virginia
- Police discovered a notebook containing two detailed murder plots targeting the juvenile's family
- Investigators also found multiple knives, medical items, stolen alcohol from Wawa, and food from Buffalo Wild Wings
- Both suspects face two counts of conspiracy to commit murder
- Conely is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond
What's Next
Conely is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 19 for a preliminary hearing on the conspiracy to commit murder charges. The juvenile suspect remains in custody at the Rappahannock Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not ruled out additional charges.