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Franklin County Sheriff’s Office searching for answers in 2013 double homicide
Read full article: Franklin County Sheriff’s Office searching for answers in 2013 double homicideTen years after the double homicide of Ricky Dodson and Vicky Purdy, investigators with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office are continuing to search for answers.
30-year-old man charged with first-degree murder after stabbing in Henry County
Read full article: 30-year-old man charged with first-degree murder after stabbing in Henry CountyThe Henry County Sheriff’s Office is providing more information on one of the two separate killings in Henry County this weekend.
Stuart man charged with first-degree murder after his mother was found dead
Read full article: Stuart man charged with first-degree murder after his mother was found deadA Stuart man is facing a first-degree murder charge after his mother was found dead on Wednesday, according to Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith and Commonwealth’s Attorney Dayna Kendrick Bobbitt.
Man charged with second-degree murder after body found in Carroll County
Read full article: Man charged with second-degree murder after body found in Carroll CountyA man was charged with second-degree murder among other charges after a body was found near his car on Route 52 in Carroll County, according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.
Danville man in custody after woman found dead at Astoria Hotel in Danville, police say
Read full article: Danville man in custody after woman found dead at Astoria Hotel in Danville, police sayThe Danville Police Department has taken a man into custody in connection to Sunday's murder at the Astoria Hotel in the 3000 block of Riverside Drive.
Danville police arrest man in connection with South Carolina homicide, rescue missing 5-year-old
Read full article: Danville police arrest man in connection with South Carolina homicide, rescue missing 5-year-oldA South Carolina man wanted on homicide and grand larceny charges was found and arrested in Danville on Friday, according to the Danville Police Department.
North Carolina man arrested for murder of Bedford County woman, Sheriff says
Read full article: North Carolina man arrested for murder of Bedford County woman, Sheriff saysA man from North Carolina has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 28-year-old Bedford County woman, the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office said.
Woman found dead in gravel lot identified, death ruled a homicide, Botetourt County authorities say
Read full article: Woman found dead in gravel lot identified, death ruled a homicide, Botetourt County authorities sayThe Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update on its investigation regarding the body that was found over a week ago off Route 220.
28-year-old man arrested in connection with February murder in Pittsylvania County
Read full article: 28-year-old man arrested in connection with February murder in Pittsylvania CountyOn Friday, authorities said they arrested Daniel Neal, 28 years old, and are charging him with murder, entering a house with intent to commit murder, rape, robbery, or arson, and the use or display of a firearm in committing a felony.
Man arrested in connection with Campbell County homicide after police chase
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with Campbell County homicide after police chaseAfter an extensive investigation, the Sheriff’s Office said they obtained charges on 23-year-old Dashawn Hamlett of Campbell County, who they say is responsible.
Police: Man charged after shooting, killing 23-year-old man at Danville apartment complex
Read full article: Police: Man charged after shooting, killing 23-year-old man at Danville apartment complexA Danville man has been charged after allegedly shooting and killing a 23-year-old man at a Danville apartment complex in July, according to Danville Police.
WSLS 10 News Exclusive: Patterson’s family members speak out about Jay’s murder
Read full article: WSLS 10 News Exclusive: Patterson’s family members speak out about Jay’s murderA son accused of killing his father and setting his house on fire in February went to court for his preliminary hearing on Wednesday.
Officers were entitled to use deadly force in Covington Farm & Fuel shooting, official says
Read full article: Officers were entitled to use deadly force in Covington Farm & Fuel shooting, official saysAnn Gardener, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Alleghany County, wrote the statement that was released on Wednesday with more details on the investigation.
Man wanted for Lynchburg homicide arrested after six-hour standoff, police say
Read full article: Man wanted for Lynchburg homicide arrested after six-hour standoff, police sayAuthorities are searching for a man that’s wanted for a Sunday night shooting that left one person dead, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Man arrested, charged with killing his female cab driver in Danville
Read full article: Man arrested, charged with killing his female cab driver in DanvilleDANVILLE, Va. – Police arrested the 47-year-old man believed to have killed his cab driver on Sunday night. Police also charged Fultz with the robbery of Carter’s Quick Shoppe at 3103 West Main Street on Dec. 27, 2020. ORIGINAL STORYDanville Police are investigating after responding to a medical emergency in the 500 block of Gay Street Sunday night. Just before 9 p.m., Danville Police were called to the 500 block of Gay Street for a medical emergency. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Danville Crimestoppers at (434) 793-0000, or via the crime tips line on your computer at crimetips@ci.danville.va.us.
Authorities say victim in Wythe County shooting was suspect’s step-son
Read full article: Authorities say victim in Wythe County shooting was suspect’s step-sonWYTHE COUNTY, Va. – UPDATE, 09/21 8:45 A.M. Authorities have identified the victim of a shooting that stemmed from domestic violence over the weekend in Wythe County, as well as the suspect, who is his step-father. According to the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies at the scene found Chad Norris, 30, dead in the yard in front of the home on Vineland Drive in Barren Springs on Saturday evening. Hosey is being held without bond at the New River Regional Jail, according to the sheriff’s office. ORIGINAL STORYThe Wythe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that they say is from domestic violence.
‘She was just a beautiful person’: Pittsylvania County homicide victim remembered for care, compassion
Read full article: ‘She was just a beautiful person’: Pittsylvania County homicide victim remembered for care, compassionPITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – “She was just a beautiful person, a beautiful soul.”A family member of the woman state police say was killed in her own home on Mt. in Pittsylvania County Thursday afternoon could not hold back tears Friday as she stood outside the home talking to reporters about her sister’s care and compassion for others. According to the woman’s sister, the man Pittsylvania County sheriff’s deputies shot when they were called to the home Thursday was her sister’s husband. According to state police, sheriff’s deputies responded to the home Thursday afternoon when someone called 911 and said someone had been killed there. When deputies arrived, the husband had a gun and refused to put it down so he was shot.
Search continues for person of interest after man shot, killed in Bassett
Read full article: Search continues for person of interest after man shot, killed in BassettBASSETT, Va. – Authorities continue searching for a person of interest after a man was shot and later died in Bassett on Friday night. They found Robert Williams, 39, of Bassett, who had been shot multiple times. Deputies performed life-saving measures but Williams was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office is trying to find a person of interest, Douglas Gillespie, 25, of Bassett. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at 276-638-8751 or Crime Stoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463).
Person of interest arrested in connection with Bedford County homicide
Read full article: Person of interest arrested in connection with Bedford County homicideAuthorities arrested Dalton Holbrook in connection with a Bedford County homicide. UPDATEAuthorities are searching for the man they say stole the car of a man found dead in his Bedford County home Thursday. ORIGINAL STORYThe Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after finding a man dead inside his home in Moneta on Thursday. The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after finding a man dead inside his home in Moneta on Thursday. Anyone with additional information about the car or what happened is asked to call the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 540-586-7827.
Officers take part in HEART walk after deadly Danville shooting
Read full article: Officers take part in HEART walk after deadly Danville shootingDANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Police Department remained tight-lipped Thursday afternoon about the arrest of a person of interest in Wednesday’s homicide. Danville police officers and a Danville Pittsylvania Community Services representative talk to a resident on Idlewood Terrace during Thursday's HEART walk. On Thursday afternoon, a couple dozen police officers and members of Danville Pittsylvania Community Services participated in a HEART walk in the neighborhood where Smith was killed. A homicide affects the entire city of Danville, it affects the perception of Danville from those outside the city and within," Chivvis said. The homicide remained under investigation Thursday and the police department did not rule out the possibility of more arrests.
Police identify two bodies found in Roanoke home
Read full article: Police identify two bodies found in Roanoke homeROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE 3/5/20Search warrants reveal that an alleged abduction in Vinton led law enforcement to a scene in Roanoke where they found two people dead. The documents say 42-year-old April Barnicoat and 44-year-old Eric Surface were found in different rooms of a house on Queen Anne Drive. Several neighbors said the victims — April Barnicoat, 42, of Roanoke, and Eric Surface, 44, of Salem — lived at the residence on the 1600 block of Queen Anne Drive SE where police found their bodies. April Barnicoat, 42, of Roanoke, and Eric Surface, 44, of Salem, were found at about 4:30 p.m. Just after 4:30 p.m., Roanoke Police responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Queen Anne Drive SE for a well-being check.
Second person charged in connection with Lynchburg homicide
Read full article: Second person charged in connection with Lynchburg homicideLYNCHBURG, Va. – Lynchburg police have arrested another person in connection with a December homicide. Dakota Scott, 25, of Lynchburg, is charged with felony murder, conspiracy to commit robbery and robbery in connection with 31-year-old Darius Saunders Jr.'s death, according to Lynchburg police. The homicide happened on Dec. 28 in the 600 block of Gum Street. 10 News previously reported that a 15-year-old was also charged in connection with Saunders Jr.'s death. The teen told officers that he shot Saunders Jr. in a drug deal gone wrong, in which an unknown person tried to rob him and he took a gun and shot the suspected robber, according to search warrants.