When you set your clocks ahead Saturday night, Stafford Fire and Rescue spokesperson Katie Brady says it’s also a good time to check your smoke detectors
LISTEN: Daylight Saving Time a reminder to test smoke detectors
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Deputy narrowly avoids injury after patrol vehicle hit in Locust Grove
An impaired driver struck a patrol vehicle during a traffic stop in the Locust Grove area over the weekend, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
‘I would give him an F’: Rep. Eugene Vindman pans President Donald Trump’s State of the Union
The State of the Union is supposed to be a president’s report to Congress, and Rep. Eugene Vindman was clear Friday afternoon about how he would grade President Donald Trump’s report from earlier last week. “I would give him an ‘F,’” said the Democrat, whose 7th...
Man taken into custody after string of I-95 hit-and-runs
State Police looking for more information on the Saturday morning crashes between Petersburg and Spotsylvania.
Dog house wind protection
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is urging pet owners to take extra steps to protect dogs kept outdoors.
UPDATED: Jeremiah Community receives $2.9 Million in federal assistance
U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner secured other funding, as did Rep. Eugene Vindman.
Sealston Elementary celebrates D.A.R.E. graduates
School leaders say the program’s success is made possible through the support of teachers, families, and law enforcement, all working together to help students develop skills they can carry with them both in and out of the classroom.
LISTEN: More patrols planned as drunk driving injuries spike
Police across Virginia will increase patrols on New Year’s Eve as part of a statewide push to curb drunk driving.
LISTEN: Simple kitchen mistakes driving seasonal fire calls
Spotsylvania fire officials say unattended cooking is one of the leading causes of house fires during the winter months.
Illegal dumping leaves 110 tires along Route 33 in Orange County
Investigators with the Orange Sheriff’s Office believe a white pickup truck pulling a black trailer may be connected to the incident.
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LISTEN: Increased holiday patrols target impaired driving in Virginia
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is underway across Virginia this holiday season, with increased patrols targeting impaired driving.
Scam alert about church gift cards in Caroline
Caroline Sheriff warns of church gift card text scam.
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.
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