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Two facing felonies after Bland County search

Appearing to be intoxicated at a Bland County gas station where they were spotted by an off-duty sheriff, two suspects were later arrested after deputies reported finding illegal drugs in their vehicle.

Wythe County felons face new charges after police chase

Two felons, one of them a sex offender, are facing a string of new drug charges after a Friday evening police chase in Wytheville.

Wythe County attempted murder suspect denied bond

A Wythe County attempted murder suspect will remain jailed until his trial after a judge denied him bond on Thursday morning.

Former Wythe County school secretary convicted of embezzlement

A onetime secretary and bookkeeper pleaded no contest on Thursday to embezzling more than $6,000 from Max Meadows Elementary School.

Wythe County felon facing more drug charges

A convicted drug dealer who was free on bond while awaiting trial on more drug charges was arrested again on May 22 as part of a Wythe County Sheriff’s Office investigation into illegal narcotics and guns.

Bland County woman charged with malicious wounding

Accused of slicing her fiance’s arm during a May 19 argument, a Bland County woman is being held without bond on felony and misdemeanor charges.

Max Meadows men accused of stealing motorcycles, trailer in Bland County

Accused of stealing a box trailer full of motorcycles from the side of the interstate, three Max Meadows men are facing multiple felony charges in Bland County.

Wythe County felons face new charges after police chase

Two felons, one of them a sex offender, are facing a string of new drug charges after a Friday evening police chase in Wytheville.

Wythe County attempted murder suspect denied bond

A Wythe County attempted murder suspect will remain jailed until his trial after a judge denied him bond on Thursday morning.

Former Wythe County school secretary convicted of embezzlement

A onetime secretary and bookkeeper pleaded no contest on Thursday to embezzling more than $6,000 from Max Meadows Elementary School.

Wythe County felon facing more drug charges

Bland County man accused of brandishing firearm during altercation

Accused of brandishing and later shooting a handgun after an altercation with two men, a Bland County resident is facing several misdemeanor charges.

Ohio man accused of trying to steal airplane in Smyth County

His plan didn’t fly – at least that’s what police said about an Ohio man accused of attempting to steal an airplane and later fleeing the airport in his muscle car.

Run for the Wall returns to Wytheville May 22 and 23

Run For the Wall returns to Wytheville on May 22 and 23.

Wythe indictments target drug offenses

Most of the recently unsealed indictments from Wythe County’s April 15 grand jury session targeted drug dealing and possession, and some of those charged already have multiple felony convictions.

Former inmate accused of delivering phone, drugs to Bland County prison

Accused of delivering illegal drugs and a cellphone to the Bland Correctional Center, a onetime BCC inmate is facing six felony and misdemeanor charges.

Adults charged with assisting Wytheville runaway

A grand jury will now consider criminal charges against two local adults accused of helping a runaway juvenile in March.

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A Wytheville woman is facing multiple criminal charges – and more may be coming – in a Thursday morning high-speed police chase that ended when she wrecked her 2016 Honda Accord at the intersection of West Ridge Road and Petunia Road.

POLICE BLOTTER: Wytheville man facing felony after capture

Wanted after being accused of not showing up for court on May 6, a Wytheville man was arrested the next day and charged with more offenses after being spotted by a Wytheville Police Department officer.

Bland County deaths remain under investigation

While state police agents are continuing to investigate the deaths of a Bland County mother and son, they don’t suspect any foul play.