Crime & Safety
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44-year-old Fieldale man charged with two counts of rape and two counts of forcible sodomy appears in court, two-day trial
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia — A man from Fieldale has been charged with two counts of rape and two counts of forced…
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Teenager shot and injured on Monday in Martinsville. Hospitalized with non-critical injuries, police
MARTINSVILLE, Virginia – On Monday, a 19-year-old man was shot near Hairston Funeral Home on Armstead Avenue. He was flown…
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Saturday night shooting at a Roanoke grocery store results with two injured, the shooting suspect taken into custody, report
A man and a woman were hurt when someone opened fire at a grocery store in Roanoke on Saturday night.…
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EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops might be responsible for dozens of infections and at least one death across 11 states, CDC investigates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants doctors and patients to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears eye drops. The…
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Tyre Nichols’ mother family members urge Congress to pass police reform
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Wednesday, Tyre Nichols’ family and friends remembered him with songs of faith and heartfelt tributes. They…
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Authorities in Virginia will continue to combat drunk driving with hundreds of saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints
Roanoke, Virginia – The holiday season is the time of year when we spend more time with our family but…
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After serving the people of Roanoke for more than 10 years , RC Police Chief Howard Hall to retire on January 1
Roanoke, Virginia – Authorities play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and order, as they are responsible for enforcing…
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Two dead and several injured in Williamsburg fatal crash last week, new details emerged
Williamsburg, Virginia – The number of pedestrian victims in the Roanoke area and statewide has been on the rise for…
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Forty percent more car thefts in Roanoke Valley reported this year compared to pre-pandemic
Roanoke, Virginia – In general, the number of stolen vehicles has been declining for decades in the United States, and…
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Inmate in Richmond jail found died earlier this week, third this year in the same jail. Leaders seek answers.
Richmond, Virginia – A total of three Richmond City Jail inmates have died so far this year, with the latest…
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