ALLEGHANY COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A woman wanted in a Florida attempted murder case was arrested on Saturday in Alleghany County, according to authorities.
The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office identified her as Amy Brown, of Panama City, Florida.
Deputies said they were alerted around 5:30 p.m. by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, which reported warrants for Brown and information suggesting she was in the Low Moor area. A cellphone signal reportedly placed her nearby.
Deputies found Brown’s vehicle in the parking lot of a Travelodge, where hotel staff confirmed she had checked in earlier that day.
Officials said nearby locations, including LewisGale Alleghany Hospital, the Brian Center nursing facility and Penny’s Diner, were temporarily locked down, and the hotel was evacuated.
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Brown later surrendered after attempts were made to speak with her, authorities said.
She was taken to the Alleghany Regional Jail and is being held until authorities from Florida can interview her.
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The case remains under investigation. No other information is being released by law enforcement at this time.