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Driver Shoots Self During Traffic Stop Before Crashing Into Fredericksburg Home Depot: Police Driver Shoots Self During Traffic Stop Before Crashing Into Fredericksburg Home Depot: Police
Driver Shoots Self During Traffic Stop Before Crashing Into Fredericksburg Home Depot: Police A traffic stop in Northern Virginia turned tragic when a driver shot themselves before their car was sent rolling into a Home Depot, police said. The incident happened Wednesday, Sept. 17, around 9:45 p.m., in the Home Depot parking lot, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. As an officer approached the vehicle, the driver “suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound,” officials said. The car then rolled forward, picking up speed before slamming into the building. Officers rushed in with lifesaving efforts until EMS arrived. The driver was taken to a hospital, where they were lat…
Fredericksburg Man Shot Dead After Trying To Walk Away From Fight In Woodbridge: Police Fredericksburg Man Shot Dead After Trying To Walk Away From Fight In Woodbridge: Police
Fredericksburg Man Shot Dead After Trying To Walk Away From Fight In Woodbridge: Police A Fredericksburg man tried to walk away from an argument in Woodbridge and wound up dead — now two teens have been arrested in connection to his murder. Jordy Lopez Campos, 18, of Woodbridge, and Dumfries resident David Omar Benitez Martinez are both behind bars in connection with the death of David Kapay Kallo last week, the Prince William County Police Department announced on Saturday, Sept. 20. Kallo, 35, was found shot and killed late in the afternoon on Saturday, Sept. 13. Officers were called to the 13700 block of Telegraph Road around 7 p.m. for reports of gunshots, police said. Upo…
Argument Turns Deadly: Fredericksburg Man Shot, Killed In Woodbridge, Police Say Argument Turns Deadly: Fredericksburg Man Shot, Killed In Woodbridge, Police Say
Argument Turns Deadly: Fredericksburg Man Shot, Killed In Woodbridge, Police Say A Fredericksburg man is dead and another man is recovering after a shooting in Woodbridge, police said. David Kapay Kallo, 35, was found shot and killed late in the afternoon on Saturday, Sept, 13, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Officers were called to the 13700 block of Telegraph Road around 7 p.m. for reports of gunshots, police said. Upon arrival, they found Kallo suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was pronounced dead at the scene by fire and rescue personnel. A second victim, 27, ran from the scene and was located at a nearby restaurant. He was taken t…
Multiple $1M+ Powerball Tickets Sold In Virginia As Jackpot Soars To $950M Multiple $1M+ Powerball Tickets Sold In Virginia As Jackpot Soars To $950M
Multiple $1M+ Powerball Tickets Sold In Virginia As Jackpot Soars To $950M Lucky numbers, indeed. Virginia Lottery officials say more than 58,000 winning tickets were sold in the Commonwealth during the Wednesday, Aug. 27, Powerball drawing — including one worth $2 million and another worth $1 million — though neither hit the near billion-dollar jackpot. The $2 million winner came from Weis Markets on Courthouse Road in Spotsylvania, while a $1 million ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven in the 13500 block of Carrollton Boulevard in Carrollton. The $2 million winning ticket was bought at Weis Markets, 9801 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. The $1 million winning…
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones
Claire's Closing Three CT Stores, 290+ Nationwide After Bankruptcy Filing: See Which Ones Claire's has revealed nearly 300 of its stores that will be closing as the popular mall brand navigates bankruptcy. The well-known children's jewelry and ear-piercing retailer released a list of the 291 locations that are shuttering in a bankruptcy court filing on Monday, Aug. 25. That includes 71 Claire's and Icing stores across the Northeast. The closures add to the financial pressure facing the mall chain, which filed for bankruptcy earlier in August. Claire's is working to restructure nearly $500 million in debt by December 2026, Bloomberg reported. Columbia, Maryland-based Ames W…
Army Veteran AJ Jameson’s Final Act Of Service: Saving Lives Through Organ Donation In Virginia Army Veteran AJ Jameson’s Final Act Of Service: Saving Lives Through Organ Donation In Virginia
Army Veteran AJ Jameson’s Final Act Of Service: Saving Lives Through Organ Donation In Virginia Aeneaus "AJ" Jameson's service to others will continue past his death in Virginia. The 29-year-old Army veteran died after what his family described as a "tragic experience," though the organ donor will save some more lives in death. Jameson, a Fredericksburg resident, "did not pull through" after spending days on life support, his family confirmed. “AJ was a devoted son, a loving father, and a cherished brother,” his family said. “He lived his life with compassion, always putting his family and friends first." "No matter the challenges he faced, AJ carried himself with strength and a smi…
Fredericksburg Shoplifting Suspect Bit Officer So Hard He Broke Finger During Arrest: Police Fredericksburg Shoplifting Suspect Bit Officer So Hard He Broke Finger During Arrest: Police
Fredericksburg Shoplifting Suspect Bit Officer So Hard He Broke Finger During Arrest: Police A shoplifting stop in Virginia turned violent when a handcuffed suspect spat on arresting officers, biting one so hard his finger broke, police said. Fredericksburg Police said 45-year-old Clifton Rhines was taken into custody on Wednesday, Aug. 13, following a shoplifting incident at a CVS on Emancipation Highway that rapidly escalated.  Officers said Rhines was initially compliant after being handcuffed behind his back, but quickly grew agitated, refused commands, and threatened to spit on officers repeatedly. As officers attempted to restrain him, Rhines spat on one of them before …
Jealous, Drunk Man Chokes Mechanic Over 'Girlfriend' At Fredericksburg Oil Change Shop: Sheriff Jealous, Drunk Man Chokes Mechanic Over 'Girlfriend' At Fredericksburg Oil Change Shop: Sheriff
Jealous, Drunk Man Chokes Mechanic Over 'Girlfriend' At Fredericksburg Oil Change Shop: Sheriff A simple truck repair in Virginia turned into a full-on jealous brawl when a man showed up drunk, accused his girlfriend’s friend of cheating, and allegedly put him in a chokehold before going on a rant against deputies. The chaos broke out shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Take 5 Oil Change on Warrenton Road in Fredericksburg, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the victim were working on the woman's truck when her “essentially” boyfriend — 46 years old and intoxicated — stormed in and “quickly assumed there were ‘adulterous acts’ occurring.” “Du…
Meth, Guns Seized After Harley With Blocked Plate Pulled Over In Fredericksburg: Police Meth, Guns Seized After Harley With Blocked Plate Pulled Over In Fredericksburg: Police
Meth, Guns Seized After Harley With Blocked Plate Pulled Over In Fredericksburg: Police A Harley rider’s slightly obscured license plate led to a traffic stop in Virginia that ended with meth, weapon seizures, and two people in handcuffs, according to police. The stop happened on Lafayette Boulevard on Tuesday, July 29, when an officer on patrol spotted a black Harley with its rear plate partially covered by metal netting at the intersection of Hillcrest Drive, Fredericksburg Police said. When the bike was pulled over, officers identified the driver as Louis Buttice III and the passenger as Amber Sullivan.  While dismounting, police noticed a bulge on Buttice’s hip, and …
Historic Fredericksburg Landmark Defaced With Political Graffiti, Police Investigating Historic Fredericksburg Landmark Defaced With Political Graffiti, Police Investigating
Historic Fredericksburg Landmark Defaced With Political Graffiti, Police Investigating See anything?  The Mary Washington Monument in Fredericksburg was defaced with graffiti, and police are asking for the public's help to find whoever is responsible, officials said. Fredericksburg Police said on Tuesday the vandalism was discovered at the historic site earlier this week.  Black spray paint reading "ANTIFA" and an anarchy symbol were found across the base of the monument, which sits at 1500 Washington Ave. in Fredericksburg "We are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that may assist in the investigation," Fredericksburg Police said. Anyone w…
Man, 32, Killed After Car Flips Into Ditch Off Kings Highway In Stafford County: Sheriff Man, 32, Killed After Car Flips Into Ditch Off Kings Highway In Stafford County: Sheriff
Man, 32, Killed After Car Flips Into Ditch Off Kings Highway In Stafford County: Sheriff A 32-year-old man was killed in a violent crash off Kings Highway early Wednesday morning, officials in Virginia said. Deputies responded around 3 a.m. on July 16 to the area of Kings Highway and River Bend Drive in Fredericksburg for a reported crash involving a vehicle that had flipped into a ditch, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived, they found a Honda Civic off the roadway. The driver, a 32-year-old man, was the sole occupant of the car and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said. Investigators with the Traffic Safety Unit determined the v…
Two Treated, Home Scorched In Fast-Moving Fredericksburg Basement Fire, Officials Say (PHOTOS) Two Treated, Home Scorched In Fast-Moving Fredericksburg Basement Fire, Officials Say (PHOTOS)
Two Treated, Home Scorched In Fast-Moving Fredericksburg Basement Fire, Officials Say (Photos) A fast-moving basement fire forced a major emergency response to a Fredericksburg home Monday morning, sending smoke pouring through the house and prompting a multi-agency effort to stop it from spreading upstairs, officials said. Firefighters were called to the Fox Chase Subdivision around 8:30 a.m. on July 7, where they found heavy smoke coming from the front and rear of a three-story home, the Fredericksburg Fire Department reported. Crews made a quick entry through a walk-out basement door and encountered thick smoke and “high heat conditions” as they attacked active flames in one of th…
Shooting Suspect Surrenders In Fredericksburg Teen Attack; Accomplice Apprehended: Police Shooting Suspect Surrenders In Fredericksburg Teen Attack; Accomplice Apprehended: Police
Shooting Suspect Surrenders In Fredericksburg Teen Attack; Accomplice Apprehended: Police A Virginia man accused of opening fire on a teenager has turned himself in, and an alleged accomplice was also apprehended, authorities announced. Camron Robinson, 20, of King George County, was arrested on Monday, June 30, one week after a shooting in the 1100 block of Central Park Boulevard that left a teen hospitalized, according to Fredericksburg Police. The shooting happened shortly after 10 p.m. Monday, June 23, police said. Officers were called to the scene after a 911 caller reported a shooting injury. When officers arrived, they found a juvenile victim suffering from a gunshot wou…
Online Deal Goes Bad For Spotsy Fugitive Busted With Gun, Fentanyl: Sheriff Online Deal Goes Bad For Spotsy Fugitive Busted With Gun, Fentanyl: Sheriff
Online Deal Goes Bad For Spotsy Fugitive Busted With Gun, Fentanyl: Sheriff A convicted felon in Virginia who thought he was making a deal on social media was instead busted by undercover deputies — with a loaded gun and hundreds of fentanyl pills in his possession, authorities said. Austin Kile, of Spotsylvania, was arrested without incident after deputies from the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office posed as interested buyers and arranged a meet-up through social media, according to investigators on Monday, June 30. “When deputies arrived, the suspect… didn’t manage to close the deal,” the department said. “Instead, he was taken into custody… and with a lot more…
Wanted Man Smiles Wide After Drug Bust At Fredericksburg Playground: Police Wanted Man Smiles Wide After Drug Bust At Fredericksburg Playground: Police
Wanted Man Smiles Wide After Drug Bust At Fredericksburg Playground: Police Jordan Ryan wasn’t just caught — he looked thrilled about it. A smiling 26-year-old man from Ruther Glen is facing fresh charges in Fredericksburg after police say he was caught trespassing at a local playground with drugs — and later discovered to be wanted in another Virginia county. Ryan was all smiles in his mugshot after Fredericksburg officers arrested him around 1:53 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, near the W.L. Harris Playground, the department said. An officer was patrolling the area when he spotted Ryan sitting on a bench under the pavilion — despite the park being closed.  Whe…
Downed Power Lines Shut Down I-95 In Virginia, Causing Major Fredericksburg Delays: VDOT Downed Power Lines Shut Down I-95 In Virginia, Causing Major Fredericksburg Delays: VDOT
Downed Power Lines Shut Down I-95 In Virginia, Causing Major Fredericksburg Delays: VDOT Traffic on I-95 in Virginia came to a total standstill Monday after downed power lines forced the closure of all northbound and southbound lanes near Fredericksburg, according to VDOT. Just before 1 p.m. on Monday, June 16, the Virginia Department of Transportation confirmed that I-95 was fully shut down at Exit 130 (Route 3) due to fallen lines across the highway. Both northbound and southbound traffic was detoured around the area, backing up miles in both directions and bringing freight and commuter traffic to a halt. The traffic caused by the downed power lines in Fredericksburg.…
Six Rescued From Rappahannock River After Back-To-Back Incidents In Fredericksburg: Officials Six Rescued From Rappahannock River After Back-To-Back Incidents In Fredericksburg: Officials
Six Rescued From Rappahannock River After Back-To-Back Incidents In Fredericksburg: Officials Six people had to be pulled from the fast-moving Rappahannock River this week during two back-to-back rescues in Fredericksburg, officials said. It started around 4:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10, when crews responded to a water rescue in the 300 block of Riverside Drive, according to the Fredericksburg Fire Department. When first responders arrived alongside Stafford County Fire & Rescue, they found four paddlers stranded near the backside of Ficklen Mill Island. One of the kayakers had already made it to shore and made the call for help. Swift water swimmers entered the river to rescue …
Fredericksburg Woman Crashes Men’s Room, Punches Staffer, Busted With Pills: Sheriff Fredericksburg Woman Crashes Men’s Room, Punches Staffer, Busted With Pills: Sheriff
Fredericksburg Woman Crashes Men’s Room, Punches Staffer, Busted With Pills: Sheriff Ashlie Campbell was caught wandering the men’s room — then socked a staffer in the face before trying to ditch her purse full of pills, police in Virginia say. The Fredericksburg woman with an active warrant is facing multiple charges after a wild Saturday night at Jay’s Sports Lounge in Stafford County, the Sheriff’s Office announced. Campbell, 28, was arrested on May 31, shortly after 8:30 p.m., after allegedly getting physical with a staff member and being caught with dozens of narcotic pills, police said. According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were already on scene…
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties
Tornado Watch Issued In These 10 NJ Counties The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia through 12 a.m. Saturday, May 31, with storms expected to begin after 8 p.m. Friday. Here's what to expect: Tornadoes: A couple are possible. Hail: Isolated hail up to ping pong ball size. Wind: Gusts up to 65 mph possible. The watch covers more than 22 million people, including densely populated areas around Philadelphia, Trenton, Atlantic City, Baltimore, Dover, and Virginia Beach. ⚠️ In New Jersey, the watch includes: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland…
Spotsy Man Tied To 2023 Teen Killing Charged With Murder After 2-Year Investigation: Police Spotsy Man Tied To 2023 Teen Killing Charged With Murder After 2-Year Investigation: Police
Spotsy Man Tied To 2023 Teen Killing Charged With Murder After 2-Year Investigation: Police Nearly two years after a 19-year-old was gunned down in Fredericksburg, a suspect is finally behind bars and facing murder charges, authorities announced on Thursday. Ahmad Haigler, 26, of Spotsylvania, was arrested on May 29, and charged in connection with the fatal 2023 shooting of Antione Fox, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Fox was just 19 years old when police say he was shot and killed on June 10, 2023, sparking an intensive investigation that stretched nearly two years. Detectives said they were able to identify Haigler as a suspect through evidence collected over…
Woodbridge Man Shot Dead Behind Shopping Center Identified By Police Woodbridge Man Shot Dead Behind Shopping Center Identified By Police
Woodbridge Man Shot Dead Behind Shopping Center Identified By Police One man is dead and two others are recovering after a targeted shooting behind a shopping center in Virginia, and a suspect is now in custody, authorities announced. Tevon Dean Haskins, 29, of Woodbridge, was fatally shot on Wednesday, May 21, around 5:15 p.m. behind the shopping complex in the 14200 block of Smoketown Road, according to Prince William County Police. When officers first arrived, they found no immediate signs of victims.  After searching a secluded wooded area behind the strip mall, police located three adult men suffering from gunshot wounds. Haskins was pronounced d…
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants
Noodles & Company Planning To Close About 20 Restaurants A popular restaurant chain specializing in noodle-based dishes could close more than 20 locations. Noodles & Company plans to shut down as many as 21 restaurants in 2025, the fast-casual chain said in its first-quarter financial report on Wednesday, May 7. There are 13 to 17 company-owned restaurants expected to be shuttered, along with four franchised locations. The chain hasn't said which locations could close. The closings come as Noodles & Company reported a 4.4% increase in sales during the first three months of 2025. The chain rolled out a new menu in March, fe…
Historic Gravestones Toppled In ‘Heartbreaking’ Vandalism At Fredericksburg Cemetery Historic Gravestones Toppled In ‘Heartbreaking’ Vandalism At Fredericksburg Cemetery
Historic Gravestones Toppled In ‘Heartbreaking’ Vandalism At Fredericksburg Cemetery Karma is coming for some suspects who defaced a historic Virginia cemetery.  Vandals damaged or toppled more than a dozen gravestones—some belonging to former Fredericksburg mayors and marked with religious symbols—in what officials are calling a “heartbreaking” act of destruction. The incident at Fredericksburg City Cemetery occurred during the night of Saturday, May 3 or early morning of May 4, according to cemetery officials.  More than 15 gravestones were damaged or knocked over, with repair costs estimated to exceed $20,000. Some of the costly damage at the Frederick…
Duo Passed Out On Busy Stafford Bridge At Rush Hour Tried To Trick Cops — And Failed: Sheriff Duo Passed Out On Busy Stafford Bridge At Rush Hour Tried To Trick Cops — And Failed: Sheriff
Duo Passed Out On Busy Stafford Bridge At Rush Hour Tried To Trick Cops — And Failed: Sheriff A man and woman asleep on a busy Virginia bridge during rush hour on Thursday afternoon both tried to con deputies, and both failed spectacularly, according to the sheriff's office. Jayshon Bates, 23, and Ajae Jackson, 24, both of Stafford, reacted differently when members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office responded to the Jessica Cheney Bridge, where there were multiple traffic complaints. The complaints started rolling in at around 4:30 p.m. on May 1. "While traffic on Garrisonville Road is usually backed up at this time, it was exacerbated due to the driver asleep behind the wheel…
Cleona Big Lots Among 130+ Stores Reopening: See The Full List Cleona Big Lots Among 130+ Stores Reopening: See The Full List
Cleona Big Lots Among 130+ Stores Reopening: See The Full List Big Lots is ramping up its comeback plans under new ownership by opening more than 130 stores, including nearly two dozen in Pennsylvania and Virginia. The discount chain plans to reopen 132 stores across 14 states in May, Variety Wholesalers announced in a news release on Monday, April 28. Pennsylvania (13 stores) and Virginia (10 stores) are among the top states for returning locations. Big Lots will reopen 54 stores on Thursday, May 1, and 78 locations on Thursday, May 15. "The customer response to the newly expanded assortment of fresh inventory and great deals has been overw…
First 2025 Measles Case Confirmed In Virginia: Officials Warn Of Woodbridge Clinic Exposure First 2025 Measles Case Confirmed In Virginia: Officials Warn Of Woodbridge Clinic Exposure
First 2025 Measles Case Confirmed In Virginia: Officials Warn Of Woodbridge Clinic Exposure Virginia has reported its first confirmed measles case of the year, health officials announced — and it’s tied to international travel. The patient is a child under the age of five from the state’s Northwest Region who recently returned from a trip abroad, according to the Virginia Department of Health on Saturday, April 19. To protect the child’s privacy, no further personal information was released. Officials said the child was at two Virginia medical centers earlier this week, raising concern for potential public exposure.  Health officials listed two locations tied to the case: t…
8-Year-Old Killed By Falling Tree Branch In Fredericksburg Was 'Mom's Twin, Had Dad's Eyes' 8-Year-Old Killed By Falling Tree Branch In Fredericksburg Was 'Mom's Twin, Had Dad's Eyes'
8-Year-Old Killed By Falling Tree Branch In Fredericksburg Was 'Mom's Twin, Had Dad's Eyes' A Virginia family is mourning the sudden death of an 8-year-old girl in a freak accident over the weekend in Fredericksburg. Sierra Marie Hash was playing with her siblings on Sunday, April 6, when a large tree limb suddenly broke off and struck her, causing fatal head injuries, her loved ones said. The freak accident unfolded in front of her siblings — a moment her family says they will never forget. There has been an outpouring of support from the community and loved ones following the tragedy that claimed Hash's life.  "Sierra was like no other," a friend of the family posted on s…
Gun Discharges In Third Grader's Backpack At Lee Hill Elementary School, Sheriff Says Gun Discharges In Third Grader's Backpack At Lee Hill Elementary School, Sheriff Says
Gun Discharges In Third Grader's Backpack At Lee Hill Elementary School, Sheriff Says A gun went off inside a third grader’s backpack at a Virginia elementary school, prompting a full classroom evacuation and an ongoing sheriff’s investigation, officials announced. The incident happened around 10:50 a.m. Monday, April 8, at Lee Hill Elementary School in Fredericksburg, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. The student’s backpack discharged a handgun while inside a third-grade classroom. According to preliminary interviews, deputies say there was no intent to harm anyone. No students or staff were injured. The teacher immediately evacuated all 26 students an…
‘I’m Screwed’: Fredericksburg Busted For DUI Near Stafford McDonald’s, Sheriff Says ‘I’m Screwed’: Fredericksburg Busted For DUI Near Stafford McDonald’s, Sheriff Says
‘I’m Screwed’: Fredericksburg Busted For DUI Near Stafford McDonald’s, Sheriff Says A Fredericksburg man who missed a McDonald’s turn got more than a wrong order—he got a return trip to jail after racking up another DUI charge in Stafford County, authorities said. Deputies responded to a call about a suspected drunk driver around 7:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, on Chatham Heights Road, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office said. The caller told dispatch that the driver of a Ford F-150 appeared to miss a turn near the McDonald’s and ended up “in a weird location,” slumped behind the wheel. The deputy arrived to find 34-year-old David Shoun, who showed “signs of intoxicatio…
Fredericksburg Hoops Star Drowns Trying To Save Son On Spotsy Fishing Trip, Sheriff Says Fredericksburg Hoops Star Drowns Trying To Save Son On Spotsy Fishing Trip, Sheriff Says
Fredericksburg Hoops Star Drowns Trying To Save Son On Spotsy Fishing Trip, Sheriff Says New details have been released after former college basketball star Danny Sumner and his young child drowned during a family fishing trip. Sumner, a Fredericksburg resident, and his 6-year-old son Donovan were enjoying a father-son fishing trip at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 22 at a local boat landing just off Legacy Lane in Spotsylvania, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators say that Sumner's wife became concerned when the pair did not return by 9:45 p.m. that night, so she contacted the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office. Deputies arrived in the area and searched the ar…
Man Exposed Himself To Girl Scouts, Masturbated In Fredericksburg Coffee Shop, Police Say Man Exposed Himself To Girl Scouts, Masturbated In Fredericksburg Coffee Shop, Police Say
Man Exposed Himself To Girl Scouts, Masturbated In Fredericksburg Coffee Shop, Police Say A man is behind bars after police say he flashed a group of Girl Scouts, groped a restaurant employee, and was caught masturbating in public — all within a short span Saturday in downtown Fredericksburg. The suspect, Terrence Graham, 28, who has no fixed address, was arrested nearby and positively identified after officers responded to two indecent exposure reports and one sexual battery on March 29, the Fredericksburg Police Department said. All three incidents involved the same man, described at the time by witnesses only as a Black man with a beard and long hair, riding a bicycle. In th…