WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) – UPDATE (2:29 PM): The Waynesboro Police Department is investigating a reported homicide at the 600 block of Ivanhoe Avenue.

On June 27, 2026, at approximately 7:33 a.m., officers with the Waynesboro Police Department responded to the 600 block of Ivanhoe Avenue for a report of an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult male with injuries consistent with blunt force trauma.

The victim has been identified as 31-year-old Benjamin G. Dailey of Waynesboro.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact Corporal Dovel of the Waynesboro Police Department at (540) 942-6675. Callers may remain anonymous.

This appears to be an isolated incident and poses no known threat to the public.

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ORIGINAL STORY (2:24 PM): Authorities continue to investigate a death that took place in the City of Waynesboro.

On Saturday morning, June 27, 2026, the Waynesboro Police Department notified the community of an increased law enforcement presence on the 600 block of Ivanhoe Avenue as the investigations commenced and asked residents to avoid the area.

According to an online statement, the incident appears to be isolated and poses no known threat to the public.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Waynesboro Police Department at (540) 942-6675.