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Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest

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Final co-conspirator sentenced in Virginia gun store heist

Read full article: Final co-conspirator sentenced in Virginia gun store heist

The investigation involved multiple agencies, including the ATF, U.S. Marshals Service, Radford Police Department, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and others.

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Montgomery County woman hospitalized after stabbing, suspect in custody

Read full article: Montgomery County woman hospitalized after stabbing, suspect in custody

A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed in a domestic incident, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office issues notice urging Riner area drivers to stay off roads due to weather

Read full article: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office issues notice urging Riner area drivers to stay off roads due to weather

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office issued a notice Thursday evening urging drivers in the Riner area to stay off the roads unless it is an emergency.

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Two arrested for child abuse in Montgomery County

Read full article: Two arrested for child abuse in Montgomery County

Two were arrested in Montgomery County following an investigation involving the abuse of four children, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Man found dead in Montgomery County

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A man was found dead in the Chrisman Mill area of Montgomery County on Saturday, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Montgomery Co. Schools to use cameras, AI to catch drivers illegally passing school buses

Read full article: Montgomery Co. Schools to use cameras, AI to catch drivers illegally passing school buses

Montgomery County Public Schools and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are cracking down on drivers illegally passing school buses.

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Montgomery County cracks down on school zone speeding

Read full article: Montgomery County cracks down on school zone speeding

Montgomery County is intensifying efforts to curb speeding in school zones by installing speed enforcement cameras at locations like Prices Fork Elementary School and Auburn schools in Riner.

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Suspect is shot and killed after brandishing chainsaw at Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies, office says

Read full article: Suspect is shot and killed after brandishing chainsaw at Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies, office says

Deputies shoot arson suspected after he brandished a chainsaw and claimed to have a firearm while threatening officers.

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One dead, three injured after two-vehicle crash in Christiansburg

Read full article: One dead, three injured after two-vehicle crash in Christiansburg

A two-vehicle crash in Christiansburg left one dead and three injured early Monday morning.

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Suspect dies, one critically injured after Radford police chase

Read full article: Suspect dies, one critically injured after Radford police chase

A suspect is dead and another person was flown to Roanoke with critical injuries following a police chase in Radford, according to the Radford Police Department.

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Body found in North Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County

Read full article: Body found in North Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found Saturday afternoon in the North Fork River near Cannery Road in Elliston. Investigators say there is no indication of foul play, but are continuing to investigate.

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Christiansburg crash leaves man dead

Read full article: Christiansburg crash leaves man dead

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred early Wednesday morning.

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Advance Auto Parts partners with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to help drivers

Read full article: Advance Auto Parts partners with Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to help drivers

Advance Auto Parts stores in the New River Valley have teamed up with Montgomery County law enforcement to provide some assistance to drivers.

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Missing Blacksburg woman found dead

Read full article: Missing Blacksburg woman found dead

A woman reported missing out of Montgomery County has been found dead, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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74-year-old woman hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Montgomery County

Read full article: 74-year-old woman hospitalized after motorcycle crash in Montgomery County

A 74-year-old woman was hospitalized after a motorcycle crash in Elliston Sunday, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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Montgomery County deputies show support for girl severely injured in tragic incident

Read full article: Montgomery County deputies show support for girl severely injured in tragic incident

Deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office are rallying behind a young girl who was severely injured in a tragic incident last week.

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Christiansburg Police warn of scammers impersonating officers over the phone

Read full article: Christiansburg Police warn of scammers impersonating officers over the phone

The Christiansburg Police Department is warning the community to beware of scammers impersonating both the Christiansburg Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy passes away

Read full article: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy passes away

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says they are mourning the passing of Deputy Larry Akers.

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4 juveniles hospitalized after Montgomery County crash, authorities say

Read full article: 4 juveniles hospitalized after Montgomery County crash, authorities say

A vehicle crash in Montgomery County Monday left four people under the age of 18 seriously injured, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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Crash on U.S. 460 in Montgomery County causing lane closures, delays

Read full article: Crash on U.S. 460 in Montgomery County causing lane closures, delays

This crash has been cleared, according to VDOT.

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19-year-old man dead after crash in Montgomery County

Read full article: 19-year-old man dead after crash in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that left a man dead in Montgomery County on Sunday.

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Two arrested after dispute at Christiansburg Wal-Mart

Read full article: Two arrested after dispute at Christiansburg Wal-Mart

The altercation began as an argument, police said, then one juvenile drew a firearm, but no shots were fired and no one was hurt.

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Portions of Route 460 in Montgomery County closed for deadly crash investigation

Read full article: Portions of Route 460 in Montgomery County closed for deadly crash investigation

As of 3 p.m. Sunday, Route 460 east in Montgomery County remain closed for a crash investigation. Two were killed in a head-on collision, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office creates program to connect with special needs community

Read full article: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office creates program to connect with special needs community

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is able to hold its annual Enabling Friends For Our Response Team Program. This event is called EFFORT for short.

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Authorities searching for missing 11-year-old boy out of Montgomery County

Read full article: Authorities searching for missing 11-year-old boy out of Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a missing boy.

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Man charged with second-degree murder after fatal stabbing in Blacksburg

Read full article: Man charged with second-degree murder after fatal stabbing in Blacksburg

A man has been charged with second-degree murder after a man was stabbed and killed in the Blacksburg area of Montgomery County on Saturday, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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Radford man charged with sex crimes involving minors, adults

Read full article: Radford man charged with sex crimes involving minors, adults

A Radford man has been charged with several sex crimes for alleged offenses against both minors and adults.

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Man at center of police chase up I-81 has 6 counts of attempted aggravated murder of a police officer filed against him

Read full article: Man at center of police chase up I-81 has 6 counts of attempted aggravated murder of a police officer filed against him

The 39-year-old Salem man authorities say led them on a chase from Christiansburg to Salem will soon face nine total charges.

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Four individuals, of New Jersey, arrested after overnight manhunt in Montgomery County

Read full article: Four individuals, of New Jersey, arrested after overnight manhunt in Montgomery County

Four New Jersey natives are in custody after a manhunt in Montgomery County, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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Authorities searching for missing 16-year-old girl out of Montgomery County

Read full article: Authorities searching for missing 16-year-old girl out of Montgomery County

Authorities are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl out of Montgomery County.

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Officer shoots non-compliant man who held woman at knife-point in Christiansburg, investigators say

Read full article: Officer shoots non-compliant man who held woman at knife-point in Christiansburg, investigators say

A woman is in the hospital after a man held her at knifepoint on Saturday night, according to the Christiansburg Police Department.

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66-year-old Roanoke man dies in motorcycle crash in Montgomery County

Read full article: 66-year-old Roanoke man dies in motorcycle crash in Montgomery County

A man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Christiansburg Wednesday afternoon.

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Second, final Mountain Valley Pipeline tree-sitter arrested in Montgomery County

Read full article: Second, final Mountain Valley Pipeline tree-sitter arrested in Montgomery County

3:48 p.m. Wednesday updateAuthorities arrested the second and final tree-sitter from a Montgomery County tree on Wednesday. 12:55 p.m. Wednesday updateAuthorities have removed the second and final tree-sitter from a Montgomery County tree on Wednesday. 10:12 p.m updateAuthorities announced the arrest of a 23-year-old Vermont woman they removed from a Montgomery County tree on Tuesday. AdWhile are has been closed for safety purposes, authorities have arranged site visits for Montgomery County Board of Supervisors member Sara Bohn and Commonwealth’s Attorney for Montgomery County Mary Pettit. #nomvp #doomtothepipeline pic.twitter.com/ax1GMciYPn — Appalachians Against Pipelines (@stopthemvp) March 23, 2021Authorities said they are extracting tree-sitters protesting the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Montgomery County in a multi-day operation.

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One person hospitalized after stabbing in Montgomery County

Read full article: One person hospitalized after stabbing in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – One person is in the hospital after a stabbing in Montgomery County Friday evening. Authorities said the incident happened at the corner of McCoy Road and Duluth Drive where there was a victim with a stab wound. 10 News was on scene and spoke to Lt. JT Oakley with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Oakley told 10 News the injured victim was airlifted to the hospital and is in stable condition. Authorities said that they know who they are looking for, but the suspect fled the scene before they arrived.

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Man arrested in connection to attempted burglary at Montgomery County hemp farm

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Authorities say Justin Murphy has been arrested in connection to an attempted burglary at a Montgomery County hemp farmUPDATEA man has been arrested in connection to an attempted burglary at a hemp farm in Montgomery County. Justin Murphy, 29, was arrested at 3 a.m. on Thursday in Radford, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. UPDATEJustin Scott Murphy (Montgomery County Sheriff's Office)The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is still working to locate a man in connection to an attempted burglary at a local hemp farm. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 540-382-6915. ORIGINAL STORYAuthorities are searching for a man they say was caught in the act of an attempted burglary at a hemp farm in Montgomery County.

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Tyrece Radford charged with DUI, concealed carry; suspended indefinitely from Hokies basketball team

Read full article: Tyrece Radford charged with DUI, concealed carry; suspended indefinitely from Hokies basketball team

Tyrece Radford has been charged with DUI and concealed weapon carry. He was also suspended indefinitely from the Virginia Tech men's basketball team. UPDATETyrece Radford, who was suspended indefinitely from the Virginia Tech men’s basketball team, is also facing several charges, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Radford has been charged with driving while intoxicated (first offense) and concealed weapon carry, according to the Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORYThe Hokies have suspended Tyrece Radford from all men’s basketball team activities indefinitely, according to a team statement posted to Twitter on Monday morning.

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Authorities searching for missing 17-year-old Montgomery County girl

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to find a girl last seen Tuesday night. Lani Alyssa Welch was last seen by her family at about 11 p.m. in the Roanoke Road area of Elliston. She is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds. Her hair is currently dyed blue and she has green eyes. Anyone with information about where she might be is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 540-382-4343 or 540-382-6915.

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Officers spend hours at possible barricade scene in Montgomery County to find suspect had already left

Read full article: Officers spend hours at possible barricade scene in Montgomery County to find suspect had already left

Several law enforcement agencies responded to a scene in Montgomery County Tuesday night where they initially said a man barricaded himself inside a house on Peppers Ferry Road. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – Several law enforcement agencies, including multiple SWAT teams, responded to a scene in Montgomery County Tuesday evening where they initially said a man barricaded himself inside a house on Peppers Ferry Road. However, the man they were searching for, Bryce Gordon Richards, left the house before police had even arrived, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Richards is wanted for assault and battery charges, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Officers first responded at around 4 p.m. and the scene was cleared before 9 p.m.Virginia State Police was at the scene along with the Blacksburg Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

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Judge imposes daily fine for tree sitters blocking Mountain Valley Pipeline

Read full article: Judge imposes daily fine for tree sitters blocking Mountain Valley Pipeline

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – A judge has imposed a daily fine for the tree sitters blocking the Mountain Valley Pipeline and is holding them in contempt of court. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, each tree sitter will be fined $500 for each day they stay. This comes after a judge issued a temporary injunction, ordering the three protesters to leave by Monday. Authorities say some of the protesters on the ground left, but others chose to stay in the trees. Authorities say they have the authority to remove the protesters.

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Authorities arrest New River Valley man wanted for sex crimes against a child

Read full article: Authorities arrest New River Valley man wanted for sex crimes against a child

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – Authorities have arrested a local man who was wanted by U.S. Marshals for forcible sodomy with a child less than 13 years old, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. Kareem Grant was arrested in Radford on Wednesday afternoon. The warrant for his arrest was dated October 27. The Sheriff’s Office posted on social media earlier Wednesday asking for the public’s help in locating Grant.

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Tip leads to arrest of suspect in Montgomery County hit-and-run

Read full article: Tip leads to arrest of suspect in Montgomery County hit-and-run

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – UPDATEA man has been charged after police say he hit two pedestrians on Sunday in Christiansburg, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office says that the arrest was made possible by a tipster who saw a request for information on the sheriff’s office Facebook page. UPDATEAccording to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the vehicle involved in a hit and run on Sunday night was found. ORIGINAL STORYTwo people were hit by a car Sunday night in Montgomery County and deputies are looking for the suspect. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched to the 2100 block of Peppers Ferry Rd (Rt.

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Suspect arrested after man shot while driving in Blacksburg

Read full article: Suspect arrested after man shot while driving in Blacksburg

BLACKSBURG, Va. – UPDATE: The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has charged Joseph Lambert Sr., 64, in connection to this shooting. One person is injured after a shooting in Blacksburg Friday night, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. At about 7:20 p.m., authorities said they responded to Prices Fork Road near Snuffy’s General Store for a man who was shot. Authorities said the victim called 911 reporting that he had been shot while driving down the road. The Sheriff’s Office said this appears to be an isolated incident and this is not a threat to the general public.

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Man arrested without incident after state police, SWAT respond to scene in Montgomery County

Read full article: Man arrested without incident after state police, SWAT respond to scene in Montgomery County

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – There was a heavy police presence at a house in Montgomery County Wednesday afternoon as authorities attempted to serve a warrant for a probation violation to a man who initially refused to come out. The man was later arrested without incident at a house near Springview Drive and Blair Street, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office said the man was alone in the house and it took a while for authorities to talk him into coming out.

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One person is dead after a car crashes into a tree in Christiansburg

Read full article: One person is dead after a car crashes into a tree in Christiansburg

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, a 24-year-old has died after a single-car crash in Christiansburg Sunday. Deputies say they responded to a report of a single-car crash with entrapment in the 1500 block of Ellet Road, just outside of Christiansburg. Upon arrival, they found a car over an embankment that had run into a tree. The driver, 24-year-old Preston Conner Jones, was transported to a nearby hospital minor injuries. The passenger, 24-year-old Mercedes Diane Scales, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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