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Giles County man arrested and charged with attempted murder after domestic situation, officials say

GILES CO., Va. – The Giles County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it had arrested a 48-year-old man and charged him with attempted murder and various other charges after a domestic incident Monday.

According to authorities, officials responded to a domestic violence call at 12:30 p.m. Monday in the 500 block of Wilburn Valley Road in Pearisburg. Upon arrival, deputies found both parties involved.

 The investigation led to the arrest of 48-year-old Wayne Douglas Lowery of Pearisburg. He has been charged with the following:

  • One count of attempted murder in the first degree
  • One count of abduction
  • Two counts of felony destruction of property

Lowery was committed to the New River Valley Jail, where he is currently being held without bond.

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