Waynesboro man arrested after reported shooting, police say

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A Waynesboro man is now in custody after being wanted after shots were reportedly fired on September 13, the Waynesboro Police Department said.

28-year-old James Lee Huffman from Waynesboro was arrested in the early morning of September 16 by the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office without incident. He is currently being held at Middle River Regional Jail without bond.

According to the Waynesboro Police Department, on September 13 at around 6:57 p.m. officers responded to the 700 blk of 2nd Street for a report of shots being fired. They say it’s possible that several shots were fired at another adult, and the WPD says that although no injuries were reported, there was reportedly damage to a building.

Huffman was wanted for these alleged offenses:

-18.2-53.1 (F) - Use or attempt to use, or display in a threatening manner a firearm while committing or attempting to commit aggravated malicious wounding.
-18.2-308.2 (F) - Knowingly and Intentionally possess or transport a firearm after having been convicted of a violent felony.
-18.2-26/18.2-51.2 (F) - Attempt to maliciously shoot, stab, cut, or wound with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, or kill.