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Bath Co. Sheriff's Report For Dec. 28 - Jan. 3, 2026

 
Bath County Sheriff’s Office

Weekly News Release

Dec. 28, 2025 through Jan. 3, 2026


Dec. 28, 2025     Deputy Miller conducted a well-being check on a citizen in the Millboro.

Dec. 28, 2025     Deputy Miller & Deputy O’Conner responded to Mitchelltown for a report of dogs in the road.

Dec. 28, 2025     Deputy O’Conner & Deputy Miller conducted a traffic stop in Mitchelltown.

Dec. 28, 2025     Deputy O’Conner & Deputy Altizer responded to Douthat State Park Rd for a dispute.

Dec. 29, 2025     Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop at the Warm Springs Pools.

Dec. 29, 2025     Deputy Rexrode checked on livestock in the roadway on Deerfield Rd.

Dec. 29, 2025     Deputy McRoberts assisted a citizen with keys locked in a vehicle in Hot Springs.

Dec. 29, 2025     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of McClung Dr/Mountain Valley Rd.

Dec. 29, 2025     Deputy T. Plecker responded to Ashwood for a report of a telephone line in the roadway.

Dec. 29, 2025     Deputy T. Plecker assisted VSP with a traffic stop on Old Greenhouse Rd in Hot Springs.

Dec. 30, 2025     Deputy Colaw and Deputy Bryan, IV arrested Corey Hickman for assault on family member and obstruct communication/prevent emergency help. A protective order was also issued.

Dec. 30, 2025     Deputy Bryan & Deputy Colaw responded to the intersection of Mill Creek Rd./Deerfield Rd for a motor vehicle accident.

Dec. 30, 2025     Deputy McRoberts & Deputy Rexrode responded to Douthat State Park Rd for a domestic dispute. Kenneth Kessler was arrested for assault & battery.

Dec. 30, 2025     Deputy McRoberts responded to a 911 hangup call on Sam Snead Hwy.

Dec. 30, 2025     Deputy O’Conner & Deputy T. Plecker responded to Panthers Gap for a report of a reckless driver.

Dec. 31, 2025     Deputy Altizer checked on a deer that had been hit by a vehicle near Thomastown Rd in Hot Springs.

Dec. 31, 2025     Sheriff Plecker & Lt. Grimm arrested Ray Huffman on a probation violation. Huffman was transported to Alleghany Regional Jail.

Dec. 31, 2025     Deputy McRoberts checked on a suspicious vehicle parked in Hot Springs.

Dec. 31, 2025     Sgt. Smith responded to Douthat State Park Rd. for a report of damage to a vehicle.

Dec. 31, 2025     Sgt. Smith responded to Douthat State Park Rd for a report of property being stolen from a residence.

Dec. 31, 2025     Sgt. Smith conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Main St./Jackson River Tpke.

Dec. 31, 2025     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop near Country CafĂ© in Hot Springs.

Dec. 31, 2025     Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Sam Snead Hwy/Mountain Valley Rd. Assisting with stop was Deputy O’Conner, Deputy T. Plecker & VSP.

Jan. 1, 2026     Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop near Ice Pond Rd. in Millboro.

Jan. 1, 2026     Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Hwy near the Piggery.

Jan. 1, 2026     Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Hwy near Fastbreak in Mitchelltown.

Jan. 1, 2026     Deputy Rexrode conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Mountain Valley Rd./Douthat State Park Rd.

Jan. 1, 2026     Lt. Grimm spoke to a citizen about a civil matter regarding rental property.

Jan. 1, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Main St. in Hot Springs.

Jan. 1, 2026     Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Mountain Valley Rd./Douthat State Park Rd.

Jan. 1, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Warm Springs Mountain.

Jan. 2, 2026     Deputy Miller responded to the intersection of Mountain Valley Rd./Jordan Run Rd. for a reckless driver.

Jan. 3, 2026     Deputy Bryan & Deputy Colaw conducted a traffic stop in Panthers Gap.

Jan. 3, 2026          Lt. Grimm responded to Millboro for a report of trespassing.

Jan. 3, 2026          Deputy Colaw responded to Valley Supermarket for a suspicious vehicle.

Jan. 3, 2026          Deputy Bryan checked on a disabled vehicle on Courthouse Hill Rd.

Jan. 3, 2026     Deputy Colaw conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Rd. in Millboro.

Bath County Sheriff’s Office emergency communications officers answered 212 incoming calls and made 89 outbound calls.
 
 
 

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