Media Release for 10/13/2026
2026-00114962
Fraud
On 10/05/2026, the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office received a report of fraud involving a local business on Mt. Olive Road.
The business reported receiving a fraudulent phone call that resulted in a financial loss of approximately $8,680.
2026-00049494
Eluding Law Enforcement
Reckless Driving
On 10/06/2026, Evan Omar Rodriguez-Collazo of Chantilly, VA, was charged and/or arrested for eluding law enforcement and reckless driving. Court date pending in Shenandoah County GD Court.
2026-00115271
Fraud
On 10/06/2026, fraud was reported to the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office. According to the complainant, an unknown person(s) stole a check sent out by the victim, washed it, and deposited it for approximately $550. Investigation continues.
2026-00115392
Fraud
On 10/06/2026, Fraud was reported to the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office. According to the complainant, an unknown person(s) was hired to complete construction work, the complainant paid approximately $7,000, and the suspect has not returned to finish the work. Investigation continues.
2026-00115849
Counterfeit Inspection Sticker
Possession of a Sch. I or II Controlled Substance
On 10/07/2026, Cody Allen Donovan of Mount Jackson, VA, was charged and/or arrested for possession of a Sch. I or II controlled substance and having a counterfeit inspection sticker. Court date set for 11/13/2026 at 11:00 AM, in Shenandoah County GD Court.
2026-00122607
Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle
On 10/09/2026, Lynn Ellen Sanger of Milford, CT, was charged and/or arrested for unauthorized use of a vehicle. Court date pending in Shenandoah County JDR Court.
2026-00116858
Possession of a Sch. I or II Controlled Substance
On 10/10/2026, Brandon James Frazer of Timberville, VA, was charged and/or arrested for possession of a Sch. I or II controlled substance. Court date set for 11/13/2026 at 11:00 AM, in Shenandoah County GD Court.
2026-00116944
DUI
On 10/10/2026, Thomas Dean Plaugher of Edinburg, VA, was charged and/or arrested for driving under the influence. Court date set for 11/20/2026 at 9:00 AM, in Shenandoah GD Court.
2026-00117252
Possession of a Sch. I or II Controlled Substance
On 10/12/2026, Anthony Lee Abbitt of Woodstock, VA, was charged and/or arrested for possession of a Sch. I or II controlled substance. Court date set for 11/13/2026 at 11:00 AM, in Shenandoah County GD Court.
2026-00117377
Larceny
On 10/12/2026, A larceny was reported to the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office. According to the complainant, an unknown person(s) stole a stereo and four (4) guitars from their residence. Investigation continues.