Police make arrest in situation at Lake Moomaw in Alleghany Co.

UPDATE 3:25: Police said Ricky Chittum was taken into custody shortly before 3pm. He's charged with felony assault and using a weapon on an officer and  brandishing a firearm.

ALLEGHANY CO. (WSLS 10) – The Alleghany County Sheriff's Department is responding to a situation in the Lake Moomaw area.

Roads surrounding Lake Moomaw, as well as the dam both in Alleghany and Bath Counties have been closed while police handle the situation.

The Sheriff's Department was unable to confirm details. Police are requesting that the public stay away from the area until further notice.

The Bath County Sheriff's Department is assisting Alleghany police with the incident. Two officers deputies from Bath County have blocked Coles Mountain Road from public access.

WSLS 10 is following this developing story.


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