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.
Spotsylvania County middle schooler allegedly sexually assaulted by another student
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged sexual assault that happened at Post Oak Middle School two days ago.
Teen shot, killed by Virginia homeowner was reportedly doing TikTok challenge
A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic.
18-year-old shot, killed by Spotsylvania County homeowner while reportedly trying to break-in
Authorities in Spotslyvania County say they're still deciding whether to charge a Fredericksburg-area homeowner in the fatal weekend shooting of a teenager. Investigators say the 18-year-old was one of three teens breaking into the man's house.
Threats of retaliation circulate online in wake of Spotsylvania County mass shooting
Authorities in Virginia are investigating threats of retaliation circulating online connected to last week's mass shooting in Spotsylvania County.
Third victim in fatal Spotsylvania mass shooting identified
A third victim in a mass shooting in Spotsylvania earlier this month has been identified by police.
Massive resort and convention center to open in Spotsylvania County end of 2025
If you’re driving along I-95 near Fredericksburg, you’ve probably noticed a massive construction site.
Mass shooting in Spotsylvania County leaves 3 dead; all suspects in custody
Authorities say all suspects are in custody after a mass shooting in a Fredericksburg neighborhood has left three people dead and at least three others injured. The incident unfolded Tuesday night on Olde Greenwich Circle, a community of brick townhomes, leaving residents shaken.
New video shows men with guns following deadly mass shooting in Spotsylvania County
Three people are dead and three more were injured following a shooting in a Spotsylvania County neighborhood, the Sheriff's Office says.
Parents arrested after gun goes off in 3rd-grader's backpack: police
Officials say the parents of a third-grade student who had a handgun discharge while in their backpack have been arrested.
Gun goes off in 3rd-grader's backpack at Spotsylvania school: police
Officials say a student in a third-grade class had a handgun discharge while in their backpack.
Father, 6-year-old son drown on fishing trip in Spotsylvania County: Sheriff's Office
A father and his six-year-old son out for a day on the Rappahannock River in Spotsylvania County were both found dead after drowning, the Sheriff's Office says.
2 Virginia men face child pornography charges
Two Virginia men were arrested and are facing child pornography charges in two separate incidents that were discovered after investigators say they received online cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Alabama man arrested for double-murder of Virginia couple: police
Authorities say an Alabama man is in custody and is facing charges for the double-murder of a Virginia couple.
Man, woman found dead in Spotsylvania County home were shot to death: Sheriff's Office
Two people found dead in a Spotsylvania County home were apparently shot to death, the Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
Neighbors shocked after man, woman found dead in Spotsylvania County home
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead in a home Saturday morning.
Investigation underway after man, woman found dead in Spotsylvania County home
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were found dead in a home Saturday morning.
Spotsylvania school board member files $1 Million defamation lawsuit against colleagues
For the first time, Spotsylvania School Board member Nicole Cole is speaking publicly about her recent lawsuit accusing two fellow board members of defamation and intentional emotional distress.
Ex-superintendent claims he was fired for holding Christian book fair: lawsuit
A former Spotsylvania County superintendent is suing the school board and several of its members after he was fired for alleged hiring violations and after holding an unsanctioned "conservative Christian" book fair.
Parents demand answers as Virginia bus aide faces charges for assaulting children with disabilities
A Virginia school district is reeling after a 22-year-old substitute bus aide was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting several young children with disabilities aboard a school bus.