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WebABC13 Exclusive: Flock camera use draws scrutiny over privacy, oversight and data access
51+ min ago (1279+ words) Va. (WSET) — It takes less than a second: A car passes a camera, a license plate is captured and that image can become a law enforcement lead. Supporters say Flock Automated License Plate Reader cameras, or ALPRs, can help police…...
City of Martinsville appoints new sheriff
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (115+ words) MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The City of Martinsville has appointed its new sheriff. Michael Law was appointed sheriff for the Martinsville Sheriff's Office on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. This follows the recent passing of their former sheriff, Steve Draper. RELATED: Longest-serving sheriff in…...
Longest-serving sheriff in Virginia, Steve Draper, passes away
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (77+ words) MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The City of Martinsville is mourning the loss of its sheriff, Steve Draper. According to the Virginia Sheriff's Association, Draper passed away following a terminal pulmonary illness. Draper began working with the Martinsville Sheriff’s Office in 1973 and…...
Afton man facing abduction, other charges following barricade incident
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (293+ words) NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — An Afton man is being held without bond after deputies responding to a welfare check Thursday heard a gunshot from inside a home and learned a woman was allegedly being prevented from leaving, according to the…...
Lynchburg City Council hears from residents, police on Flock camera use
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (364+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The future use of Flock cameras was a hot topic at a Lynchburg City Council meeting on Tuesday. Public comment and three resolutions are on the table for council members to review ahead of next month’s meeting....
Lynchburg council members to introduce resolutions on Flock cameras after privacy concerns
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (563+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg City Council members Marty Misjuns and Chris Faraldi are set to introduce resolutions that both focus on the use of Flock cameras in Lynchburg. City Council first approved the use of Flock in a 4-3 vote in 2023. Both…...
Phoenix cops fired, charged after couple says they were beaten, Tasered in unreported stop
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (323+ words) PHOENIX (TNND) — Two Phoenix police officers have been fired and arrested after allegedly assaulting a couple during an unreported traffic stop earlier this month, authorities said. Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez Jr., both 31, face multiple felony charges, including aggravated assault,…...
Wythe County Sheriff’s Office identifies victims and suspects in Facebook scam
1+ week, 1+ day ago (108+ words) WYTHE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Wythe County Sheriff's Office is investigating a recent Facebook scam. According to the Sheriff's Office, a Facebook post was created to persuade people to contribute financially to a cause. The Sheriff's Office said the story…...
Deputies seek man suspected of placing skimmer device on ATM in Amherst County
1+ week, 2+ day ago (115+ words) AMHERST COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Deputies in Amherst County are looking to identify a man suspected of placing a skimmer device on an ATM at the Quickie Gas Stop near La Caretta. The Sheriff's Office said the skimmer device was discovered…...
Authorities looking to identify two involved with gaming machine theft in Campbell County
1+ week, 3+ day ago (133+ words) CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying people investigators say are connected to a grand larceny involving gaming machines at a Gladys convenience store. The sheriff’s office said the theft happened…...