Lawrenceville
CRIME & SAFETY
Ebony man charged with reckless handling of a firearm
LAWRENCEVILLE – Timothy Pearce, 56, from Ebony, Virginia is charged with reckless handling of a firearm on June 22, 2024 and public intoxication. Captain B. T. Evans with the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office said dispatch received a call from the clerk at Ebony General Store saying a female ran into the store and said her boyfriend shot at her and was chasing her. The clerk locked the door and called 911. Dispatch asked the clerk to have the female remain at the store until authorities could arrive. While en route, dispatch was notified that the female had been picked up by her son and was on the way back to Alberta. The clerk did not know the individual but thought she lived in the brick house right across the road from the store. The female said the boyfriend did not shoot at her but up in the air. The clerk did not want to write a statement or get involved.
Henrico Police seeking suspect in June 17 robbery
Henrico Police officials are investigating a robbery that occurred June 17 and have identified 40-year-old Rian Rantrell Robinson of Henrico as the suspect. The incident took place at approximately 4:13 p.m. in the 1800 block of Oak Hill Lane, just off Mechanicsville Turnpike, according to police. A victim told police that he had gotten into a brief argument with Robinson, and that as he was walking away, Robinson allegedly assaulted him and took his cash and other personal items.
Fire Chief offers fireworks safety tips ahead of July 4 holiday
In 2023, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were eight fatalities and an estimated 9,700 injuries involving fireworks. Of the eight reported fatalities, one was in Virginia. In general, any firework that explodes, moves on the ground or in the air, or shoots a projectile is illegal in...
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