VSP arrest Rockingham County man

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Virginia State Police (VSP) have arrested a Rockingham County man accused of pointing firearms at another driver on I-81 in Frederick County.

The victim reported that a driver in a white SUV waved at least 2 firearms at hime the two vehicles were traveling southbound near mile marker 308.

The incident happened Monday, August 3rd, about 6 pm.

Troopers caught up with the SUV and arrested 23 year old Jose A. Simon of Rockingham County.

Police found multiple firearms and a reported grenade inside the vehicle.

A bomb squad was called to the scene and determined the grenade was inactive.

Simon is charged with 2 counts of brandishing a firearm and illegally wearing a mask.

He is being held at the Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center in Winchester.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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WPD arrest two brothers involved in a knife fight

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The Winchester Police Department (WPD) report the arrest of two brothers after a knife fight.

On December 3 officers investigated the report at approximately 2:20p.m. in the Smithfield Avenue area.

Two individuals were found suffering from various wounds.

After a thorough investigation officers were able to determine that the two are brothers.

Anthony and Brian Hutchinson got into the fight were taken to the hospital for treatment of wounds and then  into custody.

Anthony has been charged with misdemeanor domestic assault and battery.

His brother Brian was charged with misdemeanor domestic assault and battery, felony malicious wounding and found to have an outstanding warrant out of Frederick County.

The brothers are in Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center at the time of this report.

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WPD respond to gunfire incident

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Early Thursday morning, October 31, shortly before 7 a.m., a patrol officer with the Winchester Police Department heard multiple gunshots in the 200 block of North Cameron Street.

Officers quickly responded and located a group of individuals at an apartment complex who reported that a male was armed.

Manuel Griffin, 27, of Winchester, Virginia, was taken into custody for allegedly shooting into an apartment.

He faces several charges, including discharging firearms within or at a dwelling,
reckless handling of a firearm, and willfully discharging firearms in a public place.

Griffin has been transported to the Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center, where he is being held without bond.

Thankfully, no injuries were reported during this incident.

The Winchester Police Department assures the community that this is an isolated event and
there was no ongoing threat.

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Clarke county teacher arrested

According to a press release issued by the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office, a teacher at DG Cooley Elementary School was arrested for public intoxication.

The Clarke County Public School Superintendent’s Office promptly notified the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office on January 31st.

They expressed concerns about a possible case of intoxication involving Derek L. Boyce, a 39-year-old resident of Stephens City.

Mr. Boyce was taken to the Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center until he was deemed sober for release.

It is important to emphasize that Mr. Boyce is innocent until proven guilty.

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Shots fired into Winchester residence

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The Winchester Police Department responded to a shots fired report yesterday afternoon.

Witnesses identified Christopher Bee, 38, to the officers on scene for firing shots in the air and into an occupied home on Kent Street.

Officers were led to his residence where he was taken into custody.

Bee was then transported to the Northwest Regional Adult Detention Center where he is held without bond.

He is charged with attempted murder, shooting into an occupied dwelling, and possessing a firearm as a felon.

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