Man wanted for malicious wounding apprehended in Dublin

On August 31, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received information that a victim had arrived at Lewis Gale Hospital in Pulaski, Virginia, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Investigators with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division and patrol deputies responded and began an investigation. As a result of the investigation, a warrant was issued for Arless Dalton Jr. for Malicious Wounding.

Mr. Dalton was located in Dublin, Virginia, and is currently in custody. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office believes this to be an isolated incident.

Mr. Dalton is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Virginia State Police, Pulaski Police Department, and Dublin Police Department for their assistance.

Due to the sensitive nature of this case, no further names or information will be released at this time.

Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp

Carroll County Sheriff’s Office