West Virginia man arrested for alleged child sex crimes, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: West Virginia man arrested for alleged child sex crimes, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office saysThe Alleghany Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that they had apprehended what they called a “suspected pedophile”.
Roanoke teacher arrested following sexual predator sting operation
Read full article: Roanoke teacher arrested following sexual predator sting operationA Roanoke City School teacher was arrested on Wednesday following an online undercover chat operation that the Investigations Division of the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office conducted with whom they suspected to be a sexual predator.
Man arrested in Alleghany County after multiple allegations of sexual assault
Read full article: Man arrested in Alleghany County after multiple allegations of sexual assaultA man was arrested in Covington Friday evening during an Alleghany Highlands High School football game after a potential sexual assault that involved an underage girl.
Alleghany County crash leaves 55-year-old man dead, passenger injured
Read full article: Alleghany County crash leaves 55-year-old man dead, passenger injuredVirginia State Police is investigating an Alleghany County crash that claimed the life of a 55-year-old man and left another person with serious injuries.
Covington's Moose Lodge donates laptop to catch predators
Read full article: Covington's Moose Lodge donates laptop to catch predatorsA community effort to catch criminals. Covington’s Moose Lodge has partnered with the Safe Surfin Foundation to donate a laptop to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Chronic absenteeism falls by 10.5% in Alleghany Highlands Public Elementary Schools
Read full article: Chronic absenteeism falls by 10.5% in Alleghany Highlands Public Elementary SchoolsOver the 2023-2024 school year, the Alleghany Highlands Public School Division has made significant progress in curbing chronic absenteeism in its elementary schools.
John Carlin’s Outdoors | Lessons in fishing on the Jackson River
Read full article: John Carlin’s Outdoors | Lessons in fishing on the Jackson RiverSometimes fishing is like taking a test. You search and search for the proper solution to the problem. Sometimes you pass and sometimes you don't. 10 News Anchor John Carlin tried to make the grade trying to wrangle the trout in the cold clear Jackson River in Alleghany County, Va.
19-year-old dead, another injured after crash in Alleghany County
Read full article: 19-year-old dead, another injured after crash in Alleghany CountyA 19-year-old woman is dead and another person was injured after a single-vehicle crash in Alleghany County Tuesday night, according to Virginia State Police.
Seven arrested after narcotics seized in Alleghany County drug busts
Read full article: Seven arrested after narcotics seized in Alleghany County drug bustsSeven people were arrested after Alleghany County authorities conducted two narcotics search warrants on Monday at two separate residences in the Dolly Ann area of the county.
Woman accused of distributing heroin to Alleghany County Jail inmates
Read full article: Woman accused of distributing heroin to Alleghany County Jail inmatesA female inmate at the Alleghany County Jail allegedly delivered suspected heroin to other inmates at the jail, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Man charged after allegedly trying to take Covington minor to Maryland to become a “daughter-wife”
Read full article: Man charged after allegedly trying to take Covington minor to Maryland to become a “daughter-wife”A 57-year-old man has been charged with child solicitation after attempting to take a minor back to Maryland to become a “daughter-wife,” according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools looking to combat chronic absenteeism with new survey
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools looking to combat chronic absenteeism with new surveyAlleghany Highlands Public Schools has released a new survey for parents about school attendance practices in an effort to help students come to school on a more consistent basis.
Multiple Alleghany Highlands school closed March 22 due to plumbing issues
Read full article: Multiple Alleghany Highlands school closed March 22 due to plumbing issuesSeveral schools in the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools division will be closed on Friday, March 22 due to a reoccurring plumbing issue at Alleghany High Schools.
Several Alleghany Highlands schools remain closed March 14 due to sewage issues
Read full article: Several Alleghany Highlands schools remain closed March 14 due to sewage issuesSeveral schools in the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools division will remain closed on Thursday, March 14 as maintenance crews work to address sewage issues, according to school officials.
Seven weather-related crashes cleared Tuesday morning: VSP
Read full article: Seven weather-related crashes cleared Tuesday morning: VSPVirginia State Police told 10 News that there were a total of seven weather-related crashes Tuesday morning in Alleghany, Bath and Highland, three of which happened on Interstate 64.
Deadly Clifton Forge officer-involved shooting deemed justified, three officers not charged
Read full article: Deadly Clifton Forge officer-involved shooting deemed justified, three officers not chargedAlleghany County Commonwealth’s Attorney Ann Gardner released a report after an investigation was launched into an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead in Clifton Forge in June.
24-year-old man charged in connection with officer-involved shooting in Clifton Forge
Read full article: 24-year-old man charged in connection with officer-involved shooting in Clifton ForgeVirginia State Police has identified and charged the suspect believed to be involved in an officer-involved shooting that happened earlier this month in Clifton Forge.
Alleghany County man to serve 33 years for attempted murder of law enforcement officers
Read full article: Alleghany County man to serve 33 years for attempted murder of law enforcement officersAn Alleghany County man has been sentenced for shooting at deputies after a pursuit in 2022, according to the Alleghany County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
Man charged after authorities seize 1.2 pounds of marijuana, narcotics from Covington residence
Read full article: Man charged after authorities seize 1.2 pounds of marijuana, narcotics from Covington residenceA Covington man was arrested and charged after Alleghany County authorities seized drugs from his residence on Oct. 28.
Virginia general election results for Senate District 3 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia general election results for Senate District 3 on November 7, 2023Jade Harris (D) and Christopher Head (R) are vying for the Virginia Senate District 3 seat in this year’s Virginia general election on Nov. 7, 2023.
Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 37 on November 7, 2023
Read full article: Virginia House of Delegates general election results for District 37 on November 7, 2023The 2023 general election will be held on November 7. You can find the results for the Virginia House of Delegates District 37 race here.
36-year-old Covington man arrested on charges of child solicitation
Read full article: 36-year-old Covington man arrested on charges of child solicitationA 36-year-old Covington man has been taken into custody in connection with certain offenses against minors, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Lynchburg man charged in connection with child sex crime
Read full article: Lynchburg man charged in connection with child sex crimeA 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged after allegedly traveling to Alleghany County with the purpose of having sexual activities with a minor less than 15 years of age, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities seize bags of meth, seven firearms from Alleghany County home
Read full article: Authorities seize bags of meth, seven firearms from Alleghany County homeA man is facing charges after authorities seized narcotics and firearms from an Alleghany County home, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Meth, razor blades, needles seized after Alleghany County traffic stop, two arrested
Read full article: Meth, razor blades, needles seized after Alleghany County traffic stop, two arrestedTwo men were arrested after drugs and other related items were found during a traffic stop on Interstate 64, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Wytheville man charged in connection with online investigation of crimes against children
Read full article: Wytheville man charged in connection with online investigation of crimes against childrenA 55-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an online investigation into crimes against children, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Alleghany County man sentenced to 25 years for sexual acts with children, child porn
Read full article: Alleghany County man sentenced to 25 years for sexual acts with children, child pornAn Alleghany County man has been charged with several charges for sexual acts with children as well as child porn, according to Sheriff Hall with the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office.
Three arrested after drugs, guns, ammunition seized in Alleghany County
Read full article: Three arrested after drugs, guns, ammunition seized in Alleghany CountyThree people were arrested after authorities seized drugs, drug paraphernalia, guns, and ammunition during a traffic stop in Alleghany County Monday.
VSP releases new information on Clifton Forge deadly officer-involved shooting
Read full article: VSP releases new information on Clifton Forge deadly officer-involved shootingVirginia State Police has released new information about a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened last Friday (June 30).
No criminal charges filed against Alleghany County deputy who shot and killed dog after attack
Read full article: No criminal charges filed against Alleghany County deputy who shot and killed dog after attackAn Alleghany County sheriff’s deputy will not face charges after fatally wounding a dog in an attack in April, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Breaking down the Virginia Department of Education report on student behavior
Read full article: Breaking down the Virginia Department of Education report on student behaviorWith concerning numbers of school shootings and threats not only in our region but around the U.S., 10 News is digging into the data of the most recent school threat statistics.
Lynchburg man arrested, charged in connection with online investigation of crimes against children
Read full article: Lynchburg man arrested, charged in connection with online investigation of crimes against childrenA 50-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with an online investigation into crimes against children, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Covington man arrested, charged in connection with online investigation of crimes against children
Read full article: Covington man arrested, charged in connection with online investigation of crimes against childrenA 52-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to an online investigation into crimes against children, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Covington man sentenced in fatal shooting of his father
Read full article: Covington man sentenced in fatal shooting of his fatherA Covington man has been sentenced to life in prison suspended after fatally shooting his father in March 2022, according to Ann Gardner, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Alleghany County.
Dog shot and killed by Alleghany County deputy after biting officer twice, authorities say
Read full article: Dog shot and killed by Alleghany County deputy after biting officer twice, authorities sayA deputy shot and killed a dog that attacked and bit him twice on Thursday in the Paynes Grade area of Alleghany County, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Man responsible for several vehicle thefts in Alleghany County arrested, authorities say
Read full article: Man responsible for several vehicle thefts in Alleghany County arrested, authorities sayThe Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man in connection with several vehicle thefts in Alleghany County.
Former Alleghany Co. Chief Deputy blew 0.11 following DUI arrest, according to court records
Read full article: Former Alleghany Co. Chief Deputy blew 0.11 following DUI arrest, according to court recordsFormer Alleghany County Chief Deputy, Matthew Bowser blew a 0.11 after he was arrested for a DUI over the weekend.
Man arrested following high-speed chase in Rockbridge, Alleghany Counties
Read full article: Man arrested following high-speed chase in Rockbridge, Alleghany CountiesAn Ohio man is facing charges after leading U.S. Marshals on a high-speed pursuit from Augusta County to Alleghany County Saturday, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Clifton Middle School student facing felony charge after alleged threat against classmates
Read full article: Clifton Middle School student facing felony charge after alleged threat against classmatesThe halls at Clifton Middle School were empty on Friday. Out of an abundance of caution, the school was closed after a student allegedly made a threat.
Clifton Middle School closed Friday after student threatens other students with list, police say
Read full article: Clifton Middle School closed Friday after student threatens other students with list, police sayClifton Middle School will be closed Friday out of an abundance of caution after a student made a list of other students they intended to harm, according to school officials.
Covington man charged in connection with child sex crime
Read full article: Covington man charged in connection with child sex crimeA Covington man was arrested and charged after being accused of having conversations of a sexual nature with an underage person, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
‘You took a piece of my childhood away:’ Details from the courtroom after former Alleghany High School PE teacher sentenced
Read full article: ‘You took a piece of my childhood away:’ Details from the courtroom after former Alleghany High School PE teacher sentencedTwo victims took the stand during the sentencing of a former Alleghany High School physical education teacher on Monday.
Former Alleghany County PE teacher sentenced on 8 counts of child indecency
Read full article: Former Alleghany County PE teacher sentenced on 8 counts of child indecencyA former Alleghany Count PE teacher has learned his fate after pleading guilty to eight counts of child indecency charges back in August.