Overview

• The Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33-year-old Michael Ray Strawmeyer at about 2:15 p.m. after a report from Del. Kim Taylor’s campaign manager.
• Officials said Strawmeyer lives in Taylor’s legislative district and is being held without bond at Meherrin River Regional Jail pending a court appearance.
• Taylor’s spokesperson said the delegate is safe and thanked law enforcement, noting she remains focused on serving her constituents.
• Democratic opponent Kimberly Pope Adams said she reached out to Taylor and thanked deputies for the swift arrest, and gubernatorial nominee Abigail Spanberger also condemned the threat.
• The investigation continues in Virginia’s competitive 82nd District ahead of the November election, and the sheriff’s office is preparing a press release with further details.