The Amherst County Sheriff's Office says it made two arrests in connection with a string of car break-ins from last week.
Tips to the sheriff's office led investigators to The Best Value Inn motel in Madison Heights. Deputies say they found multiple stolen items in one of the rooms, and arrested:
Sergio Mercado, 22, of New York City - Charged with a drug violation
Christopher Andrew Fralix, 24, of Kingsport, Tennessee - Charged with a drug violation, credit card larceny
Both men are being held at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail.
The investigation is ongoing, an additional charges may be filed.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:58:46 GMT
(AP) - Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia, officials said Sunday. The accident happened off the coast of Virginia Beach
Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia, officials said Sunday.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:11:05 GMT
After deciding to hold off on voting itself a pay raise, Roanoke City Council is asking for your opinion during a public hearing tonight. WSLS 10 is taking a closer look at the raise city council is asking
Roanoke City Council will hold a public hearing tonight to discuss council pay raises.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:41:10 GMT
Marcell and Bill Claus would like to live in their Blacksburg home as long as they can and protect their investment. "I wanted to primarily save energy," said Bill Claus. "But the money we would save
Whether you live in an older home you wished was more energy efficient or want to make sure you're saving as much as you can in your newer home, an energy audit can help point you in the right direction.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:47:28 GMT
Jodi Arias is expected to take the stand today during the sentencing phase of her trial. Jurors will try to decide whether she should live or die for the murder of Travis Alexander after last week's conviction.
Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:16:41 GMT
CULPEPER, Va. (AP) - The Civil War Trust has launched a $3.6 million national fundraising campaign to preserve 56 battlefield acres at Brandy Station in Culpeper County. The so-called Fleetwood Hill
The so-called Fleetwood Hill property is the core battlefield of the Brandy Station battle that occurred 150 years ago in June 2013
Monday, May 20 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:14:52 GMT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) - The Lynchburg Symphony is losing both its longtime music director and its general manager. Founder Bruce Habitzruther retired last week after serving as music director and conductor
The symphony's reduced schedule was a factor in one's decision to leave
Monday, May 20 2013 11:13 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:13:46 GMT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - The University of Virginia's capital campaign has exceeded its $3 billion goal. The university says in a news release that it received donations from more than 220,000 individuals
The university says it received donations from more than 220,000 individuals and corporations
Monday, May 20 2013 6:41 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:41:10 GMT
Marcell and Bill Claus would like to live in their Blacksburg home as long as they can and protect their investment. "I wanted to primarily save energy," said Bill Claus. "But the money we would save
Whether you live in an older home you wished was more energy efficient or want to make sure you're saving as much as you can in your newer home, an energy audit can help point you in the right direction.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:11:05 GMT
After deciding to hold off on voting itself a pay raise, Roanoke City Council is asking for your opinion during a public hearing tonight. WSLS 10 is taking a closer look at the raise city council is asking
Roanoke City Council will hold a public hearing tonight to discuss council pay raises.
Sergio Mercado; Courtesy: Amherst Co. Sheriff's Office
Christopher Fralix; Courtesy: Amherst Co. Sheriff's Office
