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Deputy Attacked Inside Virginia Hospital While Assisting Patient, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff Deputy Attacked Inside Virginia Hospital While Assisting Patient, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff
Deputy Attacked Inside Virginia Hospital While Assisting Patient, Suspect Arrested: Sheriff A sheriff's deputy was injured after being attacked inside Mary Washington Hospital by a man police say he recognized from prior encounters. The attack happened around 12:15 p.m. on Monday, March 10, while the deputy was assisting someone who voluntarily sought mental health resources at the hospital on Sam Perry Boulevard, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. While handling that case, the deputy noticed 39-year-old Darrell Jackson, of Fredericksburg, in the lobby. Moments later, Jackson allegedly rushed toward the deputy and attacked him, officials said. The situation e…

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DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff
DUI Driver Wrecks Dodge Challenger In Spotsy, Lands Behind Bars: Sheriff A King George man who thought he could handle his Dodge Challenger and a few drinks learned the hard way that the road had other plans, officials said. Deputies with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash near Benchmark Road and Mine Road after receiving reports of a wreck overnight, according to the agency. When Deputy Crystal Cabrera arrived, she found 55-year-old Charles Funkhouser, whose slurred speech, glassy eyes, and strong odor of alcohol made it clear he wasn’t just a bad driver—he was allegedly a drunk one, too. Funkhouser, of King George, was arrested at the…

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Murder Mystery: Cops Seek Info In Spotsylvania Double Homicide Murder Mystery: Cops Seek Info In Spotsylvania Double Homicide
Murder Mystery: Cops Seek Info In Spotsylvania Double Homicide Investigators have renewed their call for information as they continue probing last month’s double homicide in Spotsylvania. A fresh call for details regarding the January murder of two people has been made by investigators as they probe the double fatal shooting last month. Deputies were called to the 10800 block of Heatherwood Drive around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, after a concerned friend reported not hearing from one of the residents.  Upon entering the home, the friend found the body of a woman and immediately called 911, according to the sheriff's office. When …

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Man, Woman Found Dead In Spotsy Home Were Shot Multiple Times, Sheriff Says Man, Woman Found Dead In Spotsy Home Were Shot Multiple Times, Sheriff Says
Man, Woman Found Dead In Spotsy Home Were Shot Multiple Times, Sheriff Says New details have been released as the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office continues to investigate a double homicide. Deputies responded to the 10800 block of Heatherwood Drive around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, after a concerned friend reported not hearing from one of the residents.  Upon entering the home, the friend discovered the body of a woman and immediately called 911, according to the sheriff's office. When deputies arrived, they found both 61-year-old Charles Childress and 59-year-old Kimberly Newcomb dead inside the home.  Detectives determined that both victims had su…

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Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On Patriot Highway In Spotsylvania Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On Patriot Highway In Spotsylvania
Driver Killed In Head-On Crash On Patriot Highway In Spotsylvania A Spotsylvania man was killed in a tragic head-on collision Thursday afternoon after his truck veered into oncoming traffic, authorities said. The crash occurred around 1:40 p.m. on Dec. 5 in the area of Patriot Highway and Orchard Ridge Drive, according to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado, driven by William Aimino, was traveling northbound when it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a 2005 International flatbed truck. Aimino, who was wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the flat…

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Investigation Launched After Woman Shot Multiple Times In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says Investigation Launched After Woman Shot Multiple Times In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says
Investigation Launched After Woman Shot Multiple Times In Spotsylvania, Sheriff Says A 22-year-old woman is in critical but stable condition after being shot multiple times in Spotsylvania County, officials said. Deputies from the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office responded to the 8100 block of Cherry Tree Drive on Wednesday, Dec. 4, around 7 p.m., following a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the woman suffering from several gunshot wounds. First responders from Spotsylvania Fire and Rescue transported her to a nearby hospital after deputies provided immediate medical care. The woman remains hospitalized as detectives continue investigating the incident.…

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Spotsylvania Woman Arrested On Child Pornography, Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges: Sheriff Spotsylvania Woman Arrested On Child Pornography, Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges: Sheriff
Spotsylvania Woman Arrested On Child Pornography, Aggravated Sexual Battery Charges: Sheriff A Spotsylvania woman is behind bars after investigators linked her to online accounts used to share and store explicit images of child sexual abuse, the sheriff's office announced. On Monday, Nov. 18, deputies from the Child Victim Unit received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) regarding an online account involved in uploading and sharing images of child sexual abuse. NCMEC flagged the account, prompting an investigation by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office., officials said. After reviewing the evidence, authorities obtained a search warrant f…

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Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania
Missing 17-Year-Old Cocker Spaniel Saved From Culvert Pipe In Spotsylvania A missing 17-year-old Cocker Spaniel had to be saved from a perilous position by first responders in Spotsylvania after getting caught in a culvert pipe. On Tuesday afternoon, Spotsylvania Court Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management personnel were called to the 12000 block of Grantwood Drive, where there was a dog trapped inside the pipe one day after it was reported missing. Using a pipe inspection camera, first responders were able to confirm that the dog was trapped inside, prompting them to dig out the area in an effort to get closer to the scared dog. Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office O…

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