Beau and Hans, both German shorthaired pointers, have completed months of training with their handlers, officers Chase Camden and Cameron Wheeler. The dogs, officially certified on Oct. 17, will be used primarily for vehicle searches.
Browsing: Crime
Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas was charged Thursday with allegedly running a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed marijuana, while laundering the proceeds.
The Lexington Police Department will now have 20 officers, following two recent hires. Police Chief Justin Doll says the department has been understaffed for years. Doll says he recently hired two more officers, which will allow the force to work less overtime, spend more time on investigations, and focus on building relationships with the community.
Nearly a year after Buena Vista installed nine cameras, police say they’ve aided investigations involving hit-and-runs, wellness checks, and stolen vehicles. But some residents have questions about privacy.
Authorities are looking into the idea of moving the Rockbridge County sheriff’s office to a new location and renovating its current space at Rockbridge Regional Jail to accommodate an additional 25 to 35 beds for inmates. The proposal, still in its early stages, is part of a phased approach to addressing overcrowding issues.
Earlier this month, Mark Peters became the first person to graduate from the Maury River Recovery Courtafter spending over a year in the program. Peters now works as a certified peer specialist at Hope House, the sober living home where he received treatment.
Wayne Handley, the city’s interim city manager, says two sworn officer positions will be taken away due to the merging of Parry McCluer Middle School into Parry McCluer High School. A vacant patrol officer position also will remain unfilled. Dave Clements, the city’s interim police chief, says he does not expect any impact on response times.
The James River Regional Drug Task Force is a multi-agency effort that spans three counties – Rockbridge, Bedford and Botetourt. One recent investigation in Rockbridge resulted in six arrests in connection with the trafficking of around 100 pounds of methamphetamine, authorities say.
Dayton James Webber, 27, is charged with first and second-degree murder after being accused of shooting 27-year-old Bradrick Michael Wells while Webber was driving.
The golfer’s eyes were bloodshot and glassy as he talked to deputies after clipping a truck in a rollover crash in Florida.