Arrest report: Martinsville and Henry and Patrick counties

Newly provided records from local sheriff and clerk offices in Martinsville, Henry County, and Patrick County highlight recent arrest reports and court proceedings. Released on November 18, 2025, this information offers a snapshot of criminal activity and legal outcomes within the tri-county area.

Arrest report: Martinsville and Henry and Patrick counties

Brentwood police investigating after possible threat to Liberty High School

A social media post led Brentwood police to open an investigation into a possible threat against Liberty High School. Although the threat has been deemed not credible, authorities assure the public that they remain vigilant throughout the inquiry.

Brentwood police investigating after possible threat to Liberty High School

Incident reports: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

Local incident reports from Sheridan Fire-Rescue underscore the community’s ongoing focus on safety. While most information remains behind a paywall, these brief highlights showcase the day’s urgent calls.

Incident reports: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

Woman and man arrested in drug den raids in Henderson, Vance County: Police

On Monday morning, police in Henderson served simultaneous search warrants at four different homes—three in the city and one in Vance County. They uncovered drugs and guns, leading to the arrest of a woman and a man.

Woman and man arrested in drug den raids in Henderson, Vance County: Police

Shreveport Police Department investigating overnight homicide in Highland neighborhood

A man was found shot to death in a vehicle overnight in Shreveport’s Highland neighborhood, prompting an official investigation. Detectives from the Shreveport Police Department are looking into the circumstances surrounding the homicide and have requested the public’s assistance.

Shreveport Police Department investigating overnight homicide in Highland neighborhood

Person found shot to death inside hotel room on Near South Side, Chicago police say

A male victim was discovered shot to death inside a hotel room on Chicago’s Near South Side, prompting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, and local authorities are working to determine what happened.

Person found shot to death inside hotel room on Near South Side, Chicago police say

Paramedics will now join Lodi fire engines on 911 calls, allowing for advanced lifesaving care

Lodi’s Fire Department is taking a major step to increase public safety by introducing paramedics on fire engines. This initiative promises to deliver advanced lifesaving care more rapidly to residents, fulfilling a key community need.

Paramedics will now join Lodi fire engines on 911 calls, allowing for advanced lifesaving care

Chatham Co. Sheriff to launch Human Trafficking Investigation Unit

Chatham County is intensifying its fight against a grave crime. A new unit, launched by the Sheriff’s Office, will target human trafficking where it strikes hardest—locally and beyond.

Chatham Co. Sheriff to launch Human Trafficking Investigation Unit

Wood County Schools, Law Enforcement Respond to Threat at Parkersburg High School

Authorities in Wood County sprang into action over the weekend when they learned of a potential threat at Parkersburg High School. Local law enforcement teamed up with school officials to address the concern swiftly. The nature of the threat remains undisclosed.

Wood County Schools, Law Enforcement Respond to Threat at Parkersburg High School

Believing he was shorted on change, man threatens store employee with knife: Shaker Hts.

Two recent incidents in Shaker Heights caught police attention: a man armed with a knife who believed he was shortchanged, and another report revealing $28,000 in stolen tools from a Kemper Road storage facility. Both incidents underscore ongoing public safety concerns for local residents and authorities alike.