James Branton has an appearance in Spotsylvania County Circuit Court scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.
‘Primary suspect’ in Akens’ disappearance not cooperating with authorities, police say
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Student arrested after pistol allegedly located in backpack at Massaponax High
Student is facing a charge of felony possession of a firearm on school property.
Spotsylvania detectives, state police arrest stepfather of missing area woman
James Branton is facing multiple sex offense charges.
Man airlifted to trauma center after RV explosion in Spotsylvania
Incident, which grew into a brush fire, occurred Tuesday afternoon.
WATCH: Inspired since childhood, Betsy Mason now leads Fredericksburg Police
Betsy Mason has officially been sworn in as Police Chief in the City of Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Triad Expo connects seniors with safety resources at JM
The Triad Expo at James Monroe High School brought together law enforcement, community groups, and service organizations from across the region to connect with senior residents.
LISTEN: Free event connects seniors with safety resources
Law enforcement agencies in Stafford, Spotsylvania, and Fredericksburg are hosting a free Senior Safety Expo this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at James Monroe High School.
Four arrested in connection with discovery of missing man’s body in Caroline pond
Investigators believe a second body found in the county is tied to this murder, but case remains under investigation.
BREAKING: Second body found in Caroline following search of pond
Investigators believe the two cases are connected and the incidents are not random.
Suspect arrested in sexual assault cases along city trails
Stafford County man charged with three counts of sexual battery.
PHOTOS: Station 3 in Spotsylvania relocates to new, modern facility
Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management spent Monday relocating Station 3 from its former home on Partlow Road to a new facility–about a mile away– on Wallers Road. (Next to Arritt Park)
WATCH: Partlow station built to keep firefighters safer, healthier
There’s a new home base for first responders in Partlow.
‘A mistake was made:’ Spotsylvania woman wrongly arrested by Caroline deputies planning lawsuit
Caroline Sheriff Scott Moser acknowledged mistake and referred Brown to the department’s Risk Management Office to discuss a settlement.
UPDATED: Body found in Caroline woods being investigated as a homicide
Victim’s identity still not confirmed as multiple agencies coordinate investigation.
Three Spotsylvania High School seniors killed in crash
Incident took place Friday night in the 5300 block of Lewiston Road.
Fake traffic ticket texts target Stafford
Traffic scam texts are hitting Stafford County, posing as official notices from Virginia’s General District Court and claiming you’ve committed a violation.
D.A.R.E. basketball fundraiser brings Stafford County residents together for good cause
Thirteen county sheriff’s deputies and 14 educators competed against each other.
LISTEN: Author Tonia Garnett
Tonia Garnett, a Fredericksburg-area resident, is speaking about her newly released book Enough is Enough–I won’t be a statistic.
WATCH: Fredericksburg fire protection rating improves to Class 2
The City of Fredericksburg has improved its fire protection rating, earning a Class 2 Public Protection Classification from the Insurance Services Office.
Caroline High School to hold mock emergency drill April 1
Caroline High School will host a mock emergency drill on April 1, simulating a response to a potential incident at the North Anna Nuclear Power Station.
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