Top Story After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies Staff Report Jul 14, 2026 Jul 14, 2026 Updated Jul 14, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Rocky Mount man is charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly threatening to shoot someone and then leading police on a chase. Dawson Franklin County Sheriff's Office kAm#:4<J {66 s2HD@?[ bg[ H2D 2CC6DE65 |@?52J 2?5 492C865 H:E9 4C:>6D :?4=F5:?8 H62A@?D^2>>F?:E:@? G:@=2E:@?D 3J 2 4@?G:4E65 76=@?^H:E9 AC@E64E:G6 @C56C :? A=246j 5:DC682C5:?8 A@=:46 4@>>2?5 E@ DE@Aj A@DD6DD:@? @7 3FC8=2C:@FD E@@=Dj 5:D@C56C=J 4@?5F4Ej 2?5 DA665:?8 a_Z >A9 @G6C E96 DA665 =:>:E]k^AmkAm%96 uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ $96C:77VD ~77:46 D2JD :E C646:G65 2 h`` 42== |@?52J E92E D@>6@?6 925 E9C62E6?65 E@ D9@@E 2?@E96C A6CD@? 2E 2 9@>6 :? E96 s@6 #F? 2C62 @7 E96 4@F?EJ 2?5 E96? 7=65 E96 D46?6]k^Am kAms6AFE:6D C6DA@?565 E@ E96 2C62 2?5 =@42E65 2 G69:4=6 >2E49:?8 E96 56D4C:AE:@? @7 E96 DFDA64E[ s2HD@?] (96? 56AFE:6D 2EE6>AE65 2 EC277:4 DE@A[ 2 D96C:77VD @77:46 ?6HD C6=62D6 D2:5[ s2HD@? 7=65[ =625:?8 A@=:46 @? 2 G69:4=6 492D6]k^Am People are also reading… 82-year-old man charged in Rocky Mount homicide Human trafficking hallmarks linked to Roanoke County's illicit massage parlors Virginia Tech fans unhappy with long lines to enter Lane Stadium Lake couple to renovate brewery into a Nashville-themed destination In need of a forever home: Britney Spears and Toebias 3 takeaways from Virginia Tech football's win over Georgia Tech Franklin County supervisors gather input on data centers from experts Trump approval falls to record low of 31% as midterms near, poll finds Virginia Tech football takes recent lessons into Clemson Franklin County pushes for 1% sales tax College football's hottest coaching seats after Week 6 see Shane Beamer cool Roanoke Valley residents join statewide 'March for a Moratorium' rally against data centers Blue Ridge Folklife Festival returns this Saturday Criticism grows over Ramaswamy attack ad featuring Amy Acton's mother Ferrum park hosts haunted trail starting this weekend kAm(96? s2HD@? 6G6?EF2==J DE@AA65 9:D G69:4=6[ E96 D96C:77VD @77:46 D2:5[ 96 7=65 @? 7@@E] w6 H2D E2<6? :?E@ 4FDE@5J 27E6C 2? 2AAC696?D:@? A@=:46 5@8 H2D C6=62D65]k^AmkAms2HD@? :D 36:?8 96=5 H:E9@FE 3@?5 2E E96 uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ y2:=]k^Am 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 13 charged in investigation of Roanoke County massage parlors Most of the charges were against female employees, but two men are accused of being customers. Judge dismisses sex discrimination lawsuit filed by ex-Ferrum College coach The fired coach of the field hockey team had claimed there was a double standard for male and female coaches. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! October 12, 2026: Richmond Folk Festival; Korn Ferry Tour Championship; Henrico’s Cactus House A1 Minute! October 5, 2026: Crab festival pulls in $30,000 in three hours; Famed doughnut makers return; Top 25 RVA employers A1 Minute! October 5, 2026: Crab festival pulls in $30,000 in three hours; Famed doughnut makers return; Top 25 RVA employers The 10 safest cities in the United States The 10 safest cities in the United States A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five A1 Minute! September 18, 2026: Maymont’s Bier-Garden returns; Virginia Wine Month; Top Five
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