Man arrested for multiple sex offenses; search for potential victim underway
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The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office is investigating a man accused of multiple sex offense charges. Now, police are also searching for a girl who went missing over 10 years ago that may have been one of his victims. 

Man arrested for multiple sex offenses; search for potential victim underway
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The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office is investigating a man accused of multiple sex offense charges. Now, police are also searching for a girl who went missing over 10 years ago that may have been one of his victims. 

Students return to school after deaths of 3 Spotsylvania High School seniors in crash

Students at Spotsylvania High School returned to class Monday facing a difficult first day back after three seniors were killed in a car crash during spring break.

'We all lost part of ourselves:' Family remembers Spotsylvania teens killed in crash

The family of one of the three Northern Virginia students killed in a car crash spoke to FOX 5, saying the community has been "rocked" by the deaths of the teens who were supposed to graduate this spring. 

Family speaks out after Spotsylvania teens killed in crash
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The family of one of the three Northern Virginia students killed in a car crash spoke to FOX 5, saying the community has been "rocked" by the deaths of the teens who were supposed to graduate this spring. FOX 5's Bob Barnard reports. 

Former Virginia medical center tech charged with sexually assaulting elderly patients, sheriff says
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A former patient care technician at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting several elderly women over a nine‑month span last year, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. 

Former Virginia medical center tech charged with sexually assaulting elderly patients, sheriff says

A former patient care technician at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting several elderly women over a nine‑month span last year, according to the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office. 

Buddhist monks on 'Walk for Peace' reach Spotsylvania County
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A group of Buddhist monks marked Day 103 of their 2,300 mile "Walk for Peace" on Thursday with a lunch stop at Spotsylvania County Fire Company 8 in Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Fredericksburg neighbors startled by early morning gunfire, heavy police presence

Many residents in Spotsylvania County are still looking for answers after they woke up to the sound of loud bangs and law enforcement rolling through their neighborhood. 

2 killed in fiery I-95 crash after truck rams tractor-trailer in Spotsylvania

Two people were killed early Wednesday morning when their pickup truck ran into a stopped tractor-trailer and caught fire along Interstate 95 in Spotsylvania County, according to Virginia State Police.

Live Virginia 2025 election results: Spotsylvania County

Polls close in Virginia at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. See the results in real time for Spotsylvania County. 

Spotsylvania County Public Schools roll out weapons detection system at football games

Starting Friday, September 19, all students, staff, and guests attending home high school football games at a Spotsylvania County Public Schools facility will be required to pass through a weapons detection system before entering the stadium.

VA man accused of shooting teen doing 'ding dong ditch' Tik Tok prank still faces second-degree murder charge

At Wednesday’s preliminary hearing, a judge certified that 27-year-old Tyler Butler will be tried for second-degree murder. Back in May, Butler, a northern Virginia man, shot and killed a teenager around 3 a.m. during what investigators initially called a "ding-dong ditch" TikTok prank. 

Father speaks out after son charged with killing teen he believed was breaking into home

A father is speaking out, saying that his son should not be in jail after he shot and killed a teen who he believed was trying to break into his home in Spotsylvania County earlier this year. 

Virginia family claims alleged sexual assault of daughter at middle school was mishandled

A Virginia family is heartbroken and furious, claiming their middle-school-aged daughter was sexually assaulted at Post Oak Middle School and that the school failed to properly handle the incident. The family also believes the principal only informed the school community after FOX 5 started asking questions.