WATCH: Sheriffโs Office to give update after 12-year-old Henry County girl found safe
The Henry County Sheriffโs Office held another news conference at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday to release more information about the abduction of Allie Broadaway. Virginia State Police canceled the Amber Alert issued out for her disappearance around 7:32 p.m. as authorities said the Henry County girl was safely located. The Sheriffโs Office said the child abduction suspect, 21-year-old Kaleb Merritt, is in custody. Broadaway had been reported missing at 1:45 p.m. on Friday by her family.
WATCH: Sheriffโs Office to give update on Amber Alert issued for 12-year-old Henry County girl
The Henry County Sheriffโs Office will be holding a news conference at 3 p.m. on Saturday to release information about the abduction of Allie Broadaway. The 4-foot-11-inch-tall 12-year-old Henry County girl was reported missing by her family at about 1:45 p.m. Friday at 2373 Reed Creek Drive in Bassett. Authorities believe she was abducted by a 21-year-old man from Texas, Kaleb Christopher Merritt. Police believe heโs possibly driving a 2000 light green Mercury Grand Marquis with Texas plate DMP-2294. Full Screen Full Screen 1 / 7 Kaleb MerrittAnyone with information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriffโs Office at 276-638-8751.
Amber Alert canceled after 12-year-old Henry County girl found safe, child abduction suspect in custody
9:10 p.m. Saturday UpdateThe Henry County Sheriffโs Office released more information into the child abduction investigation of 12-year-old Allie Broadaway. Kaleb Merritt is a suspect in the abduction of a Henry County girl (Henderson Police Dept.) 7:43 p.m. Saturday UpdateVirginia State Police has canceled the Amber Alert made for 12-year-old Allie Broadaway, per the Henry County Sheriffโs Office. Henry County Sheriff Lane Perry will be holding another press conference at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriffโs Office at 276-638-8751.
Man taken into custody in Henry County for drug charges following standoff
BASSETT, Va. โ The Henry County Sheriffโs Office took a man in custody for four drug charges on Thursday. Authorities found the wanted person, 30-year-old Jamie Lee Ore, outside of the home. Deputies said Ore refused to exit the home, causing a search warrant to be obtained to enter the residence. The Sheriffโs Office assembled a tactical team with negotiators to assist in the incident. AdThe Sheriffโs Office said he is currently being held in the Henry County Jail without bond.
Henry County woman wins $150,000 from Virginia Lottery scratch-off
Deborah Davis, of Bassett, won $150,000 from the Virginia Lottery. HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ One Henry County womanโs kids used to give her a hard time about playing the lottery, but as they say โ mother knows best. โTheyโd say, โNo one really wins,โโ she told Lottery officials. But Deborah Davis, of Bassett, proved her kids wrong by scratching a $150,000 Cash Chaser ticket and winning the top prize. Her daughterโs response to her winning ticket was, โIs that fake?โDavis purchased the winning ticket at the Food Lion on 5835 Virginia Avenue in Bassett.
Man behind bars after stabbing his brother, Henry County Sheriffโs Office says
BASSETT, Va. โ A man is in jail after authorities say he stabbed his brother during some type of altercation in Henry County on Thursday. 56-year-old Conis Callaway, of Bassett, has been charged with one count of malicious wounding in connection with the stabbing. Deputies arrived to find a man with a stab wound, according to the Henry County Sheriffโs Office. Conis Callaway is being held in the Henry County Jail without bond. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriffโs Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
Henry County man wanted in connection with shooting that sent another to hospital turns himself in
The 19-year-old turned himself in on Saturday at the Henry County Magistrateโs Office. Heโs currently being held in the Henry County Jail without bond. 19-year-old Tylor Wimbush, of Bassett, is wanted for malicious wounding and the use of a firearm during the commission of a felony, according to the Henry County Sheriffโs Office. Thatโs when Wimbush shot Burton, according to the Sheriffโs Office. Anyone with information about Wimbushโs whereabouts or the incident is asked to call the Henry County Sheriffโs Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
Red-wigged suspect wanted after Henry County armed robbery
HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ UPDATEThe Henry County Sheriffโs Office is searching for a suspect after an armed robbery in Bassett on Thursday night. Authorities said a man pointed a gun at a Meadowgreen Market clerk and demanded money. According to the Sheriffโs Office, the man was wearing a red wig and a blue face mask. ORIGINAL STORYAuthorities are investigating after an armed robbery in Henry County on Thursday night. A person approached the store clerk with a gun, according to the Henry County Sheriffโs Office.
Bassett woman shot in the head, police searching for suspect
HENRY COUNTY, Va. A Bassett woman was shot in the head late Saturday night and the person responsible is still on the loose, according to the Henry County Sheriffs Office. Millner is currently wanted by the Henry County Sheriffs Office in relation to this incident. Just before midnight Saturday, authorities were called to Blossom Street in Bassett where they found Brenda S. Turner, 46, with a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators say a domestic altercation at their home on Blossom Street led to the shooting. Anyone with information regarding the shooting or Millners whereabouts is asked to call the Henry County Sheriffs Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
33-year-old Bassett man dies, another hospitalized after crash
HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ Virginia State Police are investigating a crash that left one Bassett man dead on Thursday night. At 11:25 p.m., police responded to Route 57, just east of Route 653, in Henry County. A 2006 Toyota Corolla was traveling east when it crossed the center line and crashed head-on into a 2003 Ford Escape, according to police. Michael Leon Hall Jr. was driving the Corolla and died at the scene. The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team was called to assist with the crash.
Henry County murder suspects arrested in California by university police
ARCATA, Calif. โ After nearly two months, authorities arrested two Henry County murder suspects in California on Wednesday. Mugshots of Daniel Fish, 37, and Ashleigh Nicole McCallister, 23, from their arrest in California on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. (Humboldt County Sheriff's Office)Two of the three people were identified as Daniel Fish, 37, and Ashleigh Nicole McCallister, 23, wanted in connection with the June 5 death of 39-year-old Robert Williams. Each was wanted on a count of second-degree murder and using a firearm in the commission of a felony. My hope is that these arrests will give the family of the victim some peace and allow the healing process to begin.โUniversity police are now coordinating with the Henry County Sheriffโs Office.
Two wanted, one arrested after Bassett man killed
HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ The Henry County Sheriffโs Office is asking for help finding two people in connection with the death of a 39-year-old Bassett man earlier this month. On June 5, authorities responded to Grace Street in Bassett for a report of shots fired. Both Fish and McCallister live at the same address, 4250 Sunset Drive in Henry County, near Martinsville city limits. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriffโs Office at 276-638-8751 or call Crime Stoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crime Stoppers Program offers rewards up to $2,500 for information related to crime.
Henry County man wanted, charged with malicious wounding after incident at apartment complex
HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ Authorities are looking for a Henry County man whoโs wanted in connection with a malicious wounding incident. It happened on Thursday at around 11:40 p.m. in the Berkshire Apartments complex in Bassett, according to the Henry County Sheriffโs Office. Deputies arrived on the scene to find a person unconscious, laying in the walkway of the apartment complex, according to the Sheriffโs Office. Investigators determined that the incident happened between Charncey Thomas, 39, of Bassett, and the person who was hospitalized. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Henry County Sheriffโs Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
Search continues for person of interest after man shot, killed in Bassett
BASSETT, Va. โ Authorities continue searching for a person of interest after a man was shot and later died in Bassett on Friday night. They found Robert Williams, 39, of Bassett, who had been shot multiple times. Deputies performed life-saving measures but Williams was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Henry County Sheriffโs Office. The Sheriffโs Office is trying to find a person of interest, Douglas Gillespie, 25, of Bassett. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriffโs Office at 276-638-8751 or Crime Stoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
Two teenage boys charged with killing Bassett man found shot, dead inside a car
HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ Authorities have charged two teenage boys with killing a 20-year-old Bassett man. Skyler Bryant, 20, died after being shot, according to the medical examinerโs office. ORIGINAL STORYAuthorities are investigating after a man was found dead in a car on Tuesday morning. After a 911 call regarding shots fired and a vehicle crash, authorities responded to 205 Erwin Street. They arrived to find Skyler Derrick Bryant, 20, unresponsive in a 2008 silver Ford Focus and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
More rain threatens parts of Henry County hit hard by weekend flash flooding
BASSETT, Va. On Wednesday, Cunningham Tire manager Jamie Clark was most concerned the incoming storm and remnants of Tropical Storm Bertha could bring strong wind. The sound of a pressure washer cleaning mud off tires at Cunningham Tire Wednesday afternoon nearly drowned out the sound of cars going by on Fairystone Park Highway. Tarps had been put up inside Cunningham Tire Wednesday to try to keep rain from getting in. Henry County Public Safety director Matt Tatum estimated Sundays storm caused nearly $1 million in damage countywide. Something else that may help Cunningham Tire is the work VDOT did Tuesday and Wednesday to clean out culverts.
โIt was really scaryโ: Henry County family caught at home during weekend flash flooding
BASSETT, Va. โ โIt was really scary," said Tabitha Bowman when describing what she witnessed Sunday night when the hillside behind her home gave way. Chad said thatโs the only reason the house didnโt fill up with water like his motherโs house next door. Inside his motherโs house, mud and water was seemingly everywhere. Though much will likely have to be thrown away, family members were able to salvage some items. Next door, Chad and Tabithaโs home is also damaged.
Heavy rain causes $250,000 in damage to a Henry County business
BASSETT, Va. โ Cunningham Tire in Bassett was closed Monday after part of the back wall of the business collapsed Sunday night. Because the business was closed at the time of the collapse, no one was hurt. Cunningham Tire (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) They actually had to perform a lot of evacuations by boat," said Henry County assistant fire marshal Kiah Cooper. โWe had our neighbors in Franklin County come down with a water rescue team, and also Roanoke.โThe damage to Cunningham Tire is estimated to be at least $250,000.
Henry County residents start cleanup after flash flooding
BASSETT, Va. โ Monday, noon updateSome residents in Henry County have a lot of work to do after last nightโs flash flooding. Then, as of 10:45 p.m., they did not evacuate because the water went down. A county spokesperson told 10 News emergency crews are relocating some residents in the Stanleytown Health & Rehabilitation Center in Bassett. They are prepared to evacuate residents if necessary, but evacuations were not happening as of 9 p.m. County officials said there was significant flooding, a partial structure collapse and electrical arcing from down electrical lines.
Philpott Lake overflows its spillway for the first time in history
BASSETT, Va. โ All the recent rain weโve received has caused a historic moment at Philpott Dam. The dam was built in 1948, began hydropower production in 1953 and for the first time ever, the lake overflowed its spillway. The dam is doing what it was built to do and there is no danger of dam failure, according to the US Army Corps of Engineers. In an abundance of caution, USACE has sent engineers to Philpott Dam to take further instrument readings and real time observations during this record event.
The Need for Speed: local man relives glory days through iRacing
BASSETT, Va. โ "Well I guess as a teenager I was like any other young boy and had interest in car." That genuine interest, turned into a hobby for Bassett native, Eddie Light. So when Light became aware of iRacing nearly two years ago, he found what he needed to fill his need for speed. iRacing has become the world leader in the online racing simulation and gaming market, founded in 2004. In fact, many of the NASCAR Cup Series drivers that weโve seen here at Martinsville Speedway have either used it in the past or are turning to it now since they canโt physically be on the track on Sundays.
Two people arrested after Carroll County deputies find meth, heroin in car
CARROLL COUNTY, Va. โ Two people are facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop in Carroll County Friday. Carroll County deputies initiated a traffic stop on a 2016 Mazada 6 on Bellspur Road in the Laurel Fork community. Upon further search, Cassady was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and heroin. According to deputies, O'Leary was also in possession of suspected methamphetamine, heroin, digital scales and drug packaging material. Both were arrested and transported to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.