2 killed in fiery I-95 crash after truck rams tractor-trailer in Spotsylvania
Two people were killed early Wednesday morning when their pickup truck ran into a stopped tractor-trailer and caught fire along Interstate 95 in Spotsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police.
Live Virginia 2025 election results: Spotsylvania County
Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Spotsylvania County.
Spotsylvania man charged with fatal hit-and-run on Patriot Highway
James Bijesse, 61, was hit and killed on Patriot Highway on Oct. 11.
Spotsylvania County Public Schools roll out weapons detection system at football games
Starting Friday, September 19, all students, staff, and guests attending home high school football games at a Spotsylvania County Public Schools facility will be required to pass through a weapons detection system before entering the stadium.
VA man accused of shooting teen doing 'ding dong ditch' Tik Tok prank still faces second-degree murder charge
At Wednesday’s preliminary hearing, a judge certified that 27-year-old Tyler Butler will be tried for second-degree murder. Back in May, Butler, a northern Virginia man, shot and killed a teenager around 3 a.m. during what investigators initially called a "ding-dong ditch" TikTok prank.
Father speaks out after son charged with killing teen he believed was breaking into home
A father is speaking out, saying that his son should not be in jail after he shot and killed a teen who he believed was trying to break into his home in Spotsylvania County earlier this year.
Virginia family claims alleged sexual assault of daughter at middle school was mishandled
A Virginia family is heartbroken and furious, claiming their middle-school-aged daughter was sexually assaulted at Post Oak Middle School and that the school failed to properly handle the incident. The family also believes the principal only informed the school community after FOX 5 started asking questions.
Spotsylvania County middle schooler allegedly sexually assaulted by another student
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged sexual assault that happened at Post Oak Middle School two days ago.
Teen shot, killed by Virginia homeowner was reportedly doing TikTok challenge
A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic.
18-year-old shot, killed by Spotsylvania County homeowner while reportedly trying to break-in
Authorities in Spotslyvania County say they're still deciding whether to charge a Fredericksburg-area homeowner in the fatal weekend shooting of a teenager. Investigators say the 18-year-old was one of three teens breaking into the man's house.
Threats of retaliation circulate online in wake of Spotsylvania County mass shooting
Authorities in Virginia are investigating threats of retaliation circulating online connected to last week's mass shooting in Spotsylvania County.
Third victim in fatal Spotsylvania mass shooting identified
A third victim in a mass shooting in Spotsylvania earlier this month has been identified by police.
Massive resort and convention center to open in Spotsylvania County end of 2025
If you’re driving along I-95 near Fredericksburg, you’ve probably noticed a massive construction site.
Mass shooting in Spotsylvania County leaves 3 dead; all suspects in custody
Authorities say all suspects are in custody after a mass shooting in a Fredericksburg neighborhood has left three people dead and at least three others injured. The incident unfolded Tuesday night on Olde Greenwich Circle, a community of brick townhomes, leaving residents shaken.
New video shows men with guns following deadly mass shooting in Spotsylvania County
Three people are dead and three more were injured following a shooting in a Spotsylvania County neighborhood, the Sheriff's Office says.
Parents arrested after gun goes off in 3rd-grader's backpack: police
Officials say the parents of a third-grade student who had a handgun discharge while in their backpack have been arrested.
Gun goes off in 3rd-grader's backpack at Spotsylvania school: police
Officials say a student in a third-grade class had a handgun discharge while in their backpack.
Father, 6-year-old son drown on fishing trip in Spotsylvania County: Sheriff's Office
A father and his six-year-old son out for a day on the Rappahannock River in Spotsylvania County were both found dead after drowning, the Sheriff's Office says.
2 Virginia men face child pornography charges
Two Virginia men were arrested and are facing child pornography charges in two separate incidents that were discovered after investigators say they received online cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Alabama man arrested for double-murder of Virginia couple: police
Authorities say an Alabama man is in custody and is facing charges for the double-murder of a Virginia couple.