The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that it had arrested a 28-year-old man and charged him with abduction and multiple other counts after officials say he held his girlfriend against her will.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it had arrested a wanted man following a vehicle pursuit Wednesday.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it was seeking the public’s assistance in an active animal cruelty investigation.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office just got a furry new addition to its team.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it was seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery investigation.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it had arrested two men after a shooting that involved a juvenile on Wednesday.

A Virginia State Trooper who previously served as a patrol lieutenant and K9 handler with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office has passed away.

Two people were arrested and charged following a narcotics search warrant executed Wednesday in the Bassett area, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that no charges will be filed after a 46-year-old man was killed following an argument with his brother and other family members on Tuesday.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it had arrested three individuals after a barricade incident in Bassett on Tuesday.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that it had arrested two individuals after the issuance of a narcotics warrant on Reed Creek Drive.

A man and a woman were arrested Wednesday after a narcotics operation in Henry County Wednesday, officials say.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that they had arrested two men after executing a narcotics search warrant in Axton Wednesday.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it was investigating a shooting and home invasion that occurred early Wednesday morning.

A suspect is in custody, and a man and a woman are dead after a shooting in Henry County Tuesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that it had arrested and charged three men with narcotics offenses after a traffic stop Thursday.

A recent narcotics investigation by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office led to multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and firearms, authorities have reported.

A man who was wanted for several warrants out of Martinsville surrendered peacefully to law enforcement during a barricaded standoff on Monday night, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced that it had launched an investigation after a welfare check at a Collinsville vape store turned into a narcotics investigation Tuesday.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office said that it was investigating a robbery that occurred in a Walmart parking lot in Martinsville on Monday.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it had issued arrest warrants for a man who sent a bomb threat to a Dollar General store.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they had arrested three individuals in connection with a narcotics seizure that occurred during a traffic stop Wednesday.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced that they had arrested a woman and a wanted man is still at large after a vehicle pursuit on Tuesday.

On May 31, 2025, a routine patrol by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office led to the discovery of a suspicious situation in Collinsville, Virginia, according to authorities.

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested after a narcotics arrest in Henry County Saturday, according to officials.

A 16-year-old has been arrested after an attempted robbery in Henry County on Wednesday, HCSO said.

Tazar, a retired Henry County K-9, has sadly passed away, according to a Facebook post from Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

A man was arrested after a high-speed chase that was initiated in Henry County and ended in Rockingham County, N.C., Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man was arrested following a short pursuit in Henry County on Monday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man and a woman have been arrested and charged with Possession with intent to sell after an illegal narcotics seizure in Henry County.

A man and a woman have been arrested after a standoff with Henry County Officials Tuesday, HCSO said.

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly arranged to meet a 14-year-old for a sexual encounter, HCSO said.

A man has been charged with assault and battery after a standoff in Henry County Wednesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Two were arrested after a methamphetamine drug bust in Henry County on Thursday.

A major drug bust in Henry County on Thursday resulted in three individuals arrested.

The Henry County Sheriff's office executed a search warrant on Tuesday and apprehended 44-year-old William Kennedy on multiple charges.

A woman and a man were arrested after fleeing from deputies in Henry County on Wednesday, authorities said.

Two people were arrested after an armed robbery in Henry County on Tuesday.

Two men were injured and both were charged after shooting each other in Collinsville on Feb. 4, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

A man is facing charges after a search warrant was executed on Wednesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

What started as a traffic stop led to a 10-mile-long police chase and arrest in Henry County on Sunday.

A Henry County woman is facing charges after she barricaded herself inside her home with a gun and wouldn’t come out on Friday morning, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

The recent string of violence brings the total amount of homicides in Henry County to eight.

The Henry Co. Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery at a jewelry store in Martinsville.

Southside authorities joined together Tuesday afternoon to release information about multi-jurisdiction drug operations.

Three people are facing charges after two women overdosed in the Henry County Adult Detention Center on Oct. 2.

A Henry County man is facing charges after narcotics and ammunition were found in his residence, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Wayne Davis and Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Nester will be holding a presser to discuss a major announcement in a 2016 homicide cold case

A Bassett man is facing charges after authorities conducted a search warrant at his home Thursday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

A Henry County man is facing charges after authorities seized narcotics from his home on Thursday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the man wanted in connection with a homicide that happened in August.

Two people from North Carolina have been arrested after they allegedly shot into an occupied vehicle in late July, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

James Hylton IV from Greensboro is wanted after shooting and injuring a Martinsville man, authorities said

Four Henry County sheriff's deputies have been suspended while Virginia State Police investigate a use of force incident.

Virginia State Police conducted the investigation and determined that all four deputies violated multiple agency policies, authorities said.

Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis will be holding a press conference on a “recent use of force issue.”

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to a team member this week.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of their own.

One man is hurt and another has been taken into custody after a malicious wounding incident in Martinsville, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

A Henry County man is facing charges after investigators found drugs in his home, according to the sheriff’s office.

One man is facing an aggravated malicious wounding charge after authorities said he stabbed another man multiple times outside of El Parral Restaurant on April 30.

A woman was airlifted to a hospital and a man is facing charges after a shooting in Henry County Tuesday, according to Sheriff Wayne Davis.

Sheriff Lane Perry with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced his retirement on Wednesday.

Sheriff Lane Perry with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of an ongoing phone scam.

A 44-year-old man is facing charges after drugs and money were seized from his home on Tuesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

A man has been arrested and charged after a malicious wounding incident in Martinsville Wednesday, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies say Lucas John Donley was taken into custody and transported to a NC medical facility for his injuries

A woman has been charged with the attempted murder of four Henry County deputies, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office.

A former Henry County sheriff’s deputy was arrested in connection to a strangulation that happened in the summer of 2021.

The Henry County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a request for additional compensation for sheriff’s deputies and public safety personnel during its Oct. 26 regular board meeting.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating an 80-year-old man.

Virginia State Police are asking for help identifying the person it believes drove a Henry County Sheriff’s investigator off the road last month on a Sunday afternoon.

In three weeks, a big change is coming to the Commonwealth as Virginia’s new law to legalize recreational use of marijuana will take effect. The change impacts police departments across the state and their K9 officers.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. – 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 Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s Office as deputies search for the other person involved.

9:10 p.m. Saturday UpdateThe Henry County Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751.

Taylor Thomas has been charged with first-degree murder, according to the Henry County Sheriff's OfficeHENRY COUNTY, Va. – 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 Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751. ORIGINAL STORYThe Henry County Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Crime Stoppers at 276-63-CRIME (632-7463).

HENRY COUNTY, Va. – One K-9 officer’s career in law enforcement is coming to a happy end this week. On Tuesday, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced that this is K-9 Smokey’s final week with the department. Smokey came to Henry County from the Netherlands and while working for the Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s Office.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. – Authorities say nearly 80 people are facing felony charges after an undercover drug investigation in Henry County. Cars, cash and pills along with fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana were all seized during the operation, police say. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, indictments were issued on Nov. 16, and the operation resulted in 176 felony charges on 79 people. Full Screen 1 / 80 On Nov. 24, 2020, the Henry County Sheriff's Office announced it had arrested 43 people and 36 are wanted in connection with undercover drug investigations. Authorities say that on Nov. 19, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office along with Virginia State Police, United States Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies arrested 22 suspects.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. – One of four people charged in connection with the death of a Henry County woman has died in jail, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. The preliminary results from her autopsy showed no obvious signs of trauma or foul play, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Fitzgerald was arrested on May 20, 2020, and later indicted on charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in relation to the death of Pamela Morse. Along with Fitzgerald, Morse’s husband, David, as well as Casey Rogers and Collin Russell also were arrested as part of the murder investigation. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division responded and conducted an investigation.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help finding a missing teen girl. Peyleigh Willis, 16, has been missing since August 21, 2020, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Authorities believe there is no foul play in her disappearance. The Sheriff’s Office said that anyone found aiding or concealing her runaway status could be criminally charged. If you have information on her whereabouts, you are asked to call 245-638-8751.

BASSETT, Va. – 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 Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s 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 Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Crime Stoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).

HENRY COUNTY, Va. - The Henry County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying two men who allegedly committed fraud at an area Food Lion. The incident happened at the location at 951 Fairstone Park Highway in Stanleytown. Anyone with information about the identity of these two men is asked to contact Investigator Mike Price at 276-656-4243. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. - Authorities are searching for a homeowner after discovering an indoor marijuana growing operation, capable of bringing in millions of dollars, in a Henry County house. On Friday, the Henry County Sheriff's Office executed a narcotics search warrant at 8030 Virginia Ave. in Bassett. The house belongs to Yaquelin Cruz, who lives in Miami, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. They seized 409 marijuana plants along with 20 pounds of marijuana buds that were ready for distribution, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriffs Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).

HENRY COUNTY, Va. - Two men are in custody after the Henry County Sheriff's Office says they set off an own explosive device that they built. Through the course of the investigation, deputies determined that it wasn't a firecracker that exploded, but rather a small improvised explosive device. Investigators determined that Hundley and a second man built and the improvised explosive device prior to its detonation. Hundley, of Martinsville, was charged with possessing materials to manufacture an explosive device and possessing an explosive device. The Crime Stoppers Program offers rewards up to $2,500 for information related to crime.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. - Authorities charged a 62-year-old woman after someone broke a car window Monday morning in an effort to save a baby locked inside a car in a Walmart parking lot, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Francis Cabiness Kissee, 62, of Martinsville, was charged with one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. At 11:33 a.m., authorities received a 911 call about the infant locked in the car. By the time they arrived, the window had already been broken and the baby was out of the car. Surveillance video shows that the child was left in the car with the engine off for less than 10 minutes, according to the Sheriff's Office.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. - Have you seen this man? The Henry County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify this person in connection to a theft at The Scrub Board laundromat on Virginia Avenue in Collinsville. Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Mike Price at 276-656-4243, the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 276-632-7463. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. - Authorities say students were never in danger at Bassett High School in Henry County after a bomb threat was discovered Friday afternoon. The threatening message was found at about noon and members of the Henry County Sheriff's Office worked with school officials to ensure students and staff were safe. They said she confessed the threat was a hoax and there was never a threat to the students. Investigators will be working with juvenile intake in regard to possible charges. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriffs Office at 276-638-8751.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. - Authorities arrested a man as a result of an undercover drug investigation into the distribution of meth and heroin. The Henry County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant Thursday at a room at the King's Court Motel in Ridgeway. The Henry County Sheriff's Office says it seized undisclosed quantities of meth and heroin, which will be submitted for analysis. Murphy is at the Henry County Jail, held on a $3,000 secured bond. This incident remains under investigation, and there may be additional charges in regards to this ongoing investigation, accord to the Henry County Sheriff's Office.

HENRY COUNTY, Va. - Since the Henry County Sheriff's Office's initial press release, nine people have been arrested, leaving only nine people still wanted. On Monday, a Henry County grand jury indicted 44 people on 123 felony charges. On Thursday and Friday, the Henry County Sheriff's Office, assisted by the Patrick County Sheriffs Office, Virginia State Police, the Martinsville Police Department, the Pittsylvania County Sheriffs Office, the Henry County Department of Public Safety, the U.S. On Thursday, the Henry County Sheriffs Office executed search warrants at 101 Preston Scales Drive in Martinsville and at 286 Tower Road in Bassett. There were also nine people wanted by the Patrick County Sheriffs Office for narcotics-related offenses who were located and arrested during this operation.

AXTON, Va. - The Henry County Sheriff's Office is now investigating after they say a man was robbed and then shot at a local business. Police say they were called to Image Improvement Barbershop in Axton around 1:41 this afternoon for a man with a gunshot wound. Craig Keen is being treated for gunshot wounds at the UNC-Rockingham Health Care Emergency Room. Police say the suspect fled the scene in a newer model, SUV or hatchback style car with an unknown North Carolina license plate. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751.