Bath County Sheriff's Reports Jan. 15-21, 2023   (With the publishing of this item, the Journal begins a series in cooperation with the Bath County Sheriff's Office, of news and other items of interest for our many Bath County readers and viewers.) Warm Springs, VA (Jan. 23, 2023) - Sunday, January 15, 2023 through Saturday, January 21, 2023 Sunday, January 15, 2023 - Deputy Miller responded to a residence on Pinehurst Heights for someone trespassing. Sunday, January 15, 2023 - Sgt. C. Smith responded to Dollar General for an activated burglar alarm. Sunday, January 15, 2023 - Sgt. C. Smith responded to a residence on Jackson River Turnpike near Lost Cabin Road. Sunday, January 15, 2023 - Sgt. C. Smith conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near the intersection of Virginia Avenue. Sunday, January 15, 2023 - Sgt. C. Smith and Deputy Harlow responded to a dispute at a residence on Grandview Road. Sunday, January 15, 2023 - Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near the intersection of Douthat State Park Road. Sunday, January 15, 2023 - Deputy Harlow and Deputy Miller conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near the intersection of Peaceful River Road. Monday, January 16, 2023 - Deputy T. Plecker conducted a traffic stop on Church Street in Millboro. Monday, January 16, 2023 - Captain Weaver and Lt. Grimm assisted Rescue 7 with a call at a residence on Kannata Road. Monday, January 16, 2023 - Lt Grimm and Deputy D. Smith assisted Millboro Fire Department on an activated fire alarm at a residence on Mill Creek Road. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - Captain Weaver and Deputy Kim Keyser transported a female inmate from Alleghany Regional Jail to the Bath County Courthouse for Circuit Court. Captain Weaver and Deputy Keyser transported female back to Alleghany Regional Jail at the conclusion of court. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - Deputy Altizer transported to male inmates from Alleghany Regional Jail to the Bath County Courthouse for Circuit Court. Deputy Altizer transported male inmates back to Alleghany Regional Jail at the conclusion of court. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - Deputy D. Smith transported an inmate from Rockbridge Regional Jail to Alleghany Regional Jail. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - Sgt Johnson transported a male individual from Bath County Circuit Court in Warm Springs to Alleghany Regional Jail. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - Deputy D. Smith responded to a report of two hound dogs in the roadway on Mountain Valley Road near the West Virginia State Line. The dogs were taken to the Bath County Animal Shelter in Hot Springs. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - Sheriff Plecker assisted Hot Springs Rescue Squad with a call at Bath County High School. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - Deputy Bryan IV served an emergency custody order on a male individual at a residence on Mountain Valley Road near Millboro Springs. Deputy Bryan IV transported male subject to Bath Community Hospital in Hot Springs. Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - Deputy Colaw checked on a suspicious male on Mountain Valley Road near the intersection of Cowpasture River Highway. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Sheriff Plecker and Deputy Harlow unlocked a vehicle at a residence on Sheep Meadow Road. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Sheriff Plecker and Deputy Harlow assisted Virginia State Police with a motor vehicle accident on Jackson River Turnpike near Coles Mountain Road. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Peaceful River Road. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Sgt. Johnson conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Panther Drive. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Peaceful River Road. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Deputy Miller arrested Aaron Ryder on a capias for Contribute to a delinquency of a minor, Receiving money to perform sexual act, 15+perform porn offender 7 + years, and possession child porn. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Sgt. C. Smith responded to a residence on Camp Yellow Jacket Road for a report of property damage. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Sgt. C. Smith conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near the Dan Ingalls Overlook. Wednesday, January 18, 2023 - Sgt. C. Smith responded to a residence on Bee Town Road for a report of spotlighting. Thursday, January 19, 2023 - Sgt Johnson, Deputy Harlow, and Deputy D. Smith conducted traffic control in Mitchelltown for a school bus at a local church. Thursday, January 19, 2023 - Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near the intersection of Camp Yellow Jacket Road. Friday, January 20, 2023 - Deputy Miller responded to a tree across the roadway on Back Creek Mountain. Friday, January 20, 2023 - Deputy Miller responded to a tree in the roadway on Sam Snead Highway near Hobby Horse Farm Road. Saturday, January 21, 2023 - Deputy Miller and Deputy Colaw responded to a domestic dispute on Lower Yard Road. Saturday< January 21, 2023 - Deputy Bryan IV checked on a dog in the middle of the roadway on Sam Snead Highway near Redemption Road. Bath County Sheriff’s Office communications officers answered 286 incoming calls and made 130 outbound calls during this time period.

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