Adoption of new technology comes after several students were arrested last month on felony charges related to threats of school violence.
Spotsylvania school officials aim to assess threats at light speed
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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.
Pump your brakes: Spotsylvania supervisors delay approving school zone speed cameras
Board of supervisors tables approving a contract with company to install speed cameras in school zones.
Stafford supervisors considering historic overlay districts at multiple locations
New equipment at Pratt Park approved, plus pharmacy services for first responders.
Teen dies of gunshot wound suffered at party in Spotsylvania early Sunday morning
The victim, 19-year-old Christian Whalen, was reportedly trying to break up an altercation when he was shot.
State police seeking victims of a potential auto-theft ring in the area
Authorities believe there may be more victims in Caroline County, Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia.
NTSB releases preliminary report on plane crash that killed Fredericksburg couple
Report includes statements from witnesses who heard noises from plane before July crash.
Rapidan Service Authority, VDH lift ‘do not drink’ advisory for Wilderness Water Treatment Plant customers
A multi-agency investigation led by VDH found no reason for advisory to continue; source of odor not determined.
LISTEN: Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy planning for new Firearms Training Center
Executive Director Mike Harvey says ground will be broken next month.
FPD grant will assist committee’s efforts to prevent teen violence
The $81,000 grant will aid the FXBG Teen Steering Committee in developing a strategic five-year plan aimed at combating teenage violence. It is to be presented to the City Council Aug. 27.
Swimming Advisory lifted for the Rapidan River
Comprehensive water sampling during the past three days do not indicate a public health risk.
Virginia Department of Health: Boil bulk water received in Orange County distribution
Boil water instructions should be used for bulk water only. Residents under the Do Not Use Water Advisory should not try to treat the tap water themselves.
In Fredericksburg’s Mayfield neighborhood, current events fuel efforts to educate residents about petroleum pipeline
Volunteers from the Fredericksburg chapter of the NAACP, Mayfield Civic Association and Fredericksburg Fire Department have teamed up to spread awareness about the pipeline, constructed in 1964.
Health department issues swimming advisory for Rapidan River
Public advised to avoid contact with river from Route 3 boat launch to Route 610 boat launch until further notice.
No injuries, ‘moderate smoke’ after Friday morning fire on Caroline Street
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones: ‘no extension’ beyond building where fire started.
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