Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson with a dog in front of the SPCA.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Summer crime report numbers and Rockingham Animal Control | Rocktown Now Crime Report August 29, 2025

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham […]

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Verona man arrested for alleged illegal tire dumping

An Augusta County man has been arrested for allegedly discarding many used tires into Middle River earlier in the summer.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Rockingham County man arrested for allegedly brandishing a machete

On August 1st, authorities received a call from a female claiming a male suspect, who she allegedly owed money, was attempting to intimidate her by walking in front of her house with a sword or machete in his hand.

Durron Ashton Harris
Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office arrests Charlottesville man in connection with vehicle break-ins

The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office notified the community of multiple vehicle break-ins on August 19.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
SCSO warns residents of Social Security scam

The Sheriff’s Office is reporting that a resident recently received a call from someone claiming to be with the Social Security Administration, stating that the citizen’s identity had been compromised and that they needed a new Social Security number.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office seeking public’s assistance in identifying man

According to ACSO, the man is possibly involved in a larceny case that is currently under investigation.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Staunton woman allegedly leads police on low-speed chase on Route 250

On Tuesday night, an officer initiated a traffic stop on a U-Haul moving truck that had been the subject of a “Be on the Lookout” notice for a possibly intoxicated driver that was issued earlier in the evening.

Brianca Estes of Waynesboro County mugshot
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Waynesboro woman charged in fatal crash reaches plea deal

Brianca Elaine Estes pled guilty to five charges during a hearing Wednesday afternoon in Waynesboro Circuit Court. Prosecutors decided not to pursue a sixth charge.

vehicle break-ins
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office reports multiple vehicle break-ins

The Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in this area to check their vehicles for missing or stolen items.

Photo of the aftermath of the deck collapse
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Harrisonburg officials urge community to be mindful of safety after deck collapse injures several

Harrisonburg officials are urging the community to be mindful of
safety during social gatherings after a deck
collapsed, injuring several, at a private
residence Monday afternoon.