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Augusta County authorities tipped off, make arrest of man wanted for assault

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Justin Neil Johnson, photo courtesy Rockingham County Regional Jail.

A man with a lengthy rap sheet was arrested in Augusta County Thursday night on outstanding warrants in Rockingham County, Lexington, Waynesboro and Staunton.

Justin Neil Johnson was taken into custody without incident at a home on Wilda Road in Stuarts Draft at approximately 10 p.m. According to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the address after a tip from authorities in Rockingham County.

Johnson is being held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail.

The most recent charges against him stem from an incident on Thursday in Rockingham County. He faces charges of destruction of property, abduction by force, assault and battery and tampering with a vehicle.

In Waynesboro, he faces two misdemeanor theft charges from February, according to online court records.

In Lexington, he faces one count of shoplifting.

He also faces numerous probation violations in Rockingham County, Staunton and Waynesboro.

His next court appearance is scheduled for Monday.

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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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