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Mill Mountain Zoo, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office fool residents in April Fools’ Day joke
Read full article: Mill Mountain Zoo, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office fool residents in April Fools’ Day jokeIt’s a discovery like no other. Mill Mountain Zoo and Play Roanoke finding remains of an indescribable animal Thursday.
Judge denies bond for 26-year-old in connection with crash that killed Pulaski County deputy
Read full article: Judge denies bond for 26-year-old in connection with crash that killed Pulaski County deputyPULASKI COUNTY, Va. – UPDATEThe man charged in a crash that killed a local deputy will remain behind bars. A judge denied bond for 26-year-old Michael Morris who was arrested for murder last month in a crash that killed Sgt. Perry Hodge of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORYThe man authorities believe is responsible for the crash that killed a member of the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is now in jail. Perry Hodge (Pulaski County Sheriff's Office)He faces four charges in connection with the Jan. 14 crash that killed Sgt.
Pulaski County school resource officer remembered by those he served
Read full article: Pulaski County school resource officer remembered by those he servedPULASKI, Va. – Shattered glass, broken plastic and a growing memorial now sit off Route 11 in Pulaski County. Kaden Duncan at the memorial site for Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Perry Hodge (WSLS 10)The boy laid flowers near where Hodge, a sergeant with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, took his final breaths. Sergeant Hodge was an excellent school resource officer and his loss leaves a huge void in our schools and the Pulaski County community as a whole. Pulaski County Sheriff's OfficeCharges are pending against the driver of the Chevrolet, Michael Morris, 26, of Pulaski, who was taken to a hospital to be treated for serious injuries, according to police.
Pulaski County authorities searching for alleged shoplifters 'Nervous Norm,' 'Frantic Fannie'
Read full article: Pulaski County authorities searching for alleged shoplifters 'Nervous Norm,' 'Frantic Fannie'PULASKI COUNTY, Va. - Authorities in Pulaski are searching for two alleged shoplifters they've named "Nervous Norm" and "Frantic Fannie." Norm and Fannie were acting "nervous" and "flustered," and according to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office, "Maybe they should go to couples' classes at the Stolen Items Bagging School so they can try to improve on their technique and speed things up a bit?" The Sheriff's Office said Norm used the bar code off of a pack of gelatin and used it in place of the actual bar code from items including ribeye steaks, sodas, gummy bears, ice cream, lighters and more. The Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook: "A robe, I kid you not. Anyone who recognizes either Norm or Fannie is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 540-980-7800 or the anonymous tip line at 540-980-7810.
Truck of interest in Pulaski County deadly hit-and-run crash located
Read full article: Truck of interest in Pulaski County deadly hit-and-run crash locatedPULASKI COUNTY, Va. - The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office says it has located the truck of interest in connection with Monday's deadly hit-and-run crash. The truck was located at about 4 p.m. Friday. In the Facebook post announcing the vehicle being found, Sheriff Michael Worrell thanked everyone for their help in the search. ORIGINAL STORYAuthorities have released video of the car they believe hit and killed a 54-year-old man in Pulaski County Monday. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office has released the video in hopes that the public can help identify the green truck seen in surveillance footage.
Authorities release video as search continues for truck in Pulaski County hit and run
Read full article: Authorities release video as search continues for truck in Pulaski County hit and runPULASKI COUNTY, Va. - Authorities have released video of the car they believe hit and killed a 54-year-old man in Pulaski County Monday. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office has released the video in hopes that the public can help identify the green truck seen in surveillance footage. Authorities believe the truck is a Chevy Silverado. According to deputies, the incident happened around 8 p.m. Monday on Route 100 near Clayton Homes in Dublin. Authorities say Peter James Bednasz, 54, who had a last known address in Tennessee, was walking along Route 100 when he was hit.
Man dies after hit-and-run involving pedestrian in Pulaski County
Read full article: Man dies after hit-and-run involving pedestrian in Pulaski CountyPULASKI, Va. - The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office has released the name of the 54-year-old man who died after a hit-and-run crash Monday night. Authorities say Peter James Bednasz, 54, who had a last known address in Tennessee, was walking along Route 100 when he was hit. ORIGINAL STORYThe Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run that happened on Route 100 around 8 p.m. Monday. A pedestrian was hit by a dark pickup truck that was last seen headed south on Route 100 toward Interstate 81, according to the sheriff's office. Anyone with information is asked to call the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office at 540-980-7800, or send a Facebook message.
Pulaski County authorities search for 'Corkscrew Callie'
Read full article: Pulaski County authorities search for 'Corkscrew Callie'PULASKI COUNTY, Va. - If you've crossed paths with a drunk yet crafty sock puppet, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office wants to talk to you. Wearing what looks like some type of chauffer's hat, a woman dubbed "Corkscrew Callie" decided she was done damaging corks for her all-important Etsy projects, so she decided to heist a corkscrew. In a weird twist, she also swiped a sock puppet -- maybe she's lonely? Authorities have asked residents to be on the lookout for a drunk and crafty sock puppet, or a woman drunkenly mumbling to a sock puppet -- either fit the description. If you've seen "Corkscrew Callie," give the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office a call.
'NoScannie Annie' shoplifting suspect identified, Pulaski Sheriff's Office says
Read full article: 'NoScannie Annie' shoplifting suspect identified, Pulaski Sheriff's Office saysPULASKI COUNTY, Va. - The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office says they have identified a suspect in this case. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office created this endearing nickname for a suspect in a shoplifting incident. "Annie" allegedly covered the bar code on some items as she used the self-checkout at a store in Pulaski County. The Sheriff's Office calls her "an extreme couponer but without the coupons." If you recognize "NoScannie Annie," you're asked to call the Sheriff's Office tip line at 540-980-7810 or send a message on Facebook.
'Timesaver Trixie' wanted in Pulaski County for allegedly stealing at self-checkout
Read full article: 'Timesaver Trixie' wanted in Pulaski County for allegedly stealing at self-checkoutPULASKI COUNTY, Va. - Does this woman look familiar? Right now, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is referring to her as "Timesaver Trixie" and says she stole multiple items while using self-checkout. Rather than scanning every item, as one should, their Sheriff's Office Facebook post says Trixie doubled up on items. While at the self-checkout, the Sheriff's Office says she answered a call on her flip phone. If you think you know Timesaver Trixie or have any other information about this shoplifting incident, call the Sheriff's Office anonymous tip line at 540-980-7810.
'Backstroke Barry,' 'Sidestroke Sadie' identified after swimming pool theft in Pulaski County
Read full article: 'Backstroke Barry,' 'Sidestroke Sadie' identified after swimming pool theft in Pulaski CountyPULASKI COUNTY, Va. - The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office says it has identified and gotten confessions from two people it says stole a swimming pool -- and committed the crime while they had with a kid with them. Statements and confessions have been obtained and charges are pending against the man and woman the Sheriff's Office had called Backstroke Barry and Sidestroke Sally in an effort to identify them. The Sheriff's Office says the two pushed a blue 15-by-33 pool past all points of purchase, loaded it into a newer model minivan and drove away. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.