Selling Fake Ecstasy, Machine Guns To AFT Agent Results In Prison Time

Two men were sentenced in federal court after admitting they had sold fake ecstasy and machine guns to an ATF agent last December.

7 Killed On VA Roads Over Thanksgiving Weekend: State Police

Over the holiday, Virginia State Police cited more than 3,600 speeders and arrested 77 motorists for driving under the influence.

Suspect Wanted To 'Finish Cigarette Before Going To Jail': Sheriff

A suspect involved in a police pursuit said he didn't stop because he wanted to finish his cigarette before going to jail, authorities say.

Family Of Man Fatally Struck By Train Notified: Fredericksburg Police

Family members of the man who was struck and killed by a train on Saturday have been notified, according to Fredericksburg Police.

Fredericksburg Man Marks 3rd Arrest In Caroline County Homicide

Fredericksburg Police arrested a man who was wanted on a warrant out of Caroline County in connection to a Nov. 18 homicide, reports say.

Missing Stafford Man May Be Driving Burgundy Lexus: Sheriff's Office

Stafford man who was reported missing on Monday may be driving a burgundy Lexus, according to the sheriff's office.

Man Accused Of Stabbing Mom's Boyfriend In Fredericksburg

Jaydon Mathew Staples of Fredericksburg was arrested Sunday after police said he called 911, claiming he stabbed the victim.

Fredericksburg Man, Woman Arrested After Body Found In Caroline County

The arrests came days after a man's body was found alongside a gravel road near the Spotsylvania County line, police said.

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Identity Of Driver In Saturday Hit And Run

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying a driver who left the scene of a hit and run involving a pedestrian early Saturday.

Woman Arrested After Causing Disturbance In North Stafford: Police

Amanda Pacey of Stafford is facing multiple new charges after deputies took her into custody on two outstanding warrants.

Here Are The Odds Of Hitting A Deer In VA In 2024

Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. A 2024 State Farm analysis shares the odds of drivers hitting a deer in Virginia.

Child Porn Possession, Sexual Battery Charges Filed: Sheriff's Office

Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a woman on multiple child porn possession charges on Monday, authorities say.

50-Year-Old Man Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash: Police

A 50-year-old Fredericksburg man was hospitalized with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Monday.

Pedestrian Hit By Truck On Plank Road Dies From Injuries: Police

A 26-year-old pedestrian died from injuries he received when he was struck by a truck on Planck Road in Fredericksburg, according to police.

Pedestrian Fatally Hit By Truck On Fredericksburg Road

Police said a 26-year-old man was walking on Plank Road when he was hit by a truck early Saturday morning.

80 Chickens Seized In Cockfighting Investigation: Sheriff

Stafford County Animal Control seized 80 chickens as part of an investigation into a suspected cockfighting ring.

Naked Stafford Man Encountered By Woman Walking Dog: Report

A Fredericksburg woman contacted authorities early Wednesday after she encountered a naked man while she was walking her dog.

America's Safest States: See Where VA Ranks In New Analysis

This study includes much more than just crime statistics, comparing all 50 states across 52 key safety indicators. Here's where VA ranks.

Road Rage Leads To Crash, Attack Outside Fulfillment Center

A Fredericksburg man and woman were both involved in a road rage incident on Crossport Parkway, according to the sheriff's office.

16-Year-Old Runaway Sought By Stafford County Sheriff's Office

Stafford County Sheriff's Office is asking the publica's help in locating a 16-year-old runaway.

Man Wanted For Robbing FXBG 7-Eleven Tracked To Stafford 7-Eleven

A 30-year-old man wanted by Fredericksburg Police for the armed robbery of a 7-Eleven was located in another 7-Eleven in Stafford County.

Firearm Found In Fredericksburg Man's Carry-On Items At VA Airport

TSA officers found an unloaded handgun in the carry-on items of a Fredericksburg man Wednesday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

16-Year-Old Runaway From South Stafford Sought By Sheriff's Office

Stafford County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in locating 16-year-old Bryce Moore of South Stafford.

Deputies Shoot Armed Man, Bystander Outside Fredericksburg Gas Station

State police are investigating after deputies shot a wanted man and a bystander during a traffic stop, authorities said.

Disturbance At Hospital Leads To Arrest For Hate Crime: Sheriff

A Fredericksburg man wanted in Prince William County was reportedly causing a disturbance Sunday night at a local hospital, reports say.

Man With Gunshot Wound Shows Up At Police Headquarters: Report

Fredericksburg Police are investigating reports of a shooting that occurred around the time an injured man showed up at police headquarters.

Trooper Injured During High-Speed Chase On I-95: VA State Police

A state trooper received minor injuries when his cruiser crashed as he tried to stop an SUV during a pursuit on I-95, reports say.

Stolen Bud Light, Hyundai Land Fredericksburg Man In Jail: Sheriff

A 38-year-old Fredericksburg man is facing grand larceny and shoplighting charges involving a "hot" car and a cold beer, authorities say.

Rampage With Baseball Bat Lands Woodbridge Man In Jail: Sheriff

Stafford County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 22-year-old Woodbridge man they say went on a rampage early Tuesday evening.

32-Year-Old South Stafford Man Reported Missing: Sheriff's Office

Stafford County Sheriff's Office is seeking help in locating 32-year-old Tony Eugene Jones of South Stafford.

Fatal Use Of Force Deemed Appropriate In Officer-Involved Shooting

A special prosecutor cleared a Spotsylvania Sheriff's deputy in the fatal shooting of 38-year-old Kenneth Carr in his Fredericksburg home.

Safety Urged After Record-Breaking Fire Seasons In VA

The last two fire seasons in Virginia saw a combined 567 fires burn through 45,000 acres of land. Here's how to burn safely this fall.

Manassas Man Tried To Set Fire To Gas Pumps, Arrested: Police

Fredericksburg City Police arrested a man they say tried to set fire to gas pumps at a Sheetz gas station early Friday morning.

Spotsylvania Woman, 70, Struck, Killed By SUV On Saturday Night

Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating a fatal crash involving a 70-year-old pedestrian.

Fredericksburg Man Who Missed MD Hearing Arrested In Fairfax City

A 32-year-old Fredericksburg man was served with arrest warrants in Fairfax City for failure to appear and being a fugitive from justice.

Gun On School Property Charge Levied Against Fredericksburg Man

A 58-year-old Fredericksburg man was arrested after he brought a handgun onto the campus Brooke Point High School on Monday.

3 Child Sexual Battery Charges Filed Against School Bus Aide

A school bus aide is accused of taking indecent liberties with students with disabilities who were ages 4 and 5, the sheriff's office said.

Crash Leads To DUI, Reckless Driving Charges For Chesterfield Man

Stafford County Sheriff's deputy arrested a Chesterfield man in connection to a crash that occurred early Saturday near Fredericksburg.

Indecent Liberties Charges Filed Against Former Horse Farrier: Police

A Fredericksburg man was arrested for sexual assaults that occurred at a Great Falls horse farm in the early 1980s, according to police.

Fredericksburg Pilot Hospitalized After Plane Crash: Police

A 79-year-old Fredericksburg man was hospitalized after the plane he was piloting crashed during an emergency landing, state police say.