Botetourt County deputies arrest three, seize heroin...
28 min ago | via Roanoke Times
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 81 Thursday resulted in the seizure of 300 bags of heroin and pending charges related to a rash of burglaries, said Botetourt County Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle. Comment?
Former Valley Metro GM pleads guilty in embezzlement...
2 hrs ago | via WSLS-TV Roanoke
The former general manager of Valley Metro Transit pleaded guilty this morning in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Roanoke to charges that he stole government funds. Comment?
Botetourt County I-81 Traffic Stop and Drug Bust Als...
4 hrs ago | via Rockbridge Weekly
Botetourt County Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle has announced that uniformed officers made a routine traffic stop at 8:14 p.m. Thursday on I-81 near Exit 167 that resulted in the arrest of three individuals, seizure of 300 baggies of heroin with an estimated street value of $6,000, and charges prepared against two of the trio in connection with a series ... (more) Comment?
Roanoke man, 23, charged with assaulting police officer
5 hrs ago | via Roanoke Times
A Roanoke man was arrested Wednesday and charged with assaulting a police officer who was responding to a domestic dispute. Comment?
Ex-Valley Metro manager pleads guilty to theft of government money
5 hrs ago | via Roanoke Times
Dave Morgan admitted today that he ate, drank, played golf and smoked cigars on the tab of the federal government as head of Roanoke's bus system. 1 comment
Three arrested in heroin bust in Botetourt County
5 hrs ago | via Roanoke Times
Botetourt County Sheriff Ronnie Sprinkle has announced that uniformed officers made a routine traffic stop at 8:14 p.m. Thursday on I-81 near Exit 167 that resulted in the arrest of three individuals, seizure of 300 baggies of heroin with an estimated street value of $6,000, and charges prepared against two of the trio in connection with a series ... (more) Comment?
FBI training session aimed at helping first responders
8 hrs ago | via EMS1
ROANOKE, Va. - The FBI and Virginia State Police blew stuff up Wednesday in Botetourt County. Comment?
13 hrs ago | via Franklin News-Post
Former Franklin County Sheriff Ewell Hunt has been charged with misconduct by an elected official in connection with the May 30, 2011, shooting death of Jennifer Agee that allegedly was committed by a former deputy. Comment?
14 hrs ago | via Roanoke Times
Former Franklin County Sheriff Ewell Hunt stands accused of misconduct of a public official. Comment?
Pittsylvania County child in critical condition afte...
23 hrs ago | via WSLS-TV Roanoke
A 4-year-old boy was transported to a Roanoke hospital by helicopter Thursday afternoon after being stuck by a vehicle in an accident on Hazel Lane in Chatham. Comment?
Roanoke Police charge man with attacking officer
23 hrs ago | via WSLS-TV Roanoke
Officers responded on May 30, 2012, at 5:18 a.m. to a residence in the 3700 block of Ventnor Road in reference to a disorder. Comment?
Roanoke man charged with assaulting a police officer
Yesterday | via Roanoke Times
A Roanoke man was arrested Wednesday and charged with assaulting a police officer who was responding to a domestic dispute. 1 comment
Authorities say Berry, Looney are suspects in ... Mu...
Yesterday | via Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Suspects implicated in a North Carolina murder and robbery are now suspects in a multi-state crime spree spanning from Bluefield to Mount Airy, N.C. Sgt. Comment?
Former Franklin County Sheriff Ewell Hunt charged in...
Yesterday | via Roanoke Times
Former Franklin County Sheriff Ewell Hunt has been charged with misconduct by an elected official after an investigation of how he handled warnings that preceded the May 30, 2011, shooting rampage that left Jennifer Agee dead. Comment?
Ex-Franklin County sheriff charged
Wednesday | via WRIC-TV Richmond
Virginia State Police say former Franklin County Sheriff Ewell Hunt has been charged with misconduct by an elected official. 1 comment
Suspect being sought by police in shooting of Roanok...
Wednesday | via Roanoke Times
Roanoke police are searching for a man suspected in the Monday shooting of a Roanoke woman, authorities said. Comment?
Roanoke police investigate stabbing in alley
Wednesday | via Roanoke Times
A Roanoke man was stabbed during an assault Saturday in an alley between Patterson and Rorer avenues, police said. Comment?
Man whose truck rolled off Twelve O'Clock Knob ident...
Tuesday | via Roanoke Times
Roanoke County police have released the name of the man whose truck careened 100 feet down a steep embankment off Twelve O'Clock Knob Road. Comment?
Public nuisance gets a cleaning
Tuesday | via Roanoke Times
The area off Hershberger Road has been somewhat of an outdoor camp for homeless people who either don't know about or don't want to stay in a shelter or receive help. Comment?
Roanoke Police searching for Patterson Avenue stabber
Tuesday | via WSLS-TV Roanoke
Investigators say the stabbing took place shortly before 10:53 p.m. in the 1500 block of Patterson Ave. Comment?