WCSO VA arrest two for residential thefts in SWVA

The Washington County Virginia Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals following an investigation into multiple residential breaking and entering incidents and larcenies, including the theft of firearms, in Washington County, Virginia. On September 24, Washington County deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle matching the description of one believed to be connected to several residential burglaries and thefts throughout the county. During the traffic stop, deputies developed information regarding a wanted individual and the possible presence of property stolen from Washington County residents. A subsequent search resulted in the recovery of stolen property, including firearms. 39 year old Jerry Miller Otis was arrested and faces multiple charges involving the thefts and firearms charges. 34 year old Amber Dawn Turner was arrested and faces a charge of Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Otis was held without bond at the Southwest Regional Jail in Abingdon. Turner was arrested and released on bond.