Armed and Dangerous Felon Still at Large in Powhatan

Powhatan County, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - The Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office issued a “shelter in place” advisory to residents near the 4900 block of Cartersville Road due to an armed and dangerous felon in the area.

The suspect, 36-year-old Chazz Lee Gordon, remains at large as of Friday morning but the shelter in place order has been lifted. Officials urge residents to “remain aware of their surroundings.”

"Powhatan residents in the area of 4900 Cartersville Road do not need to shelter in place but should remain aware of their surroundings," a Sheriff's Office spokesperson said in a Friday morning update.

Gordon is reportedly wanted for malicious wounding, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and brandishing a firearm. Additional charges are pending related to his evasion of law enforcement.

According to officials, Gordon fled from a traffic stop around 2:40 p.m. on Thursday, July 12.

Gordon is described to be a black male, standing 6 feet and 2 inches tall and weighing 175 pounds. Authorities said he was last seen wearing a tank top and grey pants. The office added that his hair is currently shorter than it is in the photo.

If anyone has any information about the whereabouts of Gordon, they are asked to contact Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office at 804-598-5656 .