The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a social media threat made against Amherst County schools is not credible.

FBI and Amherst County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a home on the 1500 block of Holcomb Lane and seized an undisclosed piece of property, Amherst County Sheriff Jimmy Ayers said.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it was investigating after it responded to reports of a possible gunshot victim Sunday morning.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office have reported that they responded to a domestic violence call on July 13 at a residence on Cedar Gate Road in the Monroe area of Amherst County.

Two people were arrested and one person was injured following a shooting that occurred in Amherst County on Saturday, Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is currently requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an individual who broke into Regional Auto Sales and stole a 10ft U-Haul box truck.

No charges have been placed in connection with the incident where a toddler was found wandering in the roadway near Abort Court Apartments, according to the sheriff’s office.

A deputy for the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office was arrested on Thursday for multiple charges, Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said.

A Romanian man has been arrested after card-skimming devices were found in Walmart stores throughout Virginia and other states on the East Coast, according to the Bedford Police Department.

An Amherst County man has been arrested after a bomb was discovered in his residence during a search warrant that was executed by the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office Monday.

Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is warning locals of a scam that has been impacting various residents.

A significant development has emerged in the investigation into the tragic death of Elsie Wiggington. Patricia Wiggington, the ex-wife of Frederick Wiggington—who is already in custody facing charges for Elsie’s murder—was arrested on January 12th. She is now facing charges of obstruction of justice and accessory after the fact.

Another suspect involved in the Elsie Wiggington case has been arrested, Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said.

The Amherst County Sherriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 38-year-old woman who was last seen on Christmas.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two suspects following a break-in late Saturday evening.

Amherst County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for two men following multiple search warrants that revealed large amounts of stolen property.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred on Oct. 26.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is holding a press conference regarding the welfare check that led to a shooting overnight.

The Amherst County mother has been missing since June 2023

A 23-year-old man drowned in Amherst County Thursday, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a boy last seen in the area of Route 60 East.

A man is facing charges after the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office seized drugs and guns from his car during a traffic stop on Jan. 30.

Two individuals have been arrested after several Amherst County elementary students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

A man is now charged with aggravated murder in connection with an Amherst County homicide in July.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has announced new incidents in the 2019 murder case that left a mother and daughter dead.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man with dementia who was reported missing.

Three people are now in custody in connection with an Amherst County homicide that happened back in January, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to reports of a badly wounded elderly woman on Boxwood Farm Road.

A search is underway for an Amherst County woman who could be traveling with an infant who is believed to be in danger, according to the Amherst County Sherrif’s Office.

A 67-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting in Amherst County Sunday, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Four people have been arrested as a result of collaborative investigation efforts in Amherst County, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

One man who is facing felony charges has been arrested in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

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 Sheriff’s Office.

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 Sheriff’s Office.

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.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has seized more than 250 grams of meth and nearly $2,800 in cash after arresting a Nelson County man on Monday, authorities said.

A Madison Heights man has been arrested after a reported explosion led to several search warrants and the discovery of guns and drugs, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Community complaints of drug activity led to the arrest of one Amherst County man, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

A driver is in the hospital following a tractor-trailer crash on Route 29 northbound just north of the Ambriar exit in Amherst County, according to the Amherst Fire Department.

Authorities said that more than 600 grams of meth, four firearms, and over $7,000 were found during the operation, which led to a man’s arrest.

Multiple Crashes on the roads due to icy conditions

Officials say fire crews are working to extinguish a large brush fire on Tobacco Row Mountain in Amherst County.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man believed to be armed and dangerous.

Four local law enforcement agencies have K9 units competing for the 2022 Aftermath K9 Grant.

A Lynchburg man was arrested for selling and distributing drugs and for having guns in his possession.

The body of a missing Amherst County man was found Saturday in the James River, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public help in locating a 41-year-old man.

Four teenagers are now facing several criminal charges in connection to a fight at Amherst County High School last month.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a woman who allegedly stole a puppy from a Lynchburg shelter earlier this week.

One woman was killed and four others were shot around 1:47 a.m. at 351 Old Wright Shop Road.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. - UPDATE - March 19, 2022 at 6:10 p.m.

A murder suspect was arrested without incident in Amherst County by the United States Marshals Service Capital Area Region Fugitive Task Force.

Virginia State Police is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Amherst County.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing 29-year-old man who needs medication.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is advising drivers traveling on Route 163 from Route 210 to Miller lane to find an alternate route.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lynchburg man after authorities said he damaged the courthouse on Wednesday.

A 20-year-old is in jail after attacking a woman and shooting at law enforcement on Sunday, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

A woman is recovering after she was pulled from the James River early Tuesday morning, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities have charged two men in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Amherst County.

The combined effort of multiple law enforcement agencies resulted in the seizure of thousands of dollars of meth and an arrest this week.

Seven people are behind bars and one is wanted for catalytic converter theft in Amherst County.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Va. – 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 Sheriff’s 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 sheriff’s office at 434-946-9373.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – A man is being charged with abduction after authorities were told that he was possibly holding his family hostage, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office. According to the Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s Office.

AMHERST COUNTY, Va. – A woman was arrested for malicious wounding among other charges after multiple disturbance reports were made on Tuesday night, according to the Amherst County Sheriff’s Office. At 9:25 p.m., the Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s 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.