Dodge the Law, Pay the Price! Woman With Open Warrant Gets Off Easy—For Now

A Portsmouth woman with a long history of unpaid tickets and license suspensions caught a lucky break after a routine traffic stop—but her troubles are far from over! Busted at 1 AM Just before 1 AM, Portsmouth officers pulled over a gray Dodge Charger near 8th and Harmon Streets for no visible registration. Inside was Stacy Barnett, a familiar name to law enforcement. When officers ran her info, they discovered she had an open warrant for driving with a suspended license due to failing to pay child support. Barnett was taken to jail, but in a bizarre twist, the jail refused to take her! Instead, officers issued her a citation and told her to show up in court the next morning. A Habit of Ignoring the Law This wasn’t Barnett’s first run-in with the law. Back in November 2023, she was cited for driving left of center and driving with a suspended license. Instead of handling the ticket, she ignored it completely—leading to a warrant for her arrest. This time, Barnett actually showed up to court, and a pre-trial hearing was scheduled for April 10. A History of Trouble Behind the Wheel Barnett’s driving record is anything but clean. Over the years, she’s racked up multiple charges, including: Possessing drug instruments Criminal tools Driving under a 12-point suspension Failure to control Having a fictitious registration Multiple counts of driving under suspension Speeding Why You Should Always Pay Your Tickets Think ignoring a traffic ticket is no big deal? Think again! Unpaid tickets can lead to: License suspension – If you don’t pay, the BMV can suspend your license. Warrants for your arrest – If you skip court, a bench warrant can be issued. Higher fines – Late fees and penalties can make a small ticket cost hundreds more. Possible jail time – Repeated violations can land you behind bars. What to Do If You Have Unpaid Tickets ✅ Check your record – Don’t wait for a traffic stop to find out you have a warrant! Many courts have online lookup tools. ✅ Pay your fines ASAP – Some cities allow payment plans if you can’t afford to pay in full. ✅ Show up to court – Even if you can’t pay, explaining your situation to a judge is better than skipping out. ✅ Don’t drive on a suspended license – If your license is suspended, find alternative transportation until it’s reinstated. Barnett may have dodged jail this time, but if she keeps ignoring the law, she’s bound to run out of luck!

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