Firefighters, law enforcement assaulted, two arrested following vehicle fire in Giles County
Read full article: Firefighters, law enforcement assaulted, two arrested following vehicle fire in Giles CountyMultiple firefighters and law enforcement officers were assaulted while responding to a vehicle fire in Pembroke, Giles County Sheriffās Office said. Witnesses caught the altercation on video.
Man arrested, woman injured after burglary, attack in Lynchburg
Read full article: Man arrested, woman injured after burglary, attack in LynchburgA woman was injured and a man was arrested following a burglary and malicious wounding that took place in Lynchburg on Thursday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Law enforcement investigating armed robbery involving multiple suspects in Lynchburg
Read full article: Law enforcement investigating armed robbery involving multiple suspects in LynchburgLaw enforcement is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Lynchburg on Thursday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Man arrested after shoppers report someone attempting to record children in Walmart changing room
Read full article: Man arrested after shoppers report someone attempting to record children in Walmart changing roomA man was arrested in connection with an incident on Wednesday that involved reports of someone attempting to record children in a Walmart changing room, Appomattox County Sheriffās Office said.
Man sentenced to prison in connection with 2024 killing of Patrick Henry High School student Jakolbi Taylor
Read full article: Man sentenced to prison in connection with 2024 killing of Patrick Henry High School student Jakolbi TaylorGary Jaquise Abraham, the man accused of killing Patrick Henry High School student Jakolbi Taylor in 2024, was sentenced to prison in South Carolina on Tuesday, court records show.
Man wanted following May homicide in Lynchburg, law enforcement seeking information
Read full article: Man wanted following May homicide in Lynchburg, law enforcement seeking informationThe Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a man wanted in connection with a shooting incident that left one dead on May 18.
Law enforcement searching for person following Buena Vista larceny incident
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for person following Buena Vista larceny incidentThe Buena Vista Police Department is searching for the identity of a person believed to be involved in a larceny incident that occurred on Friday.
Amherst County Sheriffās Office warns of dangerous parties involving shooting, plans increased police presence
Read full article: Amherst County Sheriffās Office warns of dangerous parties involving shooting, plans increased police presenceAmherst County Sheriffās Office is warning residents of an increased law enforcement presence on Saturday, as they have received information regarding a planned party involving āyouth and more shooting.ā
New Jersey man arrested in Rockbridge County after law enforcement discovers stolen vehicle
Read full article: New Jersey man arrested in Rockbridge County after law enforcement discovers stolen vehicleA man was arrested in Rockbridge County after law enforcement received an alert of a vehicle stolen out of New Jersey on Friday, Rockbridge County Sheriffās Office said.
Man wanted out of Pulaski County found one day after officer-involved shooting incident in Roanoke
Read full article: Man wanted out of Pulaski County found one day after officer-involved shooting incident in RoanokeThe Roanoke Police Department is searching for a wanted man, 43-year-old Larry Ranson Cooper - believed to be involved in an officer-involved shooting early Saturday morning in northeast Roanoke.
All William Fleming High School students safe after Roanoke Police respond to āswattingā incident
Read full article: All William Fleming High School students safe after Roanoke Police respond to āswattingā incidentAll students and staff are safe after Roanoke police responded to a threat called in to a local dispatch center Friday morning.
Bedford County man arrested in child abuse material investigation
Read full article: Bedford County man arrested in child abuse material investigationA Bedford County man was arrested and charged in connection with an investigation into the distribution of child sexual abuse material, according to the Bedford County Sheriffās Office.
Law enforcement searching for a man following assault in Campbell County
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for a man following assault in Campbell CountyLaw enforcement is searching for a man who is considered to be a person of interest following an assault that occurred in Campbell County, Campbell County Sheriffās Office said.
West Virginia man arrested after attempting to meet minor in Alleghany County
Read full article: West Virginia man arrested after attempting to meet minor in Alleghany CountyA man was arrested after attempting to meet with a minor in Alleghany County on Monday, Alleghany County Sheriffās Office said.
Woman arrested after traffic stop leads to seizure of over 80 grams of fentanyl in Botetourt County
Read full article: Woman arrested after traffic stop leads to seizure of over 80 grams of fentanyl in Botetourt CountyA woman was arrested after a traffic stop led to a drug bust in Botetourt County, Botetourt County Sheriffās Office said.
Man shot after fight leads to shooting in Roanoke, suspect vehicle located
Read full article: Man shot after fight leads to shooting in Roanoke, suspect vehicle locatedPolice have identified a suspect vehicle involved in the shooting that occurred on Sunday, which left one injured, Roanoke Police Department said.
Amherst County Sheriffās Office seeking more information regarding 2022 shooting that left one dead, four injured
Read full article: Amherst County Sheriffās Office seeking more information regarding 2022 shooting that left one dead, four injuredLaw enforcement is seeking new information regarding a 2022 Amherst County murder case and is offering up to $30,000 as a reward, Amherst County Sheriffās Office said.
Martinsville Police issue arrest warrants for two suspects in connection with fatal shooting
Read full article: Martinsville Police issue arrest warrants for two suspects in connection with fatal shootingA Martinsville woman was killed in a shooting late Tuesday night, according to the Martinsville Police Department.
Copper theft surges across Southwest Virginia, leaving homeowners with costly repairs
Read full article: Copper theft surges across Southwest Virginia, leaving homeowners with costly repairsA growing crime is causing concern in Roanoke and across Southwest Virginia: thieves are stealing copper at rates not seen before, leaving behind costly damage and frustration for property owners.
Woman arrested following drug investigation in Bedford County, facing child abuse charges
Read full article: Woman arrested following drug investigation in Bedford County, facing child abuse chargesA woman was arrested as part of an ongoing drug investigation in Bedford County, Bedford County Sheriffās Office said.
Law enforcement investigating after man struck, injured by vehicle in Roanoke
Read full article: Law enforcement investigating after man struck, injured by vehicle in RoanokeLaw enforcement is investigating after a pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle in Roanoke, Roanoke Police Department said.
Man arrested after law enforcement recovers around $150,000 in stolen property in Campbell County
Read full article: Man arrested after law enforcement recovers around $150,000 in stolen property in Campbell CountyA man was arrested after around $150,000 in stolen property was recovered following a string of thefts in Campbell and Amherst Counties, Campbell County Sheriffās Office said.
Two arrested in child abuse, neglect investigation in Wythe County
Read full article: Two arrested in child abuse, neglect investigation in Wythe CountyTwo people have been arrested on various charges involving sexual assault, abuse, and the neglect of children in Wythe County, Wythe County Sheriffās Office said.
Man impersonates as law enforcement officer to Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue, police say
Read full article: Man impersonates as law enforcement officer to Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue, police sayA man arrived at the office of Rocky Mount Mayor Holland Perdue, impersonating a law enforcement officer on Thursday, Rocky Mount Police Department said.
Law enforcement searching for suspect following larceny incident in Campbell County
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for suspect following larceny incident in Campbell CountyLaw enforcement is searching for a suspect after a larceny incident was reported in Campbell County, Campbell County Sheriffās Office said.
Two traffic stops lead to one arrest in Rockbridge County drug bust
Read full article: Two traffic stops lead to one arrest in Rockbridge County drug bustOne woman was arrested after two traffic stops in which various quantities of methamphetamine were found, Rockbridge County Sheriffās Office said.
Vehicle fire leads to arrest after discovery of over 100 stolen propane tanks in Pulaski County
Read full article: Vehicle fire leads to arrest after discovery of over 100 stolen propane tanks in Pulaski CountyA man was arrested in Pulaski County after a vehicle fire led to the discovery of over 100 propane tanks that were not his, Pulaski County Sheriffās Office said.
Man arrested after execution of narcotics search warrant in Henry County Friday
Read full article: Man arrested after execution of narcotics search warrant in Henry County FridayThe Henry County Sheriffās Office announced Friday that it had arrested a 54-year-old man and charged him with multiple drug offenses after the execution of a search warrant Friday.
35-year-old man sentenced to 25 years in prison for sex crimes involving a minor in Montgomery County
Read full article: 35-year-old man sentenced to 25 years in prison for sex crimes involving a minor in Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Sheriffās Office announced that a 35-year-old Riner man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for multiple charges.
Planned fight between young people escalates to shooting that kills 2 at North Carolina park
Read full article: Planned fight between young people escalates to shooting that kills 2 at North Carolina parkAuthorities say a planned fight among young people escalated into a shooting at a North Carolina park Monday morning that left two people dead. Winston-Salem police say the shooting happened Monday morning at Leinbach Park, which is near Jefferson Middle School. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation says several people were shot, including two fatally. The shootings happened in a park in a suburban and residential area northwest of downtown Winston-Salem
Three Rocky Mount vape shops accused of selling illegal cannabis products, police say
Read full article: Three Rocky Mount vape shops accused of selling illegal cannabis products, police sayThree vape shops in the Town of Rocky Mount are under investigation after being accused of selling illegal cannabis-related products, according to the Rocky Mount Police Department.
Man arrested after resident finds unknown person in home in Rockbridge County
Read full article: Man arrested after resident finds unknown person in home in Rockbridge CountyA man was arrested after a resident returned home to find a man had broken into the house, Rockbridge County Sheriffās Office said.
Law enforcement searching for suspect following Food Lion larceny in Campbell County
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for suspect following Food Lion larceny in Campbell CountyLaw enforcement is searching for a suspect following a larceny at a Food Lion that occurred in April, Campbell County Sheriffās Office said.
Spanberger to decide fate of allowing ICE partnerships with local law enforcement
Read full article: Spanberger to decide fate of allowing ICE partnerships with local law enforcementA debate over immigration enforcement agreements is intensifying across Virginia as Gov. Abigail Spanberger weighs whether to continue partnerships that allow local law enforcement to act on behalf of federal immigration authorities.
Police fatally shoot armed man during domestic dispute call in Christiansburg
Read full article: Police fatally shoot armed man during domestic dispute call in ChristiansburgA man was fatally shot by officers after he pulled a gun as police responded to a domestic dispute call in Christiansburg, according to the Christiansburg Police Department.
Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prison
Read full article: Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prisonJesse Matthew, who was convicted in the killings of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham, has been transferred to a lower-security facility, the Virginia Department of Corrections confirms.
Lynchburg man arrested in connection with arson and burglary at Dragon Fire Games
Read full article: Lynchburg man arrested in connection with arson and burglary at Dragon Fire GamesA man has been arrested in connection with an arson and burglary that occurred last week in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Armed and dangerous suspect sought after deadly Halifax County shooting
Read full article: Armed and dangerous suspect sought after deadly Halifax County shootingA search is underway for an armed and dangerous man in connection with a deadly shooting in Halifax County, according to the Halifax County Sheriffās Office.
Law enforcement searching for man following attempted break-in at Lexington car wash
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for man following attempted break-in at Lexington car washThe Rockbridge County Sheriffās Office is seeking the publicās assistance in identifying a man involved with an attempted break-in.
Man charged after alleged online threats against Jefferson Forest High School
Read full article: Man charged after alleged online threats against Jefferson Forest High SchoolA man has been taken into custody and charged after allegedly making online threats against Jefferson Forest High School, according to the Bedford County Sheriffās Office.
Man arrested after traffic stop reveals over $3,500 in stolen copper fittings in Buena Vista
Read full article: Man arrested after traffic stop reveals over $3,500 in stolen copper fittings in Buena VistaA man was arrested in Buena Vista after a traffic stop revealed over $3,500 in stolen copper fittings, Buena Vista Police Department said.
Law enforcement investigating shooting incident that left one injured in Halifax County
Read full article: Law enforcement investigating shooting incident that left one injured in Halifax CountyAn investigation is underway after a man was shot in Halifax County, Halifax County Sheriffās Office said.
Lynchburg man arrested for unlawful imaging and production of child pornography after investigation, LPD gives update
Read full article: Lynchburg man arrested for unlawful imaging and production of child pornography after investigation, LPD gives updateThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Thursday that it had arrested a 26-year-old Lynchburg man and charged him with multiple offenses after an investigation into a potential recording device inside a womenās dressing room at Lynchburg Dicks Sporting Goods.
Wytheville man on trial for second-degree murder, found guilty of voluntary manslaughter
Read full article: Wytheville man on trial for second-degree murder, found guilty of voluntary manslaughterA Wytheville man, Chad Nelson Hawks, age 50, is currently on trial for second-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, reckless handling of a firearm, and discharging a firearm inside of an occupied dwelling.
Suspect identified in Roanoke double homicide at church parking lot, arrested on unrelated charges
Read full article: Suspect identified in Roanoke double homicide at church parking lot, arrested on unrelated chargesThe Roanoke Police Department has identified a suspect in the double fatal shooting that took place in the parking lot of ReFreshing Church in February.
Henry County deputies arrest man after traffic stop leads to narcotics, ammunition seizure
Read full article: Henry County deputies arrest man after traffic stop leads to narcotics, ammunition seizureA man has been arrested and charged after a traffic stop ended with Henry County deputies seizing narcotics and ammunition, according to the sheriffās office.
Roanoke police investigating shooting outside Valley View Boulevard restaurant
Read full article: Roanoke police investigating shooting outside Valley View Boulevard restaurantA man is hospitalized with serious injuries after a shooting Tuesday evening outside a restaurant in northwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
