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09/26/2026

🚗👶 𝗜𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆?

As part of Child Passenger Safety Week, families are invited to a Child Passenger Safety Seat Check Event today. Trained child passenger safety inspectors will be on-site to help ensure your child has the appropriate car seat and is properly secured.

📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Target at White Oak Shopping Center
4521 S. Laburnum Ave.
Richmond, VA 23231
📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026
⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The event is hosted by the Virginia DMV in partnership with the Henrico Police Department.
Can’t make the event? No problem! You can schedule a car seat safety check with one of our Fredericksburg Police Department officers at a time that works for you. Our trained officers can help make sure your child’s car seat is appropriate and properly installed.

👉 Schedule a car seat check: https://www.fredericksburgva.gov/1694/Car-Seat-Safety

09/25/2026

🚨🏎️ 𝐂𝐀𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒! 🏎️🚨

We’re bringing together cars, cops, and candy for our 1st Annual Cars & Cops Car Show! 🔥

📅 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎
⏰ 𝟓:𝟎𝟎–𝟗:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 | 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟒:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
📍 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦

Whether you’re into muscle, classics, imports, trucks, we want to see what you’ve got! Polish up that paint, shine those wheels, and fire up the engine! 🏁

🏆 Awards for Top 20 Cars and Chief’s Award
🍬 Trunk or Treat for the kids (car show participants provide their own candy)

🔥🚔

09/23/2026

🚨 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 - 𝗠𝗜𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 🚨
Dominique Cooke was reported missing by his family and has now been found.

Report #: 2026-004653

09/21/2026

💜 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐳𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟏 💜

Today, we recognize the millions of individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and raise awareness about the importance of support, understanding, and safety.

For individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other conditions that may cause wandering, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. That’s why the Fredericksburg Police Department is proud to partner with Project Lifesaver (PLS).

PLS helps provide a timely response to locate adults and children who may wander due to Alzheimer’s, autism, and other related conditions or disorders. Participants wear a small personal transmitter around their wrist or ankle that emits a radio frequency specific to them. If they go missing, a trained emergency team can respond quickly to help locate them, often reducing search times from hours or days to minutes.

💜 Together, we can help protect some of our most vulnerable community members and provide peace of mind to their families and caregivers.

To learn more about Project Lifesaver, contact Communications Officer Tiffany Young or our Project Lifesaver team at [email protected].

09/20/2026

🚗👶 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!

From Sept. 20-26, the Fredericksburg Police Department is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to remind families about the importance of keeping children safe in and around vehicles. The week concludes with 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁. 𝟮𝟲.

Here are a few key reminders:
🔹 Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle.
🔹 Always check around your vehicle before moving, even if you have a backup camera.
🔹 Keep children’s hands and arms clear of windows and doors.
🔹 Always make sure seat belts and car seats are properly secured.
🔹 Choose the right car seat based on your child’s age, height and weight.
🔹 Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing car seats and booster seats.
🔹 Register your car seat to receive recall and safety notices.
🔹 Teach children about vehicle safety, including how to use an emergency trunk release.

A few extra seconds can make a big difference. Take time this week to check your child’s car seat and make sure your vehicle is as safe as possible for your little passengers. 💙

09/19/2026

✨ What a day! 💙

Our Open House was a HUGE success, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible turnout from our community! We love putting this event on each year because it gives us the opportunity to simply spend time with the people we serve. We had so many great conversations, lots of laughs, and plenty of opportunities to connect with our community members.

A special shoutout to Change Ur Taste Food Truck and Powdered Swirl Funnel Cakes Food Truck for joining us and keeping everyone well-fed and happy! 🍔🍦

And, of course, a BIG thank you to all of our officers, administrative staff, communications team, and command staff who gave up their day off to be here and help make today happen. Events like this don’t happen without you! And while many of our team members were here enjoying the day with you, our officers and communications officers were holding down the fort, answering calls and responding to incidents to keep our City covered. We appreciate every single one of you!

To everyone who stopped by, said hello, asked questions, played a game, climbed into a police car, or simply spent part of your Saturday with us, thank you! We truly love being part of this community.

Until next year… 👋💙

09/18/2026

💙 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | September 13–19

Behind many calls for service is a person who needs more than a police response.

Our Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) brings together law enforcement and behavioral health professionals to help individuals experiencing a mental health or behavioral health crisis. It’s specialized work that requires patience, compassion, persistence, and a willingness to look beyond the immediate call.

Officer Tabatha Merrell, our CIRT officer, is incredibly passionate about this work—and for good reason. The impact of CIRT can reach far beyond what happens during a single police interaction.

One recent case began with repeated welfare calls involving a young adult whose behavior had become increasingly concerning. The individual had been exposed to the elements for an extended period, was minimally communicative, and was reportedly not taking in enough fluids. Rather than treating each call as an isolated incident, CIRT worked to identify the individual, connect with family, and better understand the circumstances behind the repeated calls.

With family involvement and coordination with healthcare resources, CIRT helped facilitate a safe hospital evaluation through the least restrictive appropriate means. The individual ultimately entered a behavioral health facility and is now receiving treatment.

What started as repeated calls about unusual behavior ultimately led to identification, family reunification, medical evaluation, and a connection to treatment.

That is the heart of 𝐂𝐈𝐑𝐓. That is the heart of 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥.

This week, we recognize all the specialized professionals who work alongside law enforcement and emergency services to help people during some of their most difficult moments. Their work may not always be visible, but its impact can be life-changing. 💙

Thank you, Officer Merrell, for the compassion and dedication you bring to this important work.

09/17/2026

🚔 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄! 🎉

Our 2nd Annual Open House is 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗! And if you haven’t registered yet, TODAY is the last day!

We’ve got police vehicles, behind-the-scenes tours, food trucks, family activities… and MORE! 😃

🎟️ Register by the end of today: https://bit.ly/4hiPphY

📅 Saturday, September 19
🕙 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Fredericksburg Police Department

Bring the family, come have some fun, and see what we’re all about. We’ll see you Saturday! 👋🚔

09/16/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞: 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭

On September 16, 2026, at approximately 6:24 a.m., the E-911 Emergency Communications Center received a report of a woman suffering serious injuries following an assault on Ivanhoe Court. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she remains in serious condition and is receiving treatment.

The suspect, Jose Caal Choc, 38, of Fredericksburg, and the victim are in a relationship and share a residence on Roffman Road. Caal Choc left their shared residence and walked to a separate residence on Ivanhoe Court, where the victim was present. Upon arrival, Caal Choc broke a glass door to gain entry into the home, located the victim, and forcibly removed her from an upstairs room. He then assaulted her in the face with a blunt object.

After the assault Caal Choc ran away from the area and entered the woods nearby.

Officers set up a perimeter, and a K9 track was initiated. Officers located Caal Choc, who was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries he sustained during the breaking and entering.

Detectives obtained the following charges:
▪️Enter Dwelling at Night to Commit Assault
▪️Destruction of Property
▪️Aggravated Malicious Wounding
▪️Abduction
▪️Domestic Assault & Battery
▪️Emergency Protective Order

Caal Choc is being transported to the Rappahannock Regional Jail, where he is being held without bond.

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09/14/2026

The Fredericksburg Police Department is aware of video footage circulating online concerning a police response from November 4, 2025. We take community concerns seriously and reviewed the incident in November 2025 to ensure our protocols reflected best practices.

At the time of the initial encounter involving a civilian group committed to the prevention of offenses involving the sexual exploitation of minors, no standing policy required a detective to respond. In response to this incident, policy was updated on December 2, 2025 to require an on-call detective to respond to similar incidents moving forward.

The footage that is circulating does not capture the entirety of the incident. The following information is being shared to provide transparency and updated information.

On November 4, 2025, Fredericksburg police officers responded to a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, an officer spoke with the reporting party and their associate, who were members of a civilian-led effort to confront and report individuals suspected of child-related sexual offenses. As the officer gathered statements from the reporting parties, the officer asked the alleged offender, Christopher Whiddon, 27, of Fredericksburg, to step aside while the initial investigation continued. Whiddon briefly walked out of camera view but officers were able to maintain visual contact.

During the course of the investigation, a backup officer engaged with Whiddon, and he was arrested and charged with use of a communication system to facilitate certain offenses involving children (Virginia Code § 18.2-374.3). Whiddon was transported to the Rappahannock Regional Jail and held on a $2,500 bond. The facts of this case are scheduled to be presented to Grand Jury in September 2026.

The Fredericksburg Police Department remains committed to protecting our community and ensuring all investigations are handled thoroughly, and in accordance with current best practices.

Address

2200 Cowan Boulevard
Fredericksburg, VA
22401

Telephone

+15403733122

Website

http://www.FXBGpolice.com/

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