VA Man Wanted For Carjacking, Assault Arrested In Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg police arrested a man wanted on multiple assault charges out of Pittsylvania County, authorities say.

VA Woman Tries To Evade Police After Fleeing Hit And Run

Fredericksburg police arrested a 31-year-old Tappahannock woman who they say tried to evade police after fleeing a hit-and-run scene.

Shooting Investigation Prompts 2 Schools To Keep Students Inside

Students at two Fredericksburg schools were kept inside Thursday while police investigated a shooting nearby, authorities say.

Narcotics Charge For VA Woman Found Sleeping On Hotel Couch: Sheriff

A Richmond woman who was found sleeping on a couch in the lobby of a Fredericksburg hotel is facing a narcotics charge, authorities say.

Fredericksburg Man Cited For Rape Of Child Under 13: Police

Fredericksburg police have arrested a man they say raped a 12-year-old girl eight years ago, according to authorities.

Suspect Sought In Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl In Fredericksburg: Police

Fredericksburg police are looking for a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl eight years ago, according to authorities.

Police Try To ID Suspect In Fredericksburg Breaking And Entering Case

Fredericksburg police released surveillance photos of a man they say broke into a city business just after midnight on Saturday.

Speed, Aggressive Driving Possible Factors In Fatal Crash In Fredericksburg: Police

Speed and aggressive driving may have been contributing factors in Friday's fatal crash in Fredericksburg, authorities say.

Spotsylvania Woman's Disappearance Remains Unsolved After 10 Years

Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the disappearance of 19-year-old Katelin Michelle Akens of Spotsylvania County, authorities say.

VA Driver Found Passed Out Behind The Wheel Faces Drug Charge: Sheriff

A Stafford County sheriff's deputy arrested a man he found passed out behind the wheel of his parked car on Saturday night, reports say.

16-Year-Old Runaway Sought By Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office

Nilsis "Elizabeth" Colindres-Peralta was last seen leaving her Red Rose Village home on Tuesday night, according to the sheriff's office.

VA School Bus Aide Who Assaulted Special Needs Children Sentenced

A former school bus aide convicted of sexually assaulting three children with special needs was sentenced on Friday, authorities say.

4 NoVA Teens Arrested In Series Of Burglaries In Fredericksburg Area: Sheriff

Four teenagers from Prince William and Stafford counties were arrested for a string of early morning burglaries, according to authorities.

Tractor Trailer Driver Cited In Fatal Crash On I-95: VA State Police

A 34-year-old Tennessee man was charged in connection to an early morning crash that killed two people on I-95, according to police.

Missing 80-Year-Old Woman Located: VA State Police

Virginia State Police reported that the missing 80-year-old woman from Spotsylvania has been located.

VA Man Who Fired Gun Into Crowd Faces Attempted Murder Charge: Police

A 31-year-old man who police say maliciously fired a gun into a crowd is facing an attempted second-degree murder charge.

Missing 17-Year-Old In Blonde Wig Located: Police

Fredericksburg police said Monday that the 17-year-old girl who snuck out her apartment window overnight on Saturday has been located.

DUI Stop Leads To Drug, Weapon Charges For Spotsylvania Man: Sheriff

A 28-year-old Spotsylvania man is facing drug and weapon charges after he was stopped for driving erratically, according to authorities.

2 Hospitalized Following Shooting In Downtown Fredericksburg: Police

Fredericksburg police are searching for a man they say was involved in a shooting that sent two people to the hospital Thursday night.

Spotsylvania County Man Sentenced To Prison For Hate Crime Shooting

The man was sentenced on Thursday after he pleaded guilty to two federal hate crime charges, each involving an attempt to kill.

14-Year-Old Runaway Located: Stafford Co. Sheriff's Office

Stafford County Sheriff's Office said that the 14-year-old girl reported as being a runaway was located.

Stafford Man Admits To Riding Off With Electric Shopping Cart: Sheriff

A Stafford man admitted to riding off with an electric shopping cart from a Fredericksburg store, according to the sheriff's office.

VA Man Who Wouldn't Leave Faces Assault On Law Enforcement Charges

Stafford County sheriff's deputies arrested a 21-year-old man who they say resisted arrest, striking several of them in the process.

Missing Man Last Seen Driving In Fredericksburg Located: Police

Fredericksburg police reported that the missing man they were looking for who was last seen driving a tan vehicle was located.

10 Sexual Abuse Of Animal Charges Filed By Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office

A Spotsylvania man who tried to meet with an underage girl faces 10 sexual abuse of animal charges, according to authorities.

Fredericksburg Police Locate Man Last Heard From In August

Fredericksburg police reported that the man they were looking for whose family hadn't heard from since August was located.

2 Killed In I-95 Crash In Spotsylvania County: VSP

The two occupants of a 2013 Dodge Ram were killed when their vehicle struck a tractor traitor on I-95, according to Virginia State Police.

Arson Charge Levied Against Stafford Man For Setting Fire To Vacant Building

An 18-year-old Stafford man faces an arson charge for setting fire to a vacant commercial building, according to authorities.

Man Who Sold Narcotics Prior To Fatal Overdose Sentenced

A Fredericksburg man who sold narcotics to a Stafford resident prior to a fatal overdose was sentenced, according to reports.

VA Man Cited For Assault During Vehicle Repossession At Fredericksburg Motel: Sheriff

Stafford County sheriff's deputies investigated the report of an assault related to a vehicle repossession at a Fredericksburg motel.

Victims In Fatal Fredericksburg Shooting Knew Each Other: Police

A man has died and a woman was critically injured in a Fredericksburg shooting. Deputies at the scene heard a single gunshot.

'Ding-Dong Ditch' Shooting Leads To Murder Indictment Of Fredericksburg Man

An 18-year-old high school student was fatally shot while he and two others were playing a game of "Ding-dong-ditch," court records say.

Murder Charge Filed In Fatal Shooting Of VA Man: Sheriff

Stafford County sheriff's deputies arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Michael Dodge II of Caroline County on Tuesday.

Fredericksburg Man Assaulted Inside His Home: Sheriff's Office

Spotsylvania sheriff's deputies arrested a man they say broke into a Fredericksburg-area home on Sunday night and assaulted the homeowner.

Shooting Near Fredericksburg Under Investigation: Sheriff

Stafford County sheriff's deputies and detectives were investigating a shooting incident that occurred midday on Tuesday, reports say.

Suspect In Sexual Assault On Fredericksburg Canal Path Sought

Fredericksburg police are trying to identify a man wanted in connection to a sexual assault Sunday night, according to reports.

4 Wanted For Burglarizing Fredericksburg Pawn Shop: Sheriff

Investigators with the Spotsylvania sheriff's office are looking for four people they say burglarized a Fredericksburg pawn shop on Sunday.

Fatal Hit And Run Involving Pedestrian Suspect Charged: Sheriff

Spotsylvania sheriff's deputies arrested a 23-year-old Spotsylvania man for failing to remain on the scene of a fatal accident, reports say.

Here Are The Odds Of Hitting A Deer In VA In 2025

Most animal-involved crashes occur in the fall. A 2025 State Farm analysis shares the odds of drivers hitting a deer in Virginia.

Breaking Fredericksburg Store's Glass Door Leads To Felony Charges: Sheriff

A Stafford man is facing felony charges after he used a concrete block to break the glass door of a Fredericksburg business, reports say.