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CRIME & SAFETY
Firefighter killed in Franklin County crash; charges pending against driver
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A volunteer firefighter was killed in a crash in Franklin County that’s being investigated by Virginia State Police. Sherman Dale Mason, 43 of Penhook, died at the scene of the crash, according to police. The crash occurred July 24 at 6:30 a.m. on Sontag...
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.
APD announces lineup for National Night Out
The Altavista Police Department (APD) would like to cordially invite everyone to this year's National Night Out celebration being held on Tuesday, August 6th at 5 p.m. This years' event will take place once again at English Park in Altavista. National Night Out is a community building campaign that promotes...
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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