Crime & Safety
I-95 Confederate Flag Pole Vandalized In Stafford: Report
The base of the pole that flies a giant Confederate flag along Interstate 95 in Stafford County reportedly was vandalized with spray paint.

STAFFORD, VA — The base of the pole that flies a giant Confederate flag along Interstate 95 on private property in Stafford County was vandalized with spray paint that spelled out "Take it down," and "racist," according to WTOP. The damage was found Sunday.
A group called the Virginia Flaggers, which rents part of the property, said they plan to offer a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever did it. (For more local news, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts. Also, like us on Facebook, and if you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)
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