Katie Brady with Stafford Fire and Rescue says use the time change to ensure your smoke detectors actually work.
WATCH: Time change means test your smoke detectors
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WATCH: Empowerhouse candlelight vigil–A victim shares her story
A Spotsylvania woman tells her story about going from danger to help and safety because of Empowerhouse and local agencies.
WATCH: Working together to help domestic violence victims
Stafford Hospital Site Administrator Cody Blankenship and Stafford Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric Olsen talk about how collaboration between medical, the law, and agencies like Empowerhouse help victims of domestic violence.
WATCH: A Stafford tradition–the Ferry Farm Elementary DARE march
A partnership betwen Stafford Schools and the Sheriff’s Office to talk to kids about saying no to drugs.
PHOTOS: Ferry Farm Elementary DARE march
Chanting “Just Say No” as they walked the neighborhood around their school, the annual Ferry Farm Elementary School DARE march with the Stafford Sheriff’s Office.
Art portfolio scam in Stafford
The Sheriff’s Office says scams like these use fear tactics to get the victim to act quickly or face consequences.
Stafford corrections officer accused of having sexual contact with inmate
The Sheriff’s Office says this is an ongoing investigation.
Family dog found after Prince William County house explosion
Haymarket explosion happened nearly a week ago.
PHOTOS: Safe Harbor’s Save Jane event in Market Square
It began in the noontime sun and finished in darkness.
WATCH: Save Jane–raising awareness about child abuse in the region
For over seven hours on Friday the names John Doe and Jane Doe were said 9,777 times at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg.
Breaking: Walker Grant Middle, Lafayette Elementary briefly placed on lockdown
Police: Both schools have since transitioned to ‘indoor instruction,’ and there is no threat at this time.
LISTEN: Is your car safety seat installed properly?
Mike McGurk with Transurban North America talks about the child safety seat check on October 19th from 9-1, at the Route 630 commuter lot–1150 Courthouse Road in Stafford.
WATCH: Stafford Fire and Rescue up-close
Stafford Fire and Rescue holds two open houses: October 19th at Station 12 in Berea and October 26th at Station 14 in Garrisonville in North Stafford.
Home explosion in Haymarket
Prince William Fire and Rescue says no injuries were reported.
Fall fire season arrives
Now through November, use extra caution and remain fire aware.
LISTEN: Save Jane event in Market Square to raise awareness about child abuse
Safe Harbor Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Elizabeth McNally previews the event on Friday.
PHOTOS: First place for Stafford Sheriff’s Office SWAT team in competition
Stafford wins the Harrisonburg Police Department’s 22nd annual SWAT competition.
Stop the Bleed training for some Spotsy students
The Spotsylvania Career & Tech Center partnered with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office to provide “Stop the Bleed” training to all Medical Assisting II and DE Health Care Technician students.
King George Sheriff’s Office offers more explanation on Dahlgren Road truck restrictions
King George Sheriff’s Office says trucks are allowed on the road to legitimately make deliveries or pickups.
Three die in Woodbridge house fire
Prince William County Fire and Rescue says home had working smoke detectors but no sprinkler system.
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