APD Call Log January 21-28, 2019

Abingdon Police Department- Train Incident on 1-25-19

Abingdon Police Department

For Immediate Release

On Friday, January 25, 2019, at approximately 4:00pm, Abingdon Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Baugh Lane in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a train. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, Jamie N. LaPoint (31 yoa), of the 800 block of Baugh Lane, conscious on the north side of the railroad tracks with an obvious injury to her right leg. Washington County, VA Life Saving Crew responded to treat the victim and the Abingdon Fire Department set up a landing zone for the Virginia State Police Med-flight helicopter. The victim was transported via Med-flight to Bristol Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The Abingdon Police encountered Ms. LaPoint and a male companion, earlier in the day walking on the railroad tracks in the same area. Officers removed them from the tracks at that time, and gave them a warning for trespassing. It is unknown why Ms. LaPoint was back on the railroad tracks. Abingdon Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Abingdon Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that it is against the law to trespass on railroad tracks in Virginia. State code 18.2-159 makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $2500 fine.

Nothing further at this time.

APD Call Log January 14-21, 2019

APD Call Log January 7-14, 2019

Abingdon Police Department- Non-Credible School Threat 1-20-19

Abingdon Police Department

                                               

For Immediate Release

On Sunday, January 20, 2019, a middle school student posted on social media, “I’m shooting up the school don’t come.”  Officers of the Abingdon Police Department have interviewed the student and spoken to the mother about the post.  The student admitted to making the post.  While the student was playing Xbox with a friend, the friend dared the student to make the post in hopes of not having to go to school tomorrow.  The student made the post, obviously, without realizing the full consequences of these actions.  This agency, as well as the school administration, take any and all threats to student safety seriously.  At this time, the investigation has shown this is NOT a credible threat.  However, in an abundance of caution, our officers are further investigating the incident. 

APD Call Log December 31, 2018-January 7, 2019

APD Call Log December 24-31, 2018

Abingdon Police Department- Purse Stolen at Taco Bell on 1-3-19

Abingdon Police Department

                                               

For Immediate Release

On Thursday, January 3, 2019, at approximately 4:15pm, the Abingdon Police received a report of a stolen purse from Taco Bell, located at 495 Cummings Street in Abingdon. The victim was traveling through Virginia and stopped for dinner at the restaurant.  When she got back on the road, she realized that she left her purse hanging on the back of a chair in the restaurant. She immediately contacted Taco Bell and spoke to the manager, who stated the purse was no longer hanging on the chair.  The manager reviewed their security system and obtained video footage of an unidentified male subject taking the purse and exiting the restaurant. The purse was a Michael Kors backpack style purse, which contained cash, checks, and credit cards.

Abingdon Officers viewed the video to obtain a description of the suspect who took the purse. The male suspect is described as 5’10”-6’0” tall, dark hair, slim build, and sideburns. He was wearing a black jacket, grey sweatpants, and black/blue high-top shoes. The female that was with the male is described as about 5’5”, tall, slim build, and long blondish hair. The suspects left in an older model maroon Jeep Cherokee with Virginia tags.

If you have any information on the suspects, or can identify them from the photographs, please contact Washington County, VA Dispatch at 276-676-6277 or you can email Crime Tips to crimereport @ abingdon-va.gov.

NOTICE: Church Street sewer line replacement

NOTICE: Church Street sewer line replacement

On January 8, 2019, The Town of Abingdon Collection Department will start the sewer line replacement at the intersection of West Valley Street & Church Street. There should be no disturbance of traffic patterns on West Valley Street during this construction. The entrance of Church Street will be closed to traffic from West Valley Street to Hill Drive (Only residents and Homeowners will be permitted thru construction area). All traffic from Hill Drive is recommended to use Oak Hill Street for entrance and exit. This construction will take estimated 7 to 10 days for completion. Work hours will be from 7:00am to 3:30pm.