Two Arrested in Scottsville
By Heather Michon
Correspondent
Residents on and around Bremo Road saw a heavy law enforcement presence for much of the day on Monday (June 23) as authorities searched for a man after an alleged assault and battery.
Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Virginia State Police officers were trying to apprehend Michael Wayne Morris, 42, after an early-morning call to report an assault in the 2000-block of Bremo Road.
Lt. Thomas Custer, spokesperson for the FCSO, said Morris is wanted on assault on a family member, brandishing a firearm, and possession of a firearm as a felon.
Custer confirmed reports that a search helicopter and a VSP tactical unit were utilized in the search.
However, nearly a week after the search, Morris has not been apprehended.
Anyone with information can call the FCSO Tip Hotline at 434-977-4000.
Two arrested
FCSO also announced the arrests of two individuals in the Scottsville area in separate cases of sexual offenses against minors.
Brett Michael Larose, 42, was taken into custody on June 26 on a charge of aggravated sexual battery on a victim under age 15, and two counts of indecent liberties with a child over the age of 15.
That same day, Fred Edward Garton, 76, was arrested on five counts of aggravated sexual battery, four counts of sodomy, and one count of attempted rape, all on a victim under the age of 13.
Both men are currently being held at Central Virginia Regional Jail
