The Shadow
Bath County Sheriff’s Office
Weekly News Release
Dec. 28, 2025 through Jan. 3, 2026
Dec. 28, 2025 Deputy Miller conducted a well-being check on a citizen in the Millboro.
Dec. 28, 2025 Deputy Miller & Deputy O’Conner responded to Mitchelltown for a report of dogs in the road.
Dec. 28, 2025 Deputy O’Conner & Deputy Miller conducted a traffic stop in Mitchelltown.
Dec. 28, 2025 Deputy O’Conner & Deputy Altizer responded to Douthat State Park Rd for a dispute.
Dec. 29, 2025 Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop at the Warm Springs Pools.
Dec. 29, 2025 Deputy Rexrode checked on livestock in the roadway on Deerfield Rd.
Dec. 29, 2025 Deputy McRoberts assisted a citizen with keys locked in a vehicle in Hot Springs.
Dec. 29, 2025 Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of McClung Dr/Mountain Valley Rd.
Dec. 29, 2025 Deputy T. Plecker responded to Ashwood for a report of a telephone line in the roadway.
Dec. 29, 2025 Deputy T. Plecker assisted VSP with a traffic stop on Old Greenhouse Rd in Hot Springs.
Dec. 30, 2025 Deputy Colaw and Deputy Bryan, IV arrested Corey Hickman for assault on family member and obstruct communication/prevent emergency help. A protective order was also issued.
Dec. 30, 2025 Deputy Bryan & Deputy Colaw responded to the intersection of Mill Creek Rd./Deerfield Rd for a motor vehicle accident.
Dec. 30, 2025 Deputy McRoberts & Deputy Rexrode responded to Douthat State Park Rd for a domestic dispute. Kenneth Kessler was arrested for assault & battery.
Dec. 30, 2025 Deputy McRoberts responded to a 911 hangup call on Sam Snead Hwy.
Dec. 30, 2025 Deputy O’Conner & Deputy T. Plecker responded to Panthers Gap for a report of a reckless driver.
Dec. 31, 2025 Deputy Altizer checked on a deer that had been hit by a vehicle near Thomastown Rd in Hot Springs.
Dec. 31, 2025 Sheriff Plecker & Lt. Grimm arrested Ray Huffman on a probation violation.
Huffman was transported to Alleghany Regional Jail.
Dec. 31, 2025 Deputy McRoberts checked on a suspicious vehicle parked in Hot Springs.
Dec. 31, 2025 Sgt. Smith responded to Douthat State Park Rd. for a report of damage to a vehicle.
Dec. 31, 2025 Sgt. Smith responded to Douthat State Park Rd for a report of property being stolen from a residence.
Dec. 31, 2025 Sgt. Smith conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Main St./Jackson River Tpke.
Dec. 31, 2025 Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop near Country Café in Hot Springs.
Dec. 31, 2025 Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Sam Snead Hwy/Mountain Valley Rd. Assisting with stop was Deputy O’Conner, Deputy T. Plecker & VSP.
Jan. 1, 2026 Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop near Ice Pond Rd. in Millboro.
Jan. 1, 2026 Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Hwy near the Piggery.
Jan. 1, 2026 Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Hwy near Fastbreak in Mitchelltown.
Jan. 1, 2026 Deputy Rexrode conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Mountain Valley Rd./Douthat State Park Rd.
Jan. 1, 2026 Lt. Grimm spoke to a citizen about a civil matter regarding rental property.
Jan. 1, 2026 Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Main St. in Hot Springs.
Jan. 1, 2026 Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Mountain Valley Rd./Douthat State Park Rd.
Jan. 1, 2026 Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Warm Springs Mountain.
Jan. 2, 2026 Deputy Miller responded to the intersection of Mountain Valley Rd./Jordan Run Rd. for a reckless driver.
Jan. 3, 2026 Deputy Bryan & Deputy Colaw conducted a traffic stop in Panthers Gap.
Jan. 3, 2026 Lt. Grimm responded to Millboro for a report of trespassing.
Jan. 3, 2026 Deputy Colaw responded to Valley Supermarket for a suspicious vehicle.
Jan. 3, 2026 Deputy Bryan checked on a disabled vehicle on Courthouse Hill Rd.
Jan. 3, 2026 Deputy Colaw conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Rd. in Millboro.
Bath County Sheriff’s Office emergency communications officers answered 212 incoming calls and made 89 outbound calls.
