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Waynesboro PD reminds residents if they see something, say something
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - The Waynesboro Police Department reminds the public to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings when at a large gathering. Sgt. E.A. Bourne with the Waynesboro Police Department said when out at any large events, there are a lot of variables out of one’s control. So, Bourne suggests to capitalize on the things you can control, stay aware of your surroundings and if you see something, say something.
Trial scheduled for Page County man accused of assaulting Mary Baldwin University student
STAUNTON, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – A trial date has been set for the Page County man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on the Mary Baldwin University campus earlier this year. According to online records, the jury trial of Alex Paxton of Shenandoah is scheduled to begin on November...
Trial postponed by a day for Harrisonburg man accused of first-degree murder
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The first-degree murder trial of the Harrisonburg man authorities say was responsible for a mysterious death last summer was scheduled to get underway this morning. However, the trial of Aaron Christopher Gordon Jr. was continued until Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Rockingham County...
White indicted on charge for alleged robbery at Harrisonburg 7-Eleven
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Louisiana man charged in April’s alleged robbery at a Harrisonburg 7-Eleven appeared before a grand jury this afternoon. According to online records, Tevin White was indicted on a charge of stealing property during a hearing in Rockingham County Circuit Court. That charge...
Harrisonburg Police Department rolls out new anonymous tip system
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The Harrisonburg Police Department has launched a new anonymous tip system to help residents connect with the department, as well as find information, view alerts and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone or online. The new Harrisonburg PD app, developed by ‘tip411′ enables the...
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