WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) – UPDATE (8/4/26): A suspect has been arrested in connection with an assault at Constitution park in Waynesboro on Saturday.
Waynesboro Police say on Saturday, August 1, William M. Guthrie, 46, of North Carolina, was discharged from Augusta Health after receiving medical treatment and was taken into custody by law enforcement.
Guthrie has been charged with the following violation of the Code of Virginia:
• § 18.2-51.2 – Aggravated Malicious Wounding (Felony)
Guthrie was held without bond at Middle River Regional Jail pending court proceedings.
On August 3, 2026, the victim involved in the incident was discharged from the University of Virginia Medical Center after receiving medical treatment.
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Police in Waynesboro are investigating an assault that left a Pennsylvania man with life‑threatening injuries late Saturday afternoon.
Officers were dispatched to a Waynesboro park in the 100 block of Short Street at approximately 4:36 p.m. after receiving reports of an assault. When they arrived, they found a 56‑year‑old man from Pennsylvania unconscious and suffering from severe injuries. He was transported to UVA Medical Center for emergency treatment.
A second victim, a 46‑year‑old man from North Carolina, was also located at the scene. He was taken to Augusta Health with injuries described as non‑life‑threatening.
Police say the identities of both individuals are being withheld while the investigation continues. Detectives are still working to determine what led to the assault, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Detective Marion at the Waynesboro Police Department at 540‑942‑6675.
According to investigators, the incident appears to be isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
