Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office Archives

Published May 21, 2026 at 10:04PM

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The child’s mother was with the infant inside a nearby business when first responders arrived. Fire rescue crews rushed the baby to Mary Washington Hospital, but the infant was later pronounced deceased.

According to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, investigators determined the child had been left in a car seat inside a vehicle for an extended period while the mother was at work. The vehicle was not running and the heat index was high at the time. The 42-year-old mother from Stafford County was arrested and charged with child endangerment and child abuse. She was taken to the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

Police Blotter

Child Pornography Arrest

By Uriah Kiser

Published January 25, 2026 at 2:06PM | Updated January 25, 2026 at 2:23PM

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A man was arrested in Spotsylvania County following a tip about child sexual abuse material.

Deputies with the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit executed a search warrant on January 22 at a home on Wilderness Park Drive after a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Investigators say they seized multiple electronic devices containing images of child sexual abuse. A 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with six counts related to possession and distribution of child pornography. He is being held without bond.

Fredericksburg

Arrest made in deadly Courthouse Road hit-and-run

By Mauriah Church-Barbour

Published January 12, 2026 at 7:00AM

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“Sheriff Roger L. Harris and the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office extend their deepest condolences to Mr. Anwar’s family and friends during this difficult time,” the office stated. “Their cooperation played a vital role in advancing this investigation and bringing justice for Sameer Anwar and his family.”

The crash occurred late Jan. 9 on Courthouse Road, where deputies found Sameer Anwar, 20, of Spotsylvania, deceased at the scene. Investigators say the SUV involved fled after the initial impact, while a second vehicle remained on scene and cooperated. On Jan. 10, Bryce Littlejohn, 24, of Spotsylvania, was arrested and charged with felony hit and run resulting in death, felony grand larceny, and misdemeanor reckless driving. He was remanded to the Rappahannock Regional Jail.

Spotsylvania

Driver Killed in Early Morning Crash on Courthouse Road

By Potomac Local News

Published December 10, 2025 at 8:36AM

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Deputies arrived around 4:20 a.m. to find a 2008 Nissan Titan that had veered off the roadway and struck a tree. Investigators believe the vehicle initially left the right side of the road, crossed back over, and then hit the tree. The driver, Saul Amaya Argueta, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the incident.

Politics

Spotsylvania County Sheriff to Retire, Endorses Myrick for 2028 Election

By Potomac Local News

Published December 2, 2025 at 7:58PM

“After 56 years in law enforcement—and 13 years serving as your Sheriff—I will be retiring at the end of my current term. It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve the citizens of Spotsylvania County and to work alongside the dedicated men and women of this office,” Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced. “As I look toward the future of our agency and our community, I am proud to endorse Lieutenant Colonel Delbert Myrick as the next Sheriff of Spotsylvania County in the 2028 election. His leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment to public service make him the right choice to continue moving this office forward.”

“Lieutenant Colonel Myrick began his law enforcement career in 2002. Since that time, he has earned a Master’s Degree, graduated from the prestigious FBI National Academy, and completed the National Tactical Officers Command College.”

Police Blotter

Teens Charged in Multi-Jurisdiction Crime Spree That Ended in Spotsylvania Arrest

By Potomac Local News

Published November 24, 2025 at 1:33PM

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Deputies responding to a 3:30 a.m. alarm at Hall Precision and Gun Smithing found evidence of an attempted break-in. Surveillance showed four suspects trying to force open a door before fleeing when the alarm sounded. Soon after, Fredericksburg Police reported a similar burglary involving the same suspects. The vehicle they used was later found to have been stolen from Prince William County.

By 8 a.m., a sharp-eyed school bus driver spotted four masked individuals near BJ’s Wholesale Club off Plank Road. Deputies responded, chased the teens on foot, and took them into custody. All were wearing clothes matching those seen in surveillance footage.

News

Spotsylvania Man Charged on Multiple Child Exploitation, Obscenity Charges

By Uriah Kiser

Published November 5, 2025 at 9:01PM

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Deputies responded November 3 to a report of an adult male meeting with an underage female. The investigation was conducted by the department’s Child Victim’s Unit and Internet Crimes Against Children Unit, which is part of the NOVA-DC ICAC Taskforce. The sheriff’s office emphasized its collaboration with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to prevent child exploitation and urged anyone with concerns about abuse to contact local authorities or NCMEC.

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Police Blotter

Crash on Courthouse Road Claims One Life—Investigation Ongoing

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 15, 2025 at 2:25PM

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The folks at the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office just told Potomac Local News that the crash happened around 5:40 p.m. on September 14, in the 6800 block of Courthouse Road. Deputies say a 2022 Tesla X crossed the double yellow line and slammed into a 2024 Hyundai Tucson.

The driver of the Hyundai, 76-year-old Donna Pinnell of Goochland, died at the scene. Her family has been notified.

Spotsylvania

One Pill Can Kill: Miyares, Durant, and Survivors Lead Fentanyl Awareness Talk in Spotsy

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 20, 2025 at 2:53PM

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares led a “One Pill Can Kill” town hall Tuesday evening at Salem Fields Community Church, joined by state and local leaders who warned that fentanyl remains the state’s most urgent drug threat.

Miyares told the audience that fentanyl is “100 times more powerful than heroin” and that his office has prosecuted enough cases to remove the supply that could have killed nearly seven million Virginians. He called the drug not an overdose but “poison, turned into murder,” and said just two cartels are responsible for most of the synthetic drugs entering Virginia.

Police Blotter

Stabbing in Wawa Bathroom Leads to Abduction Charge

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 18, 2025 at 2:55PM

A woman was stabbed during an attempted abduction in a Wawa gas station bathroom early Saturday morning.

Deputies responded to the store at 4527 Plank Road around 6:30 a.m. on August 16, where they found the victim with a knife wound to her hand. She told investigators the suspect, Austin Wayne Wilson, had hidden in a restroom stall and climbed into hers, displaying a knife and trying to restrain her. Her screams caused him to flee.