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1 Killed in Rt. 301 Crash in Caroline
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1 Killed in Rt. 301 Crash in Caroline

Virginia State Police say a fatal head-on crash caused the hours-long closure of Route 301 northbound in Caroline County on Wednesday. Troopers responded at 3:07 p.m. April 8 to the crash at the 118-mile marker, just north of the Town of Bowling Green. According to a preliminary investigation, a 2008 Mazda MZ3 traveling south in the northbound lanes struck a 1990 GMC Sierra pickup truck head-on. The Mazda driver, identified as 44-year-old Kristen Lindsay Raso of Hanover, died at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck suffered serious injuries and was flown by MedFlight to VCU Medical Center. Heavy Duty Steering Wheel Lock | Adjustable | Highly Visible The crash prompted officials to shut down northbound Route 301 for several hours, with traffic diverted near the gate of F...
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Sentencing Complete in Gloucester Child Video Case
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Sentencing Complete in Gloucester Child Video Case

The U.S. Eastern District of Virginia has issued the second sentence in the case of Asia Tamara Billups, a now-20-year-old Gloucester woman, and Michael J. Machonis, 30, of Bridgewater, New Jersey, for their roles in a case involving an infant and toddler. A federal investigation revealed the two met on Snapchat in April 2024 and later became friends on several other platforms. In July 2024, in response to a CyberTip about child-related digital images and conversations, authorities in New Jersey interviewed Machonis, who admitted receiving digital images of “babies” via WhatsApp from Tamara Billups, who he said he thought was 18 and lived in North Carolina or Virginia, federal court documents reveal. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ A ...
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VSP Searching for Leads in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Alexandria
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VSP Searching for Leads in Fatal Hit-and-Run in Alexandria

At approximately 6:12 a.m. this morning, March 24, Virginia State Police reported getting dispatched for a pedestrian on Interstate 395.  According to VSP, when troopers arrived on the scene, a pedestrian was in the center lane of the northbound side of the interstate dead. The individual was found near the exit for Duke Street. VSP has not released any details about the deceased individual and said they are still working on the identity. Biometric Gun Safe for Vehicles | Fingerprint, Keypad, Keyed Entry | Built-In Handle VSP said no striking vehicle remained at the scene and no details regarding suspect vehicles have been made available. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Virginia State Police Division Seven Dispatch at (804) 750-87...
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James City County Police Announce Sex Offender on the Run
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James City County Police Announce Sex Offender on the Run

Authorities in James City County are searching for a sex offender who cut off his court-ordered ankle monitor and fled. Police say Kevin Lavaughn Christian, 50—who also goes by “Kelvin” and “Squirrel”—is wanted for a probation violation for removing his monitoring device and petit larceny charges. Christian is a registered sex offender, and police warn the situation has escalated due to alarming statements he allegedly made including suggestions that he would rather harm himself than return to jail. Christian also reportedly threatened to commit robberies and have a violent encounter with police. Based on those statements and his prior interactions with law enforcement, James City County Police say he should be considered armed and dangerous and the public is urged not to appro...
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Death Toll Rises to 2 in ODU Campus Shooting, Identities Revealed
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Death Toll Rises to 2 in ODU Campus Shooting, Identities Revealed

One of the victims wounded in Thursday’s shooting inside a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps classroom at Old Dominion University has died, authorities confirmed. The victim was identified Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, the head of the university’s Army ROTC program and a professor of military science. Shah, a Virginia native and an ODU alumnus, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2003 and has received numerous military commendations, including two Bronze Stars. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Authorities say the shooting unfolded Thursday morning when the gunman entered the ROTC classroom and opened fire. The suspected shooter was identified by the FBI as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guardsman who had previously been convicted of providing support to the...
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19-Year-Old Killed in Rest Stop Crash
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19-Year-Old Killed in Rest Stop Crash

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash at a rest stop on I‑66 in Prince William County. According to the preliminary investigation, 19‑year‑old Jose Daniel Rivera Quintana of Bristow was driving a 2013 Toyota Corolla at a high rate of speed as he entered the rest area. Investigators say he appeared to lose control of the vehicle and struck a legally parked Kenworth 310 tractor‑trailer. An Added Eye When You Drive & Park : REDTIGER Dash Cam The Corolla caught fire, and Quintana died at the scene. The truck driver, who was resting in the cab at the time, was not injured. State Police have ruled out alcohol as a factor in the crash. Quintana was wearing a seatbelt. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble&...
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Homeless Man Arrested for 13 Valentine’s Day Hit & Runs
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Homeless Man Arrested for 13 Valentine’s Day Hit & Runs

A Florida man suspected in a string of Valentine’s Day hit‑and‑run crashes is being held without bond. Between approximately 6:30 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. Saturday, Virginia State Police reported responding to 13 hit‑and‑run crashes along Interstate 95, stretching from the Petersburg area to Spotsylvania County. Heavy Duty Steering Wheel Lock Adjustable | Highly Visible Troopers later located and stopped the suspected vehicle — a Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck — on I‑95. The driver, 34‑year‑old Garrett Ryan Sulli, was taken into custody without incident. VSP lists Sulli as a homeless Florida resident. The Henrico Police Department handled four of the crash scenes. VSP is still gathering all crash reports to determine the total number of injuries and the extent of vehicle damage...
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52-Year-Old Confesses in Henry Co. Animal Cruelty Case
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52-Year-Old Confesses in Henry Co. Animal Cruelty Case

A 52-year-old man has confessed in a “disturbing” animal cruelty case in which a Henry County poodle was shot and blinded, the Sheriff’s Office reported. The incident occurred on December 27 in the Holloway Drive area of Bassett and prompted a months-long investigation, with authorities vowing to pursue justice. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging On January 30, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence at 46 Holloway Drive. Investigators found several pieces of evidence, including a 12‑gauge shotgun and three fired shotgun shells believed to be connected to the incident, the Sheriff’s Office said. Edwin Green Turner was interviewed and confessed, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Turner is char...
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VADOC Preparing to Roll Out Inmate Tablet Program at Facilities Statewide
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VADOC Preparing to Roll Out Inmate Tablet Program at Facilities Statewide

The Virginia Department of Corrections has launched a pilot program providing inmate tablets at Baskerville Correctional Center, Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, Green Rock Correctional Center, and Lawrenceville Correctional Center. Heavy Duty Steering Wheel Lock | Adjustable | Highly Visible The tablets offer telephone capabilities, streaming music and movies, games, and secure messaging, according to Joseph Walters, the new VADOC director appointed under the Spanberger administration. Walters said the rollout marks an important step in the department’s commitment to improving inmate services through modern technology and infrastructure. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with vendors ViaPath and Abilis. The pilot program is expected to run for several m...
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