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Suspect with Warrants Rams Deputy Vehicles, Caught After Chase in Spotsylvania

Published November 15, 2025 at 10:34PM

[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

Deputies spotted the suspect in a parking lot along Southpoint Parkway just before 6 p.m. When they tried to stop him, the man struck two marked vehicles and fled. Deputies quickly gave chase and safely stopped the vehicle a short time later.

The Spotsylvania man now faces several new charges, including felony eluding, assault on law enforcement, and destruction of property. He was also served with five outstanding warrants, including charges of strangulation, abduction with force, and unlawful entry.

Spotsy School Board member Dr. Lorita “Rita” Daniels Announces Campaign for U.S. Senate

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 13, 2025 at 10:00AM

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“As we honor our veterans, we must move beyond ceremonial gratitude,” Dr. Lorita “Rita” C. Daniels announced. “Service requires action. It requires accountability. It requires leadership grounded in real experience and a commitment to listening before legislating. I am running for the U.S. Senate because Virginians deserve a leader who is present, who pays attention, and who stands up for people, not political agendas.”

“This is not about bureaucracy. This is about people,” Daniels said. “We must ensure that every veteran has timely access to high-quality care, that oversight is strong, that caregivers are supported, and that taxpayer investments are used transparently and responsibly. That is leadership.”

Spotsylvania’s New School Board Majority Set to Begin with Ban of Outspoken Critic

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 12, 2025 at 1:00PM | Updated November 12, 2025 at 11:21PM

Shamgar Connors wore a unicorn costume while addressing the Stafford County School Board on Sept. 9, 2025. The board chair later sent him a letter warning that disruptive behavior could lead to his removal from future meetings.

The tone of Spotsylvania County’s political transformation was set in a letter.

On November 7, School Board Chair Megan Jackson signed a no-trespass order banning outspoken critic Shamgar Connors from all school division properties through July 1, 2026, citing what she called an “obscene depiction of child molestation” and repeated violations of school board decorum rules.

Spotsylvania Teen Honored with National Young Marines Award in Washington, D.C.

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 11, 2025 at 4:35PM

“Young Marine Sgt. Clevenger represents the very best of today’s youth,” Col. William P. Davis, USMC (Ret.), national executive director and CEO of the Young Marines, said. “She combines humility with drive, leadership with compassion, and discipline with service. Faith has made her family, her unit, and the entire Young Marines organization proud.”

“As a proud member of the Young Marines, I’ve grown not only in self-discipline and leadership, but also in my ability to serve others through storytelling and design,” said Sgt. Faith Clevenger of Spotsylvania. “These experiences have shaped my passion for communication and creative service—skills I hope to carry forward into my professional journey.”

Spotsylvania Man Charged on Multiple Child Exploitation, Obscenity Charges

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:01PM

[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

“After conducting an investigation, obtaining search warrants, and reviewing the items that the reporting party submitted, Jason Zirkle II was arrested on 10 counts of 18.2-361.01 B(v) Sexual abuse of animals… and one count of 18.2-374.3 Section C(iii) Use of communications systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children,” the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced.

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Virginia State Police Investigating Double Fatal Crash on I-95 in Spotsylvania County

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 12:12PM

“The Virginia State Police is investigating a double fatal crash that occurred this morning at approximately 1:06 a.m. on Interstate 95 southbound near the 126-mile marker in Spotsylvania County,” Virginia State Police announced. “A 2013 Dodge Ram pulling a utility trailer went off of the right side of the interstate, where it struck a stopped tractor trailer. The impact caused the Ram to catch fire.”

“The two occupants of the Ram died at the scene. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured,” the agency stated.

Pedestrian killed in early-morning crash on Patriot Highway in Spotsylvania

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 25, 2025 at 8:58PM | Updated October 25, 2025 at 9:34PM

[Courtesy of Northern Virginia Police Cars via Instagram]

“On Thursday, October 23, 2025, at approximately 6:49 a.m., deputies from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Patriot Highway and Southpoint Parkway,” the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office reported. “Upon arrival, deputies located an adult male lying in the roadway… the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene.”

Investigators said the driver, who remained on scene and is cooperating, had the green light and no time to react when the pedestrian attempted to run across the highway. The victim has not yet been identified, and next of kin are being notified.

Scheduled Lane Closures for Bridge Washing Along I-95 in Fredericksburg District

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 24, 2025 at 6:56PM

A drone view of Interstate 95 at Exit 126 in Spotsylvania County, where traffic merging with Route 1 has been identified as one of the region’s top crash hot spots. [Photo: VDOT]

“Bridge washing will require alternating lane closures along I-95 northbound and southbound between Exit 110 (Ladysmith) and Exit 118 (Thornburg),” Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced. “Work is scheduled Sunday through Saturday, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., at the bridge over the Matta River.”

“Additional bridge washing will take place between Exit 130 (Route 3) and Exit 133 (Falmouth/Warrenton), with alternating lane closures in both local and through lanes at the I-95 bridges over the Rappahannock River,” VDOT stated.

New Crisis Center Will Bring Round-the-Clock Mental Health Care to Fredericksburg Region

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 24, 2025 at 1:00PM

Governor Glenn Youngkin and State Senator Tara Durant (R-27, Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania) joined local officials today to break ground on a new Crisis Receiving Center (CRC) — a $12 million facility that will provide 24-hour behavioral-health stabilization and care for residents in the Fredericksburg region.

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Emergency response drill scheduled at Freedom Middle School tonight

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 23, 2025 at 4:39PM

“A multi-agency emergency crisis response drill with Spotsylvania County Public Schools, Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, and FBI will take place in the evening on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Freedom Middle School,” Spotsylvania County Public Schools posted. “As part of the drill, there will be multiple Sheriff’s Office and FBI vehicles to include helicopters at the school during that time.”