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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Plea hearing set for man accused of hijacking tractor trailer on I-81

According to online records, an Augusta County Circuit Court judge selected August 29 as the date for the plea hearing for Jacob Falso, 31 of Freeville, New York.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Shenandoah County man charged with possession of child pornography

Roy Thomas Fravel, 66, of Basye was arrested on five counts of child pornography on Saturday, when deputies with the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant in the 700 block of Orkney Grade in Mount Jackson. 

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – July 19, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson updates us on the Sheriff’s Office’s activity and arrests from this past week. And on the heels of Amazon Prime Day, he gave tips on how to not be a victim of porch pirates.

Local
1 year ago
Rockingham County first responders remind residents to be safe when taking to the water this summer

In a social media post, officials said to always check your boating equipment, always wear a life jacket, always bring a tool kit, and never drink and drive.

Local
1 year ago
Crews respond to reports of morning structure fire on Deyerle Ave in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg fire officials were called out to an assisted living facility this morning after an outdoor fire sent smoke inside the building.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Staunton man arrested on counts of sexual assault with a minor

STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — A Staunton man has been arrested on multiple counts […]

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Harrisonburg Police Department rolls out new anonymous tip system

The new Harrisonburg PD app, developed by ‘tip411’ enables the public to share an anonymous tip with police and lets officers respond to create a two-way conversation.

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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Trial scheduled for Page County man accused of assaulting Mary Baldwin University student

According to online records, the jury trial of Alex Paxton of Shenandoah is scheduled to begin on November 6 in Staunton Circuit Court.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office captures man after 8 months

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office has captured a […]

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Litten sentenced to 25 years in prison for standoff near Mount Jackson

Joshua Ryan Litten, 39, pleaded guilty back in April to 14 charges related to the incident that occurred on December 6, 2022, at Perry Trailer Park Road near Mount Jackson.

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