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Start of Stafford schools brings precious cargo to county roads

Published August 10, 2023 at 6:21PM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford County Public Schools: “The advent of a new school year means around 31,220 Stafford County public school students and 4,360 staff are on county roads in buses and cars. If you add the students and staff traveling to private schools, it quickly becomes clear that many children and the people who work with them travel back and forth to schools.

“Cautious driving should be paramount to everyone on the roads. Following established Virginia laws regarding buses and watching out for children on foot can help mitigate accidents.”

Good Samaritans assaulted after stopping to help crashed driver

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 10, 2023 at 6:13PM

Virginia State Police: “At 1:51 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 9), Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Stafford County. A Mercedes sedan was traveling south on I-95 when it ran off the right side of the interstate near the 135-mile marker. The vehicle struck the guardrail actuator and overturned.”

“Two other motorists pulled off to the shoulder to render aid to the driver of the crashed vehicle. As they walked up to the crashed Mercedes, its driver, Kevin J. Wood, 29, of Fredericksburg, Va., exited the vehicle and assaulted them.”

Body found near Chatham Bridge

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 9, 2023 at 11:36AM

Sheriff’s deputies found a body near the Chatham Bridge over the Rappahannock River on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

The victim had been reported missing. The sheriff has not released the victim’s name.

19-year-old motorcyclist dies in Route 1 crash

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 9, 2023 at 11:32AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On August 8th at approximately 12:54 p.m. deputies responded to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Eskimo Hill Road for a report of an auto accident. Deputies quickly arrived on scene to discover a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a box truck. The 19-year-old motorcycle driver was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the box truck was uninjured and remained on scene.”

“The preliminary investigation, along with crash scene evidence collected by our Traffic Safety Unit, indicated the motorcycle was traveling Northbound on Richmond Highway at a high rate of speed and struck the box truck as it turned left from Southbound Richmond Highway onto Eskimo Hill Road. Neither driver had enough reaction time to avoid the accident.”

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 9, 2023 at 10:22AM

National Weather Service: “Low humidity & less wind today with highs in the 80s as high pressure sits south of the region. More clouds with shower & storm chances returning Thursday as a front approaches the region. Sun returns Friday with near normal temps for this time of year.”

“Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind around 7 mph.”

Cyber Bytes Foundation and SolarWinds to host Technology Briefing Day

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 8, 2023 at 10:15AM

Cyber Bytes Foundation: “Cyber Bytes Foundation is proud to announce its partnership with SolarWinds to host the SolarWinds Technology Briefing Day on Thursday, August 17, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.”

VDOT hot spots in the Fredericksburg district

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 8, 2023 at 10:10AM

I-95 in Fredericksburg. Traffic closest to the camera is southbound. [VDOT]

I-95 Southbound: Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) Friday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension at mile markers 142–140. Single lane closure.

Stafford County: Route 17 Northbound and Southbound: Sunday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Guardrail repair at multiple locations along Route 17 northbound and southbound in Stafford. Mobile work. Single lane closures.

‘Alcohol-involved get together spiraled out of control’

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 8, 2023 at 10:03AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Department: “ASSAULT: Ferry Road, 8/4, 1:51 a.m. Deputy S.A. Fulford responded to a disturbance. When he arrived at the residence, he discovered an assault had occurred. An alcohol involved get together spiraled out of control when one of the females got rather unruly and assaulted and bit the victim. She was arrested for assault and battery and held at Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $2,000 secured bond.”

“BURGLARY: D&Z Vape Tobacco, 8/4, 4:12 a.m. Staff advised they were in the back of the store when they observed an unexpected visitor. A rock was used to break the glass door. When the suspect fled the area, much like Hansel and Gretel, they left behind a trail of stolen vapes that led to Juggins Road. Deputy R.J. Kemp is investigating.”

Today’s weather forecast | Sponsored by the ‘Fridays at 5’ Concert Series

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 8, 2023 at 9:57AM

National Weather Service: “Drying out & turning breezy today with lowering humidity as high pressure builds into the region. Highs will range from the 70s over the mountains to mid 80s out east. Lows tonight will fall into the 60s. Staying dry Wednesday with storm chances late week”

“Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.”

Druknen fight on Briggs Lane

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 4, 2023 at 10:42AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

“LARCENY: Extra Space Storage, 2795 Richmond Highway, 8/2, 11:18 a.m. Sergeant K.P. Lytle responded to a larceny. The victim advised her storage unit was unlawfully entered and multiple items were stolen. Sergeant Lytle is investigating.”

“PUBLIC INTOXICATION: Sheetz, 10 Washington Square Plaza, 8/2, 10:32 p.m. Deputy S.A. Fulford responded to a disturbance. The caller advised there was a vomit covered male passed out in a vehicle. When Deputy Fulford arrived, he made contact with the male who had multiple signs of being intoxicated. He was arrested for public intoxication and held at Rappahannock Regional jail until sober.