Roanoke man fatally shot by officers after barricading in home: VSP
Read full article: Roanoke man fatally shot by officers after barricading in home: VSPA Roanoke man wanted by U.S. Marshals was fatally shot by officers after barricading himself inside a house for several hours, according to Virginia State Police.
Three suspects found following breaking and entering incidents in Wytheville
Read full article: Three suspects found following breaking and entering incidents in WythevilleLaw enforcement is searching for three suspects following a breaking and entering incident that occurred in Wytheville during Thanksgiving week, Wytheville Police Department said.
Man injured, law enforcement searching for suspect following hit-and-run in Lynchburg
Read full article: Man injured, law enforcement searching for suspect following hit-and-run in LynchburgLaw enforcement is searching for a suspect following a hit-and-run that left one injured in Lynchburg on Friday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Lynchburg police arrest suspects after shooting investigation and traffic stop
Read full article: Lynchburg police arrest suspects after shooting investigation and traffic stopThe Lynchburg Police Department has arrested two men following a high-risk traffic stop connected to a shooting investigation.
Football coach wanted on child pornography charges last seen walking into woods with firearm
Read full article: Football coach wanted on child pornography charges last seen walking into woods with firearmA Virginia high school football coach wanted on child pornography charges was last seen walking into the woods with a firearm, according to an attorney for the family. Authorities say he remains missing.
LPD arrests 22-year-old following two assaults and attempted robbery in Lynchburg
Read full article: LPD arrests 22-year-old following two assaults and attempted robbery in LynchburgThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Friday that it had arrested a 22-year-old man following two assaults and an attempted robbery on Boonsboro Road.
Liberty University knife threat report highlights past crime reporting issues and $14 million Clery Act fine
Read full article: Liberty University knife threat report highlights past crime reporting issues and $14 million Clery Act fineLiberty University detained a student Thursday after they allegedly threatened another student with a knife on campus, marking a notable shift in the schoolโs crime reporting practices following last yearโs record federal fine for safety violations.
Corrections officer dead following attack by inmate in Independence, inmate identified
Read full article: Corrections officer dead following attack by inmate in Independence, inmate identifiedA corrections officer is dead following an attack that occurred by an inmate on Monday morning in Independence, the Virginia Department of Corrections said.
Lynchburg man convicted of sexual assault, sentencing set for May 2026
Read full article: Lynchburg man convicted of sexual assault, sentencing set for May 2026A Lynchburg jury on Nov. 17, 2025, found Steven Wayne Thompson Jr. guilty of felony counts of aggravated sexual battery and forcible sodomy, the Commonwealthโs Attorneyโs Office announced.
One owner cleared of animal-cruelty and related charges after 100+ dogs rescued in Martinsville
Read full article: One owner cleared of animal-cruelty and related charges after 100+ dogs rescued in MartinsvilleCharges have been dropped against one of the owners after more than 100 dogs were found living in unsafe conditions last week.
Stolen vehicle stop leads to law enforcement searching for suspect on foot in Lynchburg
Read full article: Stolen vehicle stop leads to law enforcement searching for suspect on foot in LynchburgLaw enforcement is searching for a man following a stolen vehicle stop that led the suspect to flee on foot, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Man in custody following multiple executed search warrants in Roanoke County
Read full article: Man in custody following multiple executed search warrants in Roanoke CountyA man is in custody after multiple search warrants were executed by multiple agencies in Roanoke County as part of an ongoing criminal investigation, Roanoke County Police Department said.
One dead, one injured, arrested following shooting incident in Roanoke
Read full article: One dead, one injured, arrested following shooting incident in RoanokeA man is dead, and a man is injured following a shooting incident that occurred in Roanoke on Sunday morning, Roanoke Police Department said.
Citing โother forcesโ, suspect in Lynchburg killings files motion to withdraw guilty charge of separate assault charges
Read full article: Citing โother forcesโ, suspect in Lynchburg killings files motion to withdraw guilty charge of separate assault chargesNathaniel Pridemore filed a motion to withdraw a guilty plea regarding assault charges on four correctional officers
UVA says no evidence of โactive attackerโ following reports, students still advised to โRUN-HIDE-FIGHTโ
Read full article: UVA says no evidence of โactive attackerโ following reports, students still advised to โRUN-HIDE-FIGHTโThe University of Virginia said an "active attacker with a gun" was reported in the Shannon Library area of their campus on Monday afternoon.
Man arrested following string of vehicle larcenies in Rockbridge County, various other jurisdictions
Read full article: Man arrested following string of vehicle larcenies in Rockbridge County, various other jurisdictionsA man was arrested following a string of vehicle larcenies that were reported out of Rockbridge on August 28 and Oct. 10, ending a months-long investigation, Rockbridge County Sheriffโs Office said.
Man injured following aggravated assault in Danville, law enforcement seeking information
Read full article: Man injured following aggravated assault in Danville, law enforcement seeking informationA man is injured after an aggravated assault that occurred in Danville early Saturday morning, Danville Police Department said.
Man sentenced in Lynchburg commercial sex trafficking case
Read full article: Man sentenced in Lynchburg commercial sex trafficking caseA man has been sentenced to two years and six months after being convicted of the felony charge of commercial sex trafficking, Lynchburg Commonwealthโs Attorney Bethany Harrison confirmed.
Lynchburg Police investigating reported threat made against Del. Wendell Walker
Read full article: Lynchburg Police investigating reported threat made against Del. Wendell WalkerThe Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a reported threat made toward Delegate Wendell Walker, who represents the 52nd District in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Man arrested in animal cruelty, animal fighting case in Henry County
Read full article: Man arrested in animal cruelty, animal fighting case in Henry CountyA man was arrested after a welfare call regarding several dogs revealed multiple abused animals in Axton on Thursday, Oct. 23, Henry County Sheriffโs Office said.
Investigation underway following inmate death at Roanoke City Adult Detention Center
Read full article: Investigation underway following inmate death at Roanoke City Adult Detention CenterEarly on Sunday morning, an individual residing in a cell at the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center died, resulting in an investigation, Roanoke City Sheriffโs Office said.
Suspect identified following Route 29 pursuit in Campbell County
Read full article: Suspect identified following Route 29 pursuit in Campbell CountyCampbell County Sheriffโs Office and Virginia State Police are searching for a suspect following a pursuit that occurred on Route 29 on Saturday, Campbell County Sheriffโs Office said.
Man was fatally hit by vehicle while fleeing ICE on Virginia highway, officials say
Read full article: Man was fatally hit by vehicle while fleeing ICE on Virginia highway, officials sayA man fleeing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents ran out onto a busy highway and was struck and killed Thursday in Virginia, authorities said. The incident appeared to be the second time since August thatย a person was killed by oncoming traffic while attempting to flee ICE agents, according to local officials.
North Carolina man arrested for vandalism, trespassing at Lynchburg Regional Airport
Read full article: North Carolina man arrested for vandalism, trespassing at Lynchburg Regional AirportA man from North Carolina has been arrested and charged with damaging property at Lynchburg Regional Airport, according to the Campbell County Sheriffโs Office.
VCU Wilder School Center study highlights impact of Ceasefire Virginia on violent crime rates
Read full article: VCU Wilder School Center study highlights impact of Ceasefire Virginia on violent crime ratesA closer look at the numbers in the four Ceasefire Virginia communities in our region shows a mixed picture.
Youth and Gang Violence Program bringing down violence and shootings among Roanokeโs youth
Read full article: Youth and Gang Violence Program bringing down violence and shootings among Roanokeโs youthThe Youth and Gang Violence Program and their Intervention and Prevention team have been working since 2021 to bring down crime rates amongst Roanoke's youth
Henry County man arrested for murder following welfare check that led to homicide investigation
Read full article: Henry County man arrested for murder following welfare check that led to homicide investigationHenry County Sheriffโs Office said they are investigating a homicide after a call for a welfare check on Saturday.
Grayson County Public Schools employee arrested for child pornography, animal abuse charges
Read full article: Grayson County Public Schools employee arrested for child pornography, animal abuse chargesA former Grayson County Public Schools employee was arrested on Thursday on child pornography and animal abuse charges, Kelly Wilmore, Grayson County Superintendent, said.
Law enforcement investigating card skimming incident at Low Moor Loveโs Truck Stop
Read full article: Law enforcement investigating card skimming incident at Low Moor Loveโs Truck StopThe Alleghany County Sheriffโs Office is investigating an incident involving a card skimmer that occurred at a Loveโs Truck Stop.
Suspect arrested following Danville assault and battery incident
Read full article: Suspect arrested following Danville assault and battery incidentThe Danville Police Department is searching for a suspect involved in an assault and battery and brandishing of a firearm incident that occurred on Thursday, DPD said.
Rockbridge County man sentenced in child pornography production and distribution case
Read full article: Rockbridge County man sentenced in child pornography production and distribution caseFollowing an investigation and indictment by a Rockbridge County Grand Jury, Lucas pleaded guilty to several charges as part of a plea agreement.
Three additional suspects arrested, charged in connection with fatal Martinsville shooting
Read full article: Three additional suspects arrested, charged in connection with fatal Martinsville shootingThree additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 39-year-old woman in Martinsville, according to the Martinsville Police Department.
Man arrested after firearm found in childโs backpack at Franklin County daycare
Read full article: Man arrested after firearm found in childโs backpack at Franklin County daycareA man was arrested after a firearm was found in his childโs backpack at a daycare center in Franklin County, Franklin County Sheriffโs Office said.
Suspect identified in social media video showing dog struck with stick in Clifton Forge
Read full article: Suspect identified in social media video showing dog struck with stick in Clifton ForgeA suspect has been identified in connection with a social media video that appears to show an individual striking a dog with a stick, according to the Clifton Forge Police Department.
Man hospitalized with serious injuries after shooting in Northwest Roanoke
Read full article: Man hospitalized with serious injuries after shooting in Northwest RoanokeA man was hospitalized with serious injuries following a shooting Monday night in Northwest Roanoke, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
VSP trooper injured after being hit while assisting vehicle on highway, suspect charged
Read full article: VSP trooper injured after being hit while assisting vehicle on highway, suspect chargedA Virginia State Police trooper was injured after being struck by a vehicle while assisting a disabled vehicle on Saturday, VSP said.
Bond hearing pushed back for Glenvar woman charged with felony animal attack
Read full article: Bond hearing pushed back for Glenvar woman charged with felony animal attackAccording to online court records 37-year-old Tiffany Turner was set to appear in court Thursday morning for a bond hearing, but it was postponed until next week.
Lynchburg man charged with attempted capital murder following pursuit in Washington County
Read full article: Lynchburg man charged with attempted capital murder following pursuit in Washington CountyA Lynchburg man has been arrested and faces several charges following a pursuit in Washington County.
Woman injured, dog shot and killed, two people charged after attack in Roanoke County
Read full article: Woman injured, dog shot and killed, two people charged after attack in Roanoke CountyA dog was shot after it attacked a woman walking her dog in Roanoke County, Roanoke County Police Department said.
New details emerge from hearing on attack on Councilman Lee Vogler
Read full article: New details emerge from hearing on attack on Councilman Lee VoglerThe man accused of setting Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler on fire on July 30 will appear in Danville General District Court this morning for a preliminary hearing.
One woman, one child dead, three more injured following two-vehicle crash in Henry County
Read full article: One woman, one child dead, three more injured following two-vehicle crash in Henry CountyTwo people are dead following a two-vehicle crash that occurred in Henry County on Saturday, Virginia State Police said.
One dead, two injured in stabbing near concert in Hampton
Read full article: One dead, two injured in stabbing near concert in HamptonOne person was fatally stabbed and two others were injured near a concert venue in Hampton, Virginia, during a Phish concert, according to the Hampton Police Department.
Patrick County High School teacher arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to minor
Read full article: Patrick County High School teacher arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to minorA Patrick County High School teacher has been arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a minor, according to the sheriffโs office.
Former Bedford County teacher pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a student
Read full article: Former Bedford County teacher pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a studentA former Bedford County Public Schools teacher, John Rose IV, accused of sexually assaulting a student in another district has pleaded guilty to all charges.
Fatal weekend shooting results in minor arrested, Radford community concerned
Read full article: Fatal weekend shooting results in minor arrested, Radford community concernedA minor is behind bars and charged with second-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing someone in Radford over the weekend.
VSP bomb technician inspecting โsuspicious packageโ in Wytheville, local apartments closed off
Read full article: VSP bomb technician inspecting โsuspicious packageโ in Wytheville, local apartments closed offA Virginia State Police Bomb Technician is preparing to inspect a โsuspicious packageโ in Wytheville, Wytheville Police Department said.
Pittsylvania County man charged with 20 counts in child sexual exploitation case
Read full article: Pittsylvania County man charged with 20 counts in child sexual exploitation caseA Pittsylvania County man has been arrested and faces multiple charges related to the sexual exploitation of children, the sheriffโs office said.
Vehicle found, police continue search for suspect following fatal shooting in Roanoke
Read full article: Vehicle found, police continue search for suspect following fatal shooting in RoanokePolice are searching for a suspect involved with a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast Roanoke early Sunday morning, Roanoke Police Department said.
Nathaniel Pridemore pleads guilty to assault and battery of four corrections officers
Read full article: Nathaniel Pridemore pleads guilty to assault and battery of four corrections officersNathaniel Pridemore, the man accused of fatally shooting 19-year-old Cash Gaudio and 36-year-old Christina Hamilton, pleaded guilty on Friday to the assault and battery of four corrections officers.
UPDATE: Two teens indicted on first-degree murder charges in fatal Roanoke shooting, trial set for God Saunders
Read full article: UPDATE: Two teens indicted on first-degree murder charges in fatal Roanoke shooting, trial set for God SaundersTwo teens are facing charges in connection with the shooting death of Isaac Lamont Cunningham in early August.
Attorney General Miyares hosts roundtable to combat human trafficking in Montgomery County
Read full article: Attorney General Miyares hosts roundtable to combat human trafficking in Montgomery CountyVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares hosted a roundtable with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday in an effort to collaborate with local leaders to combat human trafficking.
Officials say no threat at Valley View Boulevard in Roanoke following heavy police presence
Read full article: Officials say no threat at Valley View Boulevard in Roanoke following heavy police presenceThere is currently a heavy police presence around the 4700 block of Valley View Boulevard NW in Roanoke.
Grayson County man who threatened multiple U.S. officials sentenced to over three years in prison
Read full article: Grayson County man who threatened multiple U.S. officials sentenced to over three years in prisonA Grayson County man was sentenced to prison on Friday for threatening U.S. officials, the Department of Justice for the Western District of Virginia said.
Roanoke man pleads guilty to witness tampering after sending illicit texts to teen
Read full article: Roanoke man pleads guilty to witness tampering after sending illicit texts to teenA Roanoke man on federal supervised release for a prior conviction involving soliciting minors has pleaded guilty to witness tampering, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
