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VSP troopers, rescue teams respond to multiple water rescues overnight in Halifax County
Read full article: VSP troopers, rescue teams respond to multiple water rescues overnight in Halifax CountyVirginia State Police troopers and search and rescue teams conducted several water rescues overnight in Halifax County as severe weather continues to sweep through the area, causing multiple road closures and flooding.
Stuart man arrested after largest meth seizure in Patrick County history
Read full article: Stuart man arrested after largest meth seizure in Patrick County historyA Stuart man was arrested July 1 following the largest methamphetamine seizure ever recorded in Patrick County, Patrick County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Dan Smith announced.
Bedford County deputies arrest fugitive after pursuit in Vinton
Read full article: Bedford County deputies arrest fugitive after pursuit in VintonOn July 5, deputies with the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office received information that Roger Stephen Tolley, 44, of Salem, Virginia, was in the Vinton area and wanted on a fugitive warrant from West Virginia.
Senior Alert Issued for Missing Salem Man with Cognitive Impairment
Read full article: Senior Alert Issued for Missing Salem Man with Cognitive ImpairmentSenior Alert: Salem Police are searching for 72-year-old Robert Mitchem, last seen leaving LewisGale Medical Center on foot. He has a cognitive impairment and may be in danger.
Virginia State Trooper injured following two-vehicle crash in Halifax County
Read full article: Virginia State Trooper injured following two-vehicle crash in Halifax CountyA Virginia State Trooper was injured after his vehicle was hit by a car that failed to yield at a stop sign, Virginia State Police said.
Records reveal decades-old allegations against former Cave Spring Athletic Director Randall Meck
Read full article: Records reveal decades-old allegations against former Cave Spring Athletic Director Randall MeckDocuments show Virginia State Police investigated Meck in 2006 after claims of sexual misconduct, but no charges were filed.
Man hospitalized after single-vehicle crash involving Clover Volunteer Fire Truck, VSP investigating
Read full article: Man hospitalized after single-vehicle crash involving Clover Volunteer Fire Truck, VSP investigatingThe Virginia State Police said it was investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a Clover Volunteer Fire Truck, which left a man hospitalized Friday.
Seven people killed in crashes on Virginia roads during 2025 Memorial Day Weekend
Read full article: Seven people killed in crashes on Virginia roads during 2025 Memorial Day WeekendTraffic fatalities during the 2025 Memorial Day weekend saw a notable decrease, with seven lives lost compared to 13 in 2024, according to preliminary reports from the Virginia State Police.
13 injured, including 5 children, following crash in Wythe County
Read full article: 13 injured, including 5 children, following crash in Wythe County13 people were injured, five of whom were children, following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Wythe County on Saturday morning, Virginia State Police said.
VSP investigating vehicle crash that injured Whythe County Deputy Wednesday
Read full article: VSP investigating vehicle crash that injured Whythe County Deputy WednesdayVirginia State Police is currently investigating a vehicle crash that injured a Wythe County Sheriff’s Deputy on I-77 Wednesday afternoon.
Virginia Animal Law unit back at Natural Bridge Zoo Monday to seize giraffe
Read full article: Virginia Animal Law unit back at Natural Bridge Zoo Monday to seize giraffeNatural Bridge Zoo livestreamed Monday’s seizure on it’s Facebook page as staff said the Attorney General's Animal Law Unit arrived to remove a giraffe.
FBI’s Operation Restore Justice leads to arrests in Virginia
Read full article: FBI’s Operation Restore Justice leads to arrests in VirginiaThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has concluded a significant nationwide initiative aimed at combating child exploitation. This operation, known as Operation Restore Justice, took place from April 28 to May 1, resulting in the arrest of 205 individuals and the rescue of 115 children across the country.
35-year sentence for Roanoke man in drug-related murder and robbery case - Clone
Read full article: 35-year sentence for Roanoke man in drug-related murder and robbery case - CloneA Roanoke man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for the robbery, shooting, and murder of his drug supplier. Joseph Richard Walker, 30, pled guilty in February to charges of Hobbs Act robbery and possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and a crime of violence.
5-year sentence for Roanoke man in drug-related murder and robbery case
Read full article: 5-year sentence for Roanoke man in drug-related murder and robbery caseA Roanoke man has been sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for the robbery, shooting, and murder of his drug supplier. Joseph Richard Walker, 30, pled guilty in February to charges of Hobbs Act robbery and possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and a crime of violence.
Maryland man charged with reckless driving after striking VSP patrol car in Henry County crash
Read full article: Maryland man charged with reckless driving after striking VSP patrol car in Henry County crashVSP is investigating a two-vehicle crash that involved a Virginia State Police patrol vehicle on Sunday.
VSP seeking public’s assistance in solving fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Pulaski County Thursday
Read full article: VSP seeking public’s assistance in solving fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Pulaski County ThursdayVirginia State Police is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a fatal hit-and-run that occurred in Pulaski County on Thursday.
Police seize guns, money, multiple kilos of drugs in major Roanoke narcotics operation
Read full article: Police seize guns, money, multiple kilos of drugs in major Roanoke narcotics operationThe Virginia State Police Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force along with the Drug Enforcement Administration seized weapons, drugs, and other paraphernalia after a major narcotics operation in Roanoke on Saturday, Virginia State Police said.
Two Carroll County Deputies in stable condition, suspect dead after shooting at Carroll County truck stop
Read full article: Two Carroll County Deputies in stable condition, suspect dead after shooting at Carroll County truck stopTwo officers are in the hospital and a suspect is dead after a shooting at a truck stop in Carroll County Friday night.
Trooper saves toddler from road in Craig County
Read full article: Trooper saves toddler from road in Craig CountyOn Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., Senior Trooper C. Viera-Cintron was conducting traffic enforcement in New Castle, Craig County, when he noticed a young child, approximately 22 months old, walking towards the middle of Salem Avenue, also known as Route 311.
Lynchburg man charged with public intoxication after allegedly crashing into a fence
Read full article: Lynchburg man charged with public intoxication after allegedly crashing into a fenceA Lynchburg man is facing charges after allegedly driving into a fence on Thursday, March 13, according to Virginia State Police.
Seven individuals arrested in Campbell County’s “Operation Hide and Seek”
Read full article: Seven individuals arrested in Campbell County’s “Operation Hide and Seek”On Feb. 28, 2025, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with local law enforcement, conducted Operation Hide and Seek, leading to the arrest of seven individuals.
Suspect that led VSP on pursuit near UVA arrested Wednesday
Read full article: Suspect that led VSP on pursuit near UVA arrested WednesdayUniversity of Virginia students, faculty and staff have been urged to shelter in place as police search for a suspect in the Lewis Mountain neighborhood adjacent to Grounds.
Two arrested after narcotics seizure in Martinsville
Read full article: Two arrested after narcotics seizure in MartinsvilleOn Feb. 18, 2025, members of the Martinsville Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit, along with a special agent from the Virginia State Police, executed search warrants for narcotics at two locations.
WATCH LIVE: Governor Glenn Youngkin provides update on recent flooding, anticipated winter storm
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Governor Glenn Youngkin provides update on recent flooding, anticipated winter stormGovernor Glenn Youngkin provided a weather update Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., focusing on the recent flooding in Southwest Virginia and the anticipated winter storm expected to hit parts of the state this week.
Danville Officer, who was injured after shootout with suspect Monday, identified
Read full article: Danville Officer, who was injured after shootout with suspect Monday, identifiedBoth an officer and a suspect were shot and injured in a shooting incident that occurred in Danville on Monday, Danville Police Department said.
Five men arrested following narcotics investigation and pursuit in Henry County
Read full article: Five men arrested following narcotics investigation and pursuit in Henry CountyFive men were arrested in Henry County on Tuesday following a narcotics investigation that led to a pursuit, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.
Roanoke drug bust leads to arrests of two men for possession, trafficking
Read full article: Roanoke drug bust leads to arrests of two men for possession, traffickingThis operation was part of a multi-year investigation by the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force into a large-scale drug trafficker in the area, officials said.
Man arrested following human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge County
Read full article: Man arrested following human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge CountyA man was arrested in Rockbridge County following a human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge County on Monday, Virginia State Police said.
Indictments obtained in 2003 Homicide investigation
Read full article: Indictments obtained in 2003 Homicide investigationThis week the Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney submitted an indictment to and received true bills from the Floyd County Grand Jury, for the individual responsible for the homicide of Richard “Dickie” Palmer.
Virginia State Police unveils new safety inspection sticker for 2025
Read full article: Virginia State Police unveils new safety inspection sticker for 2025The VSP unveiled a new safety sticker for vehicles in Virginia that passed safety inspections. The sticker will utilize the color green for the first time, VSP said.