The Shadow
Bath County Sheriff’s Office Weekly News Release Sunday, August 2, 2026 through Saturday, August 8, 2026
Sunday, August 2, 2026
Deputy T. Plecker responded to a residence on Sam Snead Hghiway near Ashwood Drive for an issue with feral cats.
Deputy T. Plecker responded to a residence on Mill Creek Road for a stray dog. Deputy Plecker took the dog to the animal shelte
Deputy T. Plecker and Deputy D. Smith responded to a residence on McGuffin Road near Hidden Valley Trail for a stray dog. Deputy D. Smith transported dog to the animal shelter.
Deputy D. Smith assisted a disabled motorist on Mountain Valley Road near West Warm Springs Drive.
Monday, August 3, 2026
Deputy Colaw responded to a noise complaint on Sam Snead Highway near Ashwood Drive.
Deputy T. Plecker provided traffic control for the Ashwood Food Pantry on Old Greenhouse Road.
Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Homestead Drive.
Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Talbott’s Lane.
Deputy Harlow responded to a tree in the roadway on Jackson River Turnpike near Kenwood Road.
Deputy Harlow and Deputy Bryan IV responded to a dispute at a residence on High Country Road..
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near McClung Drive.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Douthat State Park Road.
Deputies checked on an abandoned vehicle parked on Main Street in Millboro near Birch Lane.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Douthat State Park Road.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Fairview Community Center.
Deputy McRoberts and Deputy O’Conner checked on polling stations throughout the county.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Wild Cat School Road.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Peaceful River Road.
Sheriff Plecker and Deputy T. Plecker assisted stranded motorists on Mountain Valley Road near the Bath/Rockbridge County line in Panther’s Gap.
Deputy Harlow and Deputy T. Plecker responded to a report of an injured deer on Sam Snead Highway near Grandview Road.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near McClung Drive.
Lt. Miller assisted a Virginia State Trooper with a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Kingtown Lane.
Lt. Miller and Deputy Harlow conducted periodic patrols on Pinehurst Heights and Brook Drive for drivers speeding.
Lt. Miller and Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop in Mitchelltown.
Deputy Bryan IV responded to a tree in the road on McGraw Gap Road near Sam Snead Highway.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Lt. Miller responded to a break and enter on Sam Snead Highway near Muddy Run Road.
Deputy McGuire conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Main Street.
Deputy Colaw checked on some FedEx packages lying in the roadway on Ashwood drive.
Deputy Colaw checked on a suspicious vehicle on Tinkertown Road.
Deputy Colaw conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Virginia Avenue.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Captain C. Smith conducted a well-being check at a residence on Muddy Run Road.
Captain C. Smith and Lt. Miller responded to a residence on Mill Creek Road near Deerfield Road for a 911 hangup call.
Captain C. Smith conducted a well-being check on Switzerland Trail.
Deputy McGuire and Deputy Fry conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Springs Street.
Deputy McGuire conducted a traffic stop on Cowpasture River Highway near Lowman Drive.
Deputy Colaw checked on an injured deer on Sam Snead Highway near North Forest Trail.
Deputy Colaw responded to a residence on Mountain Avenue Road for someone trespassing.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Deputy Bryan responded to a tree in the roadway on Main Street near Middlebury Lane.
Deputy Bryan checked on a suspicious vehicle on Kenwood Road.
Deputy O’Conner arrested Tabitha Cook on a capias for violation of probation from Alleghany County.
Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Windy Cove Road.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Virginia Avenue.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Deputy O’Conner and Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Kingtown Lane.
Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Charger Lane.
Deputy Harlow responded to a residence on Deerfield Road near Bolshers Run Rd for someone trespassing.
Deputy Bryan spoke with a citizen in reference to a possible scam.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near McClung Drive.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Douthat State Park Road.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Dry Run Road.
Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Puffs Lane.
Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near McClung Drive.
Deputy McGuire conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Dunns Gap Road.
Deputy McGuire and Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Main Street.
Deputy McGuire and Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Talbott’s Lane.
Deputy Harlow and Deputy O’Conner responded to Green Valley for a dispute.
Deputy McGuire and Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Kingtown Lane.
Deputy Altizer assisted Hot Springs Rescue Squad with a rescue call in Hot Springs.
Bath County Emergency Communications Officers answered 223 incoming calls and made 99 outbound calls during this time period.
