News Maker Lenny Millholland applauds Animal Control and prepares for free camp
Scott Bradley speaks with News Maker and Frederick County Sheriff Lenny Millholland for their monthly chat.
They discuss the noteworthy contributions of the Animal Control Unit recently.
They also talk about the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office’s upcoming free youth camp.
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News Maker Lenny Millholland applauds Animal Control and prepares for free camp
Scott Bradley speaks with News Maker and Frederick County Sheriff Lenny Millholland for their monthly chat.
They discuss the noteworthy contributions of the Animal Control Unit recently.
They also talk about the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office’s upcoming free youth camp.
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Frederick County employees go above and beyond for animals
Several Frederick County employees went above and beyond the line of duty in the rescue of some stranded animals.
First Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputy Morris managed to rescue a Great Horned Owl who found himself trapped in the wastewater treatment chemical vault at Lake Frederick.
Despite the mess Deputy Morris rescued the owl after finding him covered in sewage, suffering from chemical burns and took him immediately to Blue Ridge Wildlife Center.
After several baths and repairs to its injuries an update from Blue Ridge Wildlife Center has the animal in much better shape looking to make a full recovery.
Meanwhile Frederick County Professional Firefighters report the rescue of a kitten that had managed to find itself struck in a drainage pipe.
After hearing the cries of the kitten Firefighters and Sheriff’s Deputies located the kitten in a water runoff drainage pipe.
Firefighters still wonder how the kitten got into that situation, but it was recovered and now adopted by crew member rescuer Summer Sypolt who named the kitten Aqua.
Pictures of the Great Horned Owl are found here.
Pictures of Aqua are found by here.
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News Maker Lenny Millholland on swatting and bomb threats
Scott Bradley speaks with News Maker Lenny Millholland for their monthly chat on what’s top of mind for the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.
They focus on the recent stint of swatting and bomb threats to schools in the area and around Virginia.
The responses for these threats have a high cost of restitution for the criminals as they must reimburse the departments for the resources used.
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News Maker Lenny Millholland on swatting and bomb threats
Scott Bradley speaks with News Maker Lenny Millholland for their monthly chat on what’s top of mind for the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.
They focus on the recent stint of swatting and bomb threats to schools in the area and around Virginia.
The responses for these threats have a high cost of restitution for the criminals as they must reimburse the departments for the resources used.
For more news from across the Shenandoah Valley, click here.
FCSO’s Lenny Millholland elected President of VSA
Congratulations are in order for Frederick County Sheriff Lenny Millholland who was just elected the President of the Virginia Sheriff’s Association (VSA).
The VSA’s Conference was held in Virginia Beach with Sheriffs from across Virginia gathering for the latest law enforcement information.
Training information included updates from the Department of Criminal Justice and Compensation Board.
Volunteer Frederick County Sheriff’s Deputy and TV and Film star Dean Cain was at the conference and swore in all new members of the association board including Sheriff Millholland as the President.
As the 2023-24 president of the VSA Sheriff Millholland will oversee 95 percent of the 123 sheriff’s offices in the state.
That includes more than 9,200 sheriff office staff members.
The association gives a voice to sheriffs and deputies working on many levels and in cooperation with the various segments of the criminal justice system and state government.
The association also guarantees representation for sheriffs and deputies throughout the state.
Sheriff Millholland was at the Virginia Beach conference with Sheriff Chad Cubbage of Page County and Sheriff Tim Carter of Shenandoah County.
A link to the official announcement is found here.
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FCSO investigates a breaking and entry and burglary incident
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) reports responding to an alarm at Greenwood Grocery at 1893 Senseny Road on September 3.
Upon arrival Deputies found signs of a forced entry at the glass front door and what appeared to be blood from the suspect inside the business.
Reportedly the suspect took approximately $200 worth of cigarettes and vape pods from the establishment.
Further investigation and review of surveillance video revealed a lone male was involved.
A subject who matches the description of a man who frequents the Green Park Drive and Green Park Road areas of Frederick County was revealed in the video.
At the time of the incident, he was wearing a gray tank top and black pants carrying a black backpack.
The suspect appears to have left the scene on foot and has tattoo on his left arm.
Pictures of the suspect are found here.
A $1,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest of this man.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Frederick Winchester Clarke Crime Solvers at 540-665-TIPS.
Anyone with information could also call the FCSO at 540-662-6162.
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FCSO Animal Control investigates death of poultry
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) reports an investigation into the death of multiple chickens.
August 5 at approximately 1:50 p.m. the Animal Control Division of the FCSO launched an investigation into the death of several chickens.
The incident occurred in the 400 block of Cattail Road in Frederick County.
Upon arrival it was evident to officers that the chickens had been shot and killed.
The killings took place sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. on August 5.
Anyone with any information in the incident is asked to contact FCSO’s Animal Control Deputy A.M. Morris at 540-662-6162.
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Local communities prepare for National Night Out
Communities around the Shenandoah Valley are getting ready for August 1 National Night Out.
The campaign is now in it’s 40th year of promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.
From 6 pm- 9 pm August , local law enforcement will engage with the community through drone and K9 demonstrations, children’s activities, live music, and more.
Front Royal’s night out will be held at the Gazebo, Frederick County’s at Jordan Springs Elementary, Middletown will be at Laurel Ridge Community College, Riley Park hosts Woodstock’s event while Strasburg’s is in the Square.
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office and Berryville Police Department will hold their event at Rose Hill Park.
Luray Police Department and Page County Sheriff’s Office will hold their event at the Hawksbill Greenway.
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FCSO adds clarity to new driving law
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office has been notified of some confusion caused by a recent Virginia driving law change.
The new Virginia Code governs the requirement of motorists to stay in the right lane of a multi-lane highway unless actively passing another motorist.
The code has been confused with another similar Virginia driving law that discusses special regulations applicable to multi-lane highways.
Both laws are listed as traffic infractions and carry a $100 fine.
The department also received questions about driving in the left lane before a turn or exit, they suggest just to use sound judgment.
Do not wait till the last moment but you also should not back up traffic for a few miles while waiting for a turn.
Overall, if someone is behind you and the right lane is open, you must move over.
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