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Man who allegedly brandished a firearm at deputies arrested in Rockingham County

Crystal Graham
Todd Aaron Shifflett brandished a firearm at deputies
Todd Aaron Shifflett

A Virginia man who allegedly brandished a firearm at deputies who responded to a domestic incident after Christmas has been taken into custody in Rockingham County.

Page County Sheriff Chad Cubbage announced the capture of Todd Aaron Shifflett this morning.

In addition to the charges stemming from a Dec. 27 incident in Page County, Shifflett was also wanted on outstanding warrants in Rockingham County.

Shifflett had been on the run since the assault incident involving an unidentified woman.

Police offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to Shifflett’s arrest and capture.

No shots were fired in the Dec. 27 incident though the sheriff’s office initially described Shifflett as armed and dangerous. Drones and K-9 dogs were utilized in the search for Shifflett immediately following the domestic disturbance call.

Sheriff deputies also searched a camper and surrounding property two days later but came up empty-handed in their search for Shifflett.

In addition to the charges in Rockingham County, Shifflett also faces new charges of assault, brandishing and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon from the domestic incident where he allegedly brandished a firearm at deputies who responded to the call in Page County.


Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she 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 on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.