Glenn Youngkin
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Youngkin announces Virginia Homeland Security surpassed 2,500 arrests

Youngkin announced Thursday that the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force (VHSTF) surpassed 2,500 arrests as of July 1, 2025.

Mugshot of John Wesley Whitaker Jr
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Harrisonburg man to serve two months in jail for hotel fire

According to online records, John Wesley Whitaker Junior pleaded guilty to a pair of amended misdemeanor charges during a hearing Wednesday afternoon in General District Court. A judge then sentenced him to 24 months in prison with 22 of those months suspended.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
VSP investigating fatal crash in Rockingham County

Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 3:27 a.m. on North Valley Pike in Rockingham County.

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Harrisonburg man reaches plea deal for non-fatal shooting

Alexander Ramos Perez pled guilty to two of the felony charges, including malicious shooting, during a hearing Tuesday morning in Rockingham County Circuit Court.

A photo of a blue light on top of a police vehicle.
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
VSP launching Operating DISS-rupt on Interstate 81 on July 1

The traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative focuses on distracted driving, impaired driving, speed compliance and seat belt safety.

Jacob Preston Sipe mugshot
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Staunton man sentenced to 17 years for fatal shooting

Jacob Preston Sipe will serve 17 years for the shooting death of Trevor Hill which happened last summer.

A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
What are some of the new laws taking effect July 1 in Virginia? | Rocktown Now Crime Report

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson goes over some of the new laws that will take effect on July 1 in Virginia and motorcycle safety.

Crime & Safety
5 months ago
SVEC reports scams in area

Scammers are making rounds, knocking on members’ doors, claiming an affiliation with SVEC in hopes of setting up a solar installation and/or learning more about their bill.

Photo of Megan Nichole Thomas
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
UPDATE: Missing Augusta County woman found safe

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with locating a missing person who was last seen on June 11, 2025, but was reported last night by a family member.

Charles Houston Smith
Crime & Safety
5 months ago
Monterey man arrested on several charges including attempted second degree murder

The Highland County Sheriff’s Office in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 55-year-old Charles Houston Smith of Monterey yesterday, June 23, 2025.

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