They found a body submerged in the river. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, March 26, 1885, Image 3, brought to you by Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. Robert Walker Jr., of Waynesboro, left Walker Place Circle in Burke County on Wednesday and did not return, prompting his family to report him missing, according to a prior . Following Gonders arrest, task force members obtained and executed a search warrant on Gonders vehicle, and found approximately a half pound of methamphetamine with a street value of $6,000, 16 fluid ounces of Gamma Hydroxybutyrate with a street value of $3,000, five grams of fentanyl with a street value of $500, and $3,500 in cash. SVAC is the only community arts center in the area and is Waynesboro's only full-time art gallery. The body was removed from the river and is being sent to the medical examiner's office for an autopsy. 1625 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time, said Sheriff Donald L. Smith. The fatal shooting was one of three in a little over 36 hours in the CSRA. Look out, theres another new local business in town. Other listings. United States Postal Service 3.3. Harrisonburg man charged with crimes connected to Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol, Charlie Obaugh RV & Outdoor Student Athlete of the Week. The remains of a deceased male found in a river in the Dooms area of Augusta County have been identified as a recently reported missing 52-year-old Waynesboro man. You have permission to edit this article. All rights reserved. Investigators are trying to determine when it happened. Officers were called to the 2500 block of Village Drive for a reported shooting and found a 27-year-old man who appeared to have been shot. There was a problem saving your notification. Loved ones hold vigil on Saturday for a Henrico man found dead near a Richmond park one week ago. WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV/Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force Press Release) The Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force reports a Waynesboro man was arrested on Friday, April 9, following a multi-jurisdictional methamphetamine investigation in three states. Click here to subscribe. You can also follow him on Twitter. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time., Submit news tips to news@newsvirginian.com, call, (540) 932-3556, or send a Facebook or Twitter message. Man arrested after allegedly being found with loaded guns on property of Fort Chiswell High School. Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 4:05 PM CST | By WDAM Staff. He was found a few minutes before 10 p.m. in the 4600 . Updated: May 6, 2021 / 05:21 PM EDT. . At least three people a man and two boys were found dead after the current apparently swept away a SUV at a river crossing in central Virginia, state police said Wednesday. And 24 hours before that, Richmond County deputies found the body of Johnny Willingham, of Augusta, at a residence in the 1900 block of Telfair St. Man charged in Waynesboro police vehicle theft investigation. At least three people were found dead after a current apparently swept away the SUV. Another's health is at risk. "It's a suspicious death," said Sgt. A 61 year old female was struck and fatally injured. SALEM, Va. - A man reported missing out of Salem in early February has been found dead, according to the Salem Police Department. All rights reserved. . Officers were called to the 2500 block of . Try [emailprotected]. A riding lawnmower is no place to finish off the effects of a few cold brews. WAYNESBORO Police said a woman involved in a Waynesboro crash Monday night was killed by a motorist passing by the scene . John Krippendorf, 57, was reported missing by his family after . . (ACSO) According to the ACSO, on February . VA 24017 (540) 344-7000 . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. March 4, 2023 at 2:35 a.m. EST. "We're still trying to make determinations on what caused the head wounds," Donald said. The task force says officials completed multiple controlled purchases during the investigation from Gonder. WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) An investigation is underway after a man was discovered in Waynesboro. Gonder was charged with three counts of distribution of a schedule I/II controlled substance, two counts of transporting more than one ounce of a schedule I/II controlled substance in to the commonwealth with the intent to sell or distribute, and possession of a firearm while in possession of a schedule I/II controlled substance. A 32-year-old Waynesboro resident was arrested Saturday after eluding police and charged with five felonies and two misdemeanors. GVA will collect and check for accuracy, comprehensive information about gun-related violence in the U.S. and then post and disseminate it online. The night before the Waynesboro shooting, Stacey Judge, 28, was found shot dead at a home in New Ellenton. Or something that needs investigating? Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. ORIGINAL STORY (2/13/2021) WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Police are investigating after a body was found near Shiloh Baptist Church in Waynesboro. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Apartment fire:Fire at Augusta apartment complex displaces 15 residents, Cyclist dies:Augusta man dies weeks after bicycle crash off Milledgeville Road. During a search Friday morning for a 89-year-old man, a volunteer found a body investigators say is likely that of the missing man. During a search Friday morning for a 89-year-old man, a volunteer found a body investigators say is likely that of the missing man. Updated: 4:49 PM EDT September 22, 2021. Officials provide more details on body found near Waynesboro church, Beloved local eatery, The Pie Chest, closing for good this month, Family of Ukrainian refugees using music to adapt to life in Charlottesville. Shannon Johnson was found at about 11:21 a.m. Thursday in a vehicle outside . . Autumn Olive Farms, a pig pasture in the outskirts of Waynesboro, is bringing a more ethical and sustainable practice to raise and breed pigs. A Toyota 4Runner attempted to cross Rockfish River in Nelson County, Virginia, on Dec. 27, 2022. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Gonders vehicle was pursued from Warren County into Shenandoah County. "There's very little detail to go on right now.". The three bodies were taken to the Medical Examiners Office in Richmond for autopsy, examination and positive identification. All rights reserved. They identified the body as Martin Marty Eugene Lampkin, Sr. Lampkin, 52, had been previously reported missing. Waynesboro, VA 22980. A 36-year-old Waynesboro woman was struck by a train while walking on railroad tracks in the 200 block of North Commerce Avenue on Thursday. PSE SALES & SVCS/DISTRIBUTION ASSOCIATE. WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities have found and arrested a man who was being sought for questioning in connection with a fatal shooting Wednesday in Waynesboro. Email Brad Zinn at bzinn@newsleader.com. Jones was pronounced dead at 1:39 p.m. "of an apparent suicide," according to Trent. "Whether you are trail running the countless miles of Blue Ridge wilderness, hiking across the country, skiing the slopes or paddling the South River, Waynesboro is Divinely Place Among the Adventure." - Virginia Craft Brews Publication. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A man from Waynesboro has been sentenced to serve twelve years in prison. 0:05. Published: Oct. 17, 2022 at 2:19 PM PDT. On April 9, members of the task force reportedly arranged to purchase methamphetamine from Gonder, and when Gonder arrived at the prearranged location, officials attempted to arrest Gonder, who fled the scene. (Corinne N. Geller/Virginia State Police via AP). 17 and 11 are dead in Nelson County after an SUV apparently tried . Copyright 2021 WRDW/WAGT. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Copyright 2022 WHSV. WAYNESBORO - A man's body was discovered Saturday at about 11 a.m. in the South River behind the Shilo Baptist Church in the 200 block of Shiloh Avenue, according to the Waynesboro Police Department. Smith said police were called out to the 400 block of Ivanhoe Avenue at about 1:30 p.m. Authorities were still searching for two others believed to have been passengers in the Toyota 4Runner that was found submerged in the Rockfish River in Nelson County on Tuesday, Virginia State Police said in a news release. According to a Facebook post from the county, 51-year-old Jim Faggione had been last seen on Saturday, Sept. 17, at Twin . Without cause knowingly obstruct a law-enforcement officer in the performances of duties. JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) The body of a boater from Surry County who went missing on Monday has been recovered. Upon arrival, they found her already dead with gunshot wounds to the head and left forearm. Legal Statement. Shortly after 11:20 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to the Pizza Hut on North Liberty St. in Waynesboro. The Augusta County Sheriffs Office says on November 26, 2021, investigators took a report of a possible sexual assault involving an adult male and a juvenile. Gun Violence Archive (GVA) is a not for profit corporation formed in 2013 to provide free online public access to accurate information about gun-related violence in the United States. Jones pleaded guilty in March to second-degree murder in Waynesboro and was sentenced to a little over 27 . Market data provided by Factset. Officials say the body was identified as an adult male, and the next of kin is still pending notification. Dog found dead under 'suspicious circumstances,' SCSO says . A man, 30, and two boys, 11 and 17, were found dead at a Virginia river. Legal Statement. Skip to content. Hot Off The Wire. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Your support ID is: 18110581829014780718. Tours need to be booked at least 48 hours in advance. . Discover historical Virginia newspaper archives from 1736-2023 in more than 3.19 billion old newspaper articles about 8.5 billion people! Officers found the body of a man inside a car. Fred Smith of the Waynesboro Police Department. Investigators from the Sheriffs Office responded and were able to identify the decedent as Lampkin. He was arrested after police found him inside that vehicle on the northeast side of Waynesboro. 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WAYNESBORO - Authorities in Waynesboro are investigating after an unidentified man was found dead Friday afternoon. Please subscribe to keep reading. The Sheriffs Office received a call at 10:02 a.m. Monday about a body found in a river behind Old Tower Lane in the Dooms area. During the investigation, officers identified the suspect as Gage William Mayne who fled the scene in a vehicle. or redistributed. Walnut Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980. At least three people were found dead after a current apparently swept away the SUV. PREVIOUSLY: Police looking for N.C. man last seen at Virginia state park. A group of local artists established the Shenandoah Valley Art Center (SVAC) in 1986 to find a space where arts could exhibit their work and collaborate. Police say man who pointed gun at officers in area of Route 250 Bypass is dead. Police did not release the identity of the woman. During a search Friday morning for a 89-year-old man, a volunteer found a body investigators say is likely that of the missing man. The Naples-inspired restaurant on 1412 W Broad St. shut down after 32 years in business in 2021. Officers responding to a reported attack in a home found three children killed and two seriously wounded. WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A man is facing charges after police say he shot another man in Waynesboro Sunday. Copyright 2023 WHSV. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF VIRGINIA LC. Police said someone found the body in the South River behind the church around 11 a.m. Saturday. WAYNESBORO - Authorities in Waynesboro are investigating after an unidentified man was found dead Friday afternoon. Despite pleas for a peaceful surrender, the four-day manhunt for ex-Baltimore County Police Officer Robert Vicosa and his two kidnapped daughters ended in tragedy Thursday, with both girls dead. Tennessee has its own rough past, drenched in murderous stories that will keep you locking your doors. "There's very little detail to go on right now." Smith said police were called out to the 400 . VA 22802 (540) 433 . Have questions or a tip? Officials say the arrest was the result of an ongoing investigation that took place in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. The Augusta County Sheriff's Office said Sheriff's deputies and Augusta County Fire and Rescue were called behind Old Tower Lane near Waynesboro around 10 Monday morning. The body has been sent to the office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Manassas. 0:57. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Waynesboro investigators were on the way to Florida as of Thursday morning. The body of a man reported missing over the weekend was found Monday morning in the South River near Waynesboro.