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Woodbridge man, 50, charged with DUI, held on $3,000 bond

Published August 14, 2023 at 9:58AM

Stafford County sheriff: “A Woodbridge man was jailed for numerous offenses after a traffic stop in South Stafford yesterday afternoon. On August 12th at 7:33 p.m. Sergeant B.U. Demirci observed a red Ford Taurus being operated with stolen license plates. Deputy B.M. Taylor responded to assist and a high-risk traffic stop was conducted near the intersection of White Oak Road and Town and Country Drive.”

“The 50-year-old driver had a strong odor of alcoholic beverage on his breath and was arrested. He was ultimately charged with possession of stolen property, DUI second offense in ten years, driving revoked, driving after forfeiture of license, refusal, obstruction of justice, improper display of license plates and open title on a vehicle. [Jihad Saboor, of Woodbridge] was held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail on a $3,000 bond.”

Express Lanes extension to south Stafford to open Thursday, August 17

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 14, 2023 at 9:30AM

Photo: TRANSURBAN (USA) OPERATIONS INC.

95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension (Fred Ex): “The 10-mile mainline between Garrisonville Road and Route 17 is anticipated to open southbound at 10 p.m. on Thursday, August 17. The Lanes will be ready for northbound traffic the following morning, August 18, per normal summer reversal schedule. Remaining access points along the project corridor are anticipated to open late 2023.”

The extension runs from Garrisonville Road (Route 610) in North Stafford to Route 17 (Warrenton Road) near Fredericksburg. At the Stafford County Courthouse, Gov. Glen Youngkin will open the new lanes during a ceremony on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

VDOT travel hot spots in the Fredericksburg district

By Amelia Breeden

Published August 14, 2023 at 8:54AM

I-95 looking north at the Cowan Boulevard overpass in Fredericksburg.

I-95 Northbound and Southbound: Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) to Exit 133 (Route 17) Wednesday – Thursday, 9 p.m. – 5 a.m. Bridge inspection. Overnight lane closures between the interchanges to allow crews to conduct routine safety inspection of Cowan Boulevard overpass.

I-95 Southbound: Exit 143 (Aquia/Garrisonville) to Exit 140 (Courthouse Road) Monday – Wednesday, 9 p.m. – 10 a.m. Single lane closure. Construction for 95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension at mile markers 142–139.

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 14, 2023 at 8:50AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Hot and humid air paired with an approaching warm front will result in thunderstorms later today. Some storms may become severe, with damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated tornado all possible threats. ”

Start of Stafford schools brings precious cargo to county roads

By Uriah Kiser

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.”