Coverage dated November 5, 2026

Abduction, barricade situation causes road closure in Hanover

Headline from WRIC Richmond

The Hanover County Sheriff's Office is responding to an abduction and barricade situation that has caused a road closure just east of the town of Ashland.

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WRIC Richmond
Abduction, barricade situation causes road closure in Hanover (opens WRIC Richmond)
Published Nov 5, 2026
WRIC Richmond's feed description
The Hanover County Sheriff's Office is responding to an abduction and barricade situation that has caused a road closure just east of the town of Ashland.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Barricade and abduction situation underway in Hanover County (opens Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Published Nov 5, 2026
Richmond Times-Dispatch's feed description
Hanover County Sheriff's Office says units are on scene in the 12400 block of Autumn Sun Lane, just off East Patrick Henry Road.