Virginia city holding ‘reverse parade’ this year for Christmas

Fredericksburg is already making plans for how to safely hold its annual Christmas parade during the coronavirus pandemic.

4 in Virginia let dogs attack goats, struck them with bats, machete in ‘gruesome scene,’ cops say

Four people in Spotsylvania County are facing multiple animal cruelty charges after they allegedly allowed their dogs to attack goats on their property, and also struck the goats with a bat, according to sheriff’s investigators.

Fredericksburg police implementing new reforms

In Northern Virginia, reform is underway at the Fredericksburg Police Department – where the chief is releasing their “8 Can’t Wait” list of reforms, and holding a series of community meetings to discuss changes.

Fugitives arrested in Michigan after Virginia jailbreak, choking out officer

Police say two fugitives are behind bars again after a coordinated jailbreak from a Virginia juvenile detention center involving a cord, a hole in a fence and a getaway car. 

US Marshals offering $5K for help finding escaped Virginia killer, DC robber

The U.S. Marshals service is joining the hunt for a pair of violent felons who escaped from juvenile detention facility near Richmond on Monday.

Spotsylvania County schools offering social-distancing in-person graduation ceremonies

While schools across Virginia remain closed through the rest of the year as the state grapples with slowing the COVID-19 pandemic, Spotsylvania County schools will permit an in-person graduation ceremony for the class of 2020.

5 charged in Spotsylvania County triple murder

The Spotsylvania County sheriff’s office has charged five Philadelphia men in connection with a triple murder, that included the killing of a couple and a 14-year-old boy.

Police: Mother charged after baby died with drugs in system

Authorities in Virginia say a woman has been charged with felony child neglect and endangerment after her baby died with methamphetamines in its system.

Spotsylvania County deputies close to identifying suspect in deadly hit-and-run

According to court documents, Spotsylvania County deputies are coming close to identifying a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash on October 26. The crash took the life of Deven Morgan, 41, of Fredericksburg.

Convicted former Stafford County track and field coach faces new charges for sexually abusing a child

A former Stafford County high school track and field coach who is already behind bars for sexually abusing children and soliciting an underage victim for prostitution is facing additional charges in Spotsylvania County.

Man arrested in connection to fatal Spotsylvania shooting

An arrest has been made in connection to a double shooting in Spotsylvania that turned fatal Monday night. 

Sheriff’s office IDs man killed in Spotsylvania double shooting

The Spotsylvania County sheriff’s office has released the identity of a man who was shot and killed in a double shooting Monday night.