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Craig County toddler wanders from daycare, saved by trooper
Read full article: Craig County toddler wanders from daycare, saved by trooperA heart-stopping moment unfolded when a small child slipped away unnoticed, wandering into a busy street alone. This is exactly what happened to one Craig County family after their toddler opened an unlocked gate at his daycare and walked straight onto the road
Trooper saves toddler from road in Craig County
Read full article: Trooper saves toddler from road in Craig CountyOn Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., Senior Trooper C. Viera-Cintron was conducting traffic enforcement in New Castle, Craig County, when he noticed a young child, approximately 22 months old, walking towards the middle of Salem Avenue, also known as Route 311.
Seven individuals arrested in Campbell County’s “Operation Hide and Seek”
Read full article: Seven individuals arrested in Campbell County’s “Operation Hide and Seek”On Feb. 28, 2025, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with local law enforcement, conducted Operation Hide and Seek, leading to the arrest of seven individuals.
28-year-old Roanoke man arrested on child sex crimes charges
Read full article: 28-year-old Roanoke man arrested on child sex crimes chargesA 28-year-old Roanoke man was arrested and charged on multiple charges of online child sex crimes after it was discovered he was in possession of child pornography.
Roanoke drug bust leads to arrests of two men for possession, trafficking
Read full article: Roanoke drug bust leads to arrests of two men for possession, traffickingThis operation was part of a multi-year investigation by the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force into a large-scale drug trafficker in the area, officials said.
Man arrested following human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge County
Read full article: Man arrested following human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge CountyA man was arrested in Rockbridge County following a human trafficking investigation in Rockbridge County on Monday, Virginia State Police said.
Human Trafficking in Southwest Virginia: Local nonprofit tackling growing crisis
Read full article: Human Trafficking in Southwest Virginia: Local nonprofit tackling growing crisisDespite limited resources and awareness, a nonprofit in the New River Valley is working to support teenage girls who are sexually exploited or trafficked.
Indictments obtained in 2003 Homicide investigation
Read full article: Indictments obtained in 2003 Homicide investigationThis week the Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney submitted an indictment to and received true bills from the Floyd County Grand Jury, for the individual responsible for the homicide of Richard “Dickie” Palmer.
Virginia State Police unveils new safety inspection sticker for 2025
Read full article: Virginia State Police unveils new safety inspection sticker for 2025The VSP unveiled a new safety sticker for vehicles in Virginia that passed safety inspections. The sticker will utilize the color green for the first time, VSP said.
Winter storm causes hundreds of crashes in Virginia
Read full article: Winter storm causes hundreds of crashes in VirginiaThe recent winter storm brought freezing temperatures, ice, and snow, leading to hundreds of crashes across the Commonwealth. Virginia State Police are urging drivers to plan ahead as another storm looms this weekend.
North Carolina man killed, another injured in single-vehicle crash in Carroll Co. Wednesday
Read full article: North Carolina man killed, another injured in single-vehicle crash in Carroll Co. WednesdayThe Virginia State Police is currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a 19-year-old Carolina man, and injured another, in Carroll Co. Wednesday.
VSP investigating single-vehicle crash that injured three teenagers in Pittsylvania County Thursday
Read full article: VSP investigating single-vehicle crash that injured three teenagers in Pittsylvania County ThursdayVirginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash that injured a 13-year-old, a 15-year-old, and a 17-year-old Thursday.
Holiday travel starts as state police urge for patience on the road
Read full article: Holiday travel starts as state police urge for patience on the roadFolks are loading up their cars and heading down the road to see family and friends for the holiday, but while on the roads, you want to make sure you are doing everything you can to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Route 220 to reopen following overturned raw milk tanker in Franklin County
Read full article: Route 220 to reopen following overturned raw milk tanker in Franklin CountyA tanker crash in Franklin County spilled over 1,000 gallons of raw milk and 75 gallons of diesel, prompting lane closures and a detour on Route 220.
Franklin County Father Takes Legal Action Against VSP Trooper for Gunpoint Incident in 2022
Read full article: Franklin County Father Takes Legal Action Against VSP Trooper for Gunpoint Incident in 2022A Franklin County father is taking legal action against the Virginia State Police (VSP) and Trooper Timothy Derosha after an incident in December 2022 where he was pulled over and held at gunpoint.
VSP assisting in rescue efforts of staff and patients from hospital roof in Tennessee
Read full article: VSP assisting in rescue efforts of staff and patients from hospital roof in TennesseeVirginia State Police Aviation assets from Abingdon are helping evacuate 58 staff and patients from a Hospital roof in Erwin Tennessee, VSP said.
Star City Task Force arrest and charge 32-year-old after drug bust
Read full article: Star City Task Force arrest and charge 32-year-old after drug bustA 32-year-old man, and known gang member, was arrested by the Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force, along with members of the City of Roanoke Police Gang Interdiction Unit after an operation in Roanoke, according to VSP.
10 killed in eight fatal crashes over Labor Day Holiday period, VSP says
Read full article: 10 killed in eight fatal crashes over Labor Day Holiday period, VSP saysThe final summer holiday ended on a somber note as preliminary data shows that law enforcement investigated 10 fatalities over the Labor Day holiday period, VSP said.
Henry County Sheriff’s Office apprehends suspect wanted on multiple offenses
Read full article: Henry County Sheriff’s Office apprehends suspect wanted on multiple offensesThe Henry County Sheriff's office executed a search warrant on Tuesday and apprehended 44-year-old William Kennedy on multiple charges.
VSP implementing "Operation College Safe Return" which will increase police patrols on Route 460
Read full article: VSP implementing "Operation College Safe Return" which will increase police patrols on Route 460With numerous colleges and universities located near Route 460 in Virginia VSP troopers will be increasing patrols along the heavily traveled route.
Volunteer firefighter killed after three-vehicle crash in Franklin County Wednesday, VSP said
Read full article: Volunteer firefighter killed after three-vehicle crash in Franklin County Wednesday, VSP saidVirginia State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 43-year-old man Wednesday in Franklin Co.
Six killed in traffic crashes on Virginia Highways during July 4th Holiday period, according to VSP
Read full article: Six killed in traffic crashes on Virginia Highways during July 4th Holiday period, according to VSPThe VSP said that six people were killed in fatal crashes on Virginia highways over the July 4 holiday period.
VSP investigating single-vehicle crash that killed 36-year-old man in Wythe County Sunday
Read full article: VSP investigating single-vehicle crash that killed 36-year-old man in Wythe County SundayThe VSP is currently investigating a single-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 36-year-old man
Virginia State Police seeking public’s help locating suspect in Campbell Co. hit-and-run
Read full article: Virginia State Police seeking public’s help locating suspect in Campbell Co. hit-and-runVirginia State Police is asking for the public’s help in locating the driver of a pickup truck suspected of a hit and run Wednesday on Route 501 and Brown’s Mill Road in Campbell County.
Virginia State Police bring attention to 11 pedestrian deaths in the past two weeks
Read full article: Virginia State Police bring attention to 11 pedestrian deaths in the past two weeksThis year so far, 20 pedestrians have been killed in Virginia. Eleven of those have happened in the past two weeks.
Newport News child found ‘safe and unharmed’ following AMBER alert
Read full article: Newport News child found ‘safe and unharmed’ following AMBER alertThe AMBER Alert that was issued for a child reported missing out of Newport News was canceled early Sunday morning. Newport News Police report she was found safe and unharmed.
Covington church donates handmade items to VSP in Clifton Forge
Read full article: Covington church donates handmade items to VSP in Clifton ForgeVirginia State Police in Area 38 in Clifton Forge is thanking a local church for their kindness in donating handmade items for children in emergency situations.
VSP: 3 identified, 2 still missing after vehicle found in Nelson County river
Read full article: VSP: 3 identified, 2 still missing after vehicle found in Nelson County riverState police have identified two of the three bodies they found near a submerged vehicle in a Nelson County river on Dec. 2022.
Internet safety: Protecting kids from predators online
Read full article: Internet safety: Protecting kids from predators onlineA former Virginia State trooper, 28-year-old Austin Edwards, reportedly traveled across the country to meet a teen he met online. He abducted her and killed her family. Edwards was killed in a shootout with police and the teen is now safe, but California police believe she met him online, where he pretended to be younger than his age.
VSP responds to 142 traffic crashes, 162 stuck vehicles during winter storm
Read full article: VSP responds to 142 traffic crashes, 162 stuck vehicles during winter stormAs snow continues to fall across much of the Commonwealth, Virginia State Police is busy responding to hundreds of crashes and disabled vehicles.
Virginia State Police reports decade low for fatal crashes over Thanksgiving
Read full article: Virginia State Police reports decade low for fatal crashes over ThanksgivingVirginia State Police say there were four deadly crashes in the Commonwealth during the Thanksgiving Holiday, the lowest number in more than a decade.
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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.
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Trooper, K-9 injured after vehicle was repeatedly hit during highspeed Charlotte County pursuit
Read full article: Trooper, K-9 injured after vehicle was repeatedly hit during highspeed Charlotte County pursuitCHARLOTTE COUNTY, Va. – A Virginia State Police Trooper and his K-9 sustained injuries during an early Friday morning pursuit in Charlotte County. Meeks responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving around a private property on Ridgeway Farm Lane in Charlotte County. However, the driver of Volvo rammed his vehicle into the trooper’s vehicle before leaving the scene at a high speed. Authorities said a pursuit was initiated afterward with assistance from a Charlotte County Sheriff’s Deputy. He and his K-9 sustained minor injuries during the pursuit and are receiving treatment.
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VSP responded to 362 traffic crashes, 321 disabled vehicles across Virginia during winter storm
Read full article: VSP responded to 362 traffic crashes, 321 disabled vehicles across Virginia during winter stormVirginia State Police have responded to hundreds of crashes across the Commonwealth on Sunday during the winter storm. Between 12 a.m. to 9 p.m., police responded to 362 traffic crashes and 321 disabled/stuck vehicles in Virginia. At about 2 p.m., police said they were on the scene of 16 traffic crashes and eight disabled/stuck vehicles. Here’s a breakdown of how many crashes and disabled/stuck vehicles police responded to as of 2 p.m. in each division:Richmond Division: 71 disabled vehicles and 117 traffic crashesCulpeper Division: 30 disabled vehicles and 31 traffic crashesAppomattox Division: 41 disabled vehicles and 39 traffic crashesWytheville Division: 39 disabled vehicles and 19 traffic crashesChesapeake Division: 47 disabled vehicles and 60 traffic crashesSalem Division: 49 disabled vehicles and 52 traffic crashesFairfax Division: 44 disabled vehicles and 46 traffic crashesPolice continue to advise Virginians to avoid travel through Sunday afternoon and evening to allow VDOT crews to safely and effectively treat the roads.
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YOVASO, Virginia police encouraging safe driving among teens Halloween weekend
Read full article: YOVASO, Virginia police encouraging safe driving among teens Halloween weekendROANOKE, Va – Virginia State Police are teaming up with several organizations in our area to make sure teen drivers stay safe on the road this Halloween weekend. The Youth Of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety Organization (YOVASO) is encouraging teens to make good choices and celebrate responsibly by carving pumpkins with safety messages this year. Organizers say since the holiday falls on a weekend more people on the road are at risk. There is a contest for the best pumpkin which ends on Halloween at midnight. For more information, click here.
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Pedestrian hit by car in Roanoke dies early Sunday morning
Read full article: Pedestrian hit by car in Roanoke dies early Sunday morningROANOKE, Va. – UPDATEThe Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian who was hit in the City of Roanoke. At 12:51 a.m. the Virginia State Police was called to assist the Roanoke Police Department with a crash in the 2800 block of Williamson Road. The Virginia State Police Crash Reconstruction Team was called to assist with the crash. ORIGINAL STORYOne person was hospitalized early Sunday morning after being hit by a car. According to Roanoke police, for a variety of factors the crash is being investigated by Virginia State Police.