Crime & Safety

Inmates, staff at Pittsylvania Co. jail facilities temporarily relocated

The inmates and staff and Pittsylvania County jail facilities were temporarily relocated to the Blue Ridge Regional Jail this week…

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Pulaski man sentenced for child abuse, including cross beating

PULASKI — Adam Richard Hodge testified Monday that he was trying to discipline two 12-year-old boys when he held pillows…

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Suspect in Lynchburg killing pleads guilty after jury deadlocks

LYNCHBURG, Va. – The suspect in a 2019 killing in Lynchburg has pleaded guilty, four months after a jury deadlocked…

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Lynchburg arsonist sentenced to prison with most time suspended

LYNCHBURG, Va. – A man who pleaded guilty to a series of arsons in Lynchburg has been sentenced. Brennan Thornhill’s…

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Former Rocky Mount officer sentenced to prison for role in DC riot

WASHINGTON, DC – A former Rocky Mount Police officer has been sentenced to prison after being convicted by a jury…

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Ex-Rocky Mount police sergeant sentenced to 7 years-plus in prison for role in U.S. Capitol riot

WASHINGTON — A former Rocky Mount police sergeant who was in the first wave of rioters to force their way…

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Roanoke County officials are investigating the Hollins Fire and Rescue Volunteer Squad

ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke County is investigating the Hollins Fire and Rescue Volunteer Squad. Roanoke County Police and the Internal…

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