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.