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Stafford Sheriff’s Office Honors its Own

Published May 8, 2012 at 10:27AM | Updated May 14, 2012 at 9:45AM

Chaplain Leonard Lacey, Stafford sheriff’s Deputy Deuntay Diggs, Stafford County Sheriff Charles E. Jett. (Submitted)

STAFFORD, Va. — The Stafford County Sheriff’ s Office held its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, May 3, 2012 to honor law enforcement personnel who have provided exemplary service to the community.

“Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day to serve and protect the citizens of Stafford,” said Stafford County Sheriff Charles E. Jett. “The awards ceremony is an opportunity to formally acknowledge their extraordinary efforts and show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication.”

Stafford Nabs River Runner

By Potomac Local News

Published May 7, 2012 at 11:10AM | Updated May 11, 2012 at 2:12PM

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office released this photo taken by a bystander who watched a man being chased by authorities wade through the Rappahannock River on May 4, 2012. (Submitted)

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — At the end of a three-hour ordeal in Stafford County on Friday, detectives found a backpack filled with drugs on an island in the Rappahannock River.

A Stafford sheriff’s deputy stopped a truck in the area of U.S. 1 at the Falmouth Bridge, a span that connects Fredericksburg and Stafford County over the Rappahannock, about 9:35 a.m. Friday. Authorities said the driver had defective equipment on his car and a license plate displayed in the front window.

Paving Planned for I-95 in Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Published May 4, 2012 at 2:43PM

Va. 610 at I-95 in North Stafford. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

STAFFORD, Va. — Next week, work will begin to improve the quality of the ride for motorists on Interstate 95 in the Fredericksburg region by paving multiple segments of northbound and southbound I-95 in Caroline, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties.

Collectively, 63 individual lane miles of I-95 will be milled and paved in the Fredericksburg region this year. Milling and paving eliminates persistent potholes, ruts and cracking, and establishes a new, smooth surface for driving that can withstand the persistent high volume and heavy weight of interstate traffic.

Weather to Blame for Stafford Crime Increase?

By Potomac Local News

Published May 3, 2012 at 1:41PM | Updated January 17, 2013 at 10:07PM

Stafford County Sheriff Charles E. Jett

UNLOCKED CARS STILL A PROBLEM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

By URIAH KISER

Marlin and Rays Opens in North Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Published May 2, 2012 at 10:15PM | Updated May 9, 2012 at 12:40PM

Marlin and Rays, a new concept restaurant from Ruby Tuesday, opened its doors in the Doc Stone shopping center. (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — A new seafood restaurant chain aims to bring a bit of the beach to Garrisonville Road.

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Dudenhefer Earns Top Marks from Chambers

By Potomac Local News

Published May 2, 2012 at 7:00PM | Updated May 3, 2012 at 8:19AM

Mark Dudenhefer (Photo:Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

NORTH STAFFORD, Va. — Delegate Mark Dudenhefer, R-Stafford, Woodbridge, has received “A” ratings from both the Virginia and Prince William chambers of commerce for the 2012 Legislative Session. Grades are issued to recognize legislators for their support on initiatives that will help move Virginia forward, and provides analysis of the legislators’ support for the business community’s priorities.

“I am honored to have received such high marks from Virginia businesses, especially at a time when job creation is so important,” said Dudenhefer, who represents the 2nd House of Delegates District, covering North Stafford and eastern Prince William County.

Bomb Threat Over, Investigation Begins

By Potomac Local News

Published May 2, 2012 at 1:10PM

Fire and rescue crews and sheriff’s deputies in Stafford were called to Rodney Thompson Middle School on May 1, 2012 for a bomb threat. (Submitted)

STAFFORD, Va. — It’s the day after a bomb threat disrupted life for students, teachers, and parents at Rodney Thompson Middle School.

Now that bomb sniffing dogs have cleared the scene and classes are back in session at the Stafford County school, the investigation is underway into who threatened to bomb the school.

Middle School Cleared of Bomb Threat

By Potomac Local News

Published May 1, 2012 at 11:35AM | Updated May 1, 2012 at 5:03PM

UPDATE 5 p.m.
The all clear has been given at Rodney Thompson Middle School in Stafford County following a bomb scare today.

Stafford fire and rescue spokesman Mark Doyle said bomb-sniffing dogs entered the school at 75 Wapole Street and were alerted to one student’s locker. Authorities emptied the contents of the locker but no explosives were found.

Vandals Run Wild in Stafford

By Potomac Local News

Published April 30, 2012 at 3:50PM | Updated May 2, 2012 at 2:50PM

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The sound of gunfire and shattering glass rang out in Stafford County over the weekend.

Authorities are looking into several reports of vandalisms that took place in the county between Thursday and Sunday.

Stafford Schools Topic of Lunchtime Chat

By Potomac Local News

Published April 26, 2012 at 11:18AM | Updated April 26, 2012 at 1:58PM

Stafford High School (Mary Davidson/PotomacLocal.com)

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — During the lunchtime hour Wednesday, Stafford County Board of Supervisors Chairman Susan Stimpson talked about the county’s public schools.

From her Facebook page, she and Falmouth School Board Representative Meg Bohmke took questions from constituents about things like student activity buses and rebuilding Stafford Senior High School. The entire discussion can be viewed on Stimpson’s Facebook page.