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Racist school message in Gloucester is 2nd on Middle Peninsula this month

24Jan

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Racist school message in Gloucester is 2nd on Middle Peninsula this month

Gloucester County Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Vladu issued a notice last Friday informing families and staff about a racist incident at Peasley Middle School. According to Vladu, on January 19, school administrators were notified of “a deeply concerning incident at Peasley Middle School involving racist graffiti on a 6th-grade bathroom stall, depicting a threatening message toward the African American community.” According to a report from Wavy 10, which showed redacted images from Gloucester Sheriff’s Office, the message said , “I hate [N-word]” and “[N-word] need to die.” The statement from Dr. Vladu also stated: “Gloucester County Public Schools unequivocally condemns discrimination of any kind. We are actively collaborating with the Gloucester County Sheriff’s ...

Woman unidentifiable after Isle of Wight crash

24Jan

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Woman unidentifiable after Isle of Wight crash

The extent of the injuries in an Isle of Wight crash Tuesday night left Virginia State Police unable to positively identify the driver, VSP announced. It was just after 11 p.m. when VSP was informed that there was a single vehicle on Brewers Neck Boulevard north of Newton Haven Lane in Carrolton. Based on its preliminary investigations, VSP said it was determined that the woman, who authorities are currently calling Jane Doe, was traveling northbound on Brewers Neck Boulevard, when she lost control of the vehicle. She ran off the road, struck a ditch, and when the 2004 Ford Taurus hit the ditch, it flipped over several times, said VSP. Jane Doe was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the car, VSP also reported. Currently, it’s undetermined if speed or alcohol were contri...

Charges filed in 2 drug cases at Deerfield Correctional Center

23Jan

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Charges filed in 2 drug cases at Deerfield Correctional Center

Southampton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Eric A. Cooke filed indictments against suspects for two separate drug seizures at Deerfield Correctional Center. Both incidents date back to last summer. According to VADOC, on August 12, Mary Margaret Marchio came to Deerfield to visit inmate Leopold T. Ashe. After visitation, Ashe was searched and was reportedly found to have surgical mask containing suspected drugs. VADOC Drug Task Force launched an investigation, and the department determined that Marchio and Ashe were allegedly conspiring to traffic drugs into the facility during their visit. Cooke charged both with two counts of possession of unlawful controlled substances, possession of Buprenorphine and Naloxone (Schedule III), and delivery of drugs, firearms, explosives, etc....

VA bill proposes Civilian Cyber Corps priced at $550k a year

23Jan

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VA bill proposes Civilian Cyber Corps priced at $550k a year

A Virginia House bill to create and oversee a corps of cyber security experts who would help public and private entities tackle cyber security threats moved forward this week. HB 651, patroned by Delegate Micheal Feggans, creates an advisory board within the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) that will establish the roles and duties of a Civilian Cyber Corps. That corps would consist of vetted, volunteer cyber experts "who would expand the state’s ability to assist public and private entities and defend and recover their systems," said Feggans. The bill, which is modeled after a similar initiative in Michigan, provides the framework for VITA to outline the responsibilities for the Corps and procedures on background checks as well as the granting of immunity to certain...

Wanted man jumps off James River Bridge, survives

23Jan

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Wanted man jumps off James River Bridge, survives

A 29 year-old Suffolk man who was wanted for felony probation violation jumped off the James River Bridge this morning, January 22, in an attempt to avoid arrest but was later caught, Virginia State Police reported. Kelly Golden, Jr. was driving a 2021 Hyundai sedan headed northbound on the James River Bridge, when at around 8:45 a.m., he caught the attention of a DMV special agent who reportedly saw him driving recklessly, VSP noted. That agent attempted to stop Golden, but he allegedly refused. However, traffic had come to a halt because the bridge was opening. According to VSP, “in an attempt to flee the agent,” Golden sideswiped a 2022 Toyota Rav4 and ran into the back of a 2018 Dodge Charger and a 2019 Ford Fusion. Golden then got out of the Hyundai, and the special agent wit...

Police investigating racist threat at Mathews High School

20Jan

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Police investigating racist threat at Mathews High School

An investigation is underway in Mathews after a threatening, racist message was left on the wall in the boys bathroom at Mathews High School. And superintendent David Daniel has come under fire for waiting days to notify the public. On January 16, Daniel sent out a “Dear MCPS Families” message notifying them that on Wednesday, January 10, “ a racist, threatening statement was etched onto the wall of one of the restrooms.” Daniel's message went on to say, “Mathews County Public Schools condemns this action in the strongest possible way and it in no way represents the students of Mathews High School nor will it come to define who we are as a school community. This unspeakable act has fractured the safety of our students and will not be tolerated. We will be working with our student lea...

2 fatal crashes claim Brunswick County residents

20Jan

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2 fatal crashes claim Brunswick County residents

In Brunswick County, there have been two fatal tree crash accidents within less than a week, both involving county residents. Virginia State Police reported a crash on Smokey Ordinary Rd. that occurred on January 13, around 7 p.m. Based on VSP’s preliminary investigations, it was determined that 42-year-old Allen Stephen Kidd was heading east and was east of Rt.712 when he lost control of a 2007 Honda Accord, ran off the road, and crashed into a tree. Kidd, a resident of Dolphin, was not wearing his seatbelt, but alcohol was not a factor, VSP stated. Honda Odyssey driven by Millie Meredith On January 18th, shortly after 5 p.m., VSP was dispatched to the 20900 block of Christanna Hwy. In that case, VSP’s preliminary investigation determined Millie Edna Meredith, a 79-year-...

Plane makes emergency landing on highway in Northern VA

19Jan

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Plane makes emergency landing on highway in Northern VA

An investigation is underway after a single-engine Cessna 208 Caravan plane made an emergency landing on Loudoun County Parkway in Sterling near Arcola Mills Drive. Virginia State Police reported that it was notified that the emergency landing was occurring at 12:51 p.m. FAA records show the aircraft, owned by Southern Airways Pacific based in Palm Beach, FL, took off only minutes before from Dulles International Airport and was headed to Lancaster, PA, ABC 7 News reported. VSP said the pilot was able to safely land the plane in the roadway without striking any vehicles. The front right side of the plane crashed into a guardrail, but apart, from the plane, that railing off the right side of highway was the only thing damaged, VSP added. Twenty-seven year old Ahmed A...

Virginia bill to allowing concealed carry with protective order killed by House subcommittee

19Jan

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Virginia bill to allowing concealed carry with protective order killed by House subcommittee

The House of Delegates’ Firearms Subcommittee shut down HB 390, a bill that offered concealed carry rights to individuals with a valid projective order. The bill, introduced by Delegate Tim Griffin of Bedford County, would have allowed anyone who was 21 years or older, who could legally have a gun, and who had an unexpired protective order to carry a concealed handgun for 45 days after the protective order was issued. If a person applied for a concealed carry permit during that initial 45 days, that person would be allowed to carry concealed for 45 more days. During that second 45-day period, the person would have carry and produce the concealed carry application if law enforcement requested it. Otherwise, there would be a $25 civil penalty. Public weighs in During public te...

Public comment & vote on renaming Confederate streets in Alexandria this weekend

18Jan

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Public comment & vote on renaming Confederate streets in Alexandria this weekend

This article contains a link that will provide financial benefits for the Watchful Eye if a purchase is made. This Saturday, January 20, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., the public will get to have a say on the renaming of streets in Alexandria that are named after Confederate figures. A vote is also scheduled for that meeting. The proposals under consideration are: Renaming North Breckinridge Place in honor of Harriet Jacobs This street is currently named after John Cabell Breckinridge who was elected Vice President of the U.S. in 1856 and later served as Brigadier General, CSA. Renaming Forrest Street as Forest Street This street is named for the Confederate General Nathan Bedford or for French Forrest, Confederate navy commander and builder of the Confederate warship the CSS Vi...