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43-year-old Penhook man killed in Franklin County crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30 a.m. on Sontag Road, one tenth of a mile west of Cooper Road in Franklin County. A 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling east on Sontag Road when the...
Two Arrested for Danville Robbery
Two people have been arrested following a robbery in Danville that occurred at Pizza Hut in the 3000 block of Riverside Dr. on Wednesday July 17. Jayvian Amari Davis, 19, has been arrested on the charges of carjacking, armed robbery, and two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He was arrested in Kannapolis, NC Friday, July 26 through our partnership with the United States Marshal Service and local law enforcement. Davis was given a $1 million bond and is pending extradition.
Boones Mill Police Department welcomes K9 Officer Rex to its first-ever K9 program
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — On Thursday, the Boones Mill Police Department (BMPD) introduced the community to their newest member, K9 Officer Rex. Rex is a 22-month-old Belgian Malinois certified in patrol, tracking, and narcotics. K9 Rex and Chief Kelvin Pruett completed their training with K9 Working Dogs International, LLC at a National K9 Training Center in West Virginia in July.
Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office hosts first-ever service award ceremony
On Thursday, July 17, the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office hosted an awards ceremony to commemorate officers who have served the county over the years. Pittsylvania County Sheriff Mike Taylor presented the awards at the Community Center in Chatham. Over 40 deputies, investigators, and senior staff were recognized and honored...
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