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Racist text messages target Black Americans: Have you been affected?
Read full article: Racist text messages target Black Americans: Have you been affected?Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies.
Man charged with sex crimes after arranging to meet 14-old, Henry Co. Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Man charged with sex crimes after arranging to meet 14-old, Henry Co. Sheriff’s Office saysA 29-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly arranged to meet a 14-year-old for a sexual encounter, HCSO said.
Two suspects arrested and identified in connection with shooting in Roanoke Monday
Read full article: Two suspects arrested and identified in connection with shooting in Roanoke MondayTwo suspects are in custody in connection with a Southeast Roanoke shooting that left a man hospitalized with serious injuries, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
Man charged for multiple sex crimes after investigation in Montgomery County
Read full article: Man charged for multiple sex crimes after investigation in Montgomery CountyA man was arrested in Montgomery County on October 18 following an investigation related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.
West Virginia man arrested for alleged child sex crimes, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: West Virginia man arrested for alleged child sex crimes, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office saysThe Alleghany Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they had apprehended what they called a “suspected pedophile”.
Man facing multiple charges following explicit activities with minors in Christiansburg
Read full article: Man facing multiple charges following explicit activities with minors in ChristiansburgA man is facing multiple charges after “explicit conversations” with a minor in Christiansburg, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.
Wanted man arrested, charged after hiding from Henry Co. deputies underneath stairs
Read full article: Wanted man arrested, charged after hiding from Henry Co. deputies underneath stairsA wanted man in Henry County is now behind bars after trying to hide from deputies underneath the stairs and refusing to surrender, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Botetourt County deputies arrest man wanted for probation violation after standoff
Read full article: Botetourt County deputies arrest man wanted for probation violation after standoffThe Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect wanted for probation violation in connection with a home invasion.
Henry County narcotics-related search warrant leads to arrest
Read full article: Henry County narcotics-related search warrant leads to arrestA 32-year-old woman is facing several charges after a SWAT Team executed a narcotics-related search warrant at her Fieldale home, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspect identified and charged with 2nd Degree Murder after killing 19-year-old in Lynchburg
Read full article: Suspect identified and charged with 2nd Degree Murder after killing 19-year-old in LynchburgA man is dead and a person of interest has been detained after a shooting in Lynchburg on Monday, according to LPD.
Danville Police searching for suspects after armed robbery at convenience store
Read full article: Danville Police searching for suspects after armed robbery at convenience storeA search is underway for two suspects after an armed robbery at a Danville convenience store, according to the Danville Police Department.
Student arrested for making reportedly threat against Martinsville High School
Read full article: Student arrested for making reportedly threat against Martinsville High SchoolA student was arrested early Tuesday morning after making a threat toward Martinsville High School, according to school officials.
Student arrested for reportedly making threat against Martinsville High School
Read full article: Student arrested for reportedly making threat against Martinsville High SchoolA student was arrested early Tuesday morning after making a threat toward Martinsville High School, according to school officials.
Several Roanoke County schools in secure mode as police investigate incident in the Vinton area
Read full article: Several Roanoke County schools in secure mode as police investigate incident in the Vinton areaSeveral schools are currently in secure mode as police investigate an incident in the Vinton and southeast Roanoke County area, according to Roanoke County Public Schools.
Suspect shot, killed after pointing weapon at Christiansburg officer following foot chase
Read full article: Suspect shot, killed after pointing weapon at Christiansburg officer following foot chaseA suspect was shot and killed after pointing a weapon at a Christiansburg Police officer following a foot chase, according to Christiansburg officials.
Roanoke teacher arrested following sexual predator sting operation
Read full article: Roanoke teacher arrested following sexual predator sting operationA Roanoke City School teacher was arrested on Wednesday following an online undercover chat operation that the Investigations Division of the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office conducted with whom they suspected to be a sexual predator.
Man arrested in Alleghany County after multiple allegations of sexual assault
Read full article: Man arrested in Alleghany County after multiple allegations of sexual assaultA man was arrested in Covington Friday evening during an Alleghany Highlands High School football game after a potential sexual assault that involved an underage girl.
44-year-old Lynchburg man arrested, charged in connection with armed robbery at Family Dollar
Read full article: 44-year-old Lynchburg man arrested, charged in connection with armed robbery at Family Dollar44-year-old Leander Vales, of Lynchburg, has been arrested and charged with robbery in connection with the armed robbery at Family Dollar Wednesday evening.
Second trial underway for Roanoke man accused of murder in deadly 2023 downtown assault
Read full article: Second trial underway for Roanoke man accused of murder in deadly 2023 downtown assaultA Roanoke man accused of second-degree murder in connection with a deadly assault in July 2023 is on trial for a second time after a mistrial was previously declared.
Two-vehicle crash in Roanoke results in motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries
Read full article: Two-vehicle crash in Roanoke results in motorcyclist with life-threatening injuriesThere was a two-vehicle crash in Roanoke that resulted in a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries, said Roanoke City Police.
Roanoke Police have released the names of officers involved in recent shooting of armed individual
Read full article: Roanoke Police have released the names of officers involved in recent shooting of armed individualVirginia State Police will be conducting an investigation after a domestic disturbance involving an armed man resulted in a fatal officer-involved shooting in Roanoke overnight.
WATCH: Roanoke Police Department holds press conference after officer-involved shooting
Read full article: WATCH: Roanoke Police Department holds press conference after officer-involved shootingThe Roanoke Police Department is slated to hold a press conference following an officer-involved shooting overnight.
Pittsylvania County deputies searching for trucks stolen from businesses on Route 29
Read full article: Pittsylvania County deputies searching for trucks stolen from businesses on Route 29The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after multiple trucks were stolen from two separate businesses on Route 29 near Whiteoak Mountain in Chatham.
Bedford Co. Schools teacher placed on leave after being charged with sexually assaulting child
Read full article: Bedford Co. Schools teacher placed on leave after being charged with sexually assaulting childA Bedford County Public Schools teacher has been placed on leave after being charged with sexually assaulting a student in another district.
Bedford County School teacher arrested in connection with sexual assault of a student
Read full article: Bedford County School teacher arrested in connection with sexual assault of a studentThe Bedford County Sheriff's Office has arrested John Rose in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on a student in Bedford County.
Two charged with prostitution-related offenses after search warrant executed at Bedford business
Read full article: Two charged with prostitution-related offenses after search warrant executed at Bedford businessTwo individuals have been charged in connection with illicit sexual activity at a Bedford business, according to the Bedford Police Department.
Lynchburg Police searching for armed robbery suspect in Lynchburg
Read full article: Lynchburg Police searching for armed robbery suspect in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police Department has asked for the public’s assistance in finding an individual involved in an armed robbery that occurred Monday morning.
Henry County traffic stops leads to the arrest of two, seizure of firearm and narcotics
Read full article: Henry County traffic stops leads to the arrest of two, seizure of firearm and narcoticsA woman and a man were arrested after fleeing from deputies in Henry County on Wednesday, authorities said.
35-year-old Lynchburg man arrested in connection with child pornography investigation, LPD said
Read full article: 35-year-old Lynchburg man arrested in connection with child pornography investigation, LPD saidThe LPD has arrested and charged a 35-year-old after multi-agency child pornography investigation.
A Virginia man is charged with online threats against Vice President Kamala Harris
Read full article: A Virginia man is charged with online threats against Vice President Kamala HarrisA Virginia man has been arrested and charged with threatening online to kill Vice President Kamala Harris and harm other public officials.
Man arrested after child exploitation investigation in Lynchburg
Read full article: Man arrested after child exploitation investigation in LynchburgA man was arrested in a child exploitation investigation on Aug. 1, Lynchburg Police confirmed. The man was identified as 29-year-old Andrew Joseph O’Hop.
Former Virginia Tech research professor sentenced on child sexual abuse charges
Read full article: Former Virginia Tech research professor sentenced on child sexual abuse chargesFormer Virginia Tech research professor Brett Tyler was sentenced to 10 years in prison on child sexual abuse charges, Montgomery County Circuit Court confirmed.
Roanoke Police searching for person of interest in string of burglaries
Read full article: Roanoke Police searching for person of interest in string of burglariesThe Roanoke Police Department is seeking public help in identifying a person of interest in connection with a series of burglaries in Roanoke.
17-year-old taken into custody after allegedly stabbing man at construction site in Forest
Read full article: 17-year-old taken into custody after allegedly stabbing man at construction site in ForestA 17-year-old boy is now in custody after allegedly stabbing a 28-year-old man at a construction site on Wednesday, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.
Man hospitalized, another charged after shooting at Lynchburg’s Forestbrook Apartments
Read full article: Man hospitalized, another charged after shooting at Lynchburg’s Forestbrook ApartmentsA man was taken to the hospital and another man has been charged after a shooting at Forestbrook Apartments Tuesday night, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
State police and traffic officials highlight efforts to keep drivers safe on I-81
Read full article: State police and traffic officials highlight efforts to keep drivers safe on I-81State police and traffic officials are reminding people to stay safe on Interstate 81. In a news conference on Tuesday, they highlighted their efforts to combat safety hazards on the highway.
Arrest made after Two men injured in attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in Danville
Read full article: Arrest made after Two men injured in attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in DanvilleTwo men were hospitalized following an attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.