Abingdon Police Department- Attempted Capital Murder on 3-26-19

Abingdon Police Department

                                               

For Immediate Release

On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, Abingdon Police Officer Y. Wilmoth responded to the Washington County, VA Courthouse to transport Amanda H. Repass, 26, of 18134 Cleveland Road, Abingdon, to jail.  Repass was remanded to jail by the court for a prior drug charge.   Upon taking custody of Repass, she attempted to escape by slipping her hand out of the handcuffs. As the officer prepared to re-apply the handcuff, Repass fled running west on Plumb Alley.  After a brief foot pursuit, the officer attempted to regain control of Repass who responded by punching the officer in the head, scratching her neck and arms, and biting her forearm, breaking the skin.  Officer Wilmoth responded with appropriate force techniques in an attempt to gain compliance; however, these had little impact on Repass who was intent on her escape. 

Repass attempted to gain control of the officer’s firearm, by grabbing the holstered weapon with both hands and attempting to pull it from its security holster.  Officer Wilmoth was able to successfully deliver appropriate counter measures, break close contact, and create enough space to deploy her Taser.  Upon firing the Taser, Officer Wilmoth was able to gain compliance of Repass and thwart her escape attempt. At this time, Sgt. J. Burton of the Washington County, VA Sheriff’s Office was leaving a local business and observed the officer in need of assistance.  He radioed for additional officers, and assisted in handcuffing Repass.

Repass was checked by the Washington County, VA Life Saving Crew, and was cleared for transport.  She was transferred to Officer M. Farris, who transported her to the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail. 

Officer Wilmoth was treated for her injuries at Johnston Memorial Hospital and released. 

On Friday, March 29, 2019, Investigator C. Jennings of the Abingdon Police Department obtained the following charges on Repass in relation to this incident:

·       § 18.2-478. Escape from jail or custody by force or violence; Class 6 Felony

·       § 18.2-26/§ 18.2-31(6.). Attempted Capital Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer; Class 2 Felony

·       § 18.2-26/§ 18.2-57.02. Attempts to Disarm an Officer; Class 6 Felony

·       § 18.2-51.1. Malicious wounding of a law-enforcement officers; Unclassed Felony

·       § 18.2-57 (C). Assault and battery a law enforcement officer; Class 6 Felony

Repass is currently being held without bond at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail.

We wish to acknowledge Sgt. J. Burton and the Washington County, VA Sheriff’s Office, the Washington County, VA Life Saving Crew, and Mr. Josh Cumbow and the staff of the Washington County, VA Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office for all of their assistance in this case.

Abingdon Police Department- Trespassing Charge on 3-28-19

Abingdon Police Department

                                               

For Immediate Release

On Thursday, March 28, 2019, at approximately 11:53AM, Officer B.T. Graham was dispatched to the 800 block of Baugh Lane in reference to a trespassing call. Upon arrival, Officer Graham pulled behind a vehicle that was attempting to leave a residence, blocking it in. A deputy from the Washington County, VA Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene to assist. The officers approached the vehicle and identified the driver; however, the passenger repeatedly gave a false name and date of birth. After several attempts by the officers to get the passenger to identify himself, he was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody. Upon searching the male subject, Officer Graham found loose pills in his pants pocket.

The subject was identified as Darius Q. Bradley, 26, of 710 Chester Street, Bristol, VA. Bradley was charged with Trespassing, in violation of § 18.2-119 of the Code of Virginia; Possession of a Controlled Substance, in violation of § 18.2-205 of the Code of Virginia; and Providing False Identity, in violation of § 19.2-82.1 of the Code of Virginia. Bradley also has an active capias out of Washington County, VA. He was transported to the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail, where he was held without bond.

We greatly appreciate the assistance of the Washington County, VA Sheriff’s Office on this call.

Abingdon Police Department- Runaway Found on 3-28-19

Abingdon Police Department

                                            

For Immediate Release

On Thursday, March 28, 2019, at approximately 5:45 p.m. Abingdon Police Investigator J.M. Austin, along with members of the United States Marshals Service, and the Sullivan County, TN Sheriff’s Office, responded to 2124 Ramah Road, Kingsport, Tennessee to search for Angelina Roberts, the teenager who ran away from Abingdon High School on March 20^th.  Roberts left school after borrowing a phone from another student and calling someone to pick her up. After placing the call, Roberts deleted the number that she contacted.  Upon leaving school, Roberts was entered in the missing children’s database as a runaway. While on the run, Roberts made numerous online contacts to friends and family who helped conceal her whereabouts in several locations in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.

Upon arrival at the Ramah Road address, officers found Roberts concealed in the ceiling of the laundry room in the home.  Roberts was taken in to custody by the Sullivan County, TN Sheriff’s Office and transported to the Johnson City, TN Juvenile Detention Center where she was held.

The Abingdon Police Department appreciates the working relationships and contributions of the United States Marshals Service, Sullivan County, TN Sheriff’s Office, Kingsport, TN Police Department, and the Scott County, VA Sheriff’s Office in this case.  Without the cooperation of these agencies, Roberts would not have been found so quickly.  We also greatly appreciate the legitimate information provided by concerned community members that aided in locating Roberts.

APD Call Log March 18-25, 2019

APD Call Log March 11-18, 2019

Abingdon Police Department- Missing Juvenile 3-20-19

Abingdon Police Department

                                               

For Immediate Release

On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Angelina Roberts went missing after leaving her school, Abingdon High School, with an unknown subject. 

While at school, Angelina made a phone call on a borrowed phone and subsequently deleted the number.  A short time after she placed this call, Angelina was seen getting into a small blue sedan outside the school.  The make and model of this vehicle is unknown at this time.

Angelina has known ties to the Blountville, TN and Mountain City, TN areas.  Angelina is described as a white female, brown hair, blue eyes, weighs 120 lbs. and is 5’5” tall.  Her picture is below.

The Abingdon Police Department urges parents of students at Abingdon High School to talk to your children for any information they may have, so that Angelina may be located safely. 

If you have any information about Angelina’s whereabouts, please contact the Abingdon Police Department at 276-628-3111 or Washington County, VA Dispatch at 276-676-6277.  If you see Angelina, please call your local law enforcement agency immediately. 

APD Call Log March 4-11, 2019

TRAFFIC INFORMATION FOR 2019 SHAMROCK 4MILER

Abingdon Police Department

                                               

For Immediate Release

Traffic Information FOr 2019 Shamrock 4miler

The Shamrock 4 Miler will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in downtown Abingdon. This is a large event that originates, and ends, at the Abingdon Farmers Market on Remsburg Drive. The four mile loop course, and one mile walking loop, guide participants through downtown Abingdon primarily on Valley and Main Streets.

Motorists are advised to use caution when passing through downtown Abingdon on Friday night.  Be alert for police, fire, and public works directing traffic and for participants in the roadways.

Due to race preparations, Remsburg Drive will be closed on Friday at 3 p.m. to allow for set up of the timer station and registration areas. Remsburg will remain closed until 11 p.m. Friday night.

Traffic will be slowed, delayed, and diverted to allow participants to safely complete the course.

Please expect delays on the following streets:

Remsburg Drive        Cummings Street      Wall Street

Depot Square             West Main Street      Plumb Alley

Valley Street              College Street            Church Street

Oak Street                 Pecan Street               Court Street

Tanner Street            Whites Mill Road      Deadmore Street

Hutton Street             Cambridge Street     Rugby Terrace

Oxford Street            Henderson Court      Walden Road

Jefferson Circle         Boone Street              Thompson Drive

Park Street                Railroad Street         

Please remain alert for participants and obey instructions of the officers and officials providing traffic control.  DO NOT drive around or move barricades because runners will be in the streets.

APD Call Log February 25-March 4, 2019

APD Call Log February 18-25, 2019

Abingdon Police Department- Felony Eluding Arrest

Abingdon Police Department

                                               

For Immediate Release

On Friday, March 1, 2019, at approximately 12:42AM, Officer B.T. Graham was on patrol in the 700 block of East Main Street, when he observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed. Officer Graham initiated his emergency lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the motorcycle. The rider chose to disregard the signals of the officer and continued on East Main Street, merging on to Interstate 81 Southbound from Exit 19. The operator of the motorcycle left the interstate at Exit 14 on to Jonesboro Road. The motorcyclist then struck the median that divides the north and south bound lanes of travel crossing into the parking lot of the BP Station at 191 Jonesboro Road.  The operator lost control on the parking lot and was apprehended by the officer. 

The offender was identified as Gabriel Jimmy Zerran Fuller, 22, of 291 Dream Farm Road, Birchleaf, VA 24220. He was arrested and charged with Felony Eluding Police, in violation of § 46.2-817 of the Code of Virginia; and Operating a Non-Registered Vehicle, in violation of § 46.2-213 of the Code of Virginia. Fuller is being held without bond at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail.