ROANOKE, VA (VR) – The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office has initiated an internal investigation into a
deputy’s alleged misconduct. To prohibit bias and to ensure transparency, the Virginia State
Police were contacted and asked to proceed with the investigation.
As this investigation is on-going, no additional information can be provided at this time.
The Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Antonio Hash wants to convey to the public, there are no
additional security threats against the agency, detention center, nor the residents within the
facility. It is believed this is an isolated incident, however, the agency awaits the results of the
investigation.
