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Augusta County Sheriff pursuit shuts down Balsley Road, ends in flipped truck
VERONA — A Friday morning chase shut down an Augusta County road and ended up with the driver flipping his truck. The Augusta County Sheriff's Office said in a release that it received a report of a disorderly male along the 200 block of Balsley Road and deputies responded at approximately 8 a.m. Friday.
Staunton man attempts to drive away from police, flips vehicle
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A Staunton man who attempted to drive away from Augusta County Sheriff's Office deputies who were trying to stop him on Friday morning ended up flipping his truck and being taken to Augusta Health for treatment. Michael David Keys Sr., 48, has been charged...
Staunton man in hospital, faces charges following pursuit in Augusta County
A Staunton man faces charges after a pursuit in the Balsley Road area in Augusta County ended with him flipping the truck he was driving on its side. Michael David Keys Sr., 48, of Staunton, was transported to Augusta Health for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash on Friday morning, according to a report from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff: Shooting in Craigsville leaves one person injured
CRAIGSVILLE — The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting Monday night in Craigsville that left one person injured. In a press release, the Sheriff's Office said that the shooting occurred Monday July 1 at approximately 9:47 p.m. in the 450 block of Hite Hollow Road in Craigsville. The female victim suffered a gunshot wound to the arm, per the release. The Sheriff's Office said that Craigsville Rescue Squad and Augusta County Fire and Rescue responded and transported the victim to Augusta Health.
Augusta County Sheriff’s office investigate Craigsville shooting
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night. It happened shortly before 10 p.m. in the 450 block of Hite Hollow Road in Craigsville. The result was a woman suffering a gunshot wound to the arm. Craigsville...
Developing: Augusta County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in Craigsville
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is giving us the barest of details about a Monday-night shooting in Craigsville. All we know is that an unnamed female victim was shot in the arm, and that authorities are considering the shooting, reported in the 450 block of Hite Hollow Road, “an isolated incident,” in the words of Sheriff Donald Smith.
Augusta sheriff calls for caution with fireworks during drought
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning about using fireworks during the ongoing drought. "As the Fourth of July holiday celebrations kick off, the Augusta County Government Center, Augusta County Fire and Rescue, and the Sheriff’s Office would like to remind our residents that the county is currently in extreme drought," reads the press release. "We are asking our citizens to refrain from open burning and projectile-type fireworks due to the dry conditions. We hope you enjoy a safe holiday with family and friends."
Four VADOC facilities close as scheduled
All employees at the four facilities who wished to stay with the department have been able to continue their employment at other facilities, thanks to the "diligence and dedication" of the department's human resources department.
Staunton man hospitalized after leading police on chase, flipping truck
A Staunton man fled from Augusta County sheriff’s deputies in his vehicle last weekend before flipping the truck on its side and getting injured. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office said warrants will be served on 48-year-old Michael David Keys Sr. when he is released from the hospital. Keys will be charged with felony eluding, driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license and misdemeanor destruction of property.
Mount Sidney man charged with child abuse heading to jury trial
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - Malik Strother faced a judge in Augusta Circuit Court on Tuesday and heard his charges one last time before his jury trial. The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a drowning call in Mount Sydney on March 21. When deputies arrived on scene, a 2-month-old infant received life-saving measures. The infant did not die from its injuries.
Old Verona Elementary School to be transformed into new regional animal shelter
Augusta County leaders say that giving the final approval to a contract for a new regional animal shelter at the old Verona Elementary School will solve multiple problems. County supervisors say it is a case of repurposing an old facility that could not be sold for the $1 million asking price and replacing an inadequate facility in Lyndhurst.
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