CRIME & SAFETY
Sheriff charges three men after ongoing drug investigation in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Henry County Sheriff’s Office arrested three men on drug-related charges after serving a search warrant in Martinsville on Tuesday, April 30. According to the sheriff, deputies, and personnel from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed search warrants at multiple homes on Valentine...
Four Virginia men arrested after high-speed chase with stolen car in North Carolina
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, NC. (WFXR) — Four men from Virginia are in custody after allegedly leading North Carolina deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen car on April 26. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, around 11:15 a.m., a deputy observed a Dodge Charger allegedly speeding on the US-220 Bypass. The deputy attempted to […]
A raw conversation within a law enforcement family
EDEN, N.C. — For WFMY News 2's Hannah Jeffries, the Charlotte tragedy hits home. Her father, Richie Jeffries spent nearly 30 years as an Eden police officer. At one point within his career, he was shot while off duty. Hannah recalled what it was like to grow up in...
WATCH: AG Miyares provides an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in our region
DANVILLE, Va. – On Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., Attorney General Jason Miyares provided an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in parts of our area, including the Cities of Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Martinsville. Danville Police Chief Chris Wiles, City of Roanoke Police Chief Scott Booth, Lynchburg...
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