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OC spray through open sunroof, driver charged

Published July 10, 2023 at 11:51AM

A Stafford County Sheriff's' patrol car.

Stafford County Sheriff’s Office: “On July 8th at 2:16 a.m. Sergeant K.P. Lytle was assisting another deputy with a DUI investigation at the divergent diamond of Courthouse Road when he observed a Chevy Cruz turn westbound into the eastbound lanes. Sgt. Lytle ran back to his patrol car and conducted a traffic stop on the wayward driver near the I-95 South off-ramp.”

“The driver was identified as a 42-year-old male from Stafford and had slurred speech and glassy eyes. There was also the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the Chevy. Sgt. Lytle obtained the suspect’s information and returned to his patrol car to await his back-up unit, Deputy R.T. Philippsen.”

15-year-old Mohamed Dakhly missing since Thursday, July 7, 2023

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 10, 2023 at 9:19AM

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating missing 15-year-old Mohamed Dakhly.

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 10, 2023 at 8:50AM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “The work week will start out a bit less humid than recent days, but a shower or two can’t be ruled out. Temperatures and humidity increase through midweek, though rain chances remain low.”

Photos of July 5 double-fatal crash on I-95; Incident under investigation

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 9, 2023 at 1:34PM

Potomac Local News received photos of a double-fatal crash on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.

First responders described the crash involving a tractor-trailer and two cars as a “horrible” scene.

Firearms crimes surging in Fredericksburg; police crack down

By Amelia Breeden

Published July 9, 2023 at 1:27PM

Fredericksburg police: “After experiencing two firearms-related homicides within a three-month timespan, the Fredericksburg Police Department increased its enforcement efforts against people in possession of illegal firearms and/or illicit drugs.”

“If you own a firearm, store it safely and do not leave it in an unlocked vehicle. There have been several police reports this summer where guns were stolen from unlocked cars. If you want to surrender an unwanted firearm voluntarily, bring it to Fredericksburg Police Headquarters anytime, day or night.”

Severe thunderstorm watch has been issued

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 9, 2023 at 1:24PM

National Weather Service: “A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia until 8 PM EDT.”

Opinion: Stafford County July 4th event shines

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 8, 2023 at 11:10AM

The Independence Day celebration at Pratt Park in Stafford County was a wonderful experience for my family.

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

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 8, 2023 at 10:48AM | Updated July 8, 2023 at 12:10PM

National Weather Service Baltimore-Washington: “Hot and humid conditions today with scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Storms are more likely Sunday, with the possibility of damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rain. Not as hot nor humid with an isolated afternoon thunderstorm on Monday.”

“Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. Northeast wind around 6 mph, becoming light and variable in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Stafford schools awarded CTE grant focused on skilled trades

By Madina Habib

Published July 8, 2023 at 10:41AM

Photo: Stafford County Public Schools

Stafford Public Schools: “Stafford County Public Schools was among 24 school divisions awarded a $125,000 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Skilled Trades Grant from the Virginia Department of Education. The one-time funds will be used to implement a plumbing and HVAC program at Stafford High School.”

“We are thrilled to be recognized as a leader in CTE programming, and thank VDOE and 2022 General Assembly for their commitment to ensuring every child is prepared for life after high school,” said Stafford Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas W. Taylor. “We are appreciative of this grant, which allows us to expand programming that provides robust, real-world, meaningful classroom experiences for every student.”

FredNats thump Shorebirds

By Uriah Kiser

Published July 7, 2023 at 10:43PM

FredNats outfielder Jeremy Ydens [Photo: FredNats]

“Fredericksburg opened the scoring in the 3rd inning when Daylen Lile drove in Johnathon Thomas with a sacrifice fly, Lile’s 46th RBI of the year. The FredNats then scored three runs in the top of the 6th inning against Delmarva reliever Albert Vega.”