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September 14, 2021

Larcenies from Vehicles Reported

Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Crimewatch

Blacksburg and Christiansburg Police Departments are conducting a joint investigation into the early morning larcenies from vehicles. The suspects targeted vehicles located at “Fitness Facilities”. Multiple vehicles located in parking lots at local gyms were broken into. Various items were… Read the rest

September 9, 2021

UPDATE: Suspect identified after police pursuit

Crimewatch

The suspect from the Sept. 8 police pursuit has been identified as Michael B. Lilly, age 39 of Salem, VA. Yesterday’s pursuit began at approximately 2:36 p.m., and the suspect was immediately taken into custody at the conclusion of pursuit… Read the rest

September 8, 2021

Robbery leads to police chase

Crimewatch

At approximately 2:25pm, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the Elliston Food Mart on 9311 Roanoke Road in Elliston with reports of a suspect brandishing a firearm at employees. At approximately 2:29pm the Montgomery County Sheriff’s… Read the rest

September 5, 2021

Fugitive Arrests in Montgomery County

Crimewatch

On 09/04/2021 at 8:13 p.m. we received a request for assistance from the Virginia State Police (VSP) in regards to a pursuit of a stolen vehicle that began on I-81. The information provided to us was that the individuals had… Read the rest

August 8, 2021

Domestic Incident Results in Police Shooting

Crimewatch

On the evening of Saturday, August 7th at approximately 10:57 pm, members of the Christiansburg Police Department and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 500 block of Gold Drive in the… Read the rest

July 16, 2021

Convicted Murderer Epperly Denied Parole

Crimewatch

I was notified at 1:46 p.m. today that the Virginia Parole Board has denied this latest parole request for Stephen Epperly. Pulaski County justice continues to stand. Over forty years ago, a jury of his peers recommended he spend the… Read the rest

June 2, 2021

Homicide investigation in Blacksburg

Blacksburg, Crimewatch

Blacksburg Police Department is investigating a Homicide. This continues to be a complex, ongoing investigation. The victim is Mr. Jerry Smith, a 40 year old male who resided in the Town of Blacksburg. This investigation has revealed that Mr. Smith… Read the rest

May 24, 2021

Statement on Homicide in Pulaski County

Crimewatch, Pulaski County

On Sunday, May 23 at around 4 a.m. Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to 8200 block of Parrott River Rd. in reference to a possible homicide. Upon arrival Deputies located a female victim who was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.… Read the rest

May 23, 2021

Suspect Arrested in Pulaski County Death

Crimewatch, Pulaski County

*******UPDATE****Corey Wayne Hodge has been located and is in custody. Thank you so much to everyone that helped with information and helped spread the word, there is no way we could do this without you! ——–Original Post——– Pulaski County Sheriff’s… Read the rest

May 18, 2021

Arrest Made in Blacksburg Armed Robbery

Blacksburg, Crimewatch

Raymond M. Trigg, II was arrested and charged in the May 12th robbery of the Fast Mart Marathon in Blacksburg. He is charged with one count of Armed Robbery, one count of using a firearm while committing a robbery, and… Read the rest

May 2, 2021

UPDATE: Abducted child located safe

Area News, Crimewatch

Giles County Sheriff’s Office reports: Noah Trout has been found safe. He is now in the hands of FBI Agents and VSP Tactical Team members. We will release more details in a press conference at 4:30 p.m. today. Thanks again… Read the rest

April 24, 2021

Mangekian arrested, charged with first degree murder

Crimewatch

On April 23, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Cory Steven Mangekian was charged with First Degree Murder in the death of Sandra Lee Mangekian. He is currently being held without bond at the New River Valley Regional Jail. Deputy Gerald… Read the rest

April 22, 2021

Man wanted in Suspicious Fairlawn Death

Crimewatch

***WANTED****USE CAUTION*** On April 21, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office responded to 6711 Oxford Ave in the Fairlawn Section of Pulaski County in reference to a possible deceased person inside the residence. Upon arrival, units… Read the rest

April 19, 2021

Suspicious vehicle report leads to drug bust

Crimewatch

On Friday evening, April 16, 2021, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the McCoy area of the county for a suspicious vehicle, which was trespassing on private property. Deputies located the vehicle, which was occupied by… Read the rest

April 13, 2021

Update on Officer Impersonation Case

Crimewatch

Over the past several weeks, the Christiansburg Police Department has received four reports involving an individual impersonating a police officer. We are aware that there is a tremendous amount of public concern about these cases and are also aware that… Read the rest

April 5, 2021

Two arrested in Radford

Crimewatch, Radford

On April 2 at approximately 5:44 p.m. the Radford Police Department responded to a call in the 100 block of Jeffries Drive. The following individuals were arrested on the following charges and held without bond at the New River Valley… Read the rest

March 15, 2021

Fiarfax Street Incident leads to Arrests

Crimewatch, Radford

Radford, Va. – The Radford Police Department arrested the following individuals in relation to the February 22, 2021 Fairfax Street incident. All were arrested on the following charges and held on secured bond at the New River Valley Regional Jail:… Read the rest

March 4, 2021

Fraud Incident in Radford

Crimewatch, Radford

The City of Radford Police Department is investigating a fraud incident where the victim was contacted by suspects pretending to be members of the Radford City Police Department and Radford City Sheriff’s Office. The victim was instructed to go to… Read the rest

February 25, 2021

Update: Burglary Suspect Arrested

Crimewatch

Justin Scott Murphy, 29 years old from Radford, was arrested without incident around 3:00 a.m. this morning in the City of Radford by deputies from our office with the assistance of Radford Police Department. The arrest came after an intense… Read the rest

February 4, 2021

Three Wanted in Connect with Shooting

Crimewatch, Radford

Radford, Va. – Three individuals are currently wanted in connection with the shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of January 24th 2021 in the 400 Block of Sanford Street. Alejandro Garcia Limon, age 25, of Radford Virginia, is… Read the rest

February 3, 2021

Shooting suspect sought

Crimewatch, Radford

The Radford City Police Department are seeking to identify a suspect that was involved in the shooting that occurred in the 400 block of Sanford Street on 01/24/2021. The Radford City Police Department is offering a monetary reward for information… Read the rest

January 25, 2021

Blacksburg Police Investigating Two Burglaries

Crimewatch

Update: Since Saturday’s initial report, numerous leads have been generated with two additional burglaries having been reported to the Blacksburg Police Department. Detectives continue to investigate every lead and are working to determine if these incidents are connected. In addition,… Read the rest

January 24, 2021

Multiple Shootings Under Investigation in Radford

Crimewatch, Radford

On January 24, 2021 at 1:08 a.m. the Radford City Police Department responded to the 100 block of Madison Street in reference to a report of shots fired. At 1:22 a.m. units were then dispatched to the 400 block of… Read the rest

January 14, 2021

Man wanted in Richlands arrested in Radford

Crimewatch, Radford

On January 13, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the Radford City Police Department responded to a call for a wanted individual out of Richlands, VA. A search was conducted in the area surrounding Rock Road and Mr. Jason Edward Matney, age… Read the rest

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