Vehicle found, police continue search for suspect following fatal shooting in Roanoke
Read full article: Vehicle found, police continue search for suspect following fatal shooting in RoanokePolice are searching for a suspect involved with a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast Roanoke early Sunday morning, Roanoke Police Department said.
Nathaniel Pridemore pleads guilty to assault and battery of four corrections officers
Read full article: Nathaniel Pridemore pleads guilty to assault and battery of four corrections officersNathaniel Pridemore, the man accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old Cash Gaudio and 36-year-old Christina Hamilton, pleaded guilty on Friday to the assault and battery of four corrections officers.
UPDATE: Two teens indicted on first-degree murder charges in fatal Roanoke shooting, trial set for God Saunders
Read full article: UPDATE: Two teens indicted on first-degree murder charges in fatal Roanoke shooting, trial set for God SaundersTwo teens are facing charges in connection with the shooting death of Isaac Lamont Cunningham in early August.
Attorney General Miyares hosts roundtable to combat human trafficking in Montgomery County
Read full article: Attorney General Miyares hosts roundtable to combat human trafficking in Montgomery CountyVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares hosted a roundtable with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday in an effort to collaborate with local leaders to combat human trafficking.
Officials say no threat at Valley View Boulevard in Roanoke following heavy police presence
Read full article: Officials say no threat at Valley View Boulevard in Roanoke following heavy police presenceThere is currently a heavy police presence around the 4700 block of Valley View Boulevard NW in Roanoke.
Grayson County man who threatened multiple U.S. officials sentenced to over three years in prison
Read full article: Grayson County man who threatened multiple U.S. officials sentenced to over three years in prisonA Grayson County man was sentenced to prison on Friday for threatening U.S. officials, the Department of Justice for the Western District of Virginia said.
Roanoke man pleads guilty to witness tampering after sending illicit texts to teen
Read full article: Roanoke man pleads guilty to witness tampering after sending illicit texts to teenA Roanoke man on federal supervised release for a prior conviction involving soliciting minors has pleaded guilty to witness tampering, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Grand jury indicts 6 inmates for stabbing correctional officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison
Read full article: Grand jury indicts 6 inmates for stabbing correctional officers at Wallens Ridge State PrisonA Grand Jury has indicted six gang-affiliated inmates for a violent attack on three correctional officers at Wallen Ridge State Prison.
Patrick County vehicle pursuit ends in arrest of man wanted on drug charges
Read full article: Patrick County vehicle pursuit ends in arrest of man wanted on drug chargesA Claudville man wanted on multiple drug charges has been arrested following a police chase, the Patrick County Sheriffโs Office reported.
Roanoke City Council hear quality of life presentations from Melrose Plaza and Roanoke Police Department
Read full article: Roanoke City Council hear quality of life presentations from Melrose Plaza and Roanoke Police DepartmentMelrose Plaza will be adding a new wellness center, adult learning center and a museum of African American culture. Meanwhile, Roanoke Police Department gave updates on the Roanoke Operations and Crime Control Center that moved into their 911 center in early July.
Man arrested for abduction and assault out of Campbell and Bedford Counties
Read full article: Man arrested for abduction and assault out of Campbell and Bedford CountiesCampbell County Sheriffโs Office is asking for the publicโs assistance in locating a man wanted on multiple charges out of Campbell and Bedford Counties.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares talks crime trends in roundtable with Roanoke law enforcement officials
Read full article: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares talks crime trends in roundtable with Roanoke law enforcement officialsVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares visited Roanoke on Friday afternoon to hold a roundtable discussion with various law enforcement officials from across Roanoke Valley, speaking with the group on numerous topics, including crime trends and what the officers had seen while patrolling the streets.
Roanoke County Police make arrest after suspicious death investigation
Read full article: Roanoke County Police make arrest after suspicious death investigationThe Roanoke County Police Department announced Wednesday that it had made an arrest in connection with a suspicious death investigation that began in July.
Local law expert details President Donald Trumpโs decision to place Washington D.C. police under federal control
Read full article: Local law expert details President Donald Trumpโs decision to place Washington D.C. police under federal controlFishwick and Associates Law Firm owner John Fishwick says that by invoking the Home Rule Act - which was initially signed into law under the Richard Nixon administration - President Donald Trump and the federal government have full control of D.C.โs law enforcement.
Search continues for man wanted in connection with Lynchburg stabbing
Read full article: Search continues for man wanted in connection with Lynchburg stabbingThe search continues for Philip Bryant, a suspect who allegedly stabbed an individual following an altercation in the 1300 block of Main Street, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Moneta man to serve 15 years for stalking, possession of child pornography
Read full article: Moneta man to serve 15 years for stalking, possession of child pornographyA 26-year-old man from Moneta, Evan Strauss, has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars for his involvement in stalking and possessing child pornography, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
UPDATE: Danville City Councilman set on fire; suspect charged with attempted first-degree murder
Read full article: UPDATE: Danville City Councilman set on fire; suspect charged with attempted first-degree murderA Danville City Councilman was injured Wednesday morning after being set on fire in an assault outside his workplace, according to the Danville Police Department.
Roanoke man sentenced for role in robbery conspiracy connected to murder of drug supplier
Read full article: Roanoke man sentenced for role in robbery conspiracy connected to murder of drug supplierA Roanoke man has been sentenced to 150 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy in a robbery that ended in the murder of his drug supplier.
Investigation into child abuse leads to barricade incident, two arrests in Henry County
Read full article: Investigation into child abuse leads to barricade incident, two arrests in Henry CountyAn investigation into the abuse of a child in Henry County led to two arrests and a barricade incident in Henry County on Thursday, Henry County Sheriffโs Office said.
Man arrested, charged in connection with Fairfield Square Carwash burglary
Read full article: Man arrested, charged in connection with Fairfield Square Carwash burglaryA Greenville man has been arrested and is facing several charges in connection with a recent burglary at the Fairfield Square Carwash, according to the Rockbridge County Sheriffโs Office.
Law enforcement investigating burglary, vandalism at Rockbridge County car wash
Read full article: Law enforcement investigating burglary, vandalism at Rockbridge County car washRockbridge County Sheriffโs Office announced they are investigating a burglary and vandalism incident that occurred at a local car wash on Friday evening.
18-year-old arrested after high-speed pursuit from Roanoke to Botetourt County ends in crash
Read full article: 18-year-old arrested after high-speed pursuit from Roanoke to Botetourt County ends in crashAn 18-year-old driver has been arrested following a vehicle pursuit that began in Roanoke and ended just inside Botetourt County, according to Virginia State Police.
ICE provides statement on Virginia Tech student held in custody
Read full article: ICE provides statement on Virginia Tech student held in custodyU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has released a statement regarding a Virginia Tech student who has been in their custody for nearly two weeks.
Two arrested, multiple injured after domestic incident leads to canine attack
Read full article: Two arrested, multiple injured after domestic incident leads to canine attackTwo people were arrested, and multiple people were injured after a domestic incident in Danville led to multiple canine attacks, Danville Police Department said.
Law enforcement searching for human remains in Alleghany County
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for human remains in Alleghany CountyTwo search warrants were executed in Alleghany County on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation involving the search for human remains, Alleghany County Sheriffโs Office said.
Vehicle stolen out of Campbell County, law enforcement seeking information
Read full article: Vehicle stolen out of Campbell County, law enforcement seeking informationLocal law enforcement is seeking information after a vehicle was stolen in Campbell County on Tuesday morning, Campbell County Sheriffโs Office said.
Stuart man arrested after largest meth seizure in Patrick County history
Read full article: Stuart man arrested after largest meth seizure in Patrick County historyA Stuart man was arrested July 1 following the largest methamphetamine seizure ever recorded in Patrick County, Patrick County Sheriffโs Office, Sheriff Dan Smith announced.
Bedford County deputies arrest fugitive after pursuit in Vinton
Read full article: Bedford County deputies arrest fugitive after pursuit in VintonOn July 5, deputies with the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office received information that Roger Stephen Tolley, 44, of Salem, Virginia, was in the Vinton area and wanted on a fugitive warrant from West Virginia.
Roanoke-bound plane returns to St. Petersburg following bomb threat, suspect identified
Read full article: Roanoke-bound plane returns to St. Petersburg following bomb threat, suspect identifiedA plane that was en route to Roanoke on Sunday had to turn around and return to St. PeteโClearwater International Airport in Florida due to a bomb threat issued by a passenger.
Five injured following July 4 shooting incident in Charlottesville
Read full article: Five injured following July 4 shooting incident in CharlottesvilleFive people were injured, some of whom were children, following a shooting that occurred in Charlottesville on Friday, July 4, Charlottesville Police Department said.
Child pornography manufacturing investigation leads to arrest in Henry County
Read full article: Child pornography manufacturing investigation leads to arrest in Henry CountyAuthorities in Henry County have arrested a local man following an investigation into the production and distribution of child pornography.
Two arrested, one injured following Amherst County shooting and robbery
Read full article: Two arrested, one injured following Amherst County shooting and robberyTwo people were arrested and one person was injured following a shooting that occurred in Amherst County on Saturday, Amherst County Sheriffโs Office said.
Wanted man surrenders following attempted murder in Martinsville
Read full article: Wanted man surrenders following attempted murder in MartinsvilleLaw enforcement is searching for a wanted man following an attempted murder that took place in Martinsville on Friday evening, Martinsville Police Department said.
Law enforcement searching for suspect following multiple Bedford County vehicle break-ins
Read full article: Law enforcement searching for suspect following multiple Bedford County vehicle break-insLaw enforcement is searching for a suspect following multiple vehicle break-ins in Forest, Bedford County Sheriffโs Office said on Friday.
Bedford Police Department searching for suspects following wheel and tire theft from Berglund Ford
Read full article: Bedford Police Department searching for suspects following wheel and tire theft from Berglund FordThe Bedford Police Department said they are currently searching for suspects following the theft of wheels and tires that occurred during the overnight hours of June 18.
Amherst County Sheriffโs Office seeking publicโs assistance in identifying individual who stole box truck
Read full article: Amherst County Sheriffโs Office seeking publicโs assistance in identifying individual who stole box truckThe Amherst County Sheriffโs Office is currently requesting the publicโs assistance in identifying an individual who broke into Regional Auto Sales and stole a 10ft U-Haul box truck.
Altavista Police searching for two suspects in larceny case
Read full article: Altavista Police searching for two suspects in larceny caseAltavista Police Department said on Saturday that they are seeking the publicโs assistance in locating two suspects following a larceny that occurred in Altavista.
Man arrested, charged for allegedly threatening Danville animal shelter over the phone
Read full article: Man arrested, charged for allegedly threatening Danville animal shelter over the phoneA man has been arrested for allegedly threatening Danville Area Humane Society Virginia over the phone, according to the police department.
Lynchburg Police confirm K-9 bit resident during response to fights
Read full article: Lynchburg Police confirm K-9 bit resident during response to fightsThe police department has confirmed that a K-9 bit a resident as Lynchburg Police responded to reports of multiple fightsโpossibly involving firearmsโat Waters at James Crossing on Sunday, June 15.
Teen arrested, deputies still searching for second suspect following pursuit in Botetourt County
Read full article: Teen arrested, deputies still searching for second suspect following pursuit in Botetourt CountyOne teen was arrested and another suspect is still at large following a pursuit that took place in Botetourt County on Friday night and into Saturday morning, Botetourt County Sheriffโs Office said.
Gov. Youngkin signs bill aimed at prosecuting fentanyl dealers for overdose deaths
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin signs bill aimed at prosecuting fentanyl dealers for overdose deathsGov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill on Friday that creates a new crime of "involuntary manslaughter for knowingly manufacturing, selling or distributing drugs that contain fentanyl, the sale of which results in another personโs death."
Man once accused in Roanoke teenโs 2022 murder walks free again, despite new drug, gun charges
Read full article: Man once accused in Roanoke teenโs 2022 murder walks free again, despite new drug, gun chargesThe man once accused of killing 15-year-old Demarion Sanders is back on the streets after prosecutors dismissed new drug and firearm charges, sparking fresh outrage and grief from the victimโs family.
Nelson County Sheriffโs Office issues notice regarding photos of local students posted on social media
Read full article: Nelson County Sheriffโs Office issues notice regarding photos of local students posted on social mediaNelson County Sheriffโs Office said on Monday that they have been notified of a social media account posting photos of Nelson County Public School students.
Roanoke City Sheriffโs Office unveils new community outreach project
Read full article: Roanoke City Sheriffโs Office unveils new community outreach projectThe Roanoke City Sheriffโs Office is set to start its Summer Transparency Tour on Tuesday, June 10. The tour is designed to help residents connect with office staff, learn more about how the office operates, and provide a welcoming space to ask questions.
Woman arrested, man injured after shooting incident in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Woman arrested, man injured after shooting incident in Pittsylvania CountyA woman was arrested after a shooting incident that left one injured in Pittsylvania County on Wednesday, Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office said.
Indecent liberties investigation leads to arrest in Collinsville
Read full article: Indecent liberties investigation leads to arrest in CollinsvilleOn May 31, 2025, a routine patrol by the Henry County Sheriffโs Office led to the discovery of a suspicious situation in Collinsville, Virginia, according to authorities.
Tip leads to arrest on 21 charges of child pornography in Franklin County
Read full article: Tip leads to arrest on 21 charges of child pornography in Franklin CountyA man was arrested on Sunday after law enforcement received an Internet Crimes Against Children tip in Franklin County on Friday, Franklin County Sheriffโs Office said.
Nelson County Sheriffโs Office shares new data after participation in โClick-it-or-Ticketโ campaign
Read full article: Nelson County Sheriffโs Office shares new data after participation in โClick-it-or-Ticketโ campaignNelson County Sheriffโs Office has shared the data following their participation in the Commonwealthโs โClick-it-or-Ticketโ campaign.
RPD arrests multiple wanted individuals as part of Operation Summer Shield
Read full article: RPD arrests multiple wanted individuals as part of Operation Summer ShieldThe Roanoke Police Department announced they have arrested multiple individuals as part of their Operation Summer Shield initiative with the U.S. Marshals Service.