44-year-old Lynchburg man arrested, charged in connection with armed robbery at Family Dollar
44-year-old Leander Vales, of Lynchburg, has been arrested and charged with robbery in connection with the armed robbery at Family Dollar Wednesday evening.
Second trial underway for Roanoke man accused of murder in deadly 2023 downtown assault
A Roanoke man accused of second-degree murder in connection with a deadly assault in July 2023 is on trial for a second time after a mistrial was previously declared.
Two-vehicle crash in Roanoke results in motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries
There was a two-vehicle crash in Roanoke that resulted in a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries, said Roanoke City Police.
Roanoke Police have released the names of officers involved in recent shooting of armed individual
Virginia State Police will be conducting an investigation after a domestic disturbance involving an armed man resulted in a fatal officer-involved shooting in Roanoke overnight.
WATCH: Roanoke Police Department holds press conference after officer-involved shooting
The Roanoke Police Department is slated to hold a press conference following an officer-involved shooting overnight.
Pittsylvania County deputies searching for trucks stolen from businesses on Route 29
The Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office is investigating after multiple trucks were stolen from two separate businesses on Route 29 near Whiteoak Mountain in Chatham.
Bedford Co. Schools teacher placed on leave after being charged with sexually assaulting child
A Bedford County Public Schools teacher has been placed on leave after being charged with sexually assaulting a student in another district.
Bedford County School teacher arrested in connection with sexual assault of a student
The Bedford County Sheriff's Office has arrested John Rose in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on a student in Bedford County.
Two charged with prostitution-related offenses after search warrant executed at Bedford business
Two individuals have been charged in connection with illicit sexual activity at a Bedford business, according to the Bedford Police Department.
Lynchburg Police searching for armed robbery suspect in Lynchburg
The Lynchburg Police Department has asked for the publicโs assistance in finding an individual involved in an armed robbery that occurred Monday morning.
Henry County traffic stops leads to the arrest of two, seizure of firearm and narcotics
A woman and a man were arrested after fleeing from deputies in Henry County on Wednesday, authorities said.
35-year-old Lynchburg man arrested in connection with child pornography investigation, LPD said
The LPD has arrested and charged a 35-year-old after multi-agency child pornography investigation.
A Virginia man is charged with online threats against Vice President Kamala Harris
A Virginia man has been arrested and charged with threatening online to kill Vice President Kamala Harris and harm other public officials.
Man arrested after child exploitation investigation in Lynchburg
A man was arrested in a child exploitation investigation on Aug. 1, Lynchburg Police confirmed. The man was identified as 29-year-old Andrew Joseph OโHop.
Former Virginia Tech research professor sentenced on child sexual abuse charges
Former Virginia Tech research professor Brett Tyler was sentenced to 10 years in prison on child sexual abuse charges, Montgomery County Circuit Court confirmed.
Roanoke Police searching for person of interest in string of burglaries
The Roanoke Police Department is seeking public help in identifying a person of interest in connection with a series of burglaries in Roanoke.
17-year-old taken into custody after allegedly stabbing man at construction site in Forest
A 17-year-old boy is now in custody after allegedly stabbing a 28-year-old man at a construction site on Wednesday, according to the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office.
Man hospitalized, another charged after shooting at Lynchburgโs Forestbrook Apartments
A man was taken to the hospital and another man has been charged after a shooting at Forestbrook Apartments Tuesday night, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
State police and traffic officials highlight efforts to keep drivers safe on I-81
State police and traffic officials are reminding people to stay safe on Interstate 81. In a news conference on Tuesday, they highlighted their efforts to combat safety hazards on the highway.
Arrest made after Two men injured in attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in Danville
Two men were hospitalized following an attempted robbery at Purdum Woods Apartments in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.
Covington's Moose Lodge donates laptop to catch predators
A community effort to catch criminals. Covingtonโs Moose Lodge has partnered with the Safe Surfin Foundation to donate a laptop to the Alleghany County Sheriffโs Office.
Father of South Carolina teen charged in Roanoke teenโs murder arrested
10 News is learning more about a murder case in which a Roanoke teen was shot and killed at Myrtle Beach while in the area for an AAU basketball tournament on July 20.
Experts say high temps can increase crime
Several minors have been charged after a shooting that happened on Wednesday morning in Roanoke, and that marks the third shooting so far this month in the Star City. Experts say itโs not uncommon for crime to become more frequent around this time of year.
Former Giles County school employee charged with crimes against minor
A former Giles County Public Schools employee has been arrested and charged for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a minor, according to the sheriffโs office.
17-year-old boy arrested in connection with Lynchburg shooting at Langview Apartments
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a shooting on Saturday evening at Langview Apartments, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
19-year-old dead, another person hurt after fight leads to shooting, according to Martinsville Police
Police said the shooting happened at a large gathering after a fight broke out.
North Carolina man charged after shooting in Danville road rage incident
A North Carolina man is facing multiple felony charges connected to a road rage incident in Danville Tuesday, according to the Danville Police Department.
Suspect charged with second-degree murder in connection with Monday night shooting in Roanoke
Police have identified the suspect who was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Roanoke Monday night.
Rustburg High School teacher indicted on one count of indecent liberties with a child
A Rustburg High School teacher has been indicted on one count of Indecent Liberties with A Child according to the Campbell County Sherriff's Office
Campbell County man arrested on murder charge after body found in May
A Campbell County man has been arrested for second-degree murder after a body was found along Garfield Avenue in late May, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
27-year-old New York man sentenced to 25 years in prison for traveling to meet underage Lynchburg girl
27-year-old Derrick Loi has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for traveling from New York to meet a 14-year-old Lynchburg girl for sex.
FBI identifies suspect in 1996 Shenandoah Park murders
The FBI has identified the man believed to be responsible for killing two women in Shenandoah National Park in 1996, a significant development in the decades-long double homicide case.
Lynchburg police arrest suspect after shooting incident at James Crossing Apartments
A 44-year-old man is facing several charges in connection with a shooting incident at a Lynchburg apartment complex, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Moneta man charged with child exploitation, stalking, possession of child pornography
A federal grand jury in Roanoke returned an indictment Thursday, charging a Moneta man with child sexual exploitation, stalking, and possession of child pornography in relation to his leadership role of a group of people who extort and โswatโ people online, according to the U.S. Attorneyโs Office.
Man arrested in Ohio in connection with Pulaski gas station shooting
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of a 40-year-old man at a Pulaski gas station back in May, according to the Pulaski Police Department.
Axton man charged in connection with investigation of crimes against children
A 55-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after an investigation was conducted into a complaint involving the alleged sexual exploitation of children, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Man wanted in Lynchburg on strangulation, sexual battery charges arrested in Waynesboro
A man who was wanted for outstanding warrants in Lynchburg was arrested in Waynesboro Tuesday, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Goodview man arrested on child pornography charges
A Goodview man was arrested on Monday after an investigation by Bedford County Sheriffโs Office investigators assigned to the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Two men taken into custody in connection with burglary at Lynchburgโs Venue Cinemas
Two men have been taken into custody in connection with a burglary that took place at the Venue Cinemas in Lynchburg early Tuesday morning, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Lynchburg man arrested after allegedly attacking woman with knife during reported burglary
A Lynchburg man is in custody after allegedly attacking a woman with a knife during a reported burglary early Monday, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Second arrest made in connection with death of 4-month-old boy in Craig County
Virginia State Police has released information on an additional arrest made in connection with the death of a four-month-old boy in Craig County.
27-year-old Rocky Mount man indicted on child pornography, bestiality charges
A 27-year-old Rocky Mount man was indicted Monday on 25 charges of possessing child pornography and two charges of sexual abuse of an animal, according to the Franklin County Sheriffโs Office.
North Carolina man arrested following pursuit ending in Henry County
A North Carolina man is in custody after leading law enforcement on a pursuit that ended in Henry County, according to the Henry County Sheriffโs Office.
One arrested in connection with fatal shooting of 28-year-old man in Pittsylvania County
One person is now in custody in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of a 28-year-old man, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Man charged with murder in connection with fatal shooting in Pittsylvania County
A 50-year-old man has been charged with the murder of another man following a shooting, according to the Pittsylvania County Sheriffโs Office.
Video shows man crashing into deputies, troopers after stealing box truck
After stealing a box car in the Tampa area, the man led troopers and deputies on a high-speed chase up I-75 before getting off an exit toward Gainesville.
Man charged after allegedly trying to take Covington minor to Maryland to become a โdaughter-wifeโ
A 57-year-old man has been charged with child solicitation after attempting to take a minor back to Maryland to become a โdaughter-wife,โ according to the Alleghany County Sheriffโs Office.
Martinsville sees 38% drop in crime thanks to new technology, community involvement
Police said theyโre making progress in Martinsville. While police are still investigating a shooting that left one man hurt over the weekend, the overall crime rate is down.