Two arrested after Amherst County authorities seize more than $1.5K fentanyl, stolen gun
Two people were arrested after authorities seized more than $1,500 worth of fentanyl, a stolen gun, meth, and suspected counterfeit pills during a narcotics investigation, according to the Amherst County Sheriffโs Office.
Man charged in counterfeit $63K+ bill spree across 28 different Walmart locations, including Amherst County
A man has been arrested after allegedly using counterfeit bills to take more than $63,000 worth of merchandise from 28 different Walmarts along the East Coast, according to the Amherst County Sheriffโs Office.
Amherst County authorities find shotgun, ammo, in studentโs vehicle during search, school officials say
An Amherst County High School student has been disciplined after a shotgun, ammo, a knife, and alcoholic beverages were found inside a vehicle on campus, according to Amherst County Public Schools.
Man wanted for shooting out of a vehicle in Madison Heights: police
MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. โ Authorities in Amherst County need your help finding a man they say shot outside of a vehicle in Madison Heights Saturday afternoon. Warrants have been obtained for Zachary Logan Brown for reckless handling of firearm, shooting from a vehicle and driving on a revoked license, according to the Amherst County Sheriffโs Office. It happened around 2:45 p.m. Saturday on Main Street following a report of shots being fired from a vehicle. No one was injured. If you have information that can help Amherst County deputies locate Brown, call 911 or the sheriffโs office at 434-946-9373.
Man charged after holding family against will inside Amherst County home, authorities say
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. โ A man is being charged with abduction after authorities were told that he was possibly holding his family hostage, according to the Amherst County Sheriffโs Office. According to the Sheriffโs Office, someone told deputies that a man was possibly holding his family against their will with a gun inside of the house. Around 10:31 p.m., some of the people inside the house came out unharmed, deputies said. About five minutes later, authorities said a man, later identified as Ronald Ferguson Jr., came outside. No injuries were reported, according to the Sheriffโs Office.
Woman arrested in connection with stabbing, Lynchburg police chase, authorities say
AMHERST COUNTY, Va. โ A woman was arrested for malicious wounding among other charges after multiple disturbance reports were made on Tuesday night, according to the Amherst County Sheriffโs Office. At 9:25 p.m., the Sheriffโs Office said they received a call about a disturbance in the Walmart parking lot in Madison Heights. Shortly after at 9:36 p.m., the Sheriffโs Office said they got a disturbance report about a man who had been stabbed on Seminole Drive in Madison Heights. Authorities said Kimberly Dawn Driskill was identified as the assailant and was driving a white Dodge pick-up truck. She was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for evaluation where the victim who was stabbed was also transported for treatment.