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Gov. Youngkin signs Executive Order 47, orders police to fully cooperate with ICE
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin signs Executive Order 47, orders police to fully cooperate with ICEGov. Youngkin signed Executive Order 47 on Thursday, titled "Keep Virginians Safe from Dangerous Criminal Illegal Immigrants."
44-year-old man charged after alleged stabbing near UVA; victim remains hospitalized
Read full article: 44-year-old man charged after alleged stabbing near UVA; victim remains hospitalizedA 44-year-old man has been charged following an alleged stabbing near the University of Virginia, according to the Charlottesville Police Department.
Man found guilty of sexual battery and strangulation in Lynchburg Circuit Court
Read full article: Man found guilty of sexual battery and strangulation in Lynchburg Circuit CourtA man who was wanted for outstanding warrants in Lynchburg was arrested in Waynesboro Tuesday, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Amherst County man arrested after bomb discovered during search warrant
Read full article: Amherst County man arrested after bomb discovered during search warrantAn Amherst County man has been arrested after a bomb was discovered in his residence during a search warrant that was executed by the Amherst County Sheriffโs Office Monday.
Martinsville woman charged with malicious wounding after stabbing man
Read full article: Martinsville woman charged with malicious wounding after stabbing manA Martinsville woman has been arrested and charged with malicious wounding after stabbing a man during an altercation at an apartment complex Sunday, according to the Henry County Sheriffโs Office.
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.
3 injured, 2 in critical condition after Danville shooting Saturday, Danville PD investigating
Read full article: 3 injured, 2 in critical condition after Danville shooting Saturday, Danville PD investigatingThree people have been injured and two are in critical condition after a shooting in Danville Saturday night, according to Danville PD.
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 Sheriffโs Office 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.
Man arrested in Franklin County following reports of child exploitation
Read full article: Man arrested in Franklin County following reports of child exploitationA man was arrested in Franklin County after authorities received a tip he was involved in the production of child pornography, Franklin County Sheriffโs Office said.
Botetourt man arrested for possessing materials depicting sexual abuse of animal
Read full article: Botetourt man arrested for possessing materials depicting sexual abuse of animalThe Botetourt County Sheriffโs Office announced that they have arrested and charged an individual for possession of obscene items, depicting an individual engaged in sexual contact with an animal.
Three students charged after gun possession incident at Lynchburg middle school
Read full article: Three students charged after gun possession incident at Lynchburg middle schoolA Lynchburg middle school is on lockdown following reports of a student possibly in possession of a gun, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Manhunt continues for NC inmate who reportedly escaped through a ventilation system
Read full article: Manhunt continues for NC inmate who reportedly escaped through a ventilation systemThe manhunt continues for an inmate who reportedly escaped through a ventilation system at a North Carolina jail last week.
50-year-old Bedford man arrested on charges related to the solicitation of minors
Read full article: 50-year-old Bedford man arrested on charges related to the solicitation of minorsA 50-year-old Bedford man has been arrested and faces 10 felony charges which pertain to the use of communication systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children, the Bedford Police Department announced Friday.
Human Trafficking in Southwest Virginia: Local nonprofit tackling growing crisis
Read full article: Human Trafficking in Southwest Virginia: Local nonprofit tackling growing crisisDespite limited resources and awareness, a nonprofit in the New River Valley is working to support teenage girls who are sexually exploited or trafficked.
Mistrial declared for Henry County man accused of murdering his fiancรฉe in 2023
Read full article: Mistrial declared for Henry County man accused of murdering his fiancรฉe in 2023A mistrial has been declared in the case of a man charged with murdering his fiancรฉe in Henry County in 2023, BTW21 reports.
Campbell County Sheriffโs Office searching for suspect following multiple larcenies
Read full article: Campbell County Sheriffโs Office searching for suspect following multiple larceniesCampbell County Sheriffโs Office is searching for a suspect following multiple larcenies that occurred on Barbour Drive late Thursday night.
Former Virginia Tech professor sentenced to 60 months for child pornography
Read full article: Former Virginia Tech professor sentenced to 60 months for child pornographyA former professor of communications at Virginia Tech has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography, according to the Department of Justice.
Bidenโs clemency of โWaverly 2โฒ sparks outrage, draws praise
Read full article: Bidenโs clemency of โWaverly 2โฒ sparks outrage, draws praiseThe โWaverly Twoโ - Terence Richardson and Ferrone Claiborne were accused of killing Officer Allen Gibson in Sussex County in 1998. They've maintained their innocence.
Missing child found, father arrested following missing persons incident in Lynchburg
Read full article: Missing child found, father arrested following missing persons incident in LynchburgA child was found and his father was arrested following reports of both of them missing out of Lynchburg, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Floyd man arrested, charged in connection with Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot
Read full article: Floyd man arrested, charged in connection with Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riotA man from Floyd has been arrested and is facing several charges for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Lynchburg man sentenced for recruiting teens into criminal street gang
Read full article: Lynchburg man sentenced for recruiting teens into criminal street gangA 30-year-old man will spend nearly a decade behind bars after pleading guilty to recruiting multiple Lynchburg juveniles in a criminal street gang, according to the Commonwealthโs Attorney for the City of Lynchburg, Bethany Harrison.
Roanoke man appears in court for 2022 bank robbery
Read full article: Roanoke man appears in court for 2022 bank robberyA Roanoke man made a court appearance on Thursday following his indictment for an October 2022 bank robbery, the United States Attorneyโs Office for the Western District of Virginia said.
Charlottesville bodybuilding coach sentenced following sexual exploitation of minors
Read full article: Charlottesville bodybuilding coach sentenced following sexual exploitation of minorsA man was sentenced to 254 months in federal prison following the sexual exploitation of at least six minors, the U.S. Attorneyโs Office for the Western District of Virginia said.
Henry County man receives additional charges following drug bust in Franklin County
Read full article: Henry County man receives additional charges following drug bust in Franklin CountyFranklin County Sheriffโs Office said a man received additional charges following a drug trafficking investigation on Wednesday.
Former Franklin County Sheriffโs Major sentenced following sexual abuse conviction
Read full article: Former Franklin County Sheriffโs Major sentenced following sexual abuse convictionJustin Sigmon was convicted of sexually abusing a young girl last year. The U.S. district court in the Southern District of Florida sentenced him to 24 months with time served.
Police searching for suspect following multiple burglaries in Roanoke County
Read full article: Police searching for suspect following multiple burglaries in Roanoke CountyMultiple business burglaries were reported in Roanoke County on Thursday morning, and police are searching for a suspect, Roanoke County Police said.
Lynchburg man sentenced to 10 years for juvenile gang recruitment and other offenses
Read full article: Lynchburg man sentenced to 10 years for juvenile gang recruitment and other offensesA 25-year-old Lynchburg man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for recruiting at least 4 juveniles into a criminal street gang and possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony offense pursuant to a plea agreement reflecting a sentence that was double the high end of his sentencing guidelines, the Commonwealthโs Attorney for the City of Lynchburg announced Wednesday.
Man arrested following sex trafficking investigation out of Lynchburg
Read full article: Man arrested following sex trafficking investigation out of LynchburgA man was arrested following a sex trafficking investigation conducted by the Lynchburg Police Department and the Virginia State Police, LPD said.
Danville Police searching for man following escape from Mental Health Institute
Read full article: Danville Police searching for man following escape from Mental Health InstituteDanville Police Department said they are searching for a man after he escaped from the Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute around 3:55 p.m. on Friday.
Roanoke Police, U.S. Marshals arrest 79 in warrant operation
Read full article: Roanoke Police, U.S. Marshals arrest 79 in warrant operationA joint warrant operation conducted by the Roanoke Police Department (RPD) and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) led to 79 arrests in Northwest Roanoke on December 3 and 4, 2024.
Franklin County Father Takes Legal Action Against VSP Trooper for Gunpoint Incident in 2022
Read full article: Franklin County Father Takes Legal Action Against VSP Trooper for Gunpoint Incident in 2022A Franklin County father is taking legal action against the Virginia State Police (VSP) and Trooper Timothy Derosha after an incident in December 2022 where he was pulled over and held at gunpoint.
Former Franklin Co. Sheriffโs Major, found guilty of sexually abusing young girl, denied new trial
Read full article: Former Franklin Co. Sheriffโs Major, found guilty of sexually abusing young girl, denied new trialA former major with the Franklin County Sheriffโs Office, who was found guilty of sexually abusing a young girl, has been denied a new trial, court documents reveal.
Busload of Trouble: Allegations Against Driver Stir Community
Read full article: Busload of Trouble: Allegations Against Driver Stir CommunityFranklin County is reeling as parents call for accountability in the wake of school bus driver Matthew Davis's arrest for alleged sexual misconduct with minors.
Authorities searching for car following suspicious engagement with minors in Buena Vista
Read full article: Authorities searching for car following suspicious engagement with minors in Buena VistaBuena Vista Police Department said they are looking for a black car that was seen engaging in suspicious activities with minors on Wednesday.
Killer Contracts: Local Communities Confront Murder for Hire
Read full article: Killer Contracts: Local Communities Confront Murder for HireRecent cases in Henry and Botetourt counties highlight the complex and often hidden world of murder for hire, emphasizing the challenges in uncovering such crimes.
36-year-old arrested and charged in Henry County child exploitation case
Read full article: 36-year-old arrested and charged in Henry County child exploitation caseA 36-year-old Ridgeway man was taken into custody following an executed search warrant that took place on Nov. 20, according to the Henry County Sherriffโs Office.
Amherst County Sheriffโs Office searching for man following multiple search warrants, one other arrested
Read full article: Amherst County Sheriffโs Office searching for man following multiple search warrants, one other arrestedAmherst County Sheriffโs Office said they are searching for two men following multiple search warrants that revealed large amounts of stolen property.
Former UVA student pleads guilty in 2022 mass shooting that
Read full article: Former UVA student pleads guilty in 2022 mass shooting thatA 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.
Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
Read full article: Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken RileyA 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 Rileyโs 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.
Bedford County Sheriffโs Office searching for suspect following armed robbery
Read full article: Bedford County Sheriffโs Office searching for suspect following armed robberyThe Bedford County Sheriffโs Office said they are searching for a suspect following an armed robbery at a residence on Monday evening.

Man charged in abduction, murder of missing woman in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: Man charged in abduction, murder of missing woman in Pittsylvania CountyA man has been arrested and is facing felony charges for the abduction and murder of a missing woman, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
University of Lynchburg searching for suspect after incident possibly involving a knife
Read full article: University of Lynchburg searching for suspect after incident possibly involving a knifeThe Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect after an incident at the University of Lynchburg that may have involved a knife.
LPD determines there was no assault at University of Lynchburg after investigation
Read full article: LPD determines there was no assault at University of Lynchburg after investigationThe Lynchburg Police Department is searching for a suspect after an incident at the University of Lynchburg that may have involved a knife.
Man gets 40-year sentence with 20 years suspended for 2022 Lynchburg stabbing
Read full article: Man gets 40-year sentence with 20 years suspended for 2022 Lynchburg stabbingA man will spend two decades behind bars for slitting a manโs throat and stabbing him in the chest in 2022 in Lynchburg, according to Bethany Harrison, the Lynchburg Commonwealthโs Attorney.