WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — Waynesboro Police officers arrested a local man on Thursday following an investigation into a domestic incident that escalated into several felony charges.

On May 13, 2026, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Waynesboro Police officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of East Main Street to conduct a welfare check. During the initial encounter, based on information presented at the time, officers determined that no crime had occurred and provided advice to the parties involved.

At approximately 2:30 a.m. on May 14, officers obtained further information and evidence regarding the previous altercation, indicating that multiple crimes had allegedly occurred, resulting in the victim having injuries consistent with strangulation and domestic assault. The subsequent investigation led to the identification of Brock J. Johnson, 47, of Waynesboro, as the alleged suspect.

After obtaining multiple warrants, officers returned to the residence on East Main Street, where Johnson was taken into custody.

Johnson has been charged with the following alleged violations of the Code of Virginia in relation to this incident:

  • §18.2-47 – Abduction (Felony)
  • §18.2-51.6 – Strangulation (Felony)
  • §18.2-67.2 – Animate Sexual Penetration (Felony)
  • §18.2-57.2 – Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor)
  • §19.2-123 – Bond Revocation (Two Misdemeanor Counts)

Johnson was arrested and transported to the Middle River Regional Jail, where he is currently being held pending court.