Covington man charged after well-being check, authorities say

Happened on Aug. 8 on Mallow Road, according to authorities

(WDIV)

COVINGTON, Va. – A man was arrested after authorities found a door busted in at a Covington home, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.

According to authorities, deputies responded to a well-being check on Aug. 8 on Mallow Road.

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Upon arrival, deputies found the front door busted and a female ran out to deputies while a male ran back into the home.

Monte Curtis, Jr., 41, of Covington was arrested for possession of a firearm after being convicted of a violent felony.

The sheriff’s office said Curtis is being held at the Alleghany Regional Jail with no bond.


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