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Rt. 1 Construction Projects in Fredericksburg Complete

17Jul

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Rt. 1 Construction Projects in Fredericksburg Complete

Drivers on Rt. 1 in Fredericksburg should keep an extra eye out for pedestrians. Two major intersection projects are now complete — and both bring noticeable upgrades for people on foot. Construction wrapped on improvements at Fall Hill Ave and at Hanson Ave/Princess Anne St, adding new crosswalks, signals, and redesigned traffic flow aimed at making these busy stretches safer and easier to navigate. (Photo: VDOT / Fred) Rt. 1 & Fall Hill Ave Improvements New crosswalks and pedestrian signal equipment at all corners SB turn lane added; NB turn lane extended Three lanes on both Fall Hill Ave approaches Raised median separating NB/SB Rt. 1 traffic Amaret St converted to one‑way between Rt. 1 and Race St Updated traffic signal equipment Heavy Duty Steering ...

2 Charged for Killing Fredericksburg Man in Westmoreland

16Jul

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2 Charged for Killing Fredericksburg Man in Westmoreland

Here’s a polished, newsroom‑ready version of your piece. I kept your facts intact and focused on clarity, flow, and professionalism: Two men have been arrested in connection with the July 11 murder of Habibullah Ataie, a 20‑year‑old Fredericksburg resident killed in Westmoreland County. According to the Westmoreland County Sheriff’s Office, a report came in around 2:30 a.m. Saturday regarding a person who had been shot. Deputies responded to the 4300 block of Neenah Road, where they found a deceased male suffering from gunshot wounds. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Further investigation revealed that the killing actually occurred in the 400 block of Pierce Lane, approximately 3.4 miles from the location of the initial call. The Sheriff’s Office said inves...

VDOT Announces Exit 126 Ramp Closures in Spotsy

26May

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VDOT Announces Exit 126 Ramp Closures in Spotsy

The I-95 northbound on-ramp and the I-95 northbound off-ramp to northbound to Route 1 at Exit 126 (Spotsylvania) will close May 27 through Friday, May 29 from 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. each night. The closures are to accommodate work to improve the exit 126 (Spotsylvania) interchange, said VDOT. Drivers are advised to use exit 118 (Thornburg) or exit 130 (Route 3) in Fredericksburg as alternates. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia.

Caroline Man Caught in Midst of Fredericksburg Burglary

29Apr

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Caroline Man Caught in Midst of Fredericksburg Burglary

A 45-year-old man from Caroline County was found trying to break into a business in Fredericksburg around 3:30 a.m. on April 29, the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office reported. Police were tipped off by a commercial alarm triggered in the 3500 block of Shalaby Way. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrived within minutes and saw a man wearing a mask trying to break into a business. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ When the man, later identified as Steven Tankersley III, saw the deputies, he ran but was reportedly caught after a brief foot chase. The Sheriff’s Office said a K9 was dispatched to the scene and conducted an article search that led to the recovery of multiple items Tankersley allegedly tossed while trying to get away. Tankersle...

Police Boost Presence Amid String of Sexual Assaults on Fredericksburg Trails

26Mar

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Police Boost Presence Amid String of Sexual Assaults on Fredericksburg Trails

Fredericksburg Police have boosted their presence at parks and trails across the city amid an ongoing investigation into a string of sexual assault incidents along the Canal Path and Heritage Trail. According to the Fredericksburg Police Department, the first incident occurred March 19 along the Canal Path, where a suspect approached a woman, grabbed her buttocks, and fled on foot. He is described as a male, approximately 5’10”, between 25 and 35 years old, with a medium build. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included A second incident was reported March 23 along the Heritage Trail. A similarly described suspect—male, approximately 5’11” to 6’01” with a medium build—approached a woman, grabbed her buttocks, and fled. Then, on March 25 at approximately 12:40 p.m., a...

Spotsylvania Hospital Worker Stabbed Multiple Times

4Dec

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Spotsylvania Hospital Worker Stabbed Multiple Times

Over Thanksgiving weekend, a hospital employee was stabbed at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center in what authorities describe as an unprovoked attack inside Deputies were called to the emergency room waiting area around 3 a.m. on Sunday, November 30. When they arrived, they found blood on the floor and a broken ink pen believed to have been used in the assault. According to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, 38-year-old Nicole Smith of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, appears to have been sitting in the waiting area when she became enraged. She allegedly confronted and attacked a staff member “without provocation”, stabbing the employee multiple times in the head and face with the pen. Police Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included The victim managed to fend off the attack and escape...

24Jul

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5 stabbed at Spotsy car meet, 1 arrest

A 19-year-old from Fredericksburg is being held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail after five people were stabbed at an unorganized, unpermitted car meet. Early on Sunday, July 20, Spotsylvania deputies were dispatched to the 4800 block of Southpoint Parkway for a report of a stabbing. GAME TIME: Grand Theft Auto V | PC - Xbox - PS 4 & 5 Stafford County Sheriff’s Office described the scene as chaotic with people scrambling in various directions. Some of the stabbing victims had already made their way to the hospital but several were still at the scene. The deputies rendered life-saving medical aid and Spotsylvania Fire Rescue took over and transported the victims to the hospital. None of the victims were named, but SCSO said they range from 15 – 20 years old...

Alabama fugitive arrested for armed robbery in Spotsylvania

18Jun

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Alabama fugitive arrested for armed robbery in Spotsylvania

Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office announced a wanted 34-year-old Alabama man has been charged for a robbery at an unspecified business in the 10200 block of Patriot Highway. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included According to the Sheriff’s Office, on June 13th a man went into the business. Armed with a gun, he pushed the clerk to the register, took some cash, and fled. The area where the armed robbery reportedly occurred Spotsylvania deputies established a perimeter and started an investigation that involved multiple units, including K9 teams. That investigation led them to a “a nearby hotel” where Michael Kirksey was found and arrested from the room. Kirksey was charged with robbery and served with a fugitive from justice warrant from Alabama where Kirksey is wa...

2 years later, arrest made for 19-year-old’s murder in Fredericksburg

3Jun

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2 years later, arrest made for 19-year-old’s murder in Fredericksburg

Almost two years after 19-year-old Antione Fox was shot and left to die in the street, Fredericksburg Police announced the arrest of a suspect. Ahmad Haigler, a 26-year-old Spotsylvania man, was taken into custody on May 29. He is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond facing charges of: 1st Degree murder Use of a firearm to commit a felony Conspiracy to commit murder Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Fox was found on June 10, 2023 at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of Lafayette Boulevard near Twin Lakes. Fredericksburg Police said they received a report of a bleeding and unconscious man in the road. Fox died at the scene shortly after police arrived. With the sho...

Surprise Lead: Fredericksburg Police get gun linked to 2017 case

2May

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Surprise Lead: Fredericksburg Police get gun linked to 2017 case

Fredericksburg Police Dept. got an unlikely break in a 2017 investigation. The Rappahannock Canal was drained recently, and on April 27, a firearm was uncovered in the drained section, FPD said. The gun was rusted, heavily damaged, and the serial number was “deliberately obliterated.” Detectives Mejia and Dobson went to work examining the gun and used advanced restoration techniques to recover the serial number. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Doing so allowed them to link the gun to a 2017 case that Meija leads. The irony, according to FDP, is Meija drained the same section of the canal 8 years ago looking for the gun in the early stages of the investigation. FPD has not disclosed which case this discovery is linked to. WATCH: Follow the W...