The Fredericksburg Police Department is investigating a past shooting into a vehicle that occurred in the 800 block of William Street on Saturday, November 23, at 3:50 p.m. Two suspects were seen fleeing the scene, and police are asking anyone with information to contact the department.
Press Release from Fredericksburg Police:
Fredericksburg Police Department are investigating a past occurred shooting into a vehicle in the 800 block of William Street. Two suspects were seen fleeing the scene, and were described as two black males, wearing black hoodies, last seen running on William Street towards the river. Please avoid the immediate area as Police continue their investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Fredericksburg Police Department 540-373-3122, option 2
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Fredericksburg Police are investigating a pedestrian accident on November 18, 2024, where a 50-year-old man was struck by a vehicle on Fall Hill Avenue and critically injured. The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.
Press Release from Fredericksburg Police:
Fredericksburg Police are currently investigating a pedestrian accident that took place on the evening of November 18, 2024, at approximately 5:31 p.m.
The victim, Cesareo Jurado Coca, a 50-year-old man, of Fredericksburg, was crossing the travel lanes when he was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound in the 3300 block of Fall Hill Avenue. He sustained critical injuries and was transported to the nearest hospital, where he is currently receiving medical care. His family has been notified.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the preliminary investigation. There were no indicators of impairment, and the driver did not sustain any injuries in the crash.
The police department’s traffic reconstruction team is conducting an investigation. As more information becomes available, we will provide further updates.
Fredericksburg Police are investigating a pedestrian accident that occurred on Plank Road on November 16, resulting in the death of a 26-year-old man. The driver of the truck involved remained at the scene, and no signs of impairment were found.
Press Release from Fredericksburg Police:
Fredericksburg Police are currently investigating a pedestrian accident that took place early [yesterday] morning at 6:20 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of Plank Road.
The victim, Joe Anthony Palacios, a 26-year-old man with no permanent address, was walking eastbound in the travel lane of the 2800 block of Plank Road when he was struck by a truck. He sustained severe injuries and was transported to the nearest hospital for emergency care. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries at 10:43 a.m. [yesterday] morning.
The driver remained at the scene of the incident and cooperated during the preliminary investigation. There were no indicators of impairment and the driver did not sustain any injuries in the crash.
The medical examiner’s office has begun its investigation. The police department’s traffic reconstruction team is also investigating. Further updates will be released at a later date.
The next of kin has been notified, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time.
A suspect in an armed robbery at a 7-Eleven in Fredericksburg has been apprehended. In the early hours of November 13, 2024, a masked individual presented a firearm and demanded cash from a 7-Eleven cashier at 340 Amaret Street before fleeing on foot. Fredericksburg police shared surveillance footage details with Stafford County authorities, who located and arrested Marquis Harrell, 30, at a different 7-Eleven. Harrell faces multiple charges, including using a firearm in a felony, robbery, and brandishing a weapon. The investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be filed across jurisdictions.
On November 13, 2024, at 1:33 a.m., our E-911 Communications Center received a call about an armed robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 340 Amaret Street.
A masked individual entered the 7-Eleven to make a purchase. When he reached the register, he displayed a firearm and demanded money from the cashier. The employee complied, and the suspect then fled the scene on foot.
Officers interviewed the employee and reviewed surveillance camera footage, which provided a description of the suspect. This information was shared with Stafford County, which began canvassing areas within its jurisdiction. Fortunately, a Stafford County Sergeant spotted an individual matching the suspect’s description at another 7-Eleven.
Marquis Harrell, 30, of Stafford County, was arrested, and the following charges were filed against him through Fredericksburg. This investigation is ongoing, and additional charges from multiple jurisdictions are pending.
• 18.2-53.1 – use firearm in commission of a felony
• 18.2-58 – robbery with firearm
• 18.2-282 – brandishing firearm (M)
• 18.2-308.2 – felon in possession of firearm
• 18.2-422 – wearing mask in public placeWe appreciate the collaboration of our local law enforcement partners.
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The City of Fredericksburg and the Fredericksburg Police Department are introducing school zone speed enforcement cameras to protect students and enhance road safety. These cameras will be installed in two city school zones in late 2024 to ensure drivers follow posted speed limits, creating a safer environment for children.
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Early Monday morning, Fredericksburg Police responded to reports of a break-in at Hyperion Espresso, where a man allegedly smashed windows to enter the coffee shop.
According to the report, 66-year-old Roger Ruffner, dressed in a trash bag and armed with a plastic pole and broomstick, claimed he needed to make himself a cup of coffee and broke the window to protect himself, believing he was being followed. Ruffner was taken into custody on charges of breaking and entering to commit larceny and felony vandalism and is currently held without bond.
Fredericksburg Police:
On November 4, 2024, at 2:57 a.m., our E-911 Communications Center received a call about a white male wearing a trash bag who was breaking the windows of Hyperion Espresso.Officer Funez arrived at the scene and found Roger Ruffner standing in front of the business, wearing a trash bag and holding a plastic pole and a broomstick. Ruffner explained that he had broken the glass to protect himself, believing he was being followed. He later told Officer Funez that he intended to enter Hyperion Espresso to make himself a cup of coffee.Roger Ruffner, 66, of Fredericksburg was arrested and held without bond on the following charges:18.2-91 Breaking & Entering to commit larceny
Fredericksburg City Police are investigating a shooting yesterday, October 28 near the Commons apartment complex located on Cowan Boulevard. Several callers reported hearing gunshots at the same time a man walked into the Fredericksburg Police Department and advised officers he’d been shot.
Fredericksburg City Police:
Yesterday, October 28, 2024 at approximately 7:00 p.m., an individual entered the Fredericksburg Police Department lobby and notified the E-911 center that he had been shot. Officers responded to the lobby and immediately provided lifesaving measures until EMS arrived and transported the male to a nearby hospital.
Around the same time, the Fredericksburg E-911 Center received several phone calls reporting shots fired in the area of the Commons apartment complex. Officers and Detectives responded to the area to conduct interviews and collect evidence.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident.
An industrial accident claimed the life of a Stafford County man on the morning of October 15, 2024. Douglas Contreras-Zuniga, 57, was fatally injured while working at Norfleet Quality LLC, a company known for providing premium mulch products and a longtime supplier to the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C.
The Fredericksburg Police and Fire Departments responded to the accident at the company’s location on 103 Central Road after receiving a distress call at 7:40 a.m. Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered that Contreras-Zuniga had sustained severe trauma to his right leg. Despite their efforts, paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Officials from the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry have since taken over the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. The next of kin has been notified.
Norfleet Quality LLC, established in 1965, has built a reputation for producing high-quality mulch products for both commercial and residential use across Virginia.
