Orange Sheriff’s Office provides the time line of when a loaded gun was found Monday in the backpack of a 6-year-old student.
More information released on loaded gun incident at Orange Elementary School
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Distribution of Meth charge in Caroline
The Caroline Sheriff’s Office says 35-year-old Charles Cousins III of Martinsville was arrested for distribution of methamphetamine in Caroline County.
PHOTOS: Putting a face on firefighter cancer
Lee’s Hill Golf Club hosted the Firefighter Cancer Support Network Golf Tournament on Monday–remembering Virginia firefighters who have died of occupational cancer.
WATCH: Shining a light on firefighter cancer
144 golfers participated Monday in the 4th annual Firefighter Cancer Support Network golf tournament at the Lee’s Hill Golf Club in Spotsylvania.
Culpeper Police investigating weekend bank robbery
Police say the robbery took place at UVA Community Credit Union in the Meadowbrook Shopping Center about 10:40 Saturday morning.
WATCH: Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy breaks ground on indoor firearms training facility
The state-of-the-art center will be located next to the Academy on Lee Hill Drive in Spotsylvania.
WATCH: Stafford gathers early on 9/11 to recall sacrifice
Stafford’s annual 9/11 progam at the Courthouse with Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Meg Bohmke, Sheriff David Decatur and Fire Chief Joseph Cordello.
PHOTOS: The region remembers on 9/11
First responders and the community attend programs througout the day.
Prescription drug collection box available at Public Safety Building in Orange
You can drop off expired or unused prescription drugs regular buisness hours Monday-Friday.
WATCH: Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy to break ground on indoor firearms facility
Executive Director Mike Harvey says an indoor firing range will give them more training scenarios and better trained officers.
Arrested Spotsylvania teacher received protective order, conviction just prior to hiring
Teacher is now facing a felony charge of extortion in writing and a misdemeanor charge of violating a protection order.
One man dead after shooting in Stafford County Wednesday night
Juvenile suspect in custody, charged with second-degree murder.
Spotswood Elementary assistant principal facing charge of assaulting student
The alleged victim’s mother reported to the sheriff’s office that when her child returned home from school she noticed bruising on her back and ribs.
Remembering….
Trooper Farmer was killed in a crash September 3, 1981, during the pursuit of a violator on Route 639 in Caroline County.
Man charged in shooting of brother in Spotsylvania
Victim’s brother, 34, is facing charges of malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.
Stafford and Louisa fire officials remember Mia Ethridge
Mia died on September 1st, 2023.
As you travel through Orange County, speed and seatbelt enforcement will be monitored
Sheriff’s Office says it has received more federal funds and equipment.
LISTEN: Labor Day weekend one of the deadliest drunk driving times
Kurt Erickson says expect increased police patrols this weekend.
Culpeper Police replace a stolen bicycle
3rd Platoon nightshift moved by story of JJ and his stolen bike.
Fredericksburg Free Press Founding Corporate Supporters
