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Waynesboro Police arrest two Georgia men for road rage incident with firearm

Crystal Graham
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The Waynesboro Police Department has arrested two Georgia men wanted in connection with an alleged road rage incident that occurred in the city on Jan. 30.

According to Waynesboro Police, Carlos Castillo, 20, and Adan Palacios, 19, both of Marietta, Ga., were located and arrested in Georgia for a road rage incident that involved a firearm. Both were extradited back to Waynesboro.

Charges

Carlos Castillo

  • Felony § 18.2-51/18.2-18- Accessary to maliciously shoot with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill
  • Misdemeanor § 18.2-96- Petty theft
  • Misdemeanor § 46.2-300- Drive without a license

Castillo has been released on an unsecured bond.

Adan Palacios

  • Felony § 18.2-26/18.2-51: Maliciously stab, cut, or wound w/ intent to maim, disfigure, or kill
  • Felony § 18.2-154: Maliciously shoot at an occupied motor vehicle where life or vehicle was put into peril
  • Misdemeanor § 18.2-56.1: Recklessly handle a firearm as to endanger life, limb, or property
  • Misdemeanor § 50-3: unlawfully discharge a firearm within the City of Waynesboro

Palacios is currently being held at the Middle River Regional Jail.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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