A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – September 6, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson talks more about how the college student’s return to town affects local arrest numbers and the Sheriff’s Office’s activity. And have you considered a career in law enforcement – perhaps with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office? Hutch talks about their hiring process in response to this episode’s question of the week.

Court gavel with American flag in the background
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man charged with attempted abduction outside Luray Caverns sentenced to jail time

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – It is three weeks in jail for one […]

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1 year ago
Local assisted living facility administrator arrested after investigation into business operations

The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant on Willow Estates Assisted Living Facility on Tuesday, Sept. 3, as part of an ongoing investigation into multiple criminal allegations. 

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1 year ago
Staunton man’s charges escalate to second degree murder in child assault case

Shane Campbell was arrested last Friday, Aug. 29, as a result of an investigation into the assault of a child that occurred the day before.

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1 year ago
Augusta County Sheriff’s office looking for man last seen in April

Kevin Daniel Griffith was last seen earlier this year on April 29 but was reported as missing on Wednesday by a family member.

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1 year ago
Jury trial scheduled for Stuart’s Draft man charged in road rage incident

Ma’Aquil Ni’mill Little John had an arraignment hearing Wednesday morning that decided he will have a jury trial on Sept. 24 in Augusta County Circuit Court.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Murder trial for Anthony Eugene Robinson to proceed as planned; “Shopping Cart Killer” nickname to be prohibited during proceedings

Robinson, who has been nicknamed the “Shopping Cart Killer,” appeared in Rockingham County Circuit Court Tuesday afternoon for a pre-trial motion hearing. He faces six felony charges, including two counts of first-degree murder. 

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1 year ago
Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help locating missing trailer

The 8-foot-high, 20-foot-long trailer is white with Shenandoah Construction logos and a Virginia license plate of 821-457TL.

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1 year ago
Augusta County Major retires after 30 years of service

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — This past weekend was the final time that […]

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1 year ago
Student arrested for school shooting threat in Augusta County

According to a news release, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office received information about the threat around shortly before 6 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. Deputies responded to the student’s address and questioned the juvenile about the threatening messages.

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