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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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Mathews Commonwealth’s Attorney Found Dead
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Mathews Commonwealth’s Attorney Found Dead

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Longer delays for Coleman Bridge openings, warns VDOT
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Longer delays for Coleman Bridge openings, warns VDOT

VDOT has warned drivers and boaters to expect extended delays when there are Coleman bridge openings. Due to mechanical issues, crews now have to manually open the bridge, which requires additional procedures and manpower. According the VDOT, the extra steps add 25–40 minutes to the process, resulting in total opening times of approximately 45–60 minutes. Charge All Your Devices at Once | 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station |Wireless Charging Despite the mechanical problems and extended delays, bridge openings must continue in order to comply with U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations. While vessels are not typically required to give advance notice, VDOT has requested a two-hour heads-up due to the need for additional staffing and coordination. This is a change USCG has discretion ov...
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Days of lane closure amid another crash on bridge at Middlesex-Gloucester line
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Days of lane closure amid another crash on bridge at Middlesex-Gloucester line

The bridge over Dragon Run at the Middlesex-Gloucester line is once again under emergency repair due to a crash early this morning involving a commercial tractor-trailer. According to Virginia State Police, the incident occurred on Route 17 near Tidewater Trail when a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, driven by Calvin J. Woodward of Brandywine, MD veered off the northbound side of the road.  Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent The truck hit the guardrail before the bridge then collided into the concrete structure causing extensive damage to the bridge’s support pillars and rail system. Investigation & Charge VSP is continuing their investigation but announced that Woodward has already been charge...
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2 ‘Caretakers’ Charged in Mathews Elder Abuse Case
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2 ‘Caretakers’ Charged in Mathews Elder Abuse Case

Two people have been charged in Mathews following an elder abuse call. On September 2, deputies were dispatched to the Morgan Branch Road area where they found a bedridden 58-year-old with two people living in the home who claimed to be primary caretakers, the Sheriff’s Office reported. iFamily Video Monitor | Remote Pan-Tilt-Zoom | 2-Way Audio The elder, who hasn’t been named, was transported to Riverside Walter Reed Hospital that night to reportedly receive care for injuries. The Sheriff’s Office did not elaborate on the type or the severity of those injuries. However, an investigation was launched, and police determined the resident was deprived of adequate care, and over a period of time, the two alleged caretakers had financially exploited the elder. On September 8, Jas...
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Traffic pattern to shift at Mathews-Gloucester line bridge project
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Traffic pattern to shift at Mathews-Gloucester line bridge project

The traffic pattern on John Clayton Memorial Highway (Rt 3/14) in the bridge rehab zone at the Gloucester-Mathews county line will shift Wednesday, Aug. 13 sometime after 8 a.m., VDOT announced. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent Traffic will start traveling on the rehabilitated bridge deck over Burke Mill Stream. Signs, construction barrels, and new pavement markings will be added to guide drivers through the new traffic pattern. Left turns out from Windsor Road onto Route 14 eastbound will continue to be prohibited in the work zone until all construction is complete in November 2025. WATCH: Gloucester Pitches Tech District for Data Centers Save time, money & hassle w...
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Coleman Bridge tolls ending Aug. 8
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Coleman Bridge tolls ending Aug. 8

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced toll collection on the Coleman Bridge — which connects Gloucester and York County — will officially end on Friday evening, August 8. The decision marks a major milestone for commuters and local communities who rely on the bridge daily. The elimination of tolls was originally proposed in Governor Youngkin’s budget amendment, which called for tolling to cease no later than January 1, 2026. VDOT has since expedited the timeline, ending toll collection nearly five months ahead of schedule. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent “Eliminating tolls on the Coleman Bridge is more than just a financial decision, it’s a commitment to easing the burden on families, commuters, a...
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Body found in York River days after Richmond man went missing
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Body found in York River days after Richmond man went missing

After a two-day search of the York River, on Tuesday morning, a body believed to be that of Steven Kendall Wright, a Richmond man, was discovered. Wright vanished Sunday afternoon while swimming at Gloucester Point Beach. At approximately 10:11 a.m. on July 29, Camp Peary Police Officers aboard Marine Two spotted the body of a male floating face-down near the center of the river, roughly 0.45 miles from the Gloucester Point Fishing Pier. O'Neill Men's Superlite Coast Guard Approved Life Vest The recovery occurred nearly 42 hours after Wright, 50, was seen entering the water then not resurfacing. Emergency crews launched a rapid response after a 911 call was placed to the Gloucester County Emergency Communications Center around 4:30 p.m. on July 27. Deputies joined forces wit...
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Nighttime delays on Norris Bridge this week
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Nighttime delays on Norris Bridge this week

Starting Thursday, July 24, Route 3 travelers can expect overnight delays crossing the Robert O. Norris Bridge between Lancaster and Middlesex. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent There will be one-way, alternating traffic due to additional work on a maintenance project that began earlier this year to strengthen and replace the bridge's structural steel. Starting Thursday, July 24 through Saturday, July 26, a portion of the Route 3 bridge over the Rappahannock River will be reduced to a single travel lane between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m., and on Friday night through Saturday morning between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m.  WATCH: Gloucester Discusses Tech District for Data Centers Follow the ...
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Suspects found & arrested for Mathews arson-murder case
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Suspects found & arrested for Mathews arson-murder case

What began as an arson investigation in Mathews County evolved into a double homicide probe, following a deadly house fire on Friday, July 11, that claimed two lives and led to the arrest of two suspects. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Just after 10 p.m. Friday, the Mathews County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 17000 block of John Clayton Memorial Highway. Responding deputies and Mathews County Fire and Rescue units arrived to find flames engulfing the front of the residence. The blaze was so intense it shattered windows from the heat, MCSO reported. Emergency crews made entry and pulled two individuals from the burning home. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the victims as 54-year-o...
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