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Yahoo
15-07-2025
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Kitchen fire reported at Valley Mission in Staunton
STAUNTON – A grease fire interrupted operations at the Valley Mission in Staunton on July 15. Staunton fire and police personnel responded to the shelter, located at 1513 W. Beverley St., at about 9 a.m. Susan Richardson, executive director at the Mission, said she was "very grateful" the small kitchen fire didn't spread. Richardson said the fire was caused by overflow grease. The kitchen will remain operational, but Richardson said because they will have to clean up residue from fire extinguishers that were used to snuff the fire, lunch was being delivered. "We are ordering subs for lunch to address the lunch prep that was affected by the chemicals," Richardson said in an email the The News Leader. Normal operations were expected to resume following lunch, she said. More: National Weather Service Flood Watch issued July 15 for Nelson, Albemarle and Augusta counties More: Decades-old church paperwork leads to convictions against Stuarts Draft man Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Kitchen fire reported at Valley Mission in Staunton
Yahoo
10-07-2025
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VSP: Motorists exchange gunfire along I-64 in Waynesboro
Virginia State Police said a road rage incident on Interstate 64 resulted in two motorists opening fire on one another in Waynesboro. Police sent out a press release seeking the public's assistance concerning the July 9 incident. Just minutes after 5 p.m. on I-64 eastbound, a black Genesis sedan cut off a white truck, possibly a Toyota with large tires, near Exit 96 in Waynesboro. The two vehicles stopped in the travel lane, and the driver of the truck pulled a gun and fired at the other vehicle, police said. The driver of the Genesis returned gunfire. The truck drove away from the scene onto Exit 96. The driver of the truck in question was described as a man in his early to mid-30s, and police said he had light brown or reddish hair with a distinct jaw line. The driver of the sedan, who was not injured, remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, police said. The Waynesboro Commonwealth's Attorney's Office is being consulted. Anyone with information is asked to call Virginia State Police Division 3 Dispatch at (540) 444-7778 or email Virginia State Police at questions@ More: After being sexually assaulted, girl used ruse to escape Churchville man's home More: Craigsville man facing multiple charges following police chase in Augusta County Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: VSP: Motorists exchange gunfire along I-64 in Waynesboro
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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Charlottesville PD: 5 people shot, including children
Five people were shot the evening of July 4 in Charlottesville, police said. Shortly before 11:30 p.m., officers from the Charlottesville Police Department responded to a shooting report in the area of Orangedale Avenue, according to a press release. The first officers arrived at the scene within two minutes of being dispatched. Police found five people shot, including a 52-year-old woman, an 18-year-old woman, a 17-year-old boy, an 11-year-old boy, and a 10 year-old girl. Because of heavy foot and vehicle traffic, emergency medical units were initially unable to access the scene. Officers and medics worked together to take the victims on foot and in patrol vehicles, applying pressure to their wounds until additional rescue personnel arrived, the release said. The victims were stabilized. The CPD's Criminal Investigations Division and Forensics Unit responded and are investigating the shooting. Early evidence suggests multiple shooters were involved. Officers will be in the area on July 5 conducting a search for any additional evidence. More: Walking tall: Fishersville stilt performer showcases talent in July 4 parade More: Two people dead after early morning stabbing in Augusta County: Sheriff's Office Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Charlottesville PD: 5 people shot, including children
Yahoo
24-06-2025
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Sheriff's Office: Woman missing from Staunton
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office said a Staunton woman has been listed as missing, a press release said. The woman, 40-year-old Megan N. Thomas, has been missing since June 11. A family member reported her missing on June 22. Thomas is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. She has blonde hair and blue eyes, the release said. Her whereabouts are unknown. If anyone has any information about this missing person, contact the Augusta County Sheriff's Office at (540) 245-5333 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. More: Train carrying hydrochloric acid derails in Dooms More: Shenandoah National Park moves to cashless fee collection starting July 1 Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Sheriff's Office: Woman missing from Staunton
Yahoo
23-06-2025
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Sheriff's Office: Woman missing from Staunton
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office said a Staunton woman has been listed as missing, a press release said. The woman, 40-year-old Megan N. Thomas, has been missing since June 11. A family member reported her missing on June 22. Thomas is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 180 pounds. She has blonde hair and blue eyes, the release said. Her whereabouts are unknown. If anyone has any information about this missing person, contact the Augusta County Sheriff's Office at (540) 245-5333 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 322-2017. More: Train carrying hydrochloric acid derails in Dooms More: Shenandoah National Park moves to cashless fee collection starting July 1 Brad Zinn is the cops, courts and breaking news reporter at The News Leader. Have a news tip? Or something that needs investigating? You can email reporter Brad Zinn (he/him) at bzinn@ You can also follow him on X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Sheriff's Office: Woman missing from Staunton
