Top Story Spotlight ROCKY MOUNT Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times Mar 26, 2026 Mar 26, 2026 Updated Mar 26, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Rocky Mount man was charged Thursday in the death of his younger brother, who was reported missing about a month ago. Hodges Franklin County Sheriff's Office kAm~? |2C49 `f[ E96 uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 5:D4@G6C65 2 3@5J :? E96 2C62 @7 !@H6C s2> #@25] %96 C6>2:?D H6C6 EC2?DA@CE65 E@ E96 |65:42= tI2>:?6C’D ~77:46[ H96C6 E96J H6C6 :56?E:7:65 (65?6D52J 2D E9@D6 @7 r92C=6D pCE9FC $>:E9 yC]k^AmkAm$>:E9[ a`[ H2D C6A@CE65 >:DD:?8 27E6C 36:?8 =2DE D66? @C 962C5 7C@> @? 23@FE u63] aa[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46]k^Am kAmp? 2FE@ADJ 56E6C>:?65 9:D 562E9 H2D 2 9@>:4:56]k^AmkAmt2C=J %9FCD52J[ 2FE9@C:E:6D 2CC6DE65 %6CCJ $92H? w@586D[ cb[ @? 2 492C86 @7 D64@?5\568C66 >FC56C]k^Am People are also reading… Franklin County residents bash supervisors on data center discussions Complaint filed against Franklin County leaders Governor visits Smith Mountain Lake to emphasize water conservation in drought Finding 'Project Flash:' How Franklin County residents learned the county was talking to a data center developer Appalachian Power again reducing water releases from SML amid drought Franklin County adds 1% sales tax to the ballot this November Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy arrested for shooting mother in Virginia home Virginia Tech shrinks presidential search committee, citing competition for candidates Five MLB teams that will be most aggressive at trade deadline Franklin County girls basketball coach leaving for Roanoke College MLB power rankings: Red Sox win streak hits 13 as worst-to-first quest continues Virginia's sexual and domestic violence agencies are struggling to meet demand ‘Uncompetitive’: Rep. Morgan Griffith holds significant fundraising lead in 9th District race Ex-pastor at Botetourt church led 'double life' sexually exploiting young girls Mixed results in latest water quality testing at Smith Mountain Lake kAmw@586D H2D 36:?8 96=5 H:E9@FE 3@?5 :? E96 (6DE6C? ':C8:?:2 #68:@?2= y2:=]k^Am Laurence Hammack (540) 981-3239laurence.hammack@roanoke.com 0 comments Sign up for our Crime & Courts newsletter Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies A Rocky Mount man is charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly threatening to shoot someone and then leading police on a chase. 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning. After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time The case stems from a incident that took place between Patterson and staff at the Raine and Perdue law firm in Rocky Mount in April. Watch Now: Related Video Counties with the most gun deaths A1 Minute! July 17, 2026: Richmond’s music scene, Plans for Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion; Top 5 A1 Minute! July 17, 2026: Richmond’s music scene, Plans for Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion; Top 5 A1 Minute! July 16, 2026: Mix at Martin; Flying Squirrels Winter Festival; Rebuilding Monroe Ward A1 Minute! July 16, 2026: Mix at Martin; Flying Squirrels Winter Festival; Rebuilding Monroe Ward A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide
After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies A Rocky Mount man is charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly threatening to shoot someone and then leading police on a chase.
18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning.Â
After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time The case stems from a incident that took place between Patterson and staff at the Raine and Perdue law firm in Rocky Mount in April.
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