VSP: Woman Dead After Stabbing in Smyth County, Suspect in Custody

VSP: Woman dead after stabbing in Smyth County, suspect in custody

SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a homicide that occurred Saturday night in Smyth County. The VSP said it was notified by the Saltville Police Department of a stabbing in the 100 block of Daydream Ridge Road in the Town of Saltville at approximately 11 p.m. Saturday. According to the VSP, one female died at the scene, and one suspect was taken into custody, Daniel Baptiste, 31. Baptiste has been charged…

Virginia State Police investigating homicide in Smyth County

Virginia State Police say they are investigating a homicide that happened Saturday evening in the Town of Saltville in Smyth County.

State Police probe homicide in Saltville

The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Wytheville Field Office is in the early stages of investigating a homicide which took place last evening (Aug. 16, 2025) in the Town of Saltville in Smyth County. At approximately 11p.m. last evening, Virginia State Police were notified by Saltville Police of a […]