Lynchburg man charged after authorities seize more than one pound of meth, other drugs
Read full article: Lynchburg man charged after authorities seize more than one pound of meth, other drugsA Lynchburg man is facing charges after authorities conducted a narcotics interdiction operation in Nelson County.
Grand Jury returns true bill for Nelson County man charged with child sex crimes
Read full article: Grand Jury returns true bill for Nelson County man charged with child sex crimesThe trial date has been set for a Nelson County man who was arrested after allegedly sending nude images to a child in another state, according to court records.
Man wanted in connection with shots fired incident in Nelson County
Read full article: Man wanted in connection with shots fired incident in Nelson CountyThe Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a wanted man after they say he shot at another person’s vehicle Tuesday night in Nelson County.
Nelson Co. deputies looking for man accused of sexually abusing a mentally incapacitated person
Read full article: Nelson Co. deputies looking for man accused of sexually abusing a mentally incapacitated personThe Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who has been charged with sex crimes involving a mentally incapacitated person.
50-year-old Nelson County man arrested on 30 counts of child porn charges
Read full article: 50-year-old Nelson County man arrested on 30 counts of child porn chargesA 50-year-old man in Nelson County has been arrested and is now facing 30 counts of child porn possession charges, according to the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office.
State Police asked to investigate incident between Nelson County deputies and high school student
Read full article: State Police asked to investigate incident between Nelson County deputies and high school studentAn incident between members of the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office and a high school student may be revied by Virginia State Police.
Nelson County students speak out after altercation with sheriff’s office
Read full article: Nelson County students speak out after altercation with sheriff’s officeA 55-second cellphone video, obtained by 10 News from Aug. 26, starts with sophomore Ti’lor Harper on the floor and two members of the sheriff’s department on top of him.
'No known threats' made after student brings gun to school in Nelson County
Read full article: 'No known threats' made after student brings gun to school in Nelson CountyNELSON COUNTY, Va. - A local student brought a gun to school on Friday, but authorities say there was no threat made to other students or staff. Nelson County High School administrators and the school resource officer recovered the gun, and the student was "remanded to law enforcement," according to the Nelson County Sheriff's Office. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
Local cities, counties create rain plans for trunk-or-treats, other Halloween events
Read full article: Local cities, counties create rain plans for trunk-or-treats, other Halloween eventsRoanoke County will not be rescheduling Halloween door-to-door trick-or-treating, as localities do not have control over when trick-or-treating happens. Roanoke County officials say that neighborhoods, apartment complexes or homeowners associations may choose to set times for festivities, but trick-or-treating in Roanoke County is generally the evening of Oct. 31.
Man turns himself in after fleeing police on motorcycle in Nelson County
Read full article: Man turns himself in after fleeing police on motorcycle in Nelson CountyNELSON COUNTY, Va. - A man turned himself into the Nelson County Sheriff's Office on Monday after he fled police on a motorcycle and on foot. Authorities arrested Granville Smith IV, 37, of Faber, for felony eluding and operating a motorcycle without a license. A deputy noticed a man driving a motorcycle recklessly on Route 29 near Route 6 (River Road) around noon Sunday, according to the Sheriff's Office. When the deputy attempted to stop the driver, the driver fled along Route 6 onto Route 151. Other officers responded to the chase, but couldn't find the man after searching the area, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Man rams into officer's car while fleeing a police stop
Read full article: Man rams into officer's car while fleeing a police stopNELSON COUNTY, Va. - According to the Nelson County Sheriff's Office, two people have been arrested for drug distribution and attempted murder of an officer. A deputy attempted to stop a car driving in an erratic manner on River Road in Nelson County at 5:25 Saturday morning and the car began to flee. The impact of the collision caused airbag deployment in both vehicles and caused Massie to flee on foot. The passenger in the vehicle, Elizabeth Hensley, 30, of Roanoke, was then taken into custody. Massie and Hensley have both been transported to Albermarle Regional Jail.