Media Release for 02/17/2026
2026-00016531
Abduction by Intimidation
Assault
Prevent Call to 911
On 02/10/2026, Katie Dawn Clark of Woodstock, VA, was charged and/or arrested for abduction by intimidation, assault and battery, and prevent the sending of a message to 911. Court date set for 03/20/2026 at 2:00PM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00013647
Child Endangerment x2
On 02/10/2026, Terry Lynn Bowers Jr. of New Market, VA, was charged and/or arrested for two (2) counts of child endangerment. Court date set for 03/03/2026 at 9:00AM, in Shenandoah JDR Court.
Assault on Law Enforcement Officer
Use of Cell Phone While Driving
On 02/10/2026, Heather Natasha Cook of New Market, VA, was charged and/or arrested for assault on a law enforcement officer and use of a cellphone while driving. Court date set for 03/20/2026 at 2:00PM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00016909
Domestic Assault
On 02/11/2026, Maria Alondra Cardoso Espinoza of Woodstock, VA, was charged and/or arrested for assault and battery on a family member. Court date set for 04/21/2026 at 9:00AM, in Shenandoah JDR Court.
2025-00099769
Construction Fraud
On 02/12/2026, Joshua Paul Stanley of Mount Jackson, VA, was charged and/or arrested for construction fraud. Court date set for 04/17/2026 at 11:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2025-00073425
Conspiracy to Distribute Sch. I or II Controlled Substance
Distribute Schedule I or II Controlled Substance
On 02/12/2026, Ernest Franklin Rodgers of New Market, VA, was charged and/or arrested for conspiracy to distribute a schedule I or II controlled substance and distribute a schedule I or II controlled substance. Court date to be determined.
2025-00080112
Conspiracy to Distribute Sch. I or II Controlled Substance
Distribute Sch. I or II Controlled Substance
On 02/12/2026, Ernest Franklin Rodgers of New Market, VA, was charged and/or arrested for conspiracy to distribute a schedule I or II controlled substance and distribute a schedule I or II controlled substance. Court date to be determined.
2026-00017930
DIP
On 02/13/2026, Melissa Lorene Kibler of Capon Bridge, WV, was charged and/or arrested for drunk in public. Court date set for 03/13/2026 at 2:00PM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00017856
DIP
On 02/13/2026, Charles Alan Sturgess of Broadway, VA, was charged and/or arrested for drunk in public. Court date set for 04/10/2026 at 11:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00017856
Domestic Assault
On 02/14/2026, Christopher Eugene Miller of Strasburg, VA, was charged and/or arrested for assault and battery on a family member. Court date set for 03/03/2026 at 9:00AM, in Shenandoah JDR Court.
2026-00018914
Assault
On 02/15/2026, Anthony Lewis Lee Baker of Toms Brook, VA, was charged and/or arrested for assault and battery. Court date set for 03/20/2026 at 2:00PM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
Assault
On 02/15/2026, Andrew Bradley Shoemaker of Toms Brook, VA, was charged and/or arrested for assault and battery. Court date set for 03/20/2026 at 2:00PM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00019728
Domestic Assault
On 02/16/2026, Mariangely Torres Bonet of Edinburg, VA, was charged and/or arrested for assault and battery on a family member. Court date set for 04/21/2026 at 9:00AM, in Shenandoah JDR Court.
2026-00019879
Failure to Maintain Lane
Possession of Sch. I or II Controlled Substance x2
On 02/17/2026, Curtis Eugene Paugh of Elk Garden, WV, was charged and/or arrested for failure to maintain lane and two (2) counts of possession of schedule I or II controlled substance. Court date set for 04/10/2026 at 2:00PM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
Media Release for 02/09/2026
2026-00012782
Eluding Police
Failure to Attach License Plate to Front & Rear
Assault x2
Failure to Abide Traffic Light
On 02/02/2026, Steven Allen Hammond of Strasburg, VA, was charged and/or arrested for eluding police, failure to attach license plate to front and rear of the vehicle, two (2) counts of assault and battery on a firefighter, and failure to abide traffic light. Court date set for 03/20/2026 at 2:00PM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00013051
Fraud
On 02/02/2026, fraud was reported to the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office. According to complainant, unknown person(s) stole money from her bank account. Investigation continues.
2026-00013196
DUI
Eluding Police
Following to Close
Reckless Driving
Speeding
Possession of a Sch. V Controlled Substance
On 02/03/2026, Nicholas Robert Johnson of Springfield, VA, was charged and/or arrested for driving under the influence, eluding police, following to close, reckless driving, speeding, and possession of a schedule V control substance. Court date set for 04/10/2026 at 11:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00014146
Brandishing
Reckless Handling of Firearm
Possession of Firearm while having Protective Order
On 02/04/2026, Darrin Gray Jr. of Strasburg, VA, was charged and/or arrested for brandishing a firearm, reckless handling of a firearm, and possession of a firearm while having a protective order. Court date set for 03/20/2026 at 9:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00014177
Fraud
On 02/04/2026, fraud was reported to the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office. According to complainant, unknown person(s) stole their fuel card and was using it in the county. Investigation continues.
2026-00015480
Pointing Laser at Law Enforcement
Willfully Discharge Firearm in Public Place
Reckless Handling of Firearm
Destruction of Property
On 02/08/2026, John Patrick Mansfield Jr. of Toms Brook, VA, was charged and/or arrested for pointing laser at law enforcement, willfully discharging a firearm in a public place, reckless handling of a firearm, and destruction of property. Court date set for 03/13/2026 at 2:00PM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
Media Release for 02/02/2026
2026-00011336
Fraud
On 01/27/2026, fraud was reported to the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office. According to complainant, they received a call from unknown person(s) impersonating their banking institution. Investigation continues.
2026-00011631
Reckless Driving
Improper Stopping
Possession of a Sch. I or II Controlled Substance
On 01/28/2026, Eric Louis Penningroth of Woodstock, VA, was charged and/or arrested for reckless driving, improper stopping, and possession of a schedule I or II controlled substance. Court date set for 04/10/2026 at 9:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00011599
Assault
On 01/28/2026, Tracy Lynn Meade of Edinburg, VA, was charged and/or arrested for assault and battery. Court date set for 03/13/2026 at 11:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
Assault
On 01/28/2026, Austin Wayne Kidwell of Woodstock, VA, was charged and/or arrested for assault and battery. Court date set for 03/13/2026 at 11:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00011496
Destruction of Property
On 01/28/2026, Kelly Lee Robinson of Strasburg, VA, was charged and/or arrested for destruction of preperty. Court date set for 03/13/2026 at 9:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00010906
Credit Card Theft
Credit Card Fraud
False Pretense
On 01/28/2026, Joshua Michael Padilla of Woodstock, VA, was charged and/or arrested for credit card theft, credit card fraud, and false pretense. Court date set for 02/20/2026 at 2:00PM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00011714
Threats of Death in Writing
On 01/29/2026, Christopher Todd Miller of Strasburg, VA, was charged and/or arrested for writing a threat to kill or do bodily injury to a person. Court date set for 03/13/2026 at 9:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00011630
Assault
Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
Obstruction of Justice
On 01/29/2026, Ricky Central Richards of Stanley, VA, was charged and/or arrested for assault and battery, assault on a law enforcement officer, and obstruction of justice. Court date set for 04/10/2026 at 11:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00012102
DWI
On 01/30/2026, James McGraw Wheaton of Roanoke, VA, was charged and/or arrested for driving while intoxicated. Court date set for 03/20/2026 at 2:00PM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00011909
Possession of a Sch. I or II Controlled Substance
Failure to Maintain Lane
On 01/30/2026, Charles Cyrus Miller of Maurertown, VA, was charged and/or arrested for possession of a sch. I or II controlled substance and failure to maintain lane. Court date set for 04/10/2026 at 11:00AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.