3/23/23

A domestic incident near Elkton ended peacefully this morning after a Rockingham County SWAT team arrived at the scene.

Deputies responded to the home on Route 33 just before 7 o’clock for calls regarding a domestic dispute.

Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson told WSVA News that the deputies quickly realized they needed backup.

 Robert Edward Payne, 50 y/o male of Elkton. was arrested after surrending to deputies. He is currently being held at RHRJ without bond

The investigation continues.

More information is expected later today.