The following crimes were reported to the Fredericksburg Police Department from July 28-Aug. 5. Larceny- Theft from Motor Vehicle: 1500 block Augustine Avenue, 7/31, A person reported items in his unsecured vehicle had been tossed around. 1400 Payne Street, 7/31, A...
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FFP exclusive: Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones talks derailment, response
The Free Press sat down with Jones to discuss the CSX derailment, his department’s response and his takeaways from the incident.
Fredericksburg city crime report, July 24-31
Would-be auto thieves squander prime opportunity to steal Amazon truck.
City manager, Spanberger press CSX on derailment, response
Tim Baroody asked that CSX respond to the inquiries — in writing — by mid-August.
CSX official: Human error caused Saturday’s train derailment in the city
Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones said hazardous materials were a short distance away from the five railcars that went off track and hit a sound wall.