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Sheriff's Office: Man shot in face in road rage incident
STAUNTON — The Augusta County Sheriff's Office said a man was shot in the face Wednesday evening in a road rage incident on Lee Jackson Highway. Shortly before 8 p.m., deputies responded to the 3500 block of Lee Jackson Highway. The sheriff's office said the suspect was in a dark-colored truck, possibly a diesel,...
Waynesboro Police apprehend man wanted in multiple vehicle larcenies in the city
A suspect in multiple vehicle break-ins in Waynesboro was arrested at the Dollar General on Rosser Avenue Wednesday. And good news for anyone who may have had their belongings stolen, police recovered numerous items during the arrest. Waynesboro Police officers were called to assist Augusta County Sheriff’s deputies in the...
Bond hearing delayed for Waynesboro man charged with second degree murder
WAYNESBORO, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Waynesboro man charged in yesterday’s shooting will have to wait a day for his bond hearing. Jacob Preston Sipe faces two charges, including second degree murder, in connection with the death of Trevor Hill, 33, of Waynesboro, who was found dead on the front porch of a home in the 400 block of James Avenue.
Verona woman pleads guilty to stealing $372,000 from ailing father, avoids prison
STAUNTON — A woman who stole over $372,000 from her ailing father, then violated her bond by allegedly selling his truck to raise cash for an attorney, pleaded guilty last week in Augusta County Circuit Court. Ashley E. Cook, 47, of Verona, was convicted on a charge of financial exploitation of a mentally incapacitated adult. Ten additional forgery charges were not prosecuted. ...
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