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Man was fatally hit by vehicle while fleeing ICE on Virginia highway, officials say
Read full article: Man was fatally hit by vehicle while fleeing ICE on Virginia highway, officials sayA man fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents ran out onto a busy highway and was struck and killed Thursday in Virginia, authorities said. The incident appeared to be the second time since August that a person was killed by oncoming traffic while attempting to flee ICE agents, according to local officials.
Career Day at Roanoke Minnick School empowers students with disabilities to dream big
Read full article: Career Day at Roanoke Minnick School empowers students with disabilities to dream bigOn Thursday, students at enCircle’s Roanoke Minnick School had the chance to turn classroom lessons into real-world experiences during Career Day. Organizers say the event is meant to empower students with disabilities to build confidence and to gain insight into future careers.
Tips to Avoid Road Rage: Virginia State Police Responds to Increase in Highway Shootings
Read full article: Tips to Avoid Road Rage: Virginia State Police Responds to Increase in Highway ShootingsVirginia State Police are urging drivers to pump the brakes, literally and emotionally, after a string of shootings on the state’s interstates.
VSP trooper injured after being hit while assisting vehicle on highway, suspect charged
Read full article: VSP trooper injured after being hit while assisting vehicle on highway, suspect chargedA Virginia State Police trooper was injured after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a disabled vehicle on Saturday, VSP said.
I-81 Shooting Near Troutville Under Investigation, Schools Secure Briefly
Read full article: I-81 Shooting Near Troutville Under Investigation, Schools Secure BrieflyA shooting incident on Interstate 81 northbound near Troutville prompted a police investigation, a traffic detour, and a brief secure status at several Botetourt County schools, officials said.
Special prosecutors begins investigation into possible misconduct in Martinsville
Read full article: Special prosecutors begins investigation into possible misconduct in MartinsvilleThe investigation focuses on whether there was any criminal misconduct by current or former Martinsville city officials. This follows the dismissal of City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides in August.
Virginia State Police launching 24-hour highway safety initiative on Route 460
Read full article: Virginia State Police launching 24-hour highway safety initiative on Route 460Today, Virginia State Police will launch a 24-hour highway safety initiative, “Operation Drive Safe 460." The effort targets Route 460 in Bedford, Botetourt, Roanoke and Montgomery counties.
How a Safety System Stops a Runaway United Plane at Roanoke Airport
Read full article: How a Safety System Stops a Runaway United Plane at Roanoke AirportOn Wednesday at the Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport , a United flight arriving from Washington Dulles International Airport ran off the end of the runway around 10pm.
One woman, one child dead, three more injured following two-vehicle crash in Henry County
Read full article: One woman, one child dead, three more injured following two-vehicle crash in Henry CountyTwo people are dead following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Henry County on Saturday, Virginia State Police said.
WATCH: VSP and Liberty working together to increase recruits
Read full article: WATCH: VSP and Liberty working together to increase recruitsTraining the next generation of Virginia State Police officers — that’s what state and local officials hope a new program at Liberty University will accomplish.
Suspect wanted in deadly Interstate 85 shooting turns himself in
Read full article: Suspect wanted in deadly Interstate 85 shooting turns himself inThe Virginia State Police is continuing to ask the public’s help in locating a 19-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting on I-85 in Mecklenburg County on Aug. 28.
Floyd Co. Grand Jury hands down RICO indictments against group accused of human trafficking and drug dealing
Read full article: Floyd Co. Grand Jury hands down RICO indictments against group accused of human trafficking and drug dealingThe Floyd County Grand Jury has handed down a series of indictments under the Virginia Racketeer Influenced and Criminal Organization Act, commonly known as the RICO Act.
Investigation into death of individual in custody at Roanoke Adult Detention Center underway Wednesday
Read full article: Investigation into death of individual in custody at Roanoke Adult Detention Center underway WednesdayThe Roanoke Sheriff’s Office announced the death of an individual while in custody on Wednesday.
Labrador joins Virginia State Police to support the wellness of troopers
Read full article: Labrador joins Virginia State Police to support the wellness of troopersThe VSP announced Tuesday a Labrador Retriever named Vader has officially joined the VSP nd will support the Critical Incident Stress Management team within the department’s wellness program.
Virginia State Police confirm no evidence of mass abductions amid viral social media posts
Read full article: Virginia State Police confirm no evidence of mass abductions amid viral social media postsVirginia State Police is addressing several social media posts alleging mass abductions across the Commonwealth.
Gov. Youngkin directs VSP to open criminal investigation into alleged school-funded abortions in Fairfax County
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin directs VSP to open criminal investigation into alleged school-funded abortions in Fairfax CountyGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that he had directed the Virginia State Police to open a criminal investigation into allegations of school-funded abortions in Fairfax County.
WATCH: Virginia State Police train for emergencies with Carilion Clinic
Read full article: WATCH: Virginia State Police train for emergencies with Carilion ClinicLearning how to medically treat others in heightened situations where EMTs can’t go — that’s what Virginia State Police were doing today with Carilion Clinic.
Man charged following police chase that resulted in 17-year-old’s death in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Man charged following police chase that resulted in 17-year-old’s death in Pittsylvania CountyVirginia State Police are investigating a pursuit in Halifax that ended in a two-vehicle crash and a fatality.
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.
VSP troopers, rescue teams respond to multiple water rescues overnight in Halifax County
Read full article: VSP troopers, rescue teams respond to multiple water rescues overnight in Halifax CountyVirginia State Police troopers and search and rescue teams conducted several water rescues overnight in Halifax County as severe weather continues to sweep through the area, causing multiple road closures and flooding.
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 Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s 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.
Senior Alert Issued for Missing Salem Man with Cognitive Impairment
Read full article: Senior Alert Issued for Missing Salem Man with Cognitive ImpairmentSenior Alert: Salem Police are searching for 72-year-old Robert Mitchem, last seen leaving LewisGale Medical Center on foot. He has a cognitive impairment and may be in danger.
Virginia State Trooper injured following two-vehicle crash in Halifax County
Read full article: Virginia State Trooper injured following two-vehicle crash in Halifax CountyA Virginia State Trooper was injured after his vehicle was hit by a car that failed to yield at a stop sign, Virginia State Police said.
Records reveal decades-old allegations against former Cave Spring Athletic Director Randall Meck
Read full article: Records reveal decades-old allegations against former Cave Spring Athletic Director Randall MeckDocuments show Virginia State Police investigated Meck in 2006 after claims of sexual misconduct, but no charges were filed.
Man hospitalized after single-vehicle crash involving Clover Volunteer Fire Truck, VSP investigating
Read full article: Man hospitalized after single-vehicle crash involving Clover Volunteer Fire Truck, VSP investigatingThe Virginia State Police said it was investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a Clover Volunteer Fire Truck, which left a man hospitalized Friday.
Seven people killed in crashes on Virginia roads during 2025 Memorial Day Weekend
Read full article: Seven people killed in crashes on Virginia roads during 2025 Memorial Day WeekendTraffic fatalities during the 2025 Memorial Day weekend saw a notable decrease, with seven lives lost compared to 13 in 2024, according to preliminary reports from the Virginia State Police.
13 injured, including 5 children, following crash in Wythe County
Read full article: 13 injured, including 5 children, following crash in Wythe County13 people were injured, five of whom were children, following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Wythe County on Saturday morning, Virginia State Police said.
VSP investigating vehicle crash that injured Whythe County Deputy Wednesday
Read full article: VSP investigating vehicle crash that injured Whythe County Deputy WednesdayVirginia State Police is currently investigating a vehicle crash that injured a Wythe County Sheriff’s Deputy on I-77 Wednesday afternoon.
Virginia Animal Law unit back at Natural Bridge Zoo Monday to seize giraffe
Read full article: Virginia Animal Law unit back at Natural Bridge Zoo Monday to seize giraffeNatural Bridge Zoo livestreamed Monday’s seizure on it’s Facebook page as staff said the Attorney General's Animal Law Unit arrived to remove a giraffe.
FBI’s Operation Restore Justice leads to arrests in Virginia
Read full article: FBI’s Operation Restore Justice leads to arrests in VirginiaThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has concluded a significant nationwide initiative aimed at combating child exploitation. This operation, known as Operation Restore Justice, took place from April 28 to May 1, resulting in the arrest of 205 individuals and the rescue of 115 children across the country.
35-year sentence for Roanoke man in drug-related murder and robbery case - Clone
Read full article: 35-year sentence for Roanoke man in drug-related murder and robbery case - CloneA Roanoke man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for the robbery, shooting, and murder of his drug supplier. Joseph Richard Walker, 30, pled guilty in February to charges of Hobbs Act robbery and possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and a crime of violence.
5-year sentence for Roanoke man in drug-related murder and robbery case
Read full article: 5-year sentence for Roanoke man in drug-related murder and robbery caseA Roanoke man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for the robbery, shooting, and murder of his drug supplier. Joseph Richard Walker, 30, pled guilty in February to charges of Hobbs Act robbery and possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and a crime of violence.
