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Roanoke County deaths now being investigated as double-homicide
Read full article: Roanoke County deaths now being investigated as double-homicideThe deaths of two adults in Roanoke County are now being investigated as homicides, pending results from the Medical Examiner’s Office, according to the Roanoke County Police Department.
Father of South Carolina teen charged in Roanoke teen’s murder arrested
Read full article: Father of South Carolina teen charged in Roanoke teen’s murder arrested10 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.
Body found in North Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery County
Read full article: Body found in North Fork Roanoke River in Montgomery CountyThe Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found Saturday afternoon in the North Fork River near Cannery Road in Elliston. Investigators say there is no indication of foul play, but are continuing to investigate.
18-year-old Colorado high school grad dies at Smith Mountain Lake
Read full article: 18-year-old Colorado high school grad dies at Smith Mountain LakeA family vacation took a tragic turn on Thursday when an 18-year-old died after swimming in the lake. Investigators say he may have suffered from electric shock drowning.
Lynchburg City Schools superintendent releases statement on Heritage High fight
Read full article: Lynchburg City Schools superintendent releases statement on Heritage High fight10 News has received a statement from the superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools after the fight at Heritage High School that sent one teen to the hospital Monday.
Two found dead with gunshot wounds in Roanoke County home, police say
Read full article: Two found dead with gunshot wounds in Roanoke County home, police sayThe Roanoke County Police Department is investigating after two people were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds at a home in Roanoke County.
Montgomery Co. School Board votes for third-party investigation after apparent student murder-suicide
Read full article: Montgomery Co. School Board votes for third-party investigation after apparent student murder-suicideThe Montgomery County School Board has voted for a third-party review after two students were killed in an apparent murder-suicide.
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.
Authorities investigating Roanoke City Detention Center death
Read full article: Authorities investigating Roanoke City Detention Center deathRoanoke authorities are investigating after a Roanoke City Detention Center resident was found dead early Wednesday morning, according to the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office.
Victims of Virginia plane crash identified by family
Read full article: Victims of Virginia plane crash identified by familyThe plane that crashed was registered to Encore Motors of Melbourne Inc, which is based in Florida. John Rumpel, a pilot who runs the company said his family was returning to their home in East Hampton, on Long Island, after visiting his house in North Carolina.
‘He was a light to everyone’: Friends come forward to share memories of young McAfee Knob victim
Read full article: ‘He was a light to everyone’: Friends come forward to share memories of young McAfee Knob victimPeople who say they are friends and co-workers of a juvenile killed in a murder-suicide at McAfee Knob Friday say they want to keep his memory alive.
‘We want to hold whoever killed him accountable’: Roanoke Police look to develop new leads in 2022 murder investigation
Read full article: ‘We want to hold whoever killed him accountable’: Roanoke Police look to develop new leads in 2022 murder investigationIt has been one year since the shooting that took the life of 31-year-old Ulysses Williams, and to this day, no one has been arrested, according to the Roanoke Police Department. RPD is hoping the public can help in developing new leads and identifying a suspect, ultimately leading to an arrest.
Lynchburg authorities investigating reports of antisemitic fliers, suspicious activity
Read full article: Lynchburg authorities investigating reports of antisemitic fliers, suspicious activityAuthorities are investigating reports of suspicious activity involving antisemitic fliers throughout the City of Lynchburg, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
Shawn Tolbert facing multiple charges in several Southwest Virginia areas
Read full article: Shawn Tolbert facing multiple charges in several Southwest Virginia areasAfter a man was spotted several times on the run from the police, he was taken into custody, and now, he’s facing multiple charges in Southwest Virginia.
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.
Testimony continues in Rockbridge County gas station explosion
Read full article: Testimony continues in Rockbridge County gas station explosionOn day one of the trial into the deadly Rockbridge County gas station explosion, the Commonwealth Attorney stated the defendant overfilled gasoline tanks by more than 800 gallons – an action alleged to have played a role in the 2019 explosion.
Man arrested in connection to Daleville Kroger robbery, bomb threat
Read full article: Man arrested in connection to Daleville Kroger robbery, bomb threatA man has been arrested in connection with a robbery and bomb threat that happened at a Botetourt County grocery store earlier this year, according to the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office.
Head coach of South Forest Community Christian football program resigns
Read full article: Head coach of South Forest Community Christian football program resignsLess than two weeks after our stories about the 10 News Investigation into the South Forest Community Christian football program, its Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Pope Mitchell resigned.
‘They need to shut that down’: Former players blow the whistle on Roanoke football program
Read full article: ‘They need to shut that down’: Former players blow the whistle on Roanoke football programJawaan Griffin and Ramon Morrow-Finley came to Roanoke to pursue their dream of playing football in college. But that dream quickly became a nightmare as their student housing, which instead of a hotel as stated in their recruitment letter, ended up being their coach’s home. A place they say was filled with feces, roaches and filth.
Lynchburg community rallies together after vandalism at Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center
Read full article: Lynchburg community rallies together after vandalism at Blue Ridge Pregnancy CenterClean-up is underway after the Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center in Lynchburg was vandalized over the weekend, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday.
3 dead, 11 injured in Philadelphia mass shooting
Read full article: 3 dead, 11 injured in Philadelphia mass shootingPHILADELPHIA (AP) - Authorities say gunfire killed three people and wounded at least 11 others in one of downtown Philadelphia’s most popular entertainment districts late Saturday night.
Trial begins for former Virginia Teh football player charged with murder
Read full article: Trial begins for former Virginia Teh football player charged with murderWednesday marked day one of the trial against a former Virginia Tech football player, Isimemen Etute. He is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 40-year-old Jerry Smith on May 31, 2021.
West Virginia man dies in Alleghany County car crash
Read full article: West Virginia man dies in Alleghany County car crashVirginia State Police are investigating a deadly single vehicle crash in Alleghany County. The crash happened Saturday, Oct. 16 at 7:07 p.m. on Route 311, two tenths of a mile west of Tuckahoe Road.
Neighbors, students scared after two Radford shootings leave one hospitalized
Read full article: Neighbors, students scared after two Radford shootings leave one hospitalizedRADFORD, Va. – Shots fired in Radford early Sunday morning left neighbors and students at Radford University feeling uneasy. Sunday morning, just after 1 a.m., Radford City police responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of Madison Street. You know, just five or six ‘Pop, pop, pop, pop, pop, pop.’ You know, really loud,” recalled Lawson. Police believe the two shootings are connected but do not believe the public is in any danger. “This is a pretty unusual event for the city of Radford,” said Jenni Wilder, the city and police department’s public information officer.
Farmers urge driver safety after tractor-involved crash
Read full article: Farmers urge driver safety after tractor-involved crashBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police are investigating a multi-vehicle crash in Bedford County involving a farming tractor. Tractor-involved crash on Route 460 in Bedford County on Sept. 22, 2020. However, that wasn’t the case last year when a 75-year-old Bedford County farmer was killed in a crash. It was close to being a head-on accident.”State police, local authorities and state organizations, like the Virginia Farmers Bureau, are working hard to promote farming tractor and vehicle safety. As far as Tuesday’s crash, the driver of the work van was charged with driving too close to the pickup truck.
Roanoke Police investigate shooting on Hunt Avenue
Read full article: Roanoke Police investigate shooting on Hunt AvenueROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke Police are investigating a shooting on the 800 block of Hunt Avenue. No one was injured, but investigators say there was property damage. Police were called out at 10:20 Sunday morning. No arrests have been made. This is a developing story.
Man charged with murdering Danville woman in drug-related shooting
Read full article: Man charged with murdering Danville woman in drug-related shootingDANVILLE, Va. LATESTA Danville man is facing a murder charge in connection with a womans shooting death over the weekend. 35-year-old Raheem Supreme Chambliss is charged with second-degree murder in the Sunday morning homicide of Lashanda Deshazo. The victim was identified as 43-year-old Lashanda Mecole Deshazo, a Danville City resident. Danville Police responded to a reported shooting in the 800 block of Buford Street around 3:22 a.m. Sunday morning. The victim was identified as 43-year-old Lashanda Mecole Deshazo, a Danville City resident.
Family plans memorial for teen found dead in 1986 after leaving Lexington group home
Read full article: Family plans memorial for teen found dead in 1986 after leaving Lexington group homeLEXINGTON, Va. – A local family finally has answers after a woman’s remains found in a landfill in 1986 were recently identified as their loved one. [Remains found in Virginia landfill in 1986 identified as woman who could have local ties]“I feel so responsible,” said Kim Atkins, sister of Christy Lynn Floyd, whose remains were identified by Chesterfield County Police. More than 30 years ago, the two left their Lexington group home to find their mother in Richmond. It took decades to identify, but thanks to DNA, the family now knows that body was Floyd. “It’s going to be different because now I know what happened to her.”Christy’s family will pick up her remains Saturday and is planning a memorial ceremony in Buena Vista.
Roanoke County police investigate a deadly motorcycle crash at the intersection of Williamson Road and Commander Drive
Read full article: Roanoke County police investigate a deadly motorcycle crash at the intersection of Williamson Road and Commander DriveROANOKE CO., Va. – BREAKING UPDATE:Roanoke County Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Williamson Road and Commander Drive. Police say it happened around 7:45 p.m. when a motorcycle was traveling Southbound on Williamson Road. Williamson Road is now back open. Roanoke County Police is investigating a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Williamson Road and Commander Drive. Williamson Road will be closed from Florist Road to Abney Road for an extended period of time.
Death investigation underway after a body was found slumped over a car in Martinsville
Read full article: Death investigation underway after a body was found slumped over a car in MartinsvilleMARTINSVILLE, Va. – Henry County Police are investigating a death after they say they received a call in reference to an individual slumped over in a car behind The Scrub Board Laundry, located at 2038 Rives Rd., in Martinsville, Virginia. Upon arrival deputies located a deceased individual inside of a 1999 Honda Odyssey van. Henry County Sheriff’s Office investigators processed the car and conducted a cursory search of the immediate area. The body has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the Western District of Virginia for an autopsy.
Wakeboarding accident reportedly led to death near Smith Mountain Lake
Read full article: Wakeboarding accident reportedly led to death near Smith Mountain LakeFRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – A Franklin County official has confirmed that someone died near Smith Mountain Lake on Saturday. The county’s public safety director, Billy Ferguson, said that the fatality happened near the area of Belle Isle Road and believes it was a wakeboarding accident. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries’ game warden is handling investigation. Stay with 10 News for more on this developing story.
Wythe County mother shot, husband in custody after child calls police
Read full article: Wythe County mother shot, husband in custody after child calls policeWYTHE COUNTY, Va. – A Wythe County woman is in the hospital and her husband is behind bars after investigators say he shot her during an argument. The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office received a call to 357 Lone Ash Road in Barren Springs, Virginia in reference to a domestic situation around 8:40 a.m. on Saturday. Wythe County Sheriff’s Deputies and Virginia State Police arrived to find Kelly Tolbert with a gunshot wound. She stated her husband Joseph Tolbert shot her with a shotgun. Joseph Tolbert was on scene of the incident.
Virginia State Police need help finding a car involved in a shooting on I-64
Read full article: Virginia State Police need help finding a car involved in a shooting on I-64AP – Virginia State Police are asking for the public’s help to find a vehicle involved in a shooting on Interstate 64 that left a 34-year-old woman hospitalized. In a news release, police said that at about 10:10 p.m. Friday night, a white Dodge Stratus and a silver Ford Flex were heading north on Interstate 95 at the I-95/I-64 Bryan Park interchange when the vehicles began “engaging in aggressive driving.”As both vehicles took an exit ramp, the driver of the Dodge fired several shots into the rear of the Ford. The Dodge then pulled up along the passenger side of the Ford and the driver continued firing into the Ford. Police said the two vehicles made contact at one point, before the white Dodge Stratus fled the scene
Virginia State Police investigating deadly crash in Bedford County
Read full article: Virginia State Police investigating deadly crash in Bedford CountyBEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police Trooper T.M. Wertz is investigating a two vehicle crash which resulted in a fatality. According to State Police, the crash happened Friday, at 10:53 p.m. on Route 460, two tenths of a mile west of Dixie Lane in Bedford County. Police say a 1993 Toyota Corolla was traveling east in the westbound lanes on Route 460, when the vehicle hit a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu head-on. According to police, he was wearing his seat belt and was transported to Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital, where he later died.
An investigation is underway after a young boy shows up to the hospital with a gun shot wound
Read full article: An investigation is underway after a young boy shows up to the hospital with a gun shot woundLYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating a malicious wounding that occurred Saturday afternoon. Just before 4:00 p.m., a juvenile male arrived at Lynchburg General Hospital with a gunshot wound that he reportedly received on D Street near Norwood Street. The gunshot wound is considered non-life threatening at this time. The LPD has not responded to any shots fired calls this afternoon. This is an ongoing investigation.
State police asking for tips in connection with Bland County homicide
Read full article: State police asking for tips in connection with Bland County homicideBLAND COUNTY, Va. – State police continue to investigate after a man was found dead on Saturday in Bland County. The body of 57-year-old Bruce Ritchie, of Pennsylvania, was found in a ditch along Wilderness Road, according to Virginia State Police. Authorities were notified just before 12:30 p.m.Ritchie had been stabbed outside his vehicle, according to state police. Wilderness Road is Route 606 and is Exit 62 off I-77 in the South Gap community of Bland County. Anyone with information is asked to call the Virginia State Police Wytheville Division at 276-228-3131 or send an email to questions@vsp.virginia.gov.
The Danville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a local convenience store
Read full article: The Danville Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a local convenience storeDANVILLE, Va. – According to the Danville Police Department, an armed robber entered Junior’s Convenience Store located at 623 Worsham Street just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The robber stole tobacco products and an undisclosed amount of cash before running away from the scene. According to police, the clerk was unharmed. The robber was wearing white shoes, black pants, and a black hoodie. Anyone with information is asked to call the police.
Rocky Mount police investigating a Friday night death at a home
Read full article: Rocky Mount police investigating a Friday night death at a homeROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Rocky Mount police say they are investigating a death that happened in the North Main Street area late Friday night. The man was taken to the Western Virginia Medical Examiner’s office in Roanoke for autopsy. Investigators say they are expected to receive the official report later this week. The man’s name and address will not be released until next of kin is notified. Rocky Mount police say, “there is no reason to believe there is a threat to the community.”Anyone with information should call the department at 540-483-9275.