Cases for two arrested after Amherst Co. students ate fentanyl-positive gummies certified to Grand Jury
The cases for two people arrested after several Amherst County fourth-grade students ate gummy bears that tested positive for fentanyl in December were certified to a Grand Jury, according to court records.
Two arrested after Amherst County authorities seize more than $1.5K fentanyl, stolen gun
Two people were arrested after authorities seized more than $1,500 worth of fentanyl, a stolen gun, meth, and suspected counterfeit pills during a narcotics investigation, according to the Amherst County Sheriffโs Office.
Man charged in counterfeit $63K+ bill spree across 28 different Walmart locations, including Amherst County
A man has been arrested after allegedly using counterfeit bills to take more than $63,000 worth of merchandise from 28 different Walmarts along the East Coast, according to the Amherst County Sheriffโs Office.
Amherst County authorities find shotgun, ammo, in studentโs vehicle during search, school officials say
An Amherst County High School student has been disciplined after a shotgun, ammo, a knife, and alcoholic beverages were found inside a vehicle on campus, according to Amherst County Public Schools.
Amherst County man honors late brother through special gift for residents with intellectual & developmental disabilities
One Amherst County man honored his late brother Monday by giving a special gift to Horizon Behavioral Health caregivers and their patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Amherst County leaders hold off on decision to give employees a pay increase
Leaders recently discussed salary studies, which compare jobs to other localities, but Amherst County Administrator Dean Rodgers said many positions were not included in the survey, so leaders could not tell if those employees are below market average.