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6 days ago
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Martinsville man charged after allegedly found asleep with teenager in car
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of a man after allegedly being found asleep with a teenage girl in a car late in Collinsville on May 31. The sheriff said that a deputy who was patrolling the area near 2400 Virginia Avenue allegedly witnessed a suspicious red Dodge Charger with the engine running behind the AutoZone store around 5:08 a.m. on Saturday. The deputy approached the Charger and allegedly saw a man in the driver's seat, as well as a 14-year-old girl in the passenger seat, according to the sheriff. Both occupants appeared to be sleeping. The man was allegedly shirtless, and the teenage girl appeared to be unclothed, with 'several open containers of alcoholic beverages visible inside the vehicle,' the sheriff said. Infant found safe in Franklin County While investigating, it was allegedly determined that the man, who was later identified as 33-year-old Roniticus Lamar Wilson of Martinsville, and the teenage girl, knew each other and 'had been attempting to engage in a romantic relationship.' Roniticus Lamar Wilson has been arrested and charged with the following: Carnal Knowledge of a Child in violation of (Virginia Code § 18.2-63) Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (Virginia Code § 18.2-371) Wilson is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond. The Henry County Sheriff said the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information regarding the incident, please contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751. You can also leave an anonymous tip with contact CrimeStoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The CrimeStoppers program offers rewards of up to $2,500.00 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in criminal activity. The reward amount is determined based on the nature of the crime and the value of the information provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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7 days ago
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North Carolina woman arrested in drug investigation in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff's Office deputy conducted a traffic stop at 4090 Virginia Avenue after seeing a car with possible fabricated tags with four individuals inside. During the investigation, the deputy realized the driver's and passengers' statements were not aligning. The deputy then searched with the Martinsville Police Department and their K-9 unit. The K-9 then alerted to the smell of narcotics, therefore leading the deputies to search the vehicle. During the search, a handgun and suspected pre-packaged bags of methamphetamine were found with five varieties of pressed pills, various colored powder substances, and various other items consistent with the distribution of narcotics were located. (Photo Credit: Henry County Sheriff's Office) Once the situation was further investigated, it was determined that the items belonged to 26-year-old Terri Lynn Warren of Caswell, North Carolina. Possession with the intent to distribute a Schedule I/II Substance in violation of Virginia Code Section§ 18.2-248 Possession of a Firearm while in possession of a Schedule I/II Substance in violation of Virginia Code Section 18.2-308.4 Possession of a Concealed Weapon in violation of Virginia Code Section § 18.2-308 She is currently being held at the Henry County Detention Center without bond. This is an ongoing investigation, and anyone with information is to contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751 or Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards up to $2500.00 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-05-2025
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Teen charged with robbery at Collinsville store, sheriff said
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff's Office said a 16-year-old is in custody after allegedly robbing a local store in Collinsville on May 28. According to the sheriff, a call was received around 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday regarding a robbery at the Infinity Tobacco and Vape Store located at 2419 Virginia Avenue. The report stated that a man allegedly entered the store with one hand in his pocket, leading the employee to believe he was armed with a weapon. The suspect allegedly demanded an undisclosed amount of money and then fled the scene on foot, the sheriff said. While en route to the scene, deputies witnessed a man matching the description of the suspect behind the store and took him into custody without incident. Money believed to have been stolen during the robbery was allegedly recovered during the arrest. Two arrested in connection to Vinton robbery The suspect, a 16-year-old teenager will not be identified by name at this time. The teenager has been charged with the following: Robbery (Violation of Virginia Code Section: 18.2-58) Concealment of identity (Violation of Virginia Code Section: 18.2-422) The juvenile was taken to the W.W. Moore Juvenile Detention Facility in Danville and will be held until court proceedings. The investigation is ongoing. If anyone with information related to this incident, please contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers at 276-63-CRIME (276-632-7463). Information leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a cash reward. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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17-05-2025
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Murfreesboro LPR technology helps catch suspect in Henry County homicide case
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Murfreesboro authorities said license plate recognition technology helped lead to an arrest in a homicide case that stretched more than 100 miles. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, hunters discovered a dead woman on the edge of a parking lot along Copper Springs Road in Springville on Saturday, May 10. Officials identified her as 31-year-old Kristiana Shook-Livingston, who was last known to be unhoused in Murfreesboro. Following an investigation by the sheriff's office, the Murfreesboro Police Department, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the 24th Judicial District Attorney's office, law enforcement said Mark Odom, 54, of Mansfield was identified as the person responsible for Shook-Livingston's death. Woman's body found in Henry County parking lot, authorities investigating as homicide That's when MPD used LPR technology to track Odom's car to a shelter called The Journey Home. 'Crime data analysts were able to use LPR technology to place that suspect's vehicle at The Journey Home in Murfreesboro, and then its return to West Tennessee,' MPD spokesperson Larry Flowers explained. Flowers said LPRs have made a massive difference in keeping Murfreesboro safe. Man charged with homicide after woman's body found in Henry County parking lot 'In 2024, our LPR technology assisted with solving about 200-plus cases. That includes everything from minor traffic accidents to homicides,' Flowers told News 2. According to officials, Odom was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 13 and charged with criminal homicide. He was booked into the Henry County Jail on a $2.5 million bond. Authorities have yet to release any additional details about this investigation, including whether Odom and Shook-Livingston knew each other. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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Woman charged with narcotics possession in Henry County
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Henry County Sheriff said that a woman has been charged with narcotics possession after an investigation at a local inn on May 16. According to the sheriff, multiple law enforcement units served a search warrant at the Travel Inn at Greensboro Road in Ridgeway on Friday. During the search, what is believed to be methamphetamine and heroin were allegedly seized. 24-year-old Danielle Renee Chappel has been arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and is currently being held at the Henry County Adult Detention Center without bond. Lockdown at River Ridge Mall lifted after man allegedly threatens to inflict harm 'The Henry County Sheriff's Office remains committed to removing drug dealers and illegal narcotics from our community.' The Henry County Sheriff said the investigation is ongoing and that additional charges are expected. If anyone has any information regarding the trafficking of narcotics, please contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office at 276-638-8751. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crimestoppers at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards of up to $2500.00 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
