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A former University of Virginia student pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting three football players and wounding two other students on the Charlottesville campus in 2022.

A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Jose Ibarra was charged with murder and other crimes in Riley’s February death, and the guilty verdict was reached Wednesday by Athens-Clarke County Superior Court Judge H. Patrick Haggard. Ibarra had waived his right to a jury trial, meaning that Haggard alone heard and decided the case. The killing added fuel to the national debate over immigration when federal authorities said Ibarra illegally entered the U.S. in 2022 and was allowed to stay in the country while he pursued his immigration case.

There was a fire at a home in Danville that was deemed to have been caused intentionally, Danville Police Department said.

The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery at a residence on Monday evening.

The Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection with a reported armed robbery at the Dash Food Mart in Lynchburg.

A search warrant was executed at a residence and a business located on Moorefield Bridge Road in furtherance of an ongoing missing persons investigation of Soledad Najera, The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said Monday.

The Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect after an incident at the University of Lynchburg that may have involved a knife.

The Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect after an incident at the University of Lynchburg that may have involved a knife.

Savannah Renee Adams has been taken into custody, according to the sheriff’s office.

Multiple car thefts in Forest led to a high-speed chase early Saturday morning, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said.

A man will spend two decades behind bars for slitting a man’s throat and stabbing him in the chest in 2022 in Lynchburg, according to Bethany Harrison, the Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney.

The death of a 4-month-old infant in Lynchburg in May has been ruled as a homicide, Lynchburg Police Department said.

Danville Police are currently searching for 28-year-old Khaleel Rodgers following a homicide.

A man was killed after a hit-and-run late Friday night, Roanoke Police Department said.

A man was shot and killed in Roanoke early Saturday morning, Roanoke Police Department said.

Lynchburg Police is investigating a shooting that left five people hurt Friday evening around 11:23 pm.

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.

Martinsville Police installed 140 gunshot detectors throughout the city to help combat crime.

A man was arrested in Lynchburg after a burglary on Wednesday, Lynchburg Police Department said.

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a burglary early Sunday morning.

A 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 are in custody in connection with a Southeast Roanoke shooting that left a man hospitalized with serious injuries, according to the Roanoke Police Department.

A man was hospitalized after reports of shots fired in Roanoke on Friday, Roanoke Police Department said.

A 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.

The Alleghany Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they had apprehended what they called a “suspected pedophile”.

A man is facing multiple charges after “explicit conversations” with a minor in Christiansburg, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said.

Police in Rocky Mount are investigating a recent act of vandalism at one of its parks.

A man was arrested after robbing a CVS in Lynchburg on Sunday, Lynchburg Police said.

A man has died after a domestic assault incident that occurred early Sunday morning, said Roanoke Police.

Danville Police are searching for multiple suspects after a breaking and entering incident that occurred early Sunday morning.

There have been multiple reports of vehicles stolen or vehicles that were rummaged through in Boonsboro, Bedford County, according to the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office.

Three were arrested and many controlled substances were seized following a drug bust on Wednesday, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

A 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.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office arrested a suspect wanted for probation violation in connection with a home invasion.

Roanoke City’s faith community is coming together to put an end to gun violence. The first public event for the new group “Roanoke Justice Ministries” was held on Sunday.

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A man was arrested in Danville after robbing a jewelry store early Sunday morning, the Danville Police Department said.

There was a three-vehicle crash in Bedford County on Friday that left one dead, according to Virginia State Police.

A 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.

A man was arrested in Lynchburg on Friday following a weeks-long investigation involving a dead dog.

A man was arrested in Pulaski County after setting a home and a Dublin police officer on fire on Wednesday, authorities said.

A man was arrested and one was injured after a shooting at a gas station in Franklin County, said Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

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

There was a robbery in Cave Spring on Wednesday night that resulted in one arrest, said Roanoke County Police.

A man was arrested on Thursday after investigators suspected he was producing DMT, Giles County Sheriff’s Office said.

One man has been arrested, and more than $250,000 in narcotics have been seized as a result of a major drug trafficking bust in Lynchburg.

There is currently a heavy police presence in Northwest Roanoke near the 3400 and 3500 block of Melrose Avenue.

The Danville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man.

A 36-year-old man is dead following an overnight shooting in Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

A man is dead and a person of interest has been detained after a shooting in Lynchburg on Monday, according to LPD.

There was a crash in Alleghany County on Saturday that left one cyclist dead.

A man was arrested after a fatal hit-and-run in Campbell County late Saturday evening.

A man was killed after a suspected shooting in Danville early Sunday morning.

A woman was arrested in Salem after shooting a man, Salem Police Department said.

Officers who shot and killed a man in Roanoke this June have been officially cleared.

A search is underway for two suspects after an armed robbery at a Danville convenience store, according to the Danville Police Department.

A student was arrested early Tuesday morning after making a threat toward Martinsville High School, according to school officials.

A student was arrested early Tuesday morning after making a threat toward Martinsville High School, according to school officials.

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There is a heavy law enforcement presence along the 4800 block of Hardy Road near Old Mill Drive and Lynville of the Lake.

Several 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.

A high-speed chase in Henry County on Saturday afternoon led to two arrests, according to Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

A suspect was shot and killed after pointing a weapon at a Christiansburg Police officer following a foot chase, according to Christiansburg officials.

The Amherst County Sheriff’s Office is holding a press conference regarding the welfare check that led to a shooting overnight.

Two women were arrested after a suspicious person report in Radford Thursday morning.

A man was arrested after spray painting multiple properties in Wytheville on Wednesday.

A 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.

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A 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.

A man was arrested in relation to a burglary committed in Christiansburg last week.

A driver was charged after hitting a pedestrian in Lynchburg this morning.

A man was arrested in Ridgeway on Sunday after showing a gun and threatening to harm his family and himself.

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

A shooting in Henry County resulted in one man injured on Wednesday, as well as the search for the suspect.

44-year-old Leander Vales, of Lynchburg, has been arrested and charged with robbery in connection with the armed robbery at Family Dollar Wednesday evening.

A 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.

The Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office is searching for answers after finding a dog that was left to die.

There was a heavy police presence at Econo Lodge in Roanoke last night.

The Lynchburg Police Department has asked for the public’s assistance in the search of a man involved in a robbery at a convenience store.

A home invasion in Campbell County underscores the importance of understanding self-defense laws, according to a criminology expert.

There was a two-vehicle crash in Roanoke that resulted in a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries, said Roanoke City Police.

A man pled guilty in his court case following a shooting in Lynchburg in February, court records show.

The Pittsylvania County Jury has found a man guilty in connection with a Feb. 2022 murder, according to the sheriff’s office.

Virginia 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.

The Roanoke Police Department is slated to hold a press conference following an officer-involved shooting overnight.

A man was arrested after reports of shots fired in Wytheville on Friday, according to Wytheville Police Department.

The Virginia State Police has confirmed that 46-year-old Chad Cicero Waldron has died as a result of injuries from the crash.

A woman invovled in a hit-and-run incident in Roanoke has been sentenced, according to court records.

The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man hospitalized with serious injuries.

A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of Marquel Solomon. the jury was unable to come to a unanimous decision

A man was arrested in Henry County after a narcotics search warrant was executed on Tuesday.

A crash in Nelson County on Wednesday left one woman dead and a man with minor injuries, sources said.

The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after multiple trucks were stolen from two separate businesses on Route 29 near Whiteoak Mountain in Chatham.

A South Boston woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that left a 35-year-old woman hurt, according to the South Boston Police Department.

A Bedford County Public Schools teacher has been placed on leave after being charged with sexually assaulting a student in another district.

A Smyth County deputy was laid to rest today - a little more than a week after he was shot and killed following a traffic stop.

A high-speed car chase in Henry County led to a single-vehicle accident and one arrest on Friday, according to Henry County Sheriff’s Office.

The Bedford County Sheriff's Office has arrested John Rose in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on a student in Bedford County.

There was a shooting in Roanoke Friday morning that left one man injured.