The Shadow
Bath County Sheriff’s Office
Weekly News Release
Sunday, May 11, 2025 through Saturday, May 17, 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025 Deputy Miller and Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Blue Grass Hollow Road.
Sunday, May 11, 2025 Deputy Miller and Deputy Altizer assisted Hot Springs Fire Department at the Village at Cedar Creek with a cat in a tree.
Sunday, May 11. 2025 Deputy Bryan IV and Deputy Miller conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Cavendish Lane.
Monday, May 12, 2025 Deputy T. Plecker responded to Routier Hill for a report of illegal parking.
Monday, May 12, 2025 Deputy T. Plecker responded to a report of a dog in the roadway on Mountain Valley Road near Mill Creek Road.
Monday, May 12, 2025 Sheriff Plecker and Lt. Grimm assisted a disabled vehicle on Sam Snead Highway on Bath House Hill.
Monday, May 12, 2025 Deputy T. Plecker arrested Gabriel Trey Gutshall on a capias from Alleghany County for a probation violation. Deputy T. Plecker transported Gutshall to Alleghany Regional Jail in Covington.
Monday, May 12, 2025 Lt. Grimm responded to a business in Hot Springs to speak with a female in reference to harassing telephone calls.
Monday, May 12, 2025 Deputy Harlow responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle at a residence on Cowpasture River Highway.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Deputy Tatumn Harlow responded to a possible motor vehicle accident on Dream Street in Millboro.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Deputy D. Smith transported a male inmate from Alleghany Regional Jail in Covington to the Bath County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court at the Courthouse in Warm Springs. Deputy T. Plecker and Sheriff Plecker transported male inmate back to Alleghany Regional Jail at the conclusion of court.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Deputy D. Smith responded to a disabled tractor trailer on Mountain Valley Road near the Dan Ingalls Overlook.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Deputy T. Plecker responded to a residence on Sam Snead Highway near Carloover Lane for several stray cats. Cats were taken to the Bath County Animal Shelter.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Deputy Harlow and Major Bryan III conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near North Forest Trail.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Deputy Harlow checked on a suspicious vehicle parked on Main Street near Sam Snead Highway.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Main Street near the intersection of Sunset Hill Road.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Captain Weaver responded to a tree in the roadway on Big Back Creek Road near Lonesome Pine Road.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Captain Weaver responded to a tree in the roadway on Mountain Valley Road near the intersection of Gatewood Drive.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Deputy Miller and Deputy T. Plecker assisted Hot Springs Rescue Squad with an activated medical alarm at a residence on Jackson River Turnpike near Circle Lane.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Deputy T. Plecker responded to a residence on Virginia Avenue near Virginia Hill Heights for a 911 hangup call.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Captain Weaver and Lt. Grimm responded to Rosies
Hunting Camp Road for a dog bite.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Sheriff Plecker, Captain Weaver, and Lt. Grimm assisted Hot Springs Rescue Squad on a call in downtown Hot Springs.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Lt. Grimm assisted with traffic control on Sam Snead Highway near Fairview Lane.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Deputy Colaw conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Wilkinson Avenue.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Deputy Colaw conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Cavendish Lane.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Deputy Bryan IV and Deputy Colaw responded to an activated residential burglar alarm at a residence on Springhouse Run near Sheep Meadow Road.
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Sheriff Plecker, Lt. Grimm, Deputy Miller, Deputy Bryan IV, and Deputy Colaw assisted Virginia State Police with a motor vehicle accident on Switzerland Trail.
Friday, May 16, 2025 Deputy Bryan IV and Deputy Colaw checked on three suspicious vehicles on Muddy Run Road near Hunters Lane.
Friday, May 16, 2025 Sgt. C. Smith responded to an activated residential burglar alarm on River Road near Hickory Hill Drive.
Friday, May 16, 2025 Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near the intersection of Stage Coach Drive.
Friday, May 16, 2025 Deputy D. Smith responded to a report of a deer carcass on Sam Snead Highway near Fox Trot Lane. Carcass was removed from the roadway and reported to VDOT Smart Traffic Center.
Friday, May 16, 2025 Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Douthat State Park Road.
Friday, May 16, 2025 Deputy Harlow checked on a suspicious vehicle on the west side of Warm Springs Mountain near the intersection of Sam Snead Highway.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Deputy Harlow and Deputy D. Smith responded to Lake Moomaw for a domestic dispute.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Deputy Harlow checked on a disabled motorist on Richardson Gorge Road.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Deputy D. Smith responded to a tree blocking the roadway on Mountain Valley Road near the intersection of Douthat State Park Road.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Deputy D. Smith responded to a tree blocking a portion of Sam Snead Highway on Bath House Hill.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Sgt. C. Smith and Deputy D. Smith assisted Virginia State Police with a motor vehicle accident on Mountain Valley Road near Puffs Lane.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Sgt. C. Smith conducted a well-being check on an individual at a residence on Sam Snead Highway near Courthouse Hill Road.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Lt. Grimm responded to a residence on Mountain Valley Road near Indian Draft Road for a report of property damage.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near La Rue Lane.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Sgt. C. Smith and Deputy Altizer assisted Hot Springs Fire Department set up a landing zone at Bath Community Hospital
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Sgt. C. Smith checked on a utility wire in the roadway on Sam Snead Highway near Cyrus Road.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Peaceful River Campground.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Deputy Harlow and Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Indian Draft Road.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Deputy Altizer, Deputy D. Smith, and Deputy Harlow responded to a domestic dispute on Mill Race Lane. Tracy Wayne Altizer arrested for assault on a family member.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Redemption Road.
Bath County Sheriff’s Office emergency communications officers answered 296 incoming calls and made 150 outbound calls during this time period.
