The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office would like to remind the public of the availability of a cash reward for information on a major case that is actively under investigation. 

There is a $10,000 reward still being offered to anyone who has information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Richard “Ricky” Charlton at his residence on Layman Trestle Road in October of 2014.

This marks the three year anniversary of the murder of Ricky Charlton and law enforcement along with his family members are asking anyone in the public to come forward with any information at all about this crime.

The victim’s mother states, “This has caused such tremendous pain for me and his brother.  We are hoping and praying that someone will come forward with information that will help to provide us with the closure that we so desperately seek in this matter.”

Commonwealth Attorney Marsha Garst adds, “We will never forget Ricky Charlton and would like to remind the citizens about this ongoing murder investigation.   Until an arrest or arrests are made, my Office and the Sheriff’s Office will continue to work diligently to solve this horrible crime.  Any information the public could provide may prove to be of vital assistance to us in our ongoing mission.”

There is no additional information we are able to release at this time.

Please contact the Crime Solvers hotline anytime at 540-574-5050, or the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office at 540-564-3800, and all callers may remain strictly anonymous if they so desire.