CRIME & SAFETY
Rocktown Now Crime Report – May 9, 2024
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson explains the details behind the Rockingham-Harrisonburg Regional Jail’s sudden temporary closure this week. If you have any questions on your mind for Sheriff Hutcheson to answer in future episodes, please send them to news@rocktownnow.com!
Man admits to firearm violation after waiving gun while prohibited from owning firearms
ELKINS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A West Virginia man has admitted to a firearm violation after having a gun while prohibited. According to U.S. Attorney William Ihlenfeld, Wesley Shane Haggerty, 35, of Cabins, has admitted to the unlawful possession of a firearm. According to court documents and statements made in court, Pendleton County Sheriff’s deputies […]
Virginia State Police investigating Monday crash at Smoke House & Vape store
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Virginia State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Rockingham County that occurred earlier this week at the Dayton Walmart shopping center. Sg.t Brent Coffey confirmed in an email to Rocktown Now Wednesday that the crash occurred Monday just before 1 p.m. in...
Harrisonburg Police warning citizens about Cryptocurrency scams
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Harrisonburg Police Department are reporting they have received multiple calls about scams involving Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency. HPD said these scammers will ask for Bitcoin as payment for things such as fixing a virus on your computer or cell phone, deleting your personal information from illegal websites, or even claiming to be an incarcerated family member who needs money.
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