Could public school students have to pay to play sports? Stafford County Schools considering it
Rusted pipes, cracked tennis courts and aging buildings are plaguing Stafford County Public Schools’ campuses and FOX 5 has learned the administration could be soon turning to families for help.
DNA technology provides major break in 2 Virginia cold cases
The family friend of a Virginia woman says there is a sense of relief now that authorities have arrested a suspect more than 30 years after her murder.
Man arrested in 1986, 1989 cold case murders
A suspect is in custody for two murders dating back to 1986 and 1989 in Stafford County, officials say.
Man arrested after wielding stolen chainsaw in attempted carjacking and multiple break-ins: police
Officials in Stafford County apprehended a man suspected of an attempted carjacking with a chainsaw and a hammer early Monday morning.
Virginia’s Vincent van Goat cared for by foster family while authorities search for owner
A foster family has stepped in to care for a lost goat after it was found by a sheriff's deputy over the weekend wandering the streets of a northern Virginia neighborhood.
Teen charged for making false reports of bombs and shootings at multiple schools in Stafford County
A juvenile responsible for numerous swatting incidents in Stafford County has been charged and prosecuted.
Deputies find body of missing Fredericksburg man in creek
A missing man’s body was pulled from a creek in Fredericksburg over the weekend, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office says.
Stafford County students could decide to opt in or out of virtual learning
Stafford County Public Schools are planning to offer sixth through twelfth grade students a virtual learning option starting next year.
Wawa employee pepper-sprayed by customer after argument over tobacco product: sheriff
Authorities arrested a Virginia woman they say pepper-sprayed an employee at a Fredericksburg convenience store after an argument over the sale of tobacco products.
Stafford man arrested for trespassing, possession of controlled substances: sheriff
Authorities in Virginia arrested a Stafford County man they say was intoxicated in public and in possession of drug paraphernalia after he trespassed several times at the same convenience store.
Man shot, killed after brandishing rifle towards officers in Stafford County: police
A man in Stafford County was shot and killed after deputies say he brandished a rifle toward them.
Stafford man steals $535 worth of merchandise from Kohl's in duffle bag
The search continues for a suspect seen placing items in a duffle bag before exiting Kohl's with $535 worth of unpaid merchandise.
Stafford woman jumps from second-floor window to escape attacker: police
Authorities say a woman is recovering after she jumped from the second-floor window of her Stafford apartment to escape an attack by her romantic partner.
Virginia parents charged after 2-year-old overdoses on fentanyl
Two parents in Stafford County are facing charges after their 2-year-old overdosed on fentanyl.
Fiery tractor-trailer crash closes portion of I-95 in Stafford County
A fiery tractor-trailer crash left a portion of Interstate 95 in Stafford County closed Friday morning and snarled traffic for hours as crews cleaned up the wreckage from the roadway.
Stafford High School student airlifted to hospital after assault by another student: sheriff
A Stafford High School student was airlifted to the hospital with injuries after being assaulted by another student, authorities say.
Charges after child pornography images found on Stafford man’s phone: police
A Stafford man is facing charges after police say they found child pornography images on his phone.
19-year-old Stafford man charged with murder in 3-month-old son’s death
A 19-year-old Stafford man is facing murder and child abuse charges after the death of his 3-month-old son.
35,000 fentanyl pills seized in Stafford County after package sent to wrong address
Authorities in Virginia arrested a man they say was the intended recipient of a package filled with thousands of fentanyl pills after the drugs were mistakenly sent to the wrong address.
Family of 4 walking with kids in stroller hit by drunk driver in Stafford County, Sheriff's Office says
A suspected drunk driver was arrested after she injured a family of two adults and two children who were out for a walk Sunday evening, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.