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2 Charged with Murder in Norfolk After ‘Homicide’ Ruling for Infant Death

8May

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2 Charged with Murder in Norfolk After ‘Homicide’ Ruling for Infant Death

A pair in Norfolk are facing murder charges after the death of a 9-day-old baby, Norfolk Police announced. On Saturday, around 1:15 p.m., NPD was called to the Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters for a child protection call. When officers arrived, the baby was already unresponsive and later the infant was pronounced dead, the department stated. Hilary D. Johnson, 23, and Zibreyea S. Parker, 21, were taken into custody and initially charged with child abuse. Then, on May 6, the medical examiner ruled the baby’s death was a homicide. NPD said the charges were upgraded to 2nd degree murder. Both are being held in Norfolk City Jail without bond. Johnson’s grandfather put the young parents out after Parker had the baby, and they started living in a tent, The Virg...

Arrest after I-81 pursuit, cars rammed & trooper gets bit

8May

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Arrest after I-81 pursuit, cars rammed & trooper gets bit

A 27-year-old man arrested Saturday is still being held without bond after allegedly initiating a police chase, ramming vehicles, and assaulting a state trooper. According to Virginia State Police, the incident stemmed from motorists on I-81 calling in and reporting a Dodge pickup driving recklessly and someone throwing objects out of the window. A state trooper found the truck heading northbound near the 304-mile marker in Frederick County and attempted to make a traffic stop. VSP said the driver slowed down and merged onto the shoulder. But instead of coming to a stop, he took off again sparking the chase on I-81. Amid the pursuit, the driver “intentionally rear-ended a trooper's patrol vehicle, causing it to run off the roadway.” And, near the Exit 315 ramp, the Dodge “intentio...

Investigations after plane crashes in Fluvanna killing 2

7May

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Investigations after plane crashes in Fluvanna killing 2

A twin-engine plane that left Manassas Regional Airport Sunday morning crashed in Fluvanna killing the pilot and his passenger. According to Virginia State Police, shortly before 9 a.m., 911 calls started coming in from residents in the 200 block of Miles Jackson Rd. in Palmyra. They reported a low-flying plane and noise described as sounding like an explosion. The Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office, Virginia Conservation Police, and VSP responded to the area to search for wreckage. The downed plane was located in a densely wooded area off Miles Jackson Rd. and was on fire, State Police reported. The privately owned plane, a 1975 Rockwell Aero Commander 690A, was headed to Georgetown, SC. According to the AP, the NTSB reported that parts started to separate from the airplane as i...

Frederick County deputy injured in Shenandoah dump truck crash

3May

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Frederick County deputy injured in Shenandoah dump truck crash

Although a charge has already been filed, Virginia State Police is still investigating a crash in Shenandoah County involving a dump truck and a police vehicle at the 292 mile marker. The incident occurred this morning around 5:45 on Interstate 81. According to VSP, 71-year-old Gaylon Miller of Toms Brook, was heading north and accidently engaged the dump bed. The raised dump bed hit the Rt. 646 overpass and detached from the truck. The detached bed slid backwards, said VSP, and landed on a northbound 2022 Ford Explorer belonging to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office. (Photos: VSP) The deputy, who wasn’t named, was transported to Winchester Medical Center for treatment. VSP characterized the injuries as minor. Miller wasn’t injured. Thus far, he is charged with reckles...

Virginia included in beef recall. Do not eat these products, says USDA

3May

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Virginia included in beef recall. Do not eat these products, says USDA

USDA is urging shoppers who bought certain batches of ground beef to throw it away or return it to the store where it was purchased. Cargill Meat Solutions recalled over 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef due to possible E.coli contamination. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said Cargill reported the issue claiming that “previously segregated product had been inadvertently utilized in the production of ground beef.” The affected ground beef was produced on April 26-27 and sold at Walmart, the USDA stated. FSIS said the items were shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. CBS MoneyWatch said Cargill told them the meat was shipped to 13 states. In addition to Virginia, they include Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolin...

I-64 East on-ramp at Tidewater Dr. in Norfolk to close

1May

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I-64 East on-ramp at Tidewater Dr. in Norfolk to close

Drivers in Norfolk, be advised, the I-64 East on-ramp from Tidewater Drive south is set to shut down as soon as tomorrow, May 2. There will be a long-term detour VDOT announced drivers could see crews start moving in around 8 p.m. The closure is needed to facilitate essential roadway and bridge widening work for the first phase of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Norfolk project. While the on-ramp is closed, a new left turn will be in place at Thole Street to access I-64 east. Signed detour routes will be in place to direct motorists.  Once the on-ramp is closed, VDOT said it isn’t expected to reopen until early 2026. HREL-Norfolk is a project that will ultimately become a part of an overall continuous 45-mile high-occupancy toll Express Lanes network on I-64, from wes...

Gloucester man prompts Sheriff to issue shelter-in-place alert

1May

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Gloucester man prompts Sheriff to issue shelter-in-place alert

Yesterday, a 32-year-old Gloucester man on the loose prompted the Sheriff’s Office to issue a lockdown alert for people in certain areas of the county. Around 11 a.m. GCSO released a photo of Robert Paul Rosell Jr. stating he was believed to be on foot and considered armed and dangerous. People in the area of Lowneyville Lane and Pinetta Road were asked to shelter in place. Until now, GCSO hasn't provided details about the incident that caused them to hunt for Rosell, but, in an update amid the search, police revealed that Rosell was wanted for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and brandishing a firearm. Hours after the first alert, at 2:40 p.m. GCSO announced Lowneyville Lane residents could move about because Rosell was not believed to be in that area any longer. B...

Franklin, VA man wanted for robbery, police trying to identify 2 others

25Apr

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Franklin, VA man wanted for robbery, police trying to identify 2 others

Southampton police are looking for 24-year-old Dalveon Ricks of Franklin who is wanted for charges related to an April 4 robbery in Courtland. Police responded to a robbery call in the 25000 block of Oak Trail and found a woman who reported getting robbed in the parking lot of the apartment complex by three men. SCSO said the victim’s purse, credit cards, and cash were stolen. The police also said the woman was physically assaulted and suffered a minor injury.Detectives identified one of the suspects as Ricks. He is facing charges of: Abduction Use of a firearm in commission of felony Wearing a mask with intent to conceal identity Robbery Assault and Battery Credit card theft Grand larceny Southampton Sheriff’s office said its investigation indicated that Ri...

Virginia State Trooper caused a crash to stop wrong-way driver

24Apr

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Virginia State Trooper caused a crash to stop wrong-way driver

A Virginia State Trooper setup a crash to stop a wrong-way driver on I-64. On Saturday, April 20, VSP said multiple reports came in about a wrong-way driver on I-64 near the 256 mile marker. Michael LeSage was one of the troopers who was on the lookout for the vehicle. He told 3WTKR that he saw the vehicle heading toward him. "I knew I was going to have to strike him to stop him from hitting anybody else, so that's what I did. I positioned my car to strike his vehicle; just at the last second I offset my vehicle just enough to lessen the impact for both of us," LeSage explained to the 3WTKR. According to VSP, LeSage positioned himself in the eastbound lanes, and at 4:03 a.m. he notified dispatchers that had been struck head on at a high rate of speed by the wrong-way ...

FBI & VDOT issue warnings about toll text scam

24Apr

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FBI & VDOT issue warnings about toll text scam

VDOT added its voice to warnings about a toll text scam. Earlier this month, the FBI issued an alert noting that its Internet Crime Complaint Center received over 2,000 complaints since early March about smishing texts involving toll collection services. Smishing is a tactic whereby fake text messages are used to get people to download malware, share sensitive information, or send money to cybercriminals. According to the FBI, the smishing texts in this case claim the recipient owes money for unpaid tolls and contain almost identical language. The "outstanding toll amount" is similar among the complaints. However, the link provided within the text is created to impersonate the state's toll service name and phone numbers appear to change between states, the FBI’s alert not...