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.
The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is currently responding to reports of gunshots heard in the area of the Wilson School Complex.
Timothy Lee Howdyshell entered his plea of not guilty Monday morning during an arraignment hearing Augusta County Circuit Court.
The Waynesboro Police Department charged Christopher John Demaree, 36, of Waynesboro with 50 felony charges related to child pornography.
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.
A Waynesboro man has been arrested for alleged involvement in several commercial burglaries and associated larcenies.
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.
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.
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.
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.

