March 11, 2009

Police search Amherst County site for escaped inmate

Police narrowed the search to the area River and Kings roads in Amherst County late last night

New software will help local e-911 centers

Roanoke city has had the software for two years…but it will be new to 6 other jurisdictions.

Chatham Jail inmates blamed for sewer problems

Pittsylvania County officials say they will cooperate with Chatham in solving the clogged sewer line problem the town manager believes is caused by inmates at the county jail flushing sheets, trustee uniforms, mop heads and other items down the toilets.


March 10, 2009

Lynchburg Police search for man who sexually attacked woman

According to police, a woman was walking on U.S. 501 near the intersection when a Hispanic man approached her just after 6:30 a.m.

Prisoner escapes from Blue Ridge Regional Jail

Larry Wayne Dodson Jr. escaped from a recreation yard.  Bloodhounds being used in search.

Deadly State Police shooting in Floyd County ruled justified

Investigators say Vincent Lumia was bi-polar, and high on marijauana when he crashed into multiple police cruisers


March 09, 2009

Lynchburg nightclub involved in shooting has history of crime

We learn more about past crimes at this nightclub and its alcohol license.

Lynchburg Police search for child burning suspect

Severe burns suffered two weeks ago have a 5-year-old boy still receiving medical treatment

Galax campaign office macing suspects receive punishment, no jail time

As part of a plea deal, the assault charge was knocked down to disorderly conduct.

25 indicted in Botetourt County drug roundup

Deputies are arresting 25 people, including 18 from Roanoke

$1 million from Economic Stimulus for 9th district police, sheriff’s departments

Congressman Rick Boucher says the money can be used for training or equipment


March 08, 2009

Teenager shot in Lynchburg, police search for suspect

Lynchburg Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot early Sunday morning.  Police are looking for a suspect.


March 07, 2009

Chatham man arrested while attempting to rob store

A Chatham man is facing charges after breaking into a convenience story early Saturday morning.


March 06, 2009

Man arrested in connection with December rape

Danville Police arrested Marquise Brown of Pittsylvania Co. Friday in connection with a rape that happened last December.

Pit bull attacks boy, deputy shoots dog

The boy was riding his bike when two pit bulls began to chase him. One bit the boy on the hand, causing serious hand injuries. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office says the dog that bit the boy is in an animal control shelter while the second dog had to be shot on the scene.

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