Bath Co. Sheriff's Report, Aug. 2-8, 2026   Bath County Sheriff’s Office Weekly News Release Sunday, August 2, 2026 through Saturday, August 8, 2026 Sunday, August 2, 2026     Deputy T. Plecker responded to a residence on Sam Snead Hghiway near Ashwood Drive for an issue with feral cats. Sunday, August 2, 2026     Deputy T. Plecker responded to a residence on Mill Creek Road for a stray dog. Deputy Plecker took the dog to the animal shelter. Sunday, August 2, 2026     Deputy T. Plecker and Deputy D. Smith responded to a residence on McGuffin Road near Hidden Valley Trail for a stray dog. Deputy D. Smith transported dog to the animal shelter. Sunday, August 2, 2206     Deputy D. Smith assisted a disabled motorist on Mountain Valley Road near West Warm Springs Drive. Monday, August 3, 2026     Deputy Colaw responded to a noise complaint on Sam Snead Highway near Ashwood Drive. Monday, August 3, 2026     Deputy T. Plecker provided traffic control for the Ashwood Food Pantry on Old Greenhouse Road. Monday, August 3, 2026     Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Homestead Drive. Monday, August 3, 2026     Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Talbott’s Lane. Monday, August 3, 2026     Deputy Harlow responded to a tree in the roadway on Jackson River Turnpike near Kenwood Road. Monday, August 3, 2026     Deputy Harlow and Deputy Bryan IV responded to a dispute at a residence on High Country Road.. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near McClung Drive. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Douthat State Park Road. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputies checked on an abandoned vehicle parked on Main Street in Millboro near Birch Lane. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Douthat State Park Road. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Fairview Community Center. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputy McRoberts and Deputy O’Conner checked on polling stations throughout the county. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Wild Cat School Road. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Peaceful River Road. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Sheriff Plecker and Deputy T. Plecker assisted stranded motorists on Mountain Valley Road near the Bath/Rockbridge County line in Panther’s Gap. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputy Harlow and Deputy T. Plecker responded to a report of an injured deer on Sam Snead Highway near Grandview Road. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near McClung Drive. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Lt. Miller assisted a Virginia State Trooper with a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Kingtown Lane. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Lt. Miller and Deputy Harlow conducted periodic patrols on Pinehurst Heights and Brook Drive for drivers speeding. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Lt. Miller and Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop in Mitchelltown. Tuesday, August 4, 2026     Deputy Bryan IV responded to a tree in the road on McGraw Gap Road near Sam Snead Highway. Wednesday, August 5, 2026     Lt. Miller responded to a break and enter on Sam Snead Highway near Muddy Run Road. Wednesday, August 5, 2026     Deputy McGuire conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Main Street. Wednesday, August 5, 2026     Deputy Colaw checked on some FedEx packages lying in the roadway on Ashwood drive. Wednesday, August 5, 2026     Deputy Colaw checked on a suspicious vehicle on Tinkertown Road. Wednesday, August 5, 2026     Deputy Colaw conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Virginia Avenue. Thursday, August 6, 2026     Captain C. Smith conducted a well-being check at a residence on Muddy Run Road. Thursday, August 6, 2026     Captain C. Smith and Lt. Miller responded to a residence on Mill Creek Road near Deerfield Road for a 911 hangup call. Thursday, August 6, 2026     Captain C. Smith conducted a well-being check on Switzerland Trail. Thursday, August 6, 2026     Deputy McGuire and Deputy Fry conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Springs Street. Thursday, August 6, 2026     Deputy McGuire conducted a traffic stop on Cowpasture River Highway near Lowman Drive. Thursday, August 6, 2026     Deputy Colaw checked on an injured deer on Sam Snead Highway near North Forest Trail. Thursday, August 6, 2026     Deputy Colaw responded to a residence on Mountain Avenue Road for someone trespassing. Friday, August 7, 2026     Deputy Bryan responded to a tree in the roadway on Main Street near Middlebury Lane. Friday, August 7, 2026     Deputy Bryan checked on a suspicious vehicle on Kenwood Road. Friday, August 7, 2026     Deputy O’Conner arrested Tabitha Cook on a capias for violation of probation from Alleghany County. Friday, August 7, 2026     Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Windy Cove Road. Friday, August 7, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Virginia Avenue. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy O’Conner and Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Kingtown Lane. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Charger Lane. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy Harlow responded to a residence on Deerfield Road near Bolshers Run Rd for someone trespassing. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy Bryan spoke with a citizen in reference to a possible scam. Saturday, August 8, 20206     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near McClung Drive. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Douthat State Park Road. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Dry Run Road. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near Puffs Lane. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy O’Conner conducted a traffic stop on Mountain Valley Road near McClung Drive. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy McGuire conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Dunns Gap Road. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy McGuire and Deputy Harlow conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Main Street. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy McGuire and Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Talbott’s Lane. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy Harlow and Deputy O’Conner responded to Green Valley for a dispute. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy McGuire and Deputy Altizer conducted a traffic stop on Sam Snead Highway near Kingtown Lane. Saturday, August 8, 2026     Deputy Altizer assisted Hot Springs Rescue Squad with a rescue call in Hot Springs. Bath County Emergency Communications Officers answered 223 incoming calls and made 99 outbound calls during this time period.

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