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Armed Suspect Arrested After All-Night Police Standoff
WARRENTON, Va. — An hours-long barricade situation ended with officers apprehending a Marshall man. According to a media release from the Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), the incident occurred in the early morning hours of May 29, 2024.
Reckless Driver Tries To Avoid Arrest by Claiming Squatters’ Rights in Random Driveway
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – A Philadelphia woman was recently arrested after leading police on a chase and then sharing her own version of the law with them. According to a media release from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the incident occurred Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Virginia Police Officer Charged With DUI
LURAY, Va. – An officer with the Luray Police Department was charged with driving under the influence in the early morning hours of May 26, 2024. The arrest was first announced on “Recently Booked,” an online arrest records website.
Virginia Motorcycle Crash Kills Pennsylvania Couple
BERRYVILLE, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a crash that killed a Pennsylvania couple in early May. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred May 3, 2024 near the intersection of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and West Main Street (Route 7 Business) in Clarke County.
‘Illegal’ Baby Alligator Finds New Home in Virginia
LURAY, Va. – Spotsylvania Animal Control, a division of the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office (SSO), recently helped a juvenile reptile find a safe and legal home. According to a May 22, 2024 SSO media release, a baby alligator was recently confiscated from a Spotsylvania residence. Such creatures are not native to Virginia, and personal ownership without proper licensing is illegal throughout the Commonwealth.
Motel Searchers Find Fentanyl Stash
WOODSTOCK, Va. – The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) announced the arrest of a man who was in possession of fentanyl at a local motel. On May 12, 2024, the SCSO and Woodstock Police Department responded to a possible overdose at the South Main Street Econo Lodge.
Virginia Man Dies in High-Speed Motorcycle Crash
DAYTON, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that happened on Sunday. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred May 19, 2024 on the 3900 block of Ottobine Road in Rockingham County.
Police Seek Help Identifying Thief Who Vaulted Through Glass Door
STAFFORD, Va. – The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is investigating a store theft that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday. According to a SCSO media release, the incident occurred Saturday, May 18, 2024.
Crash on Dangerous Stretch Claims Life of Front Royal Man
FRONT ROYAL, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed one man and seriously injured another. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred May 17, 2024 on US 340 (Stonewall Jackson Highway), just two miles south of Skyline Caverns in Warren County.
Millions of Peas Dumped Onto Virginia Highway
FAUQUIER COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred May 17, 2024 on Interstate 66 at the 24-mile marker.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Orders POW/MIA Flags to be Flown
RICHMOND, Va. - In an emailed May 17 media release, Governor Glenn Younkin announced his latest flag order and stated:. This is an order to display the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia at full staff on public buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of Armed Forces Day on May 18, 2024.
Wanted Man Arrested While in Possession of Controlled Substances and a Child
STAFFORD, Va. – A known drug dealer, carrying illegal substances and a small child, was detained and arrested this week. According to a media release by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the incident occurred on May 15, 2024.
Blind Spot Crash; Truck Drives Into Path of Motorcycle
CLARKE COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a serious crash that invovled a truck a motorcycle on monday. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred May 13, 2024 at the intersection of Harry Byrd Highway (Route 7) and Pine Grove Road (Route 679) in Bluemont.
Flasher Arrested in a Flash After Flashing Woman
STERLING, Va. – The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) announced the arrest of a man who shared a little too much of himself on a nature trail. According to an LCSO media release, a female victim reported that she was walking on the Washington and Old Dominion trail near mile marker 21.5 on May 12, 2024, when an adult male allegedly exposed himself.
Governor Glenn Youngkin orders all US flags to be flown at half staff
RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced an order for all United States flags to be flown at half-staff on May 15 2024, in honor of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. In an media release emailed on May 14, Younkin stated:
Controversial Decision Puts Rural Virginia in Glaring Spotlight
WOODSTOCK, Va. – In the early morning hours of May 10, 2024, the Shenandoah County School Board voted to restore the names of a high school and an elementary school to honor the Confederate military leaders for which they were named.
After Flipping Truck and Destroying Telephone Pole; Driver Blames Brakes and Four Beers
STAFFORD, Va. – Portions of Telegraph Road were shut down this week due to a motorist decimating a telephone pole. According to a media release from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the incident occurred on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
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