Sherando High School athlete arrested for malicious wounding

Sherando High School athlete Sunil Darron Dutt was arrested April 20 and charged with a class 5 felony count of malicious wounding.

Frederick County Sheriff Lenny Millholland confirmed by text that Dutt approached a juvenile in the locker room, made a couple of statements to him and slapped the younger person.

Then the 18-year-old Dutt proceeded to pick up the juvenile slammed him against the sink and punched him several times.

Numerous people witnessed the alleged assault according to the sheriff.

By law the sheriff cannot say if the victim was seriously injured or speculate as to what events led to alleged attack.

The sheriff did confirm that the injuries were enough to constitute a charge.

Dutt was unarmed during the incident and was released from the adult detention center on bond.

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Charlottesville man indicted following assault investigation

The Albemarle County Police Department announced the indictment of an individual following an investigation into a sexual assault on August 25th.

After further investigation Jahmal Edrine was indicted on the charges of Rape and Abduction by a grand jury.

Edrine was taken into custody on Thursday February 5th and he is being held without bond at the Albermarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.

This investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone with any further information that is relevant to this case is encouraged to contact the Albemarle County Police Department Criminal Investigations Division. 

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Three are arrested in three separate incidents in Shenandoah County

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The Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) reports the arrest of three arrest in three separate incidents.

First on January 14 the SCSO deputies were notified of a domestic incident in the Harmony Lane area at approximately 10 p.m.

After a thorough investigation, authorities were able to secure a warrant against Larry Wayne Lindsay Junior.

The warrant was executed on January 15 and Lindsay was taken into custody.

The 48-year-old Lindsay of Edinburg is facing charges of domestic assault, 3 counts of child endangerment, brandishing a firearm, and firing said firearm in an occupied dwelling.

Lindsay is being held without bond at the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional Jail.

April Lynn Watson is also being held without bond after a suspicious person report at approximately 4:30 p.m. January 13.

Watson was found in the 19000 block of Senedo Road in Edinburg with drug paraphernalia and narcotics including Xanax pills.

Watson is charged with possession of narcotics and is being held at the Rappahannock Shenandoah Warren Regional jail.

Christopher Anthony Rutz of Strasburg was released on a secure bond after he was pulled over on Old Valley Pike.

After Rutz gave permission to search his vehicle officers found narcotics and a firearm.

Rutz is being charged with possession of a firearm while in possession of a firearm and failure to maintain a lane.

All these cases remain under investigation by the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office.

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FRPD confirms arrest for assault charges

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The Front Royal Police Department (FRPD) has confirmed that Larry Lineweaver Jr., wanted in connection with assault and battery charges, was taken into custody on January 15, 2026.

Authorities say Lineweaver is now in custody and no longer considered a threat to the public.

Police thank the community for their help.

If you have any safety concerns or suspicious activity to report it to law enforcement.

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Lynchburg PD confirms death

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The Lynchburg Police Department has confirmed that 38 year old Orlando T. Harding passed away on Monday at Lynchburg General Hospital.

The incident began just after noon on December 24th, when officers responded to a reported assault on the five-hundred block of Fifth Street.

Police say that while attempting to take Harding into custody, a struggle broke out.

Officers deployed a Taser, but they report Harding continued to resist.

A short time later, Harding went into cardiac arrest.

Officers on the scene performed life-saving measures and were able to regain a pulse before he was transported to the hospital.

He remained under medical care for six days before succumbing to his injuries.

Per department policy, the Virginia State Police have taken over the investigation into the death.

Lynchburg Police say they will conduct their own internal review to ensure all protocols were followed.

Authorities are still looking for information regarding the initial assault.

If you know anything, you are asked to call Lynchburg Police or submit an anonymous tip through Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.

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Leesburg Police charges juvenile in connection to shooting

Leesburg Police department reports that they have charged a juvenile from Pennsylvania in connection to a shooting investigation.

This incident occurred on October 1st when a firearm was discharged in the 700 block of E. Market Street.

The juvenile subject has been charged with two counts of brandishing a firearm, assault, carrying a concealed firearm and possession of a firearm by a juvenile.

These charges stem from this incident resulting in the arrest of D’Angelo E. Bland which is still being investigated.

Additionally authorities charged a third individual in connection to this incident.

Elijah Crosby was charged with one count of possessing a concealed firearm.

The investigation into this incident is still ongoing.

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Harrisonburg Police investigating assault in Purcell Park

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Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) reports of an assault that took place at Purcell Park on Wednesday October 8th.

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center received a call about the assault at 7:15pm.

A woman was walking on trails within Purcell Park when an individual came out of the brush attacking her, grabbing her and attempting to sexually assault her.

The suspect is described as a male, hispanic that is clean shaven and between the age of 20 to 40.

The suspect was also described to be wearing a black tee shirt and dark pants either black or blue in color.

Harrisonburg Police Department and James Madison University Police Department along with major crimes detectives responded to the park and searched the area with the help of Harrisonburg and their drone operations team.

A search of the area came up unsuccessful.

Members of the community are encouraged to take proactive steps to stay safe while enjoying local parks and trails. The investigation is still ongoing and individuals with any information are encouraged to contact HPD major crimes unit.

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NY man is facing multiple charges in Leesburg

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A Brooklyn, New York man is facing multiple charges in Leesburg after being extradited to Virginia earlier this week.

Leesburg Police say 34-year-old Shawn C. Adito Adams was extradited from Connecticut, where he was held on unrelated charges.

Adams is accused of two retail thefts at the LIDS store on Fort Evans Road last year.

In one incident, police say Adams struck an officer with his vehicle while fleeing the scene, causing minor injuries.

Adams is now facing charges including grand larceny, assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, and reckless driving.

He’s being held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center without bond.

The Leesburg Police Department thanks the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney for their help in this case.

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Update on the PCSO manhunt

The Page County Sheriff’s Office reminds locals that Todd Shifflett remains wanted and should be considered armed and dangerous.

At approximately 9:38 Friday morning, Page County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance involving a male and female.

While investigating the area where the male was last seen, deputies encountered the suspect on foot.

The male brandished a weapon at the deputies, who took cover to protect themselves.

The suspect then fled, and deputies lost sight of him.

No shots were fired during the encounter.

The suspect now faces multiple outstanding warrants, along with new charges of assault, brandishing a firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon related to this morning’s incident.

The shelter-in-place order has been lifted. However, they urge citizens to remain vigilant.

If you have any information on Todd Shifflett’s whereabouts or spot him, please contact the Page County Sheriff’s Office at 540-743-6571 or dial 911 in the event of an emergency.

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Teacher charged with abuse

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A teacher in West Virginia is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a student last week.

Troopers with the West Virginia State Police responded to Widmeyer Elementary School near Berkeley Springs on Wednesday, December 12, following an assault complaint from the Morgan County Board of Education.

According to a press release, Jazmyn Rohrer, a teacher at the school, is accused of physically assaulting a 6-year-old student on Monday, December 10.

Rohrer was arrested and charged with three counts of child abuse creating substantial
risk of injury.

She was arraigned in Morgan County and has since been released on bail.

The release did not provide further details about the alleged incident or Rohrer’s current
employment status at Widmeyer Elementary.

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