Sheriff's Office

Warren County, VA - **UPDATE** On September 17, 2017 the Warren County Sheriff’s Office received information that RSW Regional Jail work release inmate Jeffery Aaron Staples was seen inside of a residence in the 1300 block of Queens Highway in Front Royal.

Upon arrival at the residence, it was learned from a resident, that Staples was located in the kitchen. Staples was subsequently taken into custody without incident. Staples was transported to RSW Regional Jail and charged with misdemeanor escape. 

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September 18, 2017

Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron

Warren County, VA - On September 13, 2017 at approximately 6:04 p.m. the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to Walmart located at 10 Riverton Commons Plaza for two reports of Quick Change Incidents. These incidents occurred on September 12, 2017 with the incidents beginning at 5:41 p.m. and 5:44 p.m.

The photos are of both suspects exiting the store after the incidents. The suspects are a white male and female. The male wore a dark blue and white flannel and a pair of blue jeans and appears to be between the ages of 24 to 30 years of age. The female wore a dark blue/black striped shirt and a long printed skirt and appears to be between the ages of 20-25. No vehicle or other subjects were seen in the area.

Anyone with information on the identity of the male and/or female or any information related to the crimes is asked to call Deputy Cade Brown of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 540-635-4128 or access the sheriff’s office website using the tip information tab.

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September 15, 2017

Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron

Warren County, VA - On September 5, 2017 David Wayne Harting, a 62 year old male was reported missing. He is 6ft tall and weighs approximately 175lbs with gray hair and brown eyes. These photos depict him with a beard; however he may currently be clean shaven. The last known contact with the male was on August 25, 2017. He may be driving a black 1999 Dodge Dakota Pickup Truck bearing Virginia tags XMH6959. The vehicle has a dent on the rear passenger side bed from a prior accident. It also has a hole in the front passenger side bumper and the tint on the passenger side window is noticeably wrinkled. At this time there is no known direction of travel or clothing description.  ***  UPDATED - Harting's vehicle has been located in a seluded area on the southern end of Warren County.  ***

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the male or information related to recent contact with him or the vehicle is asked to call Investigator Brad Pugh of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 540-635-4128 or access the sheriff’s office website using the tip information tab.

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September 6, 2017

Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron

Warren County, VA - With the arrival of warmer weather there has been an increase in the number of people who are endangering themselves by going onto the tracks of the railroad for purposes other than to cross at a legal crossing.

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with Norfolk Southern Police would like to remind everyone that trespassing on railroad property is forbidden by Virginia law.

Trespassing on a railroad track is punishable of a Class 4 misdemeanor for the first offense, with the punishment enhanced for each subsequent violation up to a Class 1 misdemeanor (confinement in jail for not more that twelve months and a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both).

Those who trespass after being forbidden to do so, either orally, in writing, or by signs, are subject to being charged with a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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May 19, 2017
Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron