I-81 Exit 17 Northbound Off-Ramp - Partial Closure

I-81 Exit 17 Northbound Off-Ramp - Partial Closure

On Wednesday, August 26th, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, utility work will require a partial lane closure on the Interstate 81 Northbound Off-Ramp at Exit 17. Motorists can still use the exit, but the lane width will be restricted. Please use caution for the safety of yourself and the utility workers. Thank you!

APD Call Log August 10-17, 2020

 

Abingdon Police Department- Stabbing Incident on 8-11-2020

 

Abingdon Police Department

For Immediate Release

 On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at approximately 5:30 PM, Chief Holbrook was leaving the Abingdon Police Department (425 West Main Street), when he was flagged down in the parking lot. The person advised Chief that a woman was being assaulted across the street at 406 West Main Street. While crossing the street, Chief Holbrook observed a female being pushed by someone behind a wall. It appeared there were two male subjects and a female subject fighting in the parking lot. One of the subjects, Matthew A. Mitchell, 31, of Abingdon, Virginia, was found to have been stabbed by Shane R. Testerman, 22, of Bristol, TN.

The Washington County, VA Life Saving Crew arrived on scene to transport Mitchell to Bristol Regional Medical Center. After being released from the hospital, Mitchell was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery, in violation of § 18.2-57 of the Code of Virginia; and Disorderly Conduct, in violation of § 18.2-415 of the Code of Virginia. He is being held on a $2000.00 secured bond.

Testerman was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding, in violation of § 18.2-51 of the Code of Virginia; and Possession of Paraphernalia, in violation of § 54.1-3466 of the Code of Virginia. He is being held without bond.

APD Call Log August 3-10, 2020

Traffic Advisory- Cummings Street/I-81 Exit 17 Interchange

 

TOWN OF ABINGDON

133 WEST MAIN STREET · P. O. BOX 789 · ABINGDON, VIRGINIA · 24212

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                              

August 10, 2020                                                                                  

TRAFFIC ADVISORY:

From approximately 9:00 PM, Tuesday, August 11, 2020, through 2:00 AM, Wednesday, August 12, 2020, a utility contractor will be working on Cummings Street in the vicinity of the I-81 Exit 17 interchange (weather permitting). Cummings Street traffic will be open in both directions, but there will be lane diversions in place. Please use caution when driving through the work zone, or choose an alternate route.

APD Call Log July 27-August 3, 2020

Temporary Road Closure for Sewer Line Upgrades