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Man Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train In Virginia, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING) Man Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train In Virginia, Police Investigating (DEVELOPING)
Man Fatally Struck By Amtrak Train In Virginia, Police Investigating (Developing) A man was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Fredericksburg on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 30, sparking an investigation by local and federal authorities, police said. Officers from the Fredericksburg Police Department responded to a call at approximately 4:25 p.m. reporting a pedestrian near the train tracks in the 200 block of Lafayette Boulevard.  When they arrived, they found the man dead at the scene, officials said. 𝗔𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔:Police are investigating a death that occurred at the train station this evening at 4:25 p.m. Amtrak Police have been notified and en route. Train t…

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Police & Fire
Tactical Raid Ends In Arrest Of Homicide Suspect At Apartment In Virginia: Police Tactical Raid Ends In Arrest Of Homicide Suspect At Apartment In Virginia: Police
Tactical Raid Ends In Arrest Of Homicide Suspect At Apartment In Virginia: Police A man wanted for a homicide in Caroline County was arrested by Fredericksburg Police during a tactical raid on Wednesday, Nov. 27, authorities say. Officers executed a search warrant at an apartment complex after receiving a tip about the location of 35-year-old Jamale Antonio Moore, who was also wanted for contempt of court in Fredericksburg, police said. He was wanted in Carline County in connection to a Nov. 18 murder. Police confirmed Moore's location before activating the Special Equipment Tactical Team (SETT), which found Moore hiding inside the apartment.  Though initially unc…

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Police & Fire
Virginia Man Stabs Mother’s Boyfriend, Calls 911 To Confess, Police Say Virginia Man Stabs Mother’s Boyfriend, Calls 911 To Confess, Police Say
Virginia Man Stabs Mother’s Boyfriend, Calls 911 To Confess, Police Say A 20-year-old Fredericksburg man was arrested after stabbing his mother’s boyfriend and then calling 911 to report the incident, authorities announced. Officers responded to the 1100 block of Townsend Boulevard at approximately 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, following the suspect’s call. When they arrived, they found Jaydon Mathew Staples flagging them down outside the residence.  Officers detained Staples, who surrendered the weapon and cooperated with officers at the scene, according to the Fredericksburg County Police Department. Inside the apartment, officers discovered the victim…

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Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car In Virginia, Police Say Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car In Virginia, Police Say
Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car In Virginia, Police Say A Fredericksburg man is fighting for his life after being struck by a car while crossing Fall Hill Avenue Monday evening, police said. Cesareo Jurado Coca, 50, was critically injured when he attempted to cross the eastbound travel lanes of the 3300 block of Fall Hill Avenue around 5:31 p.m., according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. The impact left Jurado Coca with life-threatening injuries.  First responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he remains in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle involved stayed on the scene and is cooperating with investigators, p…

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Traffic
Police ID 26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Virginia Crash Police ID 26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Virginia Crash
Police ID 26-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Early Morning Virginia Crash A 26-year-old man died hours after being struck by a truck while walking on Plank Road in Fredericksburg early Saturday morning, according to police. The victim, identified as Joe Anthony Palacios, who had no permanent address, was critically injured in the crash and later pronounced dead at a local hospital, the Fredericksburg Police Department said. Officers were called at approximately 6:20 a.m. to the eastbound lanes of Plank Road in the 2800 block, where they found Palacios severely injured after being hit by a truck while walking in the roadway. Emergency responders rushed Palacios t…

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Coke-Seeking Fugitive Checks Into Virginia Holiday Inn, Checks Out In Handcuffs: Sheriff Coke-Seeking Fugitive Checks Into Virginia Holiday Inn, Checks Out In Handcuffs: Sheriff
Coke-Seeking Fugitive Checks Into Virginia Holiday Inn, Checks Out In Handcuffs: Sheriff A 30-year-old man wanted by the US Marshals was apprehended by members of the Stafford County Sheriff's Office after making a strange request to staff at a Fredericksburg hotel, authorities announced. Portsmouth resident Ahmaud Brown had trouble paying for a hotel room at the Holiday Inn on Sanford Road, but got a free one at the Rappahannock Regional Jail after causing a disturbance on Wednesday morning. At approximately 9:15 a.m. on Nov. 13, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the hotel, where there was a reported disturbance involving a guest who was struggling to pay for a…

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Crime Spree Spanning From Spotsy To Stafford Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says Crime Spree Spanning From Spotsy To Stafford Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says
Crime Spree Spanning From Spotsy To Stafford Ends With Serial Robber In Custody, Sheriff Says A serial robber who hit up multiple convenience stores in Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg was busted at a Stafford County 7-Eleven overnight, according to the sheriff's office. Marquis Harrell is behind bars after being connected to a series of robberies overnight that were reported back-to-back while detectives were still investigating. The long night for law enforcement in Northern Virginia began at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, when a clerk at 7-Eleven in the 10300 block of Patriot Highway was targeted by an armed man who demanded money and made off with an undisclosed amount of…

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Politics
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race
Here's A County-By-County Breakdown Of Who Northern Virginia Chose In Presidential Race For the second straight presidential election, Virginia voters leaned toward the Democratic candidate, though this time President-elect Donald Trump came out on top.  On Tuesday, Vice President Kama Harris and Gov. Tim Walz received 51.56 percent (2,226,459 total votes) of the vote versus 46.36 percent (2,002,018 votes) for Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance in Maryland, according to the Board of Elections. Four years ago, the numbers were similar, with President Joe Biden and Harris garnering 54.1 percent (2,413,568 votes) over Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence's 44 perc…

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Trash Bag-Wearing Man Busted Breaking Into Popular Virginia Coffee Shop: Police Trash Bag-Wearing Man Busted Breaking Into Popular Virginia Coffee Shop: Police
Trash Bag-Wearing Man Busted Breaking Into Popular Virginia Coffee Shop: Police A popular Fredericksburg coffee spot did not miss a beat after a trash bag-wearing man vandalized the business. Roger Ruffner, 66, couldn't wait to get his caffeine fix on Monday morning, and broke dozens of window panels at Hyperion Espresso during a strange scene that played out in the 300 block of William Street. The incident was reported shortly before 3 a.m. on Nov. 4.  Upon arrival, police say that officers found Ruffner standing in front of the building, wearing a trash bag and holding a plastic pole and broomstick.  According to the Fredericksburg Police Department, Ruff…

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Police & Fire
Disorderly Man Charged With Hate Crime During Disturbance At Virginia Hospital: Sheriff Disorderly Man Charged With Hate Crime During Disturbance At Virginia Hospital: Sheriff
Disorderly Man Charged With Hate Crime During Disturbance At Virginia Hospital: Sheriff A wanted man who made a scene at Stafford Hospital is facing charges for allegedly making threats and shouting racial epitaphs at security, officials say. Fredericksburg resident Daniel Castillo, 34, a fugitive already wanted in Prince William County was arrested on Sunday night after assaulting a patient and going on a tirade.  The incident was reported shortly before 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 27 at the hospital on Hospital Center Boulevard, where there were reports of multiple disturbances involving Castillo. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, a responding deputy made contac…

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Wanted Man, Woman Detained After Simple Traffic Stop In Stafford County, Sheriff Says Wanted Man, Woman Detained After Simple Traffic Stop In Stafford County, Sheriff Says
Wanted Man, Woman Detained After Simple Traffic Stop In Stafford County, Sheriff Says What started as a simple traffic stop in Stafford County resulted in two wanted fugitives being apprehended on a host of charges, according to the sheriff's office. Fredericksburg resident Tahj Ford, 27, and 24-year-old Woodbridge native Michaele Simms were both detained over the weekend, despite their best efforts to evade arrest. According to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct .25, a deputy on patrol on Warrenton Road near Sanford Drive spotted a Jeep - driven by Simms - make a reckless lane change, causing the vehicle behind her to take evasive act…

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Lifestyle
Celebration Of Life Scheduled For One Direction's Liam Payne In Virginia Celebration Of Life Scheduled For One Direction's Liam Payne In Virginia
Celebration Of Life Scheduled For One Direction's Liam Payne In Virginia Fans of One Direction have set up a "celebration of life" event for Liam Payne that will be held in Virginia following his unexpected death. Beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, there will be a memorial for the popular singer at Old Mill Park in the 2200 block of Caroline Street in Fredericksburg. Payne, 31, died on Wednesday, Oct. 16 in Argentina after falling from a third-floor balcony at a hotel near Buenos Aires.  It was later determined that he died from internal and external hemorrhages and other traumatic injuries.  Fans planning to attend the celebration of life in Fredericksbu…

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