Top Story 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times Jul 9, 2026 Jul 9, 2026 Updated Jul 9, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning. kAm~77:46CD 2?5 7:CDE C6DA@?56CD H6C6 5:DA2E4965 E@ E96 r2?5=6H@@5 pA2CE>6?ED :? #@4<J |@F?E 2E 2AAC@I:>2E6=J aiba 2]>] %F6D52J >@C?:?8 7@==@H:?8 C6A@CED @7 2 A6CD@? H:E9 2 <?:76 H@F?5] }:<:E2 p2C@? (:==:2>D[ af[ @7 #@4<J |@F?E H2D 7@F?5 H:E9 2 AF?4EFC6 H@F?5 E@ E96 FAA6C 496DE[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 C6=62D6 7C@> E96 #@4<J |@F?E !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E] k^AmkAmu:CDE C6DA@?56CD :>>65:2E6=J 82G6 6>6C86?4J >65:42= 2:5 F?E:= (:==:2>D H2D EC2?DA@CE65 E@ ?62C3J r2C:=:@? uC2?<=:? |6>@C:2= w@DA:E2=] (:==:2>D =2E6C 5:65 7C@> 9:D :?;FC:6D H9:=6 2E E96 9@DA:E2=[ E96 C6=62D6 D2:5]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 Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures 18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake Former assistant principal takes lead role at Franklin County High School Danny Rocco helping read the pulse of Virginia Tech football Emmy snubs! Jeremy Allen White, 'Stranger Things' missed by 2026 noms Miss Virginia's Teen winner, from Rocky Mount, proud to represent community Bird-themed celebration this month at Smith Mountain Lake State Park Postseason heartbreak helped bring back Virginia basketball's core of returners After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time The gunpowder seizure that pushed Virginia toward war 'Heat distress' spurred investigation into City Dogs kennel by Roanoke police Akers Franklin County Jail kAmp>2?52 }:4@=6 p<6CD[ `g[ @7 #@4<J |@F?E H2D E2<6? :?E@ 4FDE@5J 2?5 492C865 H:E9 D64@?5\568C66 >FC56C 2D 2 C6DF=E @7 2 AC6=:>:?2CJ :?G6DE:82E:@?] $96 :D 36:?8 96=5 H:E9@FE 3@?5 2E E96 uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ y2:=[ 244@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6] k^AmkAm%96 :?G6DE:82E:@? C6>2:?D 24E:G6]k^Am Jason Dunovant (540) 981-3324jason.dunovant@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 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
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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