Leslie Johnson
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Inmate dies, correctional officer injured in two separate incidents at state prison (opens the original)
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GRAYSON COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - An inmate is dead, and a correctional officer was injured in two separate incidents at River North Correctional Center in Independence, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC). The VADOC’s Office of Law Enforcement Services (OLES) is investigating the death of an incarcerated individual at River North Correctional Center on the evening of Monday, September 28, following an apparent attack by another incarcerated individual. VADOC corrections team
Man arrested in connection to Halifax County shooting (opens the original)
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HALIFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting Saturday, September 26, according to South Boston Police. South Boston Police responded at approximately 2:30 a.m. to a report of shots fired in the area of Seymour Drive and Marshall Ave. Police say they found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the arm and chest area. Rescue responded to the scene and began treatment. The man was transported by helicopter to Roanoke to receive further treatment. While on scene
Suspect identified in Roanoke standoff with police (opens the original)
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ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - 39-year-old Donald Lee Visel has been identified as the suspect in a standoff with Roanoke Police. Roanoke Police were called Monday, September 28 at 3:23 p.m. for the report of a domestic disorder inside an apartment on the 1900 block of Wayne Street NE. Police say Visel barricaded himself during their arrival, and the incident ended with him being taken into custody. Visel was charged with simple assault against family member. He is being held at the Roanoke City Adult De
Six displaced by Cave Spring house fire (opens the original)
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CAVE SPRING, Va. (WDBJ) - Six people are displaced after a house fire Monday, September 28, according to Roanoke County Fire and Rescue. Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at 6:46 p.m. to reports of a structure fire on the 5300 block of Doe Run Road, where smoke was coming from the residence. Firefighters say they were able to extinguish the fire within 10 minutes. The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office reported the fire was accidental and originated on the back porch due to a riding law
Pulaski cancels homecoming parade due to concerning social media statements (opens the original)
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PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) - Pulaski County Public Schools canceled its homecoming parade Monday, September 28 due to concerning statements on social media from the previous week and earlier Monday. There is no active threat, and authorities confirm that all students and community members are safe, according to Pulaski County Public Schools. School officials say canceling the event was a proactive measure to ensure public safety. All district schools will operate on a normal schedule Tuesday, September
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