Fredericksburg Police Update Policy After 2025 Arrest Seen In Online Video

Fredericksburg police updated their response policy after a November 2025 incident shown in video circulating online.

Stafford Man Accused In Major Fentanyl Conspiracy Set For Federal Plea Hearing

A Stafford man accused in a large-scale fentanyl trafficking conspiracy is scheduled for a federal plea hearing Sept. 22.

Fredericksburg Police Golf Tournament Returns Next Month

The Fredericksburg Police Department's annual golf tournament returns Oct. 5, with all proceeds supporting employee wellness programs.

Police Activity Prompts Partial Lockdown At VA Middle School

Stafford deputies are investigating suspicious activity near Fox Chase Boulevard and Langley Oaks Court.

Fredericksburg Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks

Fredericksburg marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks with ceremonies honoring the victims and first responders.

Masked Man With Tire Iron Arrested In Spotsylvania Burglary Attempt: Sheriff

Deputies found a masked man carrying a tire iron behind a Spotsylvania business after a commercial alarm sounded, authorities said.

Stafford Man Faces Drug, Identity Theft Charges After Donut Shop Report

A Stafford man faces four charges after deputies responded to a narcotics report at a donut shop on Warrenton Road.

Spotsylvania Man Wanted In Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania Sexual Assaults Captured After Pursuit

A Spotsylvania man wanted in two sexual assault cases was captured Friday after a brief vehicle pursuit, authorities said.

How Oily Rags Sparked A Fredericksburg House Fire Without An Open Flame

Improperly discarded linseed oil rags spontaneously combusted and caused a fire in Fredericksburg, officials said.

Missing 84-Year-Old Spotsylvania Man Located: Police

A missing 84-year-old man who was last seen leaving his Spotsylvania home on Sunday morning has been located, authorities say.

Man Found Unconscious Behind Wheel Had Cocaine, Fentanyl, Cash: Fredericksburg Police

A Maryland man found unconscious behind the wheel faces drug and fentanyl-related felony charges in Fredericksburg, police said.

2 MA Suspects Arrested In Stolen Vehicle In NoVA: Sheriff

Two Massachusetts residents face drug and other charges after deputies found them in a stolen vehicle in Stafford County, Virginia.

Stafford Man Released Under GPS Monitoring In Federal Child Exploitation Case

A federal judge released Gaston Rouse under GPS monitoring and strict internet limits as his case heads to a grand jury.

Spotsylvania Man Accused Of Using Snapchat To Solicit Nude Images From Girls

A Spotsylvania man faces five charges after investigators identified victims ranging from 11 to 17 years old, authorities said.

Federal Officers Arrest Stafford Man In Child Sexual Abuse Material Case

A Stafford man was arrested after the FBI said it found more than 3,500 child sexual abuse images and videos on his phone.

Driver Sought After Hit-And-Run Near Fredericksburg Sheetz

Spotsylvania deputies asked for help identifying a driver linked to a hit-and-run near a Sheetz on Patriot Highway.

Fredericksburg Man Charged After Race Challenge Leads To Assault: Sheriff

A Fredericksburg man was charged after deputies said he struck a person who declined a vehicle race at a Stafford Sheetz.

WATCH: Driver Sought After Hit-And-Run Damages Caroline Street Building

Police released images of three people sought after a vehicle damaged a building’s AC unit on Caroline Street.

Fredericksburg Driver Charged With Second DWI After Jeep Strikes Fence

Police charged a Stafford man with a second DWI after a Jeep struck a fence and gate on Lafayette Boulevard in Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Man Arrested After Shoplifting Report, Wanted In 3 Counties

A shoplifting report led to two arrests and drug, identity theft and weapons charges in Stafford County, authorities said.

Fredericksburg Driver Charged With DUI, Felony Hit-And-Run After Motorcycle Crash

A Haymarket woman faces DUI and felony hit-and-run charges after a motorcyclist was seriously injured on Plank Road, police said.

Stafford Pepper Ball Incident Sends 3 Patients To Hospital With Minor Illnesses

Three people were hospitalized with minor illnesses after a pepper ball prompted a hazmat response at a Stafford Wawa.

Fredericksburg Woman Faces Prostitution, Drug Charges After Hanover Operation

A Fredericksburg woman faces prostitution and drug charges after a Hanover County operation that led to nine arrests.

Spotsylvania Firefighter Dies In Off-Duty Drowning At Lake Anna

Firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel, 24, died in an off-duty drowning at Lake Anna, Spotsylvania County authorities said.

Fredericksburg Man Accused Of Running From Stafford Deputy After Warrant Arrest

A 19-year-old Fredericksburg man faces new charges after deputies say he ran into the woods while being arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Early-Morning Fire Damages Stafford County Home, Displaces 2

A fire that began in an attached garage spread into a Stafford County home early Saturday, displacing two residents, officials said.

Man Found Manufacturing Drugs During Raid Faces Five Felony Charges: Fredericksburg Police

Fredericksburg police said a July drug raid led to five felony charges after officers found a suspect making narcotics.

Stafford Man Accused Of Wearing Ski Mask, Carrying Concealed Blade After McDonald's Threat Report

Deputies arrested a 19-year-old after a McDonald's threat report led to a traffic stop and the discovery of a concealed blade and marijuana.

Former Stafford Sheriff's Sergeant Arrested On Federal Child Exploitation Charge

A former deputy with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office was arrested Thursday on a federal child exploitation charge.

4 Stafford Teens Charged After Alleged Facebook Marketplace Robbery, Shooting

Four Stafford juveniles face multiple felony charges after deputies say a Facebook Marketplace robbery ended with gunfire.

WATCH: Officers Rescue Drowning Swimmer During Riverbank Patrol In Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg police officers rescued a drowning swimmer while conducting alcohol enforcement patrols along the riverbank Sunday.

2 Arrested On Drug Charges Outside Fredericksburg Hotel, Deputies Say

Two people face felony drug charges after deputies investigated a suspicious person report outside a Fredericksburg hotel.

Fredericksburg Man Charged With Felony DUI After Stafford Hit-And-Run, Court Records Show

A Fredericksburg man faces a felony DUI charge after a Stafford hit-and-run. Court records show he also had warrants out of Spotsylvania.

Fredericksburg Motorcyclist Killed In Fairfax Station Crash, Police Say

A 39-year-old Fredericksburg woman died after a motorcycle crash in Fairfax Station. Police continue to investigate the collision.

Tow Truck Driver Arrested In Fredericksburg Also Faces Predatory Towing Investigation

Fredericksburg police arrested a tow truck driver who also faces an ongoing predatory towing investigation.

Four Spotsylvania Teens Charged In Series Of Vape Shop Burglaries, Deputies Say

Four Spotsylvania teens face felony charges after investigators linked them to four vape shop burglaries, deputies said.

Fredericksburg Woman Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Fentanyl Conspiracy Case, Trial Set

A Fredericksburg woman pleaded not guilty to a federal fentanyl conspiracy charge. Her jury trial is scheduled for September.

Fredericksburg Man Faces 6 Felony Drug, Firearm Charges After Narcotics Investigation

Fredericksburg police arrested a city man on six felony drug and firearm charges after a July 8 narcotics investigation.

Ruther Glen Woman Faces New Drug Charges After Stafford Traffic Stop

A Ruther Glen woman faces new felony drug charges after a Stafford traffic stop. Court records show prior drug conviction and pending cases.

Fredericksburg Man Arrested On Drug Charge After Deputies Find Wanted Suspect In Stafford

A Fredericksburg man wanted in Spotsylvania now faces new felony drug and obstruction charges after a Stafford arrest.