Caroline Sheriff warns of church gift card text scam.
Scam alert about church gift cards in Caroline
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PHOTOS: Shop with a Cop in King George
The King George Sheriff’s Office held its annual Shop with a Sheriff program at the Dahlgren Walmart, partnering deputies and community volunteers with local kids for a holiday shopping event.
WATCH: Winter wreck turns fiery; Trooper leads dramatic rescue on I-95
A Virginia State Trooper and several Good Samaritans rescued a Maryland man from a burning Tesla after an early-morning crash on I-95 in Caroline County.
Fredericksburg Police: Gift card scam reports increasing
Police and Adult Protective Services say scammers are using high-pressure tactics to steal money and personal information from seniors.
Hydroplane, not hit-and-run, blamed for Spotsy I-95 crash
State Police say one person has now died.
White pickup sought after chain-reaction wreck on I-95 in Spotsylvania
A press release from Virginia State Police says an unidentified white pickup hit a Nissan Kicks, sparking a crash that injured occupants in two vehicles.
LISTEN: Holiday fire risks rise; Spotsylvania chief outlines precautions
Spotsylvania Fire Chief Jay Cullinan urges holiday cooks to take key safety steps—from deep-frying turkeys only outdoors to keeping fire extinguishers handy and practicing proper Christmas tree safety—to prevent seasonal fires.
Orange County sheriff warns of high-tech impersonation scam
Criminals are impersonating law enforcement using advanced technology and pressuring victims for immediate payment in Orange County.
City police investigating Thursday shooting on William Street
Two victims are hospitalized in stable condition as police seek suspected third party.
Fauquier Sheriff’s Office seeks information after six puppies found in Bealeton
Six puppies left inside a taped shoebox along a Bealeton walking path are now receiving lifesaving care through the Fauquier SPCA as investigators work to find out who abandoned them.
WATCH: Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office honors veterans
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Veterans Day ceremony over the weekend, recognizing local veterans and sharing information on support services available in the county.
Stafford supervisor candidate has $77M lawsuit against county sheriff, deputies
Kelly Robertson, an independent, faces incumbent Republican Darrell English and independent Marcus Oats.
LISTEN: Spotsylvania Fire Chief urges residents to check smoke alarms as clocks fall back
As we gain an extra hour of sleep this weekend, Chief Jay Cullinan in Spotsy is reminding everyone to change smoke detector batteries, replace alarms more than 10 years old, and review their family’s fire escape plan
DEA Drug Take Back Day at Lake of the Woods
Six bags of unwanted prescriptions were collected at the Lake of the Woods drop-off site during the DEA’s national event on Saturday.
PHOTOS: Decades of D.A.R.E.: Ferry Farm’s longtime tradition rolls through the streets
For more than 30 years, Ferry Farm Elementary’s D.A.R.E. Parade has brought students, teachers, and law enforcement together.
Stafford supervisor, arrested for domestic violence, says she didn’t harm anyone
Monica Gary isn’t seeking re-election to her county post, but she is running for state Senate.
Sheriff’s office: Caroline County man, 35, shot and killed in Stafford County
A Stafford man is in custody and charged with murder, authorities said.
Trooper’s vehicle hit during pursuit in Stafford and Prince William
Virginia State Police are searching for a red Kia Forte, license plate TMG 2420, after the driver fled a traffic stop on I-95 and struck a trooper’s vehicle during a pursuit through Stafford and Prince William counties.
WATCH: Save Jane 2025 shines light on Safe Harbor’s mission to protect children
Community leaders, law enforcement, and advocates joined together at Market Square to reaffirm their commitment to protecting children and supporting the work of Safe Harbor.
PHOTOS: National Night Out in Stafford
Smiles, hugs and awe.
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