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Four VADOC facilities close as scheduled
All employees at the four facilities who wished to stay with the department have been able to continue their employment at other facilities, thanks to the "diligence and dedication" of the department's human resources department.
Fugitive Drug Dealer Behind Bars in Stafford
STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — In a significant operation on Warrenton Road, Stafford County Sheriff’s detectives successfully apprehended Jovan Terrell Ellison, a 36-year-old from Chesterfield, on Wednesday afternoon. Ellison was wanted…
Rome Washington Arrested For Intentional Crashes In Stafford
Rome Washington, 40, of Columbia, is facing a host of charges that include attempted murder after striking a BMW motorcyclist from behind on Monday night in a Subaru SUV without provocation on Richmond Highway. The motorcyclist - who suffered non-life-threatening injuries - was sent onto the hood of the SUV...
More families are struggling with basic expenses
For those working one, two or three jobs to support their families, wages have risen in recent years at the highest rate in four decades, according to a new report, but it’s not enough to keep pace with the ever-climbing cost of living. A family of four in Stafford...
Box Truck Driver Asleep At Wheel Had BAC Twice Legal Limit In Stafford, Sheriff Says
A box truck driver who claimed to have "nothing to drink" was busted for a DUI with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit in Stafford County, according to the sheriff's office.Isaiah Wilson, 33, of Charlottesville, is facing charges after passing out behind the wheel of his truck…
Stafford County woman charged after argument at hotel escalates to shots fired
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said a woman is facing several charges after an argument escalated and shots were fired on June 23. Just before 12:30 a.m., deputies responded to the Suburban Extended Stay, located at 3097 Richmond Highway, for a weapon offense. The Sheriff’s Office said […]
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