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Henrico Police arrest 18-year-old in connection with Eastern Henrico homicide
An 18-year-old Henrico man has been arrested and charged in connection to a June shooting that left a man dead in Eastern Henrico. Henrico Police took Damarcus Alexander Mason into custody July 19 and charged him with second-degree murder, armed robbery, and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with a June 16 shooting in the 4600 block of Grand Ledge Court that left 23-year-old Lamontae Aubrey Scott, 23, of Sandston dead. The shooting occurred in the Townhouses of White Oak community near The Shops at White Oak Village.
No more life of luxury: Richmond drug kingpin to serve 15 years behind bars
A large-scale drug trafficking organization in Richmond and Petersburg has been effectively shut down as the leader was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday. Curtis James Dickerson, 55, of North Chesterfield, was found guilty of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
Mother, widow of Huguenot graduation shooting victims files wrongful death lawsuits against school officials
The mother and widow of the two people killed in the June 2023 Huguenot High School graduation shooting has filed two wrongful death lawsuits against the Richmond City School Board and other related school officials, seeking over $26 million in damages.
Double Homicide Investigation Underway in Hopewell Following Early Morning Shooting
HOPEWELL, VA – A tragic incident early Sunday morning resulted in the deaths of two men in a shooting on North Radford Drive. Hopewell Police are currently investigating the case,…
Body recovered in Falling Creek Ironworks Park
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield Emergency crews recovered a body near Marina Drive on Sunday, July 21. Chesterfield County Police were attempting to locate 45-year-old Julio Sales Perez, who had been reported missing that same day. Officers learned he was last seen swimming around Falling Creek IronWorks Park. Chesterfield Fire,...
Police looking for 2 suspects after man shot in Richmond suffered multiple gunshot wounds
RICHMOND, Va. -- Police are on the lookout for two suspects after a man was shot multiple times in Richmond late Friday night. Richmond Police were called to the 1000 block of E Main Street just after 11:50 p.m. for a reported shooting. "Once on scene, officers came in contact...
Henrico man arrested, charged with DUI after state police say he almost hit troopers at crash scene
A Henrico County man was one of three people arrested during a pursuit and crash in Chesapeake on Sunday, with Virginia State Police saying he nearly hit state troopers while driving through that crash scene under the influence.
Ways to exercise caution at large gatherings
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -It’s hard to say how any of us would react if the worst happened at a rally, concert or large gathering. You often hear about “fight or flight” responses in emergenciesof. But there are some things you can do to put your mind at ease and even help with reaction time should it be necessary.
Crash closes intersection of Staples Mill Road
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Police are investigating an overnight crash after a car hit a utility pole near the intersection of Staples Mill and Talley Road. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the car that hit the pole, which caused the road to be blocked in both directions.
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