Massaponax High School principal said no students were in danger during the incident.
Student arrested after guns, marijuana discovered in vehicle on school property
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‘Party like he’d want us to’: Friends, family of Tyler Jones toast to a life cut short
Tyler Jones, 23, remembered as a fiercely loyal friend who ‘was getting his shit together.’
City Police make third arrest in connection to downtown shooting
Eric Costley, 22, of Spotsylvania, faces charges including second-degree murder.
Donation to drive growth of criminal justice program at Mountain View High School
The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office announced the donation of a decommissioned police cruiser to support ‘LEAPS’ program.
Arrest made in connection to downtown Fredericksburg shooting
A second suspect, Elijah Musgrove, is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, police say.
Fredericksburg businesses remain closed following fire
City’s EDA to establish disaster grants to assist affected businesses; investigation into cause continues.
Fire ravages businesses at Fredericksburg’s Eagle Village shopping center
Blaze broke out before 1 p.m. Thursday and initially proved difficult to extinguish.
Pedestrian fatally struck by train in downtown Fredericksburg
Rail traffic was shut down while police investigated fatality on tracks.
LISTEN: Cooking safely during the holidays
Spotsylvania Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management Chief Jay Cullinan talks safety in the kitchen–safety when frying a turkey–and making sure your fire extinguisher is in working condition.
Woodford man hospitalized after being shot by deputies during traffic stop
Shooting occurred after deputies from the Spotsylvania County Street Crimes Task Force attempted to apprehend Lawrence D. Toler at a Fredericksburg gas station.
Stafford man dies from injuries sustained in city workplace accident
Victim suffered severe trauma to his right leg and died at the scene.
Breaking: Spotsylvania deputy cleared of wrongdoing in shooting death of former Marine
A special prosecutor ruled that Lt. Daniel Harris of the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office was justified in killing Kenny Carr because he was pointing a gun at his wife.
Spotsylvania supervisors consider additional tax relief for seniors, disabled residents
Board also discussed offering the county’s internal auditor to the school division — a proposal that was met warily.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
Spotsylvania school bus aide facing charges of sexually assaulting students with disabilities
Apparent victims are students with disabilities ranging from 4-5 years of age.
City flocks to license plate recognition technology for use at ‘gateways’
Police Chief Layton appeared before City Council to propose putting a pair of grants toward the lease of eight cameras.
Stafford’s Swift Water team deploys to help hurricane efforts
First deployment for team under agreement with VDEM.
Seven arrests made in threats involving Spotsylvania County schools
School and law enforcement officials released a joint statement informing the community about recent threats.
‘My forever QB1’: Spotsylvania High School football coach’s family mourning son’s death
Trevor Reid, 21, died in a motorcycle accident Saturday in Spotsylvania County.
Threat scrawled in bathroom puts Spotsylvania school on alert
Officials: expect increased law enforcement presence at Courtland High School this week.
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