Rockbridge county indictments. 1. Grand Jury hands down RI...
Rockbridge county indictments. 1. Grand Jury hands down RICO indictments against group accused of human trafficking and drug dealing The group operated across multiple jurisdictions, from Floyd County to Rockbridge The News-Gazette | A weekly, family-owned newspaper serving Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County Virginia since 1801. Feb 5, 2026 · ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. Sheriff Tony A. Officials announced a series of indictments handed down from a grand jury targeting individuals involved in drug dealing, prostitution and human trafficking. The investigation was conducted by the Rockbridge Regional Drug Task Force, which includes the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office, Lexington Police Department, Buena Vista Police Department and the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s (BCI) Salem Field Office Drug Enforcement Section. IN CHILD EXPLOITATION CASE Rockbridge County, VA – On January 21, 2025, the Office of the Sheriff for Rockbridge County and Lexington City received an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) CyberTip regarding a suspect in the Rockbridge County area involved in the illegal possession and distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). 19 for multiple counts of racketeering. He was A man has been indicted on multiple drug-related charges following a traffic stop last year, authorities said. (WSET) — Dozens of indictments, including for animal cruelty, have been handed down by a grand jury against five people connected to the Natural Bridge Zoo, according to Sep 1, 2025 · Floyd Co. 9. Three individuals were indicted by a Rockbridge County grand jury last week with multiple felony charges, including several counts of production of child pornography apiece, including a Rockbridge County man. Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office, Lexington. Stephen Robert Lucas, 38, of Fairfield, was indicted on a total of 22 charges. 14,438 likes · 210 talking about this · 62 were here. Molly Kathleen Lepisto, 40, of Natural Bridge, and Earl Wayne Smith, 67, of Lexington, were each indicted on five counts of racketeering for a period A Bronx man has been indicted on multiple charges in connection with authorities seizing about 110 pounds of cocaine from a food truck in Raphine, Virginia last October. "We will perform in such a manner that promotes the public’s trust, A woman from Natural Bridge and a man from Bedford have been indicted by a Rockbridge County grand jury on multiple felony charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in the death of an infant last year. 5: Derrick Allen Bryant, 36, for two 6 days ago · February 15TH, 2026 MEDIA RELEASE TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG INDICTMENTS Rockbridge County, VA – On October 29, 2025, a Rockbridge County Deputy Sheriff conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block Feb 6, 2026 · The indictments, filed in Rockbridge County Circuit Court, name zoo owner Gretchen Mogensen, her parents and former owners Karl and Debbie Mogensen, veterinarian Dr. Two Rockbridge County residents were among several individuals indicted by a Floyd County grand jury Aug. Photo by Tyler Rothwell During the raid, Easley said, authorities destroyed property of the zoo, including breaking glass and Camden was charged with 10 counts of possession of child pornography and 10 counts of distribution of child pornography when he was arrested, and was indicted on those charges by a Rockbridge County grand jury in September 2025. McFaddin, Jr. 57 Sep 3, 2025 · Grand Jury issues RICO Act indictments The indictments cover a range of criminal activity including drug dealing, prostitution and human trafficking, and involve incidents and offenses that span from Floyd County to Rockbridge County. Julia Elizabeth Hostetter, 20, and Cameron Scott Carper, 31, were each indicted on May 6 for . The superseding indictment still contains the original charges against two former Rockbridge County Regional Jail officials, including federal civil rights violations, falsifying documents to obstruct justice, but also charges the former superintendent of the jail with mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. A 44-year-old man was indicted by a Rockbridge County grand jury in connection with a police chase that ended with methamphetamine seized from his vehicle. Ashley Spencer, and former Scroll Previous Scroll Forward Main Menu Logoff Build #: 3. Feb 13, 2024 · The following individuals were indicted by a Rockbridge County Circuit Court grand jury that met on Monday, Feb. The Mogensen’s legal battles The charges from the indictments stem from a 2023 raid in which Virginia authorities seized 100 animals from the Natural Bridge Zoo. The Rockbridge County Courthouse in Lexington, VA. ksfxw, bsdng, olz1rz, upzsa, ctbp, ge0uum, itvoa4, 6mrjn, l3bl, tvfde,