The Team is a FEMA Type 3 team consisting of six Swift Water Technicians and Swift Water Boat Operators and a Battalion Chief.
Prince William Swift Water Rescue team activated to Norton, Virginia
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Stafford’s Swift Water team deploys to help hurricane efforts
First deployment for team under agreement with VDEM.
Spotsylvania deputy honored by the Virginia Sheriff’s Association
Deputy Amanda Mele wins the Valor Award.
Arrest in Orange County after gun found in elementary student backpack
31-year-old man arrested.
Caroline Sheriff’s Office says a scammer is impersonating a deputy
Caroline authorities say they will never contact you by phone about outstanding warrants.
PHOTOS: Baron Braswell Race Against Teen Violence–Remembering and reminding
A chance to remember a life lost too soon with messages to parents and students of “See Something Say Something.”
WATCH: Sheriff Harris talks to teens and their families about teen violence
2024 Baron Braswell Run Against Teen Violence: Spotsylvania Sheriff Roger talks about prevention.
WATCH: Gwen Martinez talk about the pain of losing a son to teen violence
Baron Braswell’s mother says every act of teen violence impacts the community.
WATCH: Dr. Mitchell addresses teen violence at Baron Braswell run in Spotsy
“Under my leadership we’re not going to tolerate any acts of violence in our schools.”
Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office says there’s an Operation Blue Christmas scam taking place
The Sheriff’s Office says they are not soliciting donations by phone.
State Police investigating Fauquier County plan crash
State Police say the 79-year old pilot from Fredericksburg suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
More information released on loaded gun incident at Orange Elementary School
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.
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.
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