A Blacksburg man was charged with making a false robbery report. On July 4, at about 5:25 a.m., Blacksburg Police responded to a report of an attempted robbery.
Matthew James Hudgins, 22, claimed that someone had approached him from behind and demanded money in the 300 block of Givens Lane. Hudgins was unable to provide any other details about the incident.
Police investigation revealed that Hudgins was lying in order to cover up problems he was having at work.
He has been charged with filing a false police report and an appearance before Blacksburg General District Court is set for July 31 at 8:30 a.m.
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Random!? Why is this even 'news'?
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because its summer time and they needed something to fill that spot on the website i guess
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I once lied about not completing a History paper.
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