Press Releases
Larceny - Robbery
On June 6, 2019, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to Quiet Hollow Way for a report of a robbery. A juvenile male was meeting with a previous acquaintance when he was struck with a firearm and his valuables were taken. The victim had previously met with the acquaintance but did not know his identity. The acquaintance also had additional subjects with him that the victim had never seen before. During the course of the investigation several interviews were conducted in an attempt to identify individuals that were involved. After extensive research and interviews our office was able to develop and identify suspects and evidence related to this incident which resulted in the following charges being placed.
Noah Simpson, a 18 year old male of Front Royal was arrested and charged with the following charges:
Robbery, Conspiracy to commit robbery, Abduction by force, and Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.
Daytwan Green, a 19 year old male of Winchester, was arrested and charged with the following charges:
Robbery, Conspiracy to commit robbery, and Abduction by force.
A 17 year old male whose identity is not being released at this time due to being a juvenile of Front Royal was charged with the following charges:
Robbery, Conspiracy to commit robbery, Abduction by force, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a firearm after being adjudicated a delinquent.
Simpson and Green are currently being held without bond at RSW Regional Jail. The juvenile is being held at the Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Winchester.
The following agencies assisted in the apprehension of two of the individuals involved Winchester City Police, Strasburg Police, and Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at (540) 635-7100 or (540) 636-5977.
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June 28, 2019
Sheriff Michael A. Arnold
Larceny - Canoe Company
Warren County, VA - On May 23, 2019, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to Front Royal Outdoors, for a report of a larceny. Between May 22, 2019 at approximately 11:00 PM and May 23, 2019, at approximately 3:30 AM, their building was broken into. Two kayaks, two canoes, and other pieces of water sports equipment were taken. The kayaks are Jackson Traverse 9 foots. One was sun color (yellow and orange) and the other was lime color. The canoes were a 15 foot blue Nova Craft Prospector, and a 19 foot camo Old Sportsman. The initial estimate for the value of items stolen is 15,000 dollars.
Jackson Traverse 9 - 9’ Kayak Color-Sunset 
Jackson Traverse 9 - 9’ Kayak Color-Lime Green
Nova Craft Prospector 15 – 15’ Canoe Blue in Color 
Old Town Sportsman 119 – 19’ Canoe Brown & Green Camo
Anyone with information regarding this incident, or anyone that may have been in the area of Front Royal Outdoors between those times, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (540) 635-7100 or (540) 636-5977.
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May 24, 2019
Sheriff Michael A. Arnold
Doom Peak Road 5-8-2019
Warren County, VA - On May 4, 2019 at approximately 1624hrs, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from Nicholas Michael Ranstad, of Fayetteville, NC, stating that a male later identified as Sean David Miller had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound. When deputies arrived at Miller’s residence located at 239 Doom Peak Rd Linden VA they met with Ranstad and also confirmed that Miller was deceased from a single gunshot wound.
Ranstad was interviewed during the course of the investigation and stated that he was friends with Miller and had recently became concerned for his welfare causing him to travel to Miller’s residence. Ranstad stated that he had gained entry into the residence at which time he located Miller deceased with a single gunshot wound. Ranstad stated he became upset and fired a firearm that was in his possession 4 times into the floor of the residence, prior to deputies arriving on scene.
Ranstad was taken into custody and charged with the following charges:
§ 18.2-279. Discharging firearms or missiles within or at building or dwelling house
§ 18.2-56.1. Reckless handling of firearms
Ranstad was initially held without bond at RSW Regional Jail and later released on a secure bond. There are no further charges pending at this time.
Investigators with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are investigating the incident. The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Investigator Pugh at (540) 635-7100 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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May 8, 2019
Sheriff Michael A. Arnold