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.