Spotsylvania County

A suspect and a bystander were shot after deputies attempted to arrest a wanted suspect during a traffic stop at a gas station on Saturday night in Fredericksburg, Virginia, according to police. Spotsylvania County Street Crimes Task Force deputies tried to arrest a suspect during a traffic stop at a gas station on the 3000 block of Plank Road at…

A Virginia deputy who shot and killed a man who authorities say pointed a gun at a woman has been cleared of any wrongdoing.

The children involved were between four and five years old, and had disabilities. The Spotsylvania sheriff’s office believes there could be more victims.

A 19-year-old man was shot to death trying to break up a fight early Sunday morning, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. Christian Whalen was at a bonfire party in a wooded area off Spotswood Furnace Road when another teenager shot him. A sheriff’s deputy drove him from the scene to a rescue station, from where he was...

A 19-year-old man was shot to death trying to break up a fight early Sunday morning, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.

Spotsylvania County Public Schools students are picking up their backpacks and returning to the classroom for their first day of school today. News4’s Megan McGrath talks about excitement among seniors, new teachers and advice from upperclassmen to freshmen. 

It’s the first day of school in Spotsylvania County in Virginia and their new superintendent Dr. Clint M. Mitchell has a few goals in mind for the school year. News4’s Megan McGrath talks about school absenteeism and cell phone policies with Mitchell. 

The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s office says a deputy shot and killed Kenny Carr when they saw him pointing a gun at a woman. But that woman — his widow — is raising questions about why and how the deputy opened fire.

A grieving widow is questioning why a Spotsylvania deputy opened fire on her husband. News4’s Julie Carey reports.

Robbery may have been the motive for the triple homicide of three roommates in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, earlier this month, according to search warrant documents.

A fifth roommate discovered the triple homicide scene in Spotsylvania County in which another roommate is suspected. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder has the new details and possible motive.

Police in New York arrested a 23-year-old triple-homicide suspect from Virginia after a high-speed chase Thursday evening, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.

Police in New York arrested a 23-year-old triple-homicide suspect from Virginia after a high-speed chase Thursday evening, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office identified three roommates found dead Tuesday. Northern Virginia Bureau Reporter Drew Wilder reports on the search for the suspect.

Authorities are searching for a 23-year-old woman whom they say killed three roommates inside a Northern Virginia home. Alyssa Jane Venable, 23, is wanted for three counts of second-degree murder and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, the sheriff’s office said. News4’s Drew Wilder

Authorities are searching for a 23-year-old woman who they say killed three roommates inside a Northern Virginia home. Here’s initial info.

Authorities are searching for a 23-year-old woman whom they say killed three roommates in a “heinous crime” inside a home in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

One week ago, a second-grade teacher in Spotsylvania County and her husband were accused of being under the influence of drugs on school property. Now the school board is now trying to prevent something like this from happening again.

One week ago, a second-grade teacher in Spotsylvania County and her husband were accused of being under the influence of drugs on school property. Now the school board is now trying to prevent something like this from happening again. News4’s Drew Wilder reports.

A Virginia second-grade teacher and her husband are accused of being on drugs on school property Thursday. Candyce Carter, 35, also is accused of having drugs in her classroom at Spotswood Elementary School in Fredericksburg. A school resource officer noticed Carter appeared to be under the influence. Her husband, 34-year-old Kristopher Carter, was outside in a car in the school…