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A headshot photo of Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Rocktown Now Crime Report – September 20, 2024

In this week’s Rocktown Now Crime Report, Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson breaks down the most recent arrest numbers and turns the spotlight to Vante – a veteran K-9 unit who is retiring after a long career with the Sheriff’s Office. If you watch until the end of the video, you’ll see this old dog is still as sharp as ever!

If you have a question for Sheriff Hutcheson, send it to news@rocktownnow.com!

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Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Three Rockingham County Schools receive threats on social media

In an email to parents, RCPS Superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett wrote that Plain Elementary, J. Frank Hillyard Middle School and Broadway High School were identified in the threat.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Hearing continued for Luray police officer charged with DWI

Wagoner was originally charged with DWI first offense after he was arrested on May 26. The class 1 misdemeanor is punishable by up to a year in prison and a $2,500 fine.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Former Waynesboro teacher pleads guilty to sex crimes

Joseph Emmanuel Trust was in Augusta County Circuit Court yesterday where he was sentenced to 30 years in prison for 14 charges of child pornography, 1 count of forcible sodomy with a victim under 13, and 1 count of indecent liberties with a victim under 15.

Tony Lavaris Branch mug shot
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Waynesboro man charged with breaking and entering to have preliminary hearing in October

Tony Branch was scheduled to appear in general district court on Tuesday afternoon, but online records showed that his hearing was continued until Oct. 15.  

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Police warn of consequences following most recent school threat in Page County

This threat is being deemed as not credible and no students nor staff are in danger.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Shenandoah Valley Airport practicing full-scale disaster drill this weekend

WEYERS CAVE, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Shenandoah Valley Airport (SHD) will conduct a […]

Court gavel with American flag in the background
Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Hearing delayed for McGaheysville man charged in shooting that led to Waynesboro man’s death

The Rockingham County man who was charged in a shooting in Waynesboro on Memorial Day weekend had his preliminary hearing this morning continued until next month.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
16-year-old in custody after making threats to Harrisonburg and Wilson Memorial High Schools

The 16-year-old HHS student was arrested last night for threats against HHS and Wilson Memorial.

Community
2 years ago
Harrisonburg and Rocktown High Schools to re-open today

Harrisonburg City Public Schools Communications Coordinator Kelly Lineweaver confirmed the decision in an email to Harrisonburg High School and Rocktown High School parents, as well as news media, Monday evening. 

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