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3 shot in Pittsylvania County, Martinsville man arrrested
A Martinsville man was apprehended in Henry County shortly after three people were shot in Pittsylvania County Saturday afternoon. The Pittsylvania County 911 Communications Center received a report of three adults with gunshot wounds at 2838 Sandy River Road in Axton at 2:41 p.m. Pittsylvania County sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene and all three were flown to area hospitals for treatment, a Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office release stated.
Three shot in Axton, suspect arrested in Henry County
Three people suffered gunshot wounds today in Axton. The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office said that the Pittsylvania County 911 Center received a call at approximately 2:41 p.m. reporting several subjects having been shot at 2838 Sandy River Road. "Victims were triaged at the scene and flown to area hospitals for...
40-year-old Martinsville Man Killed in Henry County Crash
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Henry County on Friday. At 12:07 am, a 2006 Ford F250 was heading east on Spruce Street when the truck crossed over the center line and hit a 2012 Jeep Liberty head on. The crash caused the F250 to...
Sheriff looking for wanted man in abduction and strangulation investigation
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information in the search for a man wanted in connection with an ongoing abduction and strangulation investigation. According to the sheriff, 25-year-old Alvin Dexter Bailey Jr. is wanted for multiple charges including abduction, strangulation child endangerment, and assault and battery. […]
Crash on Spruce Street claims life of Martinsville man
A Martinsville man died in a two-vehicle head-on collision Friday morning. Michael Lee Poynter, 40, was wearing his seat belt and died at the scene, Virginia State Police Sgt. Richard Garletts confirmed Friday afternoon. The crash occurred at 12:07 a.m. on Spruce Street in Henry County, just over a quarter-mile...
Arrest report: Martinsville and Henry and Patrick counties
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Martinsville Bulletin reports arrests in Martinsville, Henry and Patrick counties, except some juvenile cases and traffic citations other than DUI. Claims in civil suits may be reported, except in custody cases. The newspaper does not omit any names that qualify to be included. This information is compiled from documents provided by the law enforcement agencies of each jurisdiction.
Church News for Martinsville and Henry & Patrick Counties: June 22
Traditional Christian Church, 2630 Virginia Ave., Collinsville holds a weekly nondenominational Bible study at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Attendees are encouraged to bring their Bibles. Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church, 120 Old Bassett Heights Road, Bassett, hosts Community Bible Study, a gathering of Christians of various denominations for Bible study, from 11...
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