VIRGINIA — A suspect wanted in connection with an attempted murder case in Florida was taken into custody Saturday evening at a hotel in Alleghany County, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said they were notified by the Bay County, Florida Sheriff’s Office that a suspect’s cell phone had been tracked to an area near Low Moor around 5:30 p.m.
Deputies identified the suspect as Amy Brown of Panama City, Florida. After receiving the information, law enforcement began searching the area and located Brown’s vehicle in the parking lot of the Travelodge by Wyndham in Low Moor near Covington.
Officials said Brown had checked into the hotel earlier in the day around 2:40 p.m. As a precaution, nearby facilities including LewisGale Alleghany Hospital, the Brian Center nursing facility and Penny’s Diner were placed on lockdown, and the hotel was evacuated.
Authorities attempted to negotiate with Brown to have her exit the hotel room. After initial efforts were unsuccessful, officials said she eventually surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident.
Brown is being held at the Alleghany Regional Jail as Florida authorities continue their investigation.
The case remains ongoing.
