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.

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