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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
SCPS announces lockdown and secure status for select schools

Shenandoah County Public Schools (SCPS) announced three schools are currently in lockdown and two campus schools in secure status due to a threat from a community member.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
ACSO responding to reported gunshots near Wilson School Complex

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is currently responding to reports of gunshots heard in the area of the Wilson School Complex.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Staunton man pleads not guilty to charge of unlawful shooting

Timothy Lee Howdyshell entered his plea of not guilty Monday morning during an arraignment hearing Augusta County Circuit Court.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Waynesboro man charged with 50 charges related to child pornography

The Waynesboro Police Department charged Christopher John Demaree, 36, of Waynesboro with 50 felony charges related to child pornography.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
ACSO arrests man on several firearm charges

Brandyn Thomas Long, 32, was taken into custody at his residence. The arrest stems from an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred on May 14, 2025.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Waynesboro man charged for alleged commercial burglaries and larcenies

A Waynesboro man has been arrested for alleged involvement in several commercial burglaries and associated larcenies.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Harrisonburg man accused of animal cruelty has first court appearance

The Harrisonburg man who was arrested in connection with an animal cruelty case appeared in court on Tuesday. David Joseph Ligouri faces three charges, including animal cruelty as well as hit-and-run.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Former Augusta County resident accused of killing infant going to trial

According to online records, Damian David Nesselrodt will face a jury trial scheduled to last 3 days in Augusta County Circuit Court,  beginning June 2nd, on three counts, including First-Degree Murder.

Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Former Staunton City School Board Chair alleged embezzlement case continues through courts

Natasha McCurdy had a plea hearing schedule for this week in Staunton Circuit Court, but online records indicate that the hearing was continued again at the request of her attorneys.

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Crime & Safety
7 months ago
Waynesboro man sentenced to four years in prison

Tony Branch pleaded guilty to the two felony charges he faced during a hearing Wednesday afternoon in the circuit court. One of those charges was unlawful wounding.

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