UPDATE: Woman wanted in Wythe County apprehended in Pulaski
UPDATE:
According to Chief Deputy Anthony Cline, M.S. of the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office the victim in this incident has passed away.
“Pulaski County took Ms. Adams into custody, and she is currently at the Wythe County Sheriff’s Office,” Cline reported.
The Patriot was told earlier today that Adams was actually apprehended in the Pulaski County Courthouse while appearing for another unrelated matter.
ORIGINAL REPORT…
From Wythe County Sheriff’s Office
On November 17, 2024, the Wythe County Sheriffs Office responded to an emergency call at a residence on Ramsey Mountain Road in Max Meadows regarding a woman who had been set on fire. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the victim suffering from severe bums covering most of her body. The victim and witnesses identified the suspect as Savannah Renee Adams.
Adams fled the scene in a silver 2004 Dodge Neon. The victim was transported by helicopter to a specialized medical facility for treatment of her injuries.
The suspect, Savannah Renee Adams (DOB: October 20, 1996), has been charged with the following offenses:
- Attempted Second-Degree Murder
- Felonious Assault
If you have any information regarding Savannah Renee Adams’ whereabouts, please contact the Wythe County Sheriffs Office immediately at (276) 223-6000.
Sue Huff
November 18, 2024 @ 8:44 pm
its sad that someone would take another person life and have no remorse and show up in court for another charge like nothing happened that poor victim thanks for keeping us local people updated step by step it’s nice to know us inisent people are safe from criminals running around in ower towns
Katrina W
November 19, 2024 @ 10:19 am
I’m so glad to read that the suspect was apprehended. How very sad for the victim and their family.
Gary Cox
November 19, 2024 @ 7:29 pm
Citizens keep in mind that a suspect is only a suspect until; a true bill of crime is agreed upon by a prosecutor and Judge. Let evidence support the
process. We have had enough knee jerking in this county let Wythe have the process to grow.
Barry Dean
November 22, 2024 @ 1:59 pm
not much t I support here. could have stopped at any time 1st degree is what needs to happen no excuses. in my eyes the death penalty.