The Shadow
Bath County Sheriff’s Office Weekly News Release
Sunday, November 9, 2025 through Saturday, November 16, 2025
Sunday, November 9, 2025 Deputy Davey Smith checked on a report of a reckless driver traveling along Mountain Valley Road.
Monday, November 10, 2025 Lt. Grimm assisted the Hot Springs Fire Department and Hot Springs Rescue Squad at Dollar General for an electrical fire.
Monday, November 10, 2025 Deputy Miller responded to an activated residential burglar alarm on North Forest Trail.
Monday, November 10, 2025 Lt. Grimm responded to a residence on Mountain Valley Road near River Jack Lane to unlock a vehicle
with keys locked inside.
Monday, November 10, 2025 Deputy Miller responded to The Hairstyling Shop for a possible scam.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Deputy Miller responded to a residence on Jackson River Turnpike near Triple Oak Lane for a possible scam involving social security.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near the intersection of French’s Hill Drive.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Deputy D. Smith transported an inmate from Middle River Regional Jail to Bath County Circuit Court and
transported inmate back to Middle River jail after court.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Lt. Grimm and Sheriff Plecker responded to a residence on Caddis Lane near Spinner Court for an activated residential burglar alarm.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Deputy Colaw conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near McClung Drive.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Deputy Bryan IV checked on a suspicious person on Sam Snead Highway near Cavendish Lane.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 Deputy Colaw cleared debris out of the roadway on Mountain Valley Road near Old Germantown Road.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 Deputy Altizer assisted Hot Springs Fire Department and Bolar Fire Department with a brush fire near Poor Farm Road.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 Deputy Altizer responded to Tower Hill Road to speak with a suspicious male.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 Deputy Altizer responded to a residence on Nimrod Drive to unlock a vehicle with keys locked inside.
Thursday, November 13, 2025 Lt. Grimm checked on a disabled vehicle on Sam Snead Highway near Mountain Valley.
Friday, November 14, 2025 Deputy Miller and Deputy Altizer responded to the Village at Cedar Creek for a report of gunshots fired.
Friday, November 14, 2025 Deputy Altizer and Deputy Miller conducted a traffic stop on Jackson River Turnpike near Lower Cascades Drive.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 Deputy Miller responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a deer on Deerfield Road.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 Sgt. C. Smith responded to Crooked Spur Road for a stolen tent.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 Sgt. C. Smith conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Indian Draft Road.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 Deputy Miller checked on a vehicle at Oak Ridge Station.
Bath County Sheriff’s Office and emergency communications officers answered 155 incoming calls and made 43 outbound calls during this time.
