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State grants support Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center equipment upgrades, regional collaboration
Read full article: State grants support Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center equipment upgrades, regional collaborationThe grants will be used to upgrade equipment, support the center’s accreditation process, and develop a regional partnership with Franklin and Patrick counties to answer calls across jurisdictions.
City of Roanoke enhances 911 center with new technology
Read full article: City of Roanoke enhances 911 center with new technologyRoanoke’s 911 Center is stepping into the future with the launch of its new Next Generation 911 (NG911) system, a cutting-edge digital network that’s transforming the way emergency calls are handled.
Martinsville man hurt, another arrested after malicious wounding incident
Read full article: Martinsville man hurt, another arrested after malicious wounding incidentOne man is hurt and another has been taken into custody after a malicious wounding incident in Martinsville, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Man faces second-degree murder charge in connection with Henry County shooting
Read full article: Man faces second-degree murder charge in connection with Henry County shootingA man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left another man dead in Henry County last year, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
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New online 911 database to improve safety, response to mental health emergencies in Martinsville, Henry County
Read full article: New online 911 database to improve safety, response to mental health emergencies in Martinsville, Henry CountyThe Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center launched a new online database for citizens to enter mental health information.
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Two found dead inside Henry County home ‘several days’ after deaths, authorities say
Read full article: Two found dead inside Henry County home ‘several days’ after deaths, authorities sayTwo people were found dead inside a Bassett home Thursday afternoon, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
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Death investigation underway after body found behind Henry County KFC
Read full article: Death investigation underway after body found behind Henry County KFCHENRY COUNTY, Va. – Henry County authorities are investigating after a man’s body was found near the dumpsters of a KFC on Monday morning. At about 7 a.m., the Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center received a call about the man’s body. Members of the Henry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene where they found it in the rear parking lot near the dumpsters. The cause of death is currently unknown; however, evidence at the scene could indicate a possible drug overdose, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Anyone having information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751.
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Man flown to hospital after being shot in Henry County
Read full article: Man flown to hospital after being shot in Henry CountyHENRY COUNTY, Va. A 28-year-old Collinsville man is recovering after being shot in the chest late Thursday night. Deputies responded and found a man who had been shot lying in the road of the mobile home park. During the investigation, authorities searched his home and found illegal drugs, which they seized, according to the Henry County Sheriffs Office. While the Sheriffs Office identified the man in a news release, because he currently does not face any charges, 10 News is not releasing his name. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriffs Office at 276-638-8751.