In February of this year, the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office received a report of unemployment fraud. The victim advised his identity was used to apply for unemployment benefits through the Virginia Employment Commission.

Detective B.A. Talbot was assigned the case and found a phone number associated with the account to be connected to Kelly Blake, 35. Detective Talbot learned the unemployment ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault which occurred in the parking lot of the Red Roof Inn (153 Garrisonville Road) on November 24th at 12:06 a.m.

A blue Chevrolet pickup pulled into the parking lot and the suspect exited the vehicle and assaulted the victim.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Deputy R.M. Connelly at (540) 658-4400 or by email ... (Full Story & Photos)

UPDATE: Solomon Golliday has been located safe.

The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 16-year-old Solomon Golliday. He may be in the Portsmouth area.
Anyone with information on Solomon’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (540) 658-4400.
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The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit and run which occurred at the intersection of Brafferton Boulevard and Garrisonville Road on November 11 at 10:08 a.m.

The suspect struck the rear of the victim’s vehicle while he was stopped in the left turning lane at the traffic light. The victim attempted to take a photo of the suspect’s license plate and the suspect ... (Full Story & Photos)