1/22/23

The Timberville man arrested following a 19-hour standoff with police has seen his court date continued for another month.

According to online records, a “review progress” hearing for Joshua Ryan Litten was continued until February 24th in Shenandoah County General District Court. He’s facing five total charges, including three counts of attempted malicious wounding of a law enforcement officer.

The charges stem from a standoff in early December at Perry Trailer Park Road near Mount Jackson.

After several attempts were made to negotiate a peaceful resolution, authorities say Litten allegedly produced a firearm and fired shots from inside the residence, but later surrendered.