Ashland, VA Criminal Defense Attorney News Archive

Jeremiah Wiley, a resident from the Ashland area in Hanover County, Virginia, was arrested on February 27, 2025, following allegations of stealing over $2,000 in valuables from a home on Berkley Woods Drive.

The Ashland Police Department began their investigation after receiving a burglary report on October 16, 2025. Wiley is now facing multiple serious charges, including burglary, conspiracy to commit burglary, grand larceny, and intent to sell stolen property.

Legal experts suggest that this case could have broader implications for civil litigation related to property crime in Virginia. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward, highlighting the importance of community involvement in ongoing criminal defense efforts.

Kenneth Towles, Jr., a 23-year-old from Ashland, Virginia, has been charged with attempted robbery after an incident at the Wells Fargo Bank on S. Washington Highway. The Ashland Police Department, with assistance from the Hanover County Sheriff's Office, quickly apprehended Towles during the attempted theft on August 1st.

Currently, Towles is being held without bond at the Pamunkey Regional Jail as authorities work through the legal proceedings of his case. Local officials emphasize the importance of community collaboration in tackling issues related to criminal defense and civil litigation.

This incident underscores the ongoing efforts in Virginia to enhance business security and maintain law and order throughout the community.