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Nelson County Sheriff Cuts Ties w/ Flock

16Oct

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Nelson County Sheriff Cuts Ties w/ Flock

Yet another Virginia locality de-Flocks... This week, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office terminated its contract with Flock Safety and stopped using its ALPRs, Sheriff Mark Embrey announced. NCSO, which reportedly had three Flock cameras running in Nelson, held a town hall on October 8. “I would say 95% of those folks expressed fears about privacy concerns and misuse of the Flock camera system by law enforcement as we’ve seen across the country,” Embrey later told CBS 19 News. An Added Eye When You Drive & Park: REDTIGER Dash Cam In a statement explaining the decision, Embrey announced he decided to cut ties with Flock, effective October 13, 2026. “First, I want to acknowledge that these cameras have been effective for our Office. They have served as a useful tool for ou...

Crisis Call Ends With Civilian Fatality at Pocahontas State Park

15Oct

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Crisis Call Ends With Civilian Fatality at Pocahontas State Park

A woman believed to be “70ish” was killed this morning at Pocahontas State Park in an officer‑involved shooting. Chesterfield Police Chief Frank Carpenter said the department received a call from Woodpecker Road at 6:56 a.m. for “a subject in crisis armed with a weapon.” The call was made by a family member who had been sleeping and woke up to find that the woman was gone and a gun that was in the house was gone. Biometric Gun Safe for Vehicles | Fingerprint, Keypad, Key | Built-In Handle Carpenter said police immediately began canvassing the area, an effort that included using drones. At 9 a.m., the woman came out of the woods with the weapon in hand and “within seconds” weapons were discharged. The chief estimated that the officers were about 30–40 feet away from the woman...

Virginia AG Launches Voter Protection Section Ahead of Election

13Oct

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Virginia AG Launches Voter Protection Section Ahead of Election

With the next election only weeks away, Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones announced that his office has launched the Voter Protection Section “to address the continued erosion of the federal Voting Rights Act.” “...The work of civil rights and voting rights is never finished,” said Jones. “This work now has a new permanent home, and a team focused every day on defending voting rights and enforcing Virginia law.” Jones said that in recent months, “courts around the nation have blocked the Trump Adminstration’s illegal efforts to undermine elections.” Norton 360 Deluxe for 5 Devices |Advanced AI Scam Protection | VPN & Dark Web Monitoring According to the announcement, the core mission of the Voter Protection Section is to protect Virginians’ right to register, vote, and ha...

Lynchburg Taking Steps to Get Rid of Flock Surveillance

8Sep

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Lynchburg Taking Steps to Get Rid of Flock Surveillance

Lynchburg has begun the process of de‑Flocking. On September 3, during a special called meeting where Flock was the sole agenda item, City Council voted to provide notice and revoke the city’s license with the company. Lynchburg approved Flock in 2023, but Councilwoman Stephanie Reed said the city is now moving in the same direction as neighboring localities—such as Campbell, Appomattox, and Giles counties—which have already taken action to get rid of Flock systems. “We are now joining with them to reconsider because we’ve listened to the concerns of our citizens, concerns that weren’t prevalent at the time when Flock was voted in but now are,” Reed said. She expressed a belief that localities originally adopted Flock “with all good intent,” but public sentiment has been a gamecha...

Confirmed: 1st Virginia-Based Dengue Infection

6Aug

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Confirmed: 1st Virginia-Based Dengue Infection

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed a locally acquired case of dengue — the first documented instance of its kind in the Commonwealth. In a letter to colleagues, State Health Commissioner Cameron Webb, MD, said VDH is working with the Fairfax and Loudoun County Health Departments to investigate the case, which involves a “Northern Virginia resident.” Dengue is typically linked to travel to regions where the virus is common. In this case, the infected person had not traveled outside Virginia before becoming ill. Instead, the individual had been near another Virginian who recently returned from international travel and was diagnosed with dengue a couple of weeks earlier. Dengue spreads via infected mosquitoes. Webb said it’s believed a local mosquito likely bit the pe...

Richmond County Sheriff Announces 2 Predator Arrests in a Day

6Aug

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Richmond County Sheriff Announces 2 Predator Arrests in a Day

Richmond County Sheriff Stephan Smith announced that his office arrested two alleged child predators in a single day, the result of what he described as numerous reports involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Smith said investigators invested significant time in ensuring those complaints were handled thoroughly and professionally, and that led to the arrest of two Warsaw residents on July 28. Bradford Dale Embrey, 41, is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery of a child, abduction with intent to defile, and one count of committing an indecent act with a child while in a custodial role. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ Brandon Alexander Burrell‑Rhone, 47, faces charges including two counts of taking indecent ...

16Jul

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Man Killed in Spotsy Plane Crash

(Photo: VSP) Rowland A. Babcock, Jr., a 78-year-old Ruther Glen man died as a result of the injuries he suffered in a plane crash on July 14. According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred shortly after 11 a.m. near Shannon Airport in Spotsylvania. Babcock was alone in the single-engine plane. A VSP investigation remains underway. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia.

Gunshot Leaves 12-year-old in Critical Condition in Spotsy

12Jun

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Gunshot Leaves 12-year-old in Critical Condition in Spotsy

A 12-year-old Spotsylvania boy is in critical condition after being shot, and authorities have launched an investigation. On Tuesday, June 9, deputies responded to the 100 block of Lee Street for a reported shooting and found the boy with a gunshot wound to the upper torso. First responders provided emergency aid and coordinated traffic to ensure rapid transport to the hospital. Biometric Gun Safe for Vehicles | Fingerprint, Keypad, Key | Built-In Handle As of Thursday afternoon, the boy was listed as critical but stable, according to the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary findings indicate that several juveniles were inside the residence handling a firearm when it discharged, striking the 12-year-old. No adults were home at the time, the sheriff’s office said. Offic...

Patrick County Calls in Armored Vehicle for Standoff With Alleged Shooter

10Jun

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Patrick County Calls in Armored Vehicle for Standoff With Alleged Shooter

A 72‑year‑old man allegedly shot into two homes in the middle of the night, then engaged in an hour‑long standoff in his own residence, Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith reported. At about 3:30 a.m. on June 9, the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office received a shots‑fired call in the area of Mountain View Loop. Responding deputies found that shots had been fired into two occupied homes. In one residence, a bullet struck close to where a 3‑year‑old was sleeping, Smith stated. Both houses are located across the road from Curtis Harold McBride’s home, and the investigation provided probable cause to obtain a search warrant for his residence. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ According to Smith, despite multiple attempts, McBride refused to c...

FBI: Alleged Carroll County Cop Shooter Captured

2Jun

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FBI: Alleged Carroll County Cop Shooter Captured

The 55-year-old suspect accused of shooting two Carroll County, Virginia, deputies has been captured. According to Carroll County Sheriff Kevin Kemp, on May 29, his office received a request from a family member to conduct a welfare check on Fancy Gap Highway in Cana. Two deputies were dispatched, and upon arrival, they made contact with Michael Puckett. During the encounter, Puckett opened fire on the officers, Kemp said, and the deputies returned fire. Both deputies were struck. Deputy Logan Utt was pronounced dead. The second, unnamed deputy was struck in a ballistic vest, received medical evaluation, and is reported to be in stable condition. Deputy Logan Utt Puckett fled the scene and remained on the run for several days. During that time, he was charged with aggravated mu...