Virginia Walgreens employee thwarts gift card scam

A Walgreens employee saved a Stafford County resident from a $500 theft this week, according to police officials.

Human skull discovered 32 years ago in Stafford County identified

A human skull that was found in Stafford County 32 years ago has been positively identified through DNA, genealogical research and historical background.

Stafford County School Board votes to end mandatory student masking

The Stafford County School Board voted Thursday night to rescind the universal masking mandate for students, staff, and visitors in Stafford County public schools. 

I-95 Shutdown: Investigation into Virginia I-95 catastrophe expected to be completed on March 15

The state commissioned investigation into the winter weather catastrophe that left drivers stranded on Interstate 95 in Virginia is expected to be completed on March 15, according to a spokesperson from Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office.

Stafford community raises money for 2 dogs rescued from brutal animal cruelty

The Stafford County Animal Shelter is turning to the community to help raise money for growing medical expenses for two dogs in grave condition. 

Northern Virginia counties prepare for possible snowstorm as state leadership changes

With more snow possibly on the way in Virginia this weekend, counties are trying to avoid the catastrophe we saw earlier this month on the I-95 corridor, including Stafford County where it took some residents days to dig out of the snow.

Stafford County residents still without power; secondary roads covered in ice

Stafford County residents are continuing to feel the effects of Monday's snowstorm with many still without power and the state trying to clear secondary roads covered in ice.

Former Stafford County teacher arrested on child sex crime charges

A former Stafford County seventh-grade teacher has been arrested for inappropriately touching a 12-year-old girl in 2016.

Stafford County burglary investigation leads to another kind of masked menace

Stafford County sheriff’s office investigators were responding to a burglary early Sunday morning when they encountered another kind of masked menace.

Virginia fugitive caught by cops while waiting in jail parking lot

Stafford County’s long arm of the law didn’t have to reach far to find a fugitive who was reportedly wanted in several jurisdictions in Virginia.

Would-be Virginia car thieves thwarted by inability to drive stick: cops

Three carjacking suspects in Stafford County bit off more than they could chew when they tried to steal a vehicle belonging to a mixed martial artist without knowing how to handle a stick shift, according to the sheriff’s office.

Man wanted in multiple states arrested in Stafford County, charged with identity theft

A man who was wanted in multiple states and had nine active warrants for his arrest is now in custody after an investigation into a theft at a Stafford County motel.