Regional police accountability & crime/safety alerts [developing]
Key Questions
Who is wanted for malicious wounding and arson in Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst Harvey, 39, is wanted by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office for malicious wounding and arson on Love Road on March 27. He is accused of attacking a man, leaving him seriously injured, and the public is asked to assist in locating him.
What happened to the BRITE bus driver in Staunton?
A BRITE bus driver was stabbed by a passenger on April 4. Sandra Tomey was arrested by the Staunton Police Department following the incident.
What was the outcome for the Waynesboro child assault case?
A Waynesboro man named Lotts pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a young girl and was sentenced to four years in prison.
What are the details of the fatal shooting in Staunton?
Rafael Johnson, 38, was fatally shot on Straith Street on March 29. The investigation by Staunton Police is ongoing.
What charges does the Harrisonburg preschool teacher face?
A preschool teacher in Harrisonburg was charged with child pornography on March 31.
What was the sentence for the Waynesboro forgery case?
Vicars from Waynesboro was sentenced to one year in jail for forgery after pleading guilty on April 2.
What is the status of Waynesboro PD Officer Moore's case?
Officer Moore faces assault charges, and a motion to dismiss or for disarming was denied by the judge. His trial is scheduled for April 9.
What safety alerts are there for Augusta County prescribed burn and Afton incident?
A 1,200-acre prescribed burn by the U.S. Forest Service in Augusta County is causing smoke alerts. An overturned propane truck in Afton on April 6 led to the evacuation of 50 homes.
Lyndhurst Harvey (39) wanted malicious wounding/arson Love Rd 3/27; Staunton BRITE bus driver stabbed Apr4 (Sandra Tomey arrested); Waynesboro Lotts guilty child assault (4yrs); Staunton Straith St fatal shooting Rafael Johnson (38) 3/29 (ongoing probe); Harrisonburg preschool teacher child porn 3/31; Waynesboro Vicars 1yr forgery Apr2; Waynesboro PD Officer Moore assault/disarming motion denied (trial Apr9); NAACP clarifies redistricting confusion/misinfo flyers/polls/Augusta BOS Shull opposition/debates Apr21 (town hall Apr6 Sixth Mount Zion); Augusta 1,200ac prescribed burn smoke alerts; Afton propane truck evac 50 homes Apr6; No Kings rally 1,500+; VDOT Staunton Dist closures/maintenance (govt plaza Apr10-13, Gregg Shultz MM21-24 EB paving Apr6-10, I-81 MM221-225 speed cams Apr2); VSP rescue; Legg/ACSO; SPD pistols; ECC Adopt Apr12-18; Peter Fox award. Monitor patterns/hearings.