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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...

Mathews Sheriff’s Office uses drug money to launch an app

12Jan

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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...

2 men charged for dog shootings in 2 neighboring counties

10Jan

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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...

Gloucester investigating and man arrested for shooting

3Jan

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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 ...