Intoxicated man mistakes bible study for 'human trafficking operation': police

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. - A man was charged with breaking and entering, assault, and public intoxication after mistaking Wednesday bible study for a "human trafficking operation."

The man has been identified as 48-year-old David Campbell of Stafford, Virginia. 

According to authorities, Campbell took it upon himself to forcefully investigate a Wednesday night bible study that was mistaken as a "human trafficking operation." On February 5, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m. deputies responded to Renee Road for a disturbance that was quickly escalating. The caller stated that he was upset that his neighbors were double-parked. 

Authorities say the caller confronted his neighbors in their residence and observed multiple people. Campbell assumed the gathering was a "human trafficking operation" and wanted deputies to investigate it. While reporting the incident, dispatchers could hear him taunting and cursing at the neighbors.

Deputies quickly arrived at Campbell's residence where they made contact with him. He was in the middle of the roadway. 

Campbell complained about the parking situation and demanded deputies to "identify everyone" within the residence. 

According to neighbors, Campbell forced his way into the residence to confront them and nearly struck an ordained minister and threatened to punch another man.  

The incident was captured on surveillance video but has not been released. 

He was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond.