Fredericksburg, VA
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DUI Spotsy Driver Assaults Nurses, Urinates On Officer In Fredericksburg: Sheriff DUI Spotsy Driver Assaults Nurses, Urinates On Officer In Fredericksburg: Sheriff DUI Spotsy Driver Assaults Nurses, Urinates On Officer In Fredericksburg: Sheriff
DUI Spotsy Driver Assaults Nurses, Urinates On Officer In Fredericksburg: Sheriff A Spotsylvania man is facing a laundry list of charges after a routine DUI stop spiraled into chaos, ending with attacks on police officers and hospital staff. What started as an investigation into a driver slumped over the wheel of his vehicle in Fredericksburg ended with an officer being urinated on and a nurse getting kicked in the face. A member of the Fredericksburg Police Department on patrol in the 400 block of William Street spotted a white Nissan SUV with the ignition on and 34-year-old Markus Collins slumped over the wheel. "The officer could smell the odor of an alcoholic bevera…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
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Winning $1M 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Wegmans In Fredericksburg Winning $1M 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Wegmans In Fredericksburg Winning $1M 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Wegmans In Fredericksburg
Winning $1M 'Powerball' Ticket Sold At Wegmans In Fredericksburg No one took home the $285 million Powerball jackpot on Monday, but one lucky lotto player in Virginia cashed in on a seven-figure prize sold at an area grocery store. Officials say that a second-tier winning ticket worth a whopping $1 million prize was sold at the Wegmans on Carl D. Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg, the largest win out of thousands statewide starting at $4.  The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing on Monday, Jan. 13 were 04-06-16-39-66 with a Powerball of 09 and the Power Play multiplier was X2.  With no winner, the jackpot will roll to $303 …

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
Obituaries
Fredericksburg Dad Dies During First NFL Game In Dallas Fredericksburg Dad Dies During First NFL Game In Dallas Fredericksburg Dad Dies During First NFL Game In Dallas
Fredericksburg Dad Dies During First NFL Game In Dallas What was supposed to be a joyful family outing turned into heartbreak when a beloved father of four, Marwan Al-Jamal, passed away during his first-ever NFL game at "Jerry's World" in Dallas. The devoted Washington Commanders fan from Fredericksburg was described by family as being a cherished husband, father, and friend known for his kindness and compassion before his unexpected passing.  Al-Jamal had traveled with his six brothers-in-law to watch the Commanders take on the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Jan. 5, though he wouldn't make it through the third quarter, suffering a …

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by Zak Failla
Hagerstown, MD
Weather
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service
Here's How Much Snow Is Expected To Fall In DMV During Incoming Storm: National Weather Service With the first major winter storm of 2025 coming in hot from the midwest, residents in DC, Maryland, and Virginia are preparing to be peppered with snow and inclement weather over the next few days. Things are expected to remain dry on Saturday, with a Winter Storm put in place beginning on Sunday,  Jan. 5 that will be in place for several days. Aside from upslope snow showers along the Alleghenies, most areas will be dry with gusty winds today. Looking ahead to Sunday, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the potential for significant accumulating snow late Sunday into Monday. -&g…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
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Car Thief In Hospital Scrubs Caught With High-Tech Help After Fredericksburg Heist, Police Say Car Thief In Hospital Scrubs Caught With High-Tech Help After Fredericksburg Heist, Police Say Car Thief In Hospital Scrubs Caught With High-Tech Help After Fredericksburg Heist, Police Say
Car Thief In Hospital Scrubs Caught With High-Tech Help After Fredericksburg Heist, Police Say A brazen car thief who drove off in a Fredericksburg resident's car while wearing hospital scrubs didn’t get far before cutting-edge technology and quick police work caught up with him, officials say. An officer from the Fredericksburg Police Department responded to the report of a stolen vehicle on Tuesday, Dec. 17 in the 500 block of Emancipation Highway, where the owner of a vehicle advised that his car had been taken while he left it idling in a nearby parking lot. Security footage from the business revealed the suspect dressed in hospital patient attire, prompting investigators to expa…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
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Shoplifting Suspect Caught Returning To Fetch Dog Left Behind At Target: Fredericksburg Police Shoplifting Suspect Caught Returning To Fetch Dog Left Behind At Target: Fredericksburg Police Shoplifting Suspect Caught Returning To Fetch Dog Left Behind At Target: Fredericksburg Police
Shoplifting Suspect Caught Returning To Fetch Dog Left Behind At Target: Fredericksburg Police Careless criminal or champion of canines?  A shoplifting suspect's hasty getaway from a Virginia Target store took an unexpected turn after she left her dog behind in the parking lot, leading to her arrest when she returned to claim the pet. On Tuesday, Dec. 19, officers in Fredericksburg responded to a shoplifting call at Target after Loss Prevention staff reported seeing a woman - later identified as Locust Grove resident Danielle Robinson - pushing an unpaid bicycle out the door and into a waiting vehicle. In the rush to escape, the 44-year-old woman left behind a dog, which had ju…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
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Screaming Fredericksburg Woman Assaults Deputy During Late Night Disturbance, Sheriff Says Screaming Fredericksburg Woman Assaults Deputy During Late Night Disturbance, Sheriff Says Screaming Fredericksburg Woman Assaults Deputy During Late Night Disturbance, Sheriff Says
Screaming Fredericksburg Woman Assaults Deputy During Late Night Disturbance, Sheriff Says Deputies responding to a late-night disturbance in Stafford County found themselves in the middle of a chaotic scene involving a screaming woman, false claims of a gun, and a sudden assault on law enforcement. It began just before 2 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, when Stafford County deputies were called to the 1000 block of Garrisonville Road, after receiving a call regarding a screaming 26-year-old woman who could be heard by dispatchers shouting that she loves him.  According to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office, the two were separated, and the woman - later identified as Frederic…

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by Zak Failla
Aberdeen, MD
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These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure
These Party City Stores To Shut Down In Maryland, Virginia Amid Massive Closure Dozens of Party City locations in the DMV region are among the hundreds set to be closed as the company announced it is going out of business. Both Maryland and Virginia were hit hard by the reported closure, which will impact approximately 800 stores across the country. Party City was founded in 1986 and is the largest retailer of party goods in North America. In Maryland, there are 19 stores among those set to be shut down in these locations, according to the company's website:  Annapolis; Baltimore; Bel Air; Catonsville; Cockeysville; Columbia; Forestville; Frederick; Gaithersb…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
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Second Suspect Wanted For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting Surrenders: Police (UPDATED) Second Suspect Wanted For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting Surrenders: Police (UPDATED) Second Suspect Wanted For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting Surrenders: Police (UPDATED)
Second Suspect Wanted For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting Surrenders: Police (Updated) A third person has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Tyler Lee Jones in Virginia. Spotsylvania resident Eric Costley, 23, joined suspects Elijah Musgrove, 22, and Izaiah Jabbar Daniels, 21, behind bars after being apprehended by investigators from the Fredericksburg Police Department on Friday, Dec. 20, authorities announced. Izaiah Jabbar Daniels (left) and Elijah Musgrove Fredericksburg Police Police said the shooting, which occurred early on Dec. 14 in the 400 block of William Street, stemmed from an altercation between known parties. Officers arri…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
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Spotsy Driver Busted With Hidden Drugs After Fredericksburg Traffic Stop, Police Say Spotsy Driver Busted With Hidden Drugs After Fredericksburg Traffic Stop, Police Say Spotsy Driver Busted With Hidden Drugs After Fredericksburg Traffic Stop, Police Say
Spotsy Driver Busted With Hidden Drugs After Fredericksburg Traffic Stop, Police Say A Spotsylvania woman is facing charges after being caught in a stolen vehicle and attempting to smuggle narcotics into jail, authorities in Fredericksburg said. A member of the Fredericksburg Police Department on patrol on Friday, Dec. 13 in the 1100 block of Carl D. Silver Parkway, spotted a suspicious vehicle matching the description of one recently reported stolen.  According to officials, upon stopping the car, the officer identified the driver as Tamburr Johnson, 33, of Spotsylvania, who had an open warrant out for her arrest. A search of the car and Johnson yielded illegal narco…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
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Deputies Bust Suspected Fredericksburg Dealer After Fatal OD: Dangerous Drugs Seized: Sheriff Deputies Bust Suspected Fredericksburg Dealer After Fatal OD: Dangerous Drugs Seized: Sheriff Deputies Bust Suspected Fredericksburg Dealer After Fatal OD: Dangerous Drugs Seized: Sheriff
Deputies Bust Suspected Fredericksburg Dealer After Fatal OD: Dangerous Drugs Seized: Sheriff A Fredericksburg man is behind bars after a fatal overdose investigation led to the seizure of dangerous drugs in Stafford County. On Sunday, Dec. 15, Stafford County deputies responded to a suspected overdose death in North Stafford, according to the sheriff’s office.  Detectives with the Special Investigations Unit joined the case, which soon prompted an operation involving the county SWAT Team. On Wednesday, investigators conducted a traffic stop near Warrenton Road and South Gateway Drive, where detectives seized heroin, 90 fentanyl pills, and xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer o…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
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Crash And Clash: Fredericksburg Woman Arrested After Causing Crash, Assaulting Officer: Police Crash And Clash: Fredericksburg Woman Arrested After Causing Crash, Assaulting Officer: Police Crash And Clash: Fredericksburg Woman Arrested After Causing Crash, Assaulting Officer: Police
Crash And Clash: Fredericksburg Woman Arrested After Causing Crash, Assaulting Officer: Police A Fredericksburg woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence, causing a multi-vehicle crash, and assaulting an officer, police say. the intersection of Emancipation Highway and Cowan Boulevard on Dec. 12. Oficers from the Fredericksburg Police Department responded to the intersection of Emancipation Highway and Cowan Boulevard on Thursday, Dec. 12, where multiple vehicles sustained significant damage, and one person was treated for injuries in a crash caused by 23-year-old Shania Johnson.. While questioning Johnson, an officer noticed slurred speech and the…

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