Two men arrested, charged with shooting 19-year-old in the head after targeted robbery in Henry County
A 19-year-old is still in the hospital after Henry County deputies found him inside his car with a gunshot wound to the head. Now, authorities have arrested the two people they say are responsible for his injuries.
Fight among employees, possibly involving a gun, caused Henry County businessโs evacuation, authorities say
HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ Authorities are investigating after a Wednesday afternoon fight among two employees at a Henry County business led to active shooter protocols going into place as a precaution, according to the Henry County Sheriffโs Office. At about 2 p.m., Henry County authorities responded to the Keeco facility on Beaver Creek Drive, about 3 miles north of uptown Martinsville. A fight broke out between employees where one individual said he had a gun and someone may have actually seen a gun, according to the Henry County Sheriffโs Office. Everyone inside the building was evacuated and active shooter protocols were put into place as a precaution, according to Sheriff Lane Perry. One suspect is being questioned by the Sheriffโs Office as deputies search for the other person involved.
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.
Missing man with medical issues found in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ UPDATEThe Henry County Sheriffโs Office said Terry Gene Largen has been found. ORIGINAL STORYThe Henry County Sheriffโs Office is asking for your help in finding a missing man. Terry Gene Largen was last seen on Monday at his home at Northview Garden Apartments. According to the Sheriffโs Office, Largen is known to walk along Stultz Road. Anyone with information is asked to call the Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center at 276-638-8751.
Man in custody for shooting Henry County 20-year-old in his own home, authorities say
Taylor Thomas has been charged with first-degree murder, according to the Henry County Sheriff's OfficeHENRY COUNTY, Va. โ UPDATEA 23-year-old man is in custody after authorities said he shot a 20-year-old man to death inside his own home. Anyone with information is asked to call the Henry County Sheriffโs Office at 276-638-8751. ORIGINAL STORYThe Henry County Sheriffโs Office is investigating the deadly shooting of a 20-year-old man inside his own home. At 1:48 p.m. Monday, deputies were called to Lakewood Park Drive in the Laurel Park community in Henry County, about 5 miles east of uptown Martinsville. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriffโs Office at 276-638-8751 or Crime Stoppers at 276-63-CRIME (632-7463).
Do you recognize this woman? Police say she assaulted a Walmart employee on Christmas Eve
The Henry County Sheriffโs Office is asking for help in identifying the female pictured in reference to an assault on a Walmart employee on Christmas Eve. Henry County โ The Henry County Sheriffโs Office is asking for help in identifying the woman in this surveillance photo. Police say she assaulted a Walmart employee on Christmas Eve after she was confronted about potentially shoplifting. In a Facebook post, the Henry County Sheriffโs Office said the woman also had a child with her. The Sheriffโs office is asking the public to contact Dep.
Wanted Henry County man arrested after hiding in attic with gun during hourslong standoff
HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ Authorities in Henry County have taken a man into custody after they said he barricaded himself inside a house with a gun Tuesday night. The incident started when deputies were on Henry Street in Stanleytown just before noon trying to find a wanted person, according to the Henry County Sheriffโs Office. While they were on Henry Street, they saw someone come out of a house down the street carrying a rifle. When a deputy approached Strothers, he went back into the house located at 476 Henry Street. He is also facing the following outstanding charges:Capias fail to obey court order (felony), Patrick CountyHome electronic incarceration violation (misdemeanor), Patrick CountyCapias fail to appear (misdemeanor), Henry CountyStrothers is currently held in the Henry County Jail without bond.
Man, with multiple gunshot wounds, found dead in a Henry County field, officials report
FIELDALE, Va. โ A man was found dead in a Henry County field Saturday afternoon. Deputies report the man appeared to suffer multiple gunshot wounds. The Henry County Sheriffโs Office received a call Saturday afternoon about a deceased person in a field on John Baker Rd in Fieldale. The victim is a Black male wearing a gray t-shirt, gray pants and black boots. Anyone having information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriffโs Office at (276)638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
Henry County K-9 retiring after assisting on more than 400 cases
HENRY COUNTY, Va. โ One K-9 officerโs career in law enforcement is coming to a happy end this week. On Tuesday, the Henry County Sheriffโs Office announced that this is K-9 Smokeyโs final week with the department. Smokey came to Henry County from the Netherlands and while working for the Sheriffโs Office, served with two handlers. During her career, she obtained multiple certifications including tracking, apprehension, area searches, building clearance and article searches. Smokey was called upon more than 400 times in her career for her skills, according to the Sheriffโs Office.