Abingdon Police Department- Bares Discount Tobacco and Wine Robbery 5-9-2021

 

Abingdon Police Department

 

For Immediate Release

 On Sunday, May 9, 2021, at approximately 8:27 p.m., Abingdon Police Department officers were dispatched to a robbery at 970 East Main Street, Bares Discount Tobacco and Wine. Upon arrival, they found that the suspect had already fled the scene. The suspect produced a weapon and left the store taking cash and merchandise. The suspect was described as a white male wearing a red bandanna for a mask, green jacket, dark-colored toboggan, and blue jeans. The Washington County, VA Sheriff’s Office, and Virginia State Police also responded to assist with locating the suspect. More information will be released as the investigation continues.

Abingdon Police Department- Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Incident on 3-25-21

  

Abingdon Police Department 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On Thursday, March 25, 2021, at approximately 2:47 pm, Abingdon Police were dispatched to the 300 block of East Valley Street in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, officers discovered Deena Randolph, 51, of Abingdon, VA, had struck a male pedestrian with her black Isuzu Rodeo while he was in a crosswalk located at Abingdon Internal Medicine. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to Johnston Memorial Hospital. 

The Abingdon Police Department, Abingdon Fire Department, and the Washington County, VA Life Saving Crew all responded to the incident. At this time, charges are pending and the incident is still under investigation. 

Road Closure Announcement for Court Street on March 3, 2021

 

INTERSTATE 81 PROJECTS UPDATE

INTERSTATE 81 PROJECTS UPDATE

Interstate 81 – Exit 17: Motorists should be alert to workers in the Interstate 81 exit 17 area work zone, staging equipment, and installing work zone signage as part of a project to improve the interchange. The project includes improvements to the exit 17 northbound on and off-ramps, improvements to a segment of Route 75, reconstruction and relocation of Gravel Lake Road, lengthening the I-81 southbound on-ramp, and relocation of the frontage road located adjacent to the northbound exit 17 off-ramps. (Completion: Fall 2022)

Interstate 81 – Exit 19: Be alert to the following activities on the I-81 exit 19 safety improvement project in Abingdon: nighttime work on Route 11 and utility work in the work zone during the day and nighttime hours. The project includes realigning a portion of Empire Drive, widening a curve along the southbound off-ramp, and adding traffic signals at the intersection of newly aligned Empire Drive and Route 11 and where Route 11 intersects with the end of the exit 19 southbound ramps. (Completion: Summer 2022)

WE ARE HIRING!

 The Town of Abingdon, Virginia is currently accepting applications to fill an anticipated vacancy in the patrol division for the position of Police Officer.

If you are interested in applying for this job you may pick up an application in person at the police department, or you can download an application here: https://bit.ly/2NegYwQ.

Please note that applications must be returned in person to:
Abingdon Police Department
425 West Main Street
Abingdon, VA 24210.

APD Call Log January 4-11, 2021

 

APD Call Log December 7-14, 2020

 

APD Call Log November 30-December 7, 2020

 

Road Closure on Oakland Street 12-9-2020

 

APD Call Log November 23-30, 2020

 

APD Call Log November 16-23, 2020

 

APD Call Log November 9-16, 2020

 

APD Call Log November 2-9, 2020

 

 

APD Call Log October 26-November 2, 2020

 

Road Closure Announcement - Plumb Alley- October 30, 2020

 

APD Call Log October 19-26, 2020

 

Drug Take Back Saturday, October 24, 2020

 

Abingdon Police Department- Cummings Street Bridge Incident 10-8-2020

 

Abingdon Police Department

For Immediate Release

 On Thursday, October 8, 2020, at approximately 9:39 AM, Abingdon Police officers were dispatched to the Cummings Street Bridge (near Remsburg Drive and Bradley Street) in reference to a male sitting on the edge of the bridge. The male subject appeared to be upset and wanted to speak to a counselor. After 90 minutes of negotiations with the Abingdon Police Department, Highlands Community Services, Washington County, VA Sheriff’s Office and the Washington County, VA Life Saving Crew, the male subject agreed to leave the area for treatment.

“By collaborating with our agency partners, we were able to bring resources to the scene to effectively address a person in crisis, said Chief Jon Holbrook. The Abingdon Police Department is committed to inter-agency cooperation to best serve our community. On behalf of the Abingdon Police Department, I would like to sincerely thank all of the agencies involved.”

APD Call Log September 28-October 5, 2020

 

Missing Person- Alison Carver League

UPDATE: Alison Carver League has been found. Thank you for your assistance!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Missing Person

Alison Carver League

Age: 54

Address: 482 Bradley Street, Abingdon, VA (New Horizons)

The last contact date for Alison Carver League was Sunday, October 4, 2020. If you have any information, please contact your local law enforcement agency.