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Suspect and Bystander Injured in Police-Involved Shooting

Published November 3, 2024 at 7:57AM

At the request of the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Culpeper Field Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in the City of Fredericksburg.

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Have You Voted Yet? Where to Vote Early Around Us

By Caitlyn Meisner

Published November 1, 2024 at 9:00AM

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2 Killed in Separate Crashes in Spotsylvania Over Weekend

By Potomac Local News

Published October 28, 2024 at 8:47AM

Spotsylvania Sheriff's office responded to a domestic violence report that resulted in an officer shooting.

On October 25, 2024 at 1:00am Sergeant R. Lewis located a single vehicle crash while on patrol in the 6600 block of Lawyers Rd. The vehicle was traveling east on Lawyers Rd when it lost control striking a guardrail then overturned down an embankment.

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The Third Annual Veterans Day Celebration

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published October 23, 2024 at 11:09AM

Sheriff Roger Harris is honored to host our 3nd annual celebration in honor of Veterans of all military branches.

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Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash

By Aya Karouane

Published October 21, 2024 at 9:46AM

Spotsylvania Sheriff's office responded to a domestic violence report that resulted in an officer shooting.

On October 18, 2024, deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on Shepherds Road, resulting in the death of the driver, a 49-year-old male. The incident is under investigation by the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Team.

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Suspect Arrested in Connection with Two Spotsylvania Burglaries, Stolen Items Recovered

By Aya Karouane

Published October 17, 2024 at 10:13AM

Spotsylvania Sheriff's office responded to a domestic violence report that resulted in an officer shooting.

Two burglaries in the Spotsylvania Courthouse area were reported recently, leading to a suspect being charged after detectives executed a search warrant in the Spotslee Subdivision. James Edward Romick Jr., 47, faces multiple counts related to the burglaries at Spotsylvania Middle School and Revive Ministries, where stolen items, including a firearm, were recovered.

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Library Director Rebecca Purdy to Host Community Meet-and-Greets

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 16, 2024 at 1:06PM | Updated October 26, 2024 at 4:40PM

Central Rappahannock Regional Library (CRRL) invites the public to attend Community Meet-and-Greet events with newly appointed Executive Director Rebecca Purdy. As she steps into her new role, Purdy is eager to hear feedback from the community and answer questions about how the library system can continue to serve the region effectively.

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Set to Reopen After Fire

By Uriah Kiser

Published October 11, 2024 at 10:30AM

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is preparing to reopen after a fire temporarily forced the restaurant to close in August 2024.

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Man Charged in Spotsylvania Bank Robbery Attempt

By Aya Karouane

Published October 8, 2024 at 8:33AM

Spotsylvania Sheriff's office responded to a domestic violence report that resulted in an officer shooting.

On October 4, 2024, a male suspect entered a bank in Cosner Corner and handed the teller a note demanding money, displaying a knife during the attempt but leaving without any cash. Deputies quickly arrived to search for the suspect, who was spotted and apprehended by a fire marshal in the area, and the suspect was later charged with entering a bank armed with the intent to commit larceny.

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School Bus Aide Charged with Sexually Assaulting Children

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 30, 2024 at 11:15AM | Updated September 30, 2024 at 4:03PM

Velasquez Velasco

A former Spotsylvania County school bus aid is charged with sexually abusing a child on a school bus, police said.

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