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Tractor-trailer crashes into medical transport, Tappahannock man flown out
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Tractor-trailer crashes into medical transport, Tappahannock man flown out

Two people were hospitalized after a tractor-trailer crashed into a medical transport van in Essex, Virginia State Police announced. On Tuesday morning, a medical transport van, a 2012 Dodge, was stopped in the road on Rt. 360 about .2 of a mile west of Route 619 because a tree had fallen across both the eastbound and westbound lanes, according to VSP. A 2015 Freightliner tractor-trailer rear-ended the van, which had a passenger in route to McGuire Veterans Hospital. VSP, said after impact with the van, the tractor-trailer jack-knifed and hit the bridge. A portion of the cab was over the side of the bridge. The driver of the van, a 55-year-old Henrico man, was transported to the hospital via ambulance. VSP reported his injuries as serious but non-life-threatening. The medical t...
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3-vehicle crash in Middlesex injures 7 people
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3-vehicle crash in Middlesex injures 7 people

Seven people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Rt. 33 in Middlesex on Monday, VSP reported. The accident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. just east of Mill Creek Rd. and blocked the eastbound and westbound sides of Rt 33. VSP said its preliminary investigation revealed 30-year-old Taylor Mae Moore of Hardyville was driving a 2007 Honda Civic and rear-ended a 2014 Subaru Outback as it stopped in the eastbound lane of Route 33 for additional traffic ahead. The Subaru, driven by 43-year-old Ann Regan Wynne of Deltaville, then struck a 2007 Toyota Tundra that was heading west. Moore sustained serious injuries and her passengers, two girls ages 10 and 5, were also injured, VSP reported. Wynne, who was traveling alone, was transported for injuries. And Donna Jean Ashby, the 4...
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2 more racists threats at Gloucester schools, 1 perpetrator identified
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2 more racists threats at Gloucester schools, 1 perpetrator identified

In the January 30, Dr. Vladu said two incidents were discovered within the last 24 hours. At Page Middle School a message was found in a restroom that similar to the one found at Peasley Middle School on January 19, the superintendent stated. At Gloucester High School, “a message of hatred directed at the African American Community” was found on a bathroom stall. Vladu said the bathroom was closed after the discovery, and an investigation is underway. Today, Dr. Vladu confirmed the investigation of the Page Middle School incident is complete, and the responsible person has been identified. “The school division is issuing due process and discipling the student in accordance with the code of conduct,” he said. On a larger scale, according to the superintendent, GCPS...
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Middlesex man wanted in Mathews
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Middlesex man wanted in Mathews

UPDATE: Langford was arrested on February 13th without incident by Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office and was subsequently held without bond. A Middlesex man is wanted in Mathews after allegedly making a successful getaway. Mathews County Sheriff’s Office reported that one of its deputies tried to conduct a traffic stop on a 2011 Black Ford Focus on Tuesday, January 30. The deputy was initially attempting to stop the car for going an excessive speed on Twiggs Ferry Road in the area of Dixie Drive, MCSO explained. But when the officer activated his lights, the driver reportedly “fled at an even higher rate of speed.” The deputy identified the driver as Jason Edward Langford of Waterview, but MSCO didn’t disclose how the officer was able to do so. Langford reportedly didn’...
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Lane closure scheduled on Coleman Bridge Sunday
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Lane closure scheduled on Coleman Bridge Sunday

This weekend, VDOT contractors are scheduled to work on the George P. Coleman Memorial Bridge, which carries Rt. 17 between Gloucester and York counties. Drivers may want to factor in additional travel time on Sunday, Jan. 28. There will be a single-lane closure scheduled on from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Marine traffic that requires bridge openings will also be impacted. Between 8 a.m. and as late as 8 p.m., all bridge openings will be restricted. Work and successful testing will need to be completed before the reopenings resume, noted VDOT. Vessels that don’t require a bridge open can continue using the channel as usual. According to VDOT, the contractors are working on the bridge’s wedge drive motors, and that requires 12-hour periods of daylight to perform the w...
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Racist school message in Gloucester is 2nd on Middle Peninsula this month
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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 ...
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Police investigating racist threat at Mathews High School
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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...
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Mathews Sheriff’s Office uses drug money to launch an app
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Mathews Sheriff’s Office uses drug money to launch an app

Mathews County Sheriff’s Office introduced an app “paid for by your local drug dealer.” The Sheriff's Office app is intended to be a two-way channel allowing the Sheriff’s Office to communicate with the public but also allowing individuals to communicate with police. You know that saying, “See something. Say something”? That’s what MCSO is going for with this app. MCSO said people can use the app to submit anonymous tips and report suspicious behavior. Users can even snap a picture and send it through the app. Infomation that comes through will be assigned to an investigator or deputy, MCSO stated. Furthermore, the app allow people to chat directly with a deputy. This will “hopefully stop criminal acts right in the moment,” said MCSO. And what are some examples of things tha...
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2 men charged for dog shootings in 2 neighboring counties
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2 men charged for dog shootings in 2 neighboring counties

Within days, there were two fatal hunting dog shootings in neighboring counties in Virginia. But the incidents appear unrelated. The first incident occurred on Friday, December 29 in King and Queen County. According to Virginia’s Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), three hunting dogs were found shot on a property off of Indian Neck Rd. Robbie Shackleford, board member of the Newtown Sportsman Association in King and Queen County told ABC 8News “it was cold-blooded.” “It was a horrific act, an act of animal cruelty. I’d even say it was a hate crime toward dog hunting.” He said he was there to witness the removal of the dogs, and it was “extremely graphic.” DWR confirmed that they launched an investigation. Several days later, on January 2, charges were filed agains...
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Gloucester investigating and man arrested for shooting
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Gloucester investigating and man arrested for shooting

Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office announced there’s an active investigation into a January 2 shooting but an arrest has been made. According to GCSO, deputies were dispatched to the 2300 Block of Perrin Creek Rd at 6:58 p.m. on Tuesday. The call was for “a domestic-related shooting,” and upon arriving at the scene in Hayes, police found an unnamed male victim “with serious injuries.” The man was transported to the hospital and, as of this morning (Jan. 3), he was still receiving medical care. GCSO announced that a 65-year-old suspect, Glenn Michael Edwards of Hayes, was detained and a firearm was recovered. He has been charged with four felonies, including aggravated malicious wounding, attempted 2nd degree murder, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and shotting in ...
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