Sheriff’s office arrests juvenile in relation to Pendleton County double homicide
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - On July 18, two members of the Waynesboro Police Department were indicted by a special grand jury on several felony charges after an on-duty incident back in April.
Felon found with drugs, sawed-off shotgun after police pursuit in Albemarle
A 33-year-old violent felon was hit with several charges after police say he lied to an Albemarle County officer, fled a traffic stop and was ultimately found to have both illegal drugs and a sawed-off shotgun.
‘It’s a matter of life or death’: Nelson County cracks down on illegal school...
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Nelson County officials are intensifying efforts to combat the alarming frequency of drivers illegally passing stopped school buses: a dangerous trend that has raised significant safety concerns. Keith Brown, a traffic enforcement deputy in Nelson County, emphasized the gravity of the...
Two Waynesboro police officers indicted for alleged on-duty crimes
WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — Two Waynesboro Police Officers are in trouble with the law. Waynesboro Police and the Commonwealth’s Attorney say that on April 25th an allegation of on-duty misconduct was reported to department members. The incident reportedly occurred on April 6th between several Waynesboro police...
Public hearing coming up on Pratts Roundabout
MADISON COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A public hearing will be taking place next month about plans to build a new roundabout at an Madison County intersection. The Virginia Department of Transportation will be holding a design public hearing on Aug. 19 at Renback Barn in Rochelle.
Alternate route now open for homes cut off by Fray Road closing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Residents of about 30 homes lost access, in and out, of their neighborhood Saturday when high water caused a 40-50 foot section of Fray Road to collapse, but police and fire rescue crews were able to open an alternate route by Sunday evening, the county said.
Germanna awarded $350K grant from Lowe’s Foundation
Germanna Community College will use a $350,000 grant from the Lowe’s Foundation to help boost a struggling work force. According to a recent release from the college, nearly 98% of construction firms in the state are having trouble finding qualified employees. The grant will aid in building and deploying...
Domestic dispute arrest after strong police response at Wilton Farm Apartments
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Residents at Wilton Farm Apartments were diverted with a strong Albemarle Police presence as officers took a suspect into custody on five charges in a domestic situation. Shortly after 8am, officers were dispatched to Wilton Pasture Lane after a female caller reported she and...
High Heat & Humidity Taking A Break
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. A cold front is bringing showers to the region this morning. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies, and cooler than normal temperatures this afternoon. Once the front advances through the region, humidity will lower later today into this evening. This rather pleasant air mass will...
A Martinsburg man is arrested by Charlottesville Police for solicitation
Charlottesville Police Department reports the arrest of a Martinsburg man for solicitation. On July 17 Ryan Bates of Martinsburg began communications with who he believed to be a fourteen-year-old female. In reality the targeted victim was an undercover Charlottesville Police Department detective. The 46-year-old...