Top Story DAY CARE Father charged after gun found in child's backpack at Franklin County day care LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times Oct 17, 2025 Oct 17, 2025 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ROANOKE — A Bedford man is facing charges after leaving a gun in his child’s backpack, where it wound up inside a Franklin County day care center. Whorley Franklin County Sheriff's Office kAmpE 23@FE gib_ 2]>] |@?52J[ DE277 2E E96 52J 42C6 46?E6C — H9:49 H2D ?@E ?2>65 :? 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 uC2?<=:? k^AmkAmr@F?EJ $96C:77’D ~77:46 — 5:D4@G6C65 E96 7:C62C> :?D:56 E96 324<A24<]k^AmkAmp? :?G6DE:82E:@? 56E6C>:?65 E92E sJ=2? $4@EE (9@C=6J[ af[ 925 AFE :? E96 8F? :? E96 324<A24< 2D 2 H2J E@ 42CCJ :E E@ 9:D G69:4=6 2?5 E96? :?25G6CE6?E=J 72:=65 E@ C6>@G6 :E 367@C6 5C@AA:?8 @77 9:D 49:=5 2E E96 52J 42C6 46?E6C]k^Am People are also reading… Smith Mountain Lake businesses feel the impact of low lake levels Roanoke police investigating kennel, urge owners to remove dogs 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake Danny Rocco helping read the pulse of Virginia Tech football Former assistant principal takes lead role at Franklin County High School No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake Emmy snubs! Jeremy Allen White, 'Stranger Things' missed by 2026 noms Pirate Days returns next weekend at a new location amid drought 'Heat distress' spurred investigation into City Dogs kennel by Roanoke police Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures Bird-themed celebration this month at Smith Mountain Lake State Park After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time Miss Virginia's Teen winner, from Rocky Mount, proud to represent community Virginia’s new liquor law reshapes rules for Richmond bar-restaurants kAm%96 49:=5 5:5 ?@E :?E6?E:@?2==J 3C:?8 E96 8F? :?E@ E96 724:=:EJ[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 D2:5]k^AmkAm(9@C=6J H2D 492C865 H:E9 EH@ 76=@?:6D — 49:=5 23FD6 @C ?68=64E[ 2?5 A@DD6DD:@? @7 2 7:C62C> @? D49@@= AC@A6CEJ — A=FD 2 >:D56>62?@C @776?D6 @7 2==@H:?8 2 49:=5 2446DD E@ 2 8F?] w6 H2D 36:?8 96=5 H:E9@FE 3@?5]k^AmkAmx? E96 ?6HD C6=62D6[ E96 D96C:77’D @77:46 4@>>6?565 E96 k^AmkAm52J 42C6 DE277 7@C E96:C :>>65:2E6 C6DA@?D6 2?5 7@C 4@?E24E:?8 2FE9@C:E:6D AC@>AE=J[ H9:49 k^Am kAm6?DFC65 E96 D276EJ @7 2== 49:=5C6? 2?5 DE277]k^Am Laurence Hammack (540) 981-3239 laurence.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 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. Vito's new vest: Franklin County K9 getting bulletproof body armor A Franklin County Sheriff's Office K9 will soon receive a bulletproof and stab-proof protective vest thanks to a charitable donation. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! July 1, 2026: Restaurants facing lower customer traffic; Crescent Simple Syrups; Fireworks guide Del. Garrett discusses an amendment to open carry of assault firearms Del. Garrett discusses an amendment to open carry of assault firearms Sen. Surovell discusses amendment on Oak Hill Farm Sen. Surovell discusses amendment on Oak Hill Farm Sen. Stuart discusses amendment on menhaden Sen. Stuart discusses amendment on menhaden
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
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