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Colonial Heights Police searching for suspect after $14,700 check fraud at Truist Bank
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Petersburg music scene hits high note: New concert series
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Petersburg man convicted of drug trafficking after crashing car with guns, meth, cocaine inside
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VDOT extends I-95, S. Crater Road closures in Petersburg
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Colonial Heights Police searching for suspect after $14,700 check fraud at Truist Bank
According to the Colonial Heights Police, an unknown female went into a Truist Bank at 810 Southpark Boulevard and withdrew $4,960 from the victim's account. She then obtained a $9,800 cashier's check, which was later cashed at a Norfolk bank.
Petersburg music scene hits high note: New concert series
PETERSBURG — Music lovers will be happy to hear this exciting news. A new concert series will take place in Old Towne this spring and summer. Friday Flow at Ironworks is created by Petersburg resident Jenifer "Jen" Lowery who teaches art at N.B. Clements Junior High School in Prince George. On numerous occasions, she has played guitar and sung vocals at the River Street Market, by herself and with other musicians/vocalists.
Police looking for man that allegedly assaulted woman in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) -Police in Chesterfield are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted a woman walking to her apartment Sunday evening. On March 26, around 10:45 p.m., police responded to the 3000 block of Water Creek Court for a report that a woman was assaulted. She told police she was walking to her apartment when an unknown man walked past her and started to speak to her. Police say she told the man she did not speak English, but the man continued to try and talk to her.
Petersburg man convicted of drug trafficking after crashing car with guns, meth, cocaine inside
A Petersburg man caught with drugs and guns after he crashed his car while running from police in Colonial Heights has been convicted of several charges related to drug trafficking.
Seek excellent care from Pet Paradise
RICHMOND, Va. -- We all know our pets deserve the best care. Today, Fernando Acosta-Rua, President & CEO of Pet Paradise joined us to share more about their care and services. Pet Paradise has a couple locations in our area - one by the airport: 4101 Williamsburg Rd. in Richmond. Their Chesterfield location is located at 1214 Koger Center Blvd. in North Chesterfield.
Ben Crump Is Attorney In Mental Hospital Death
Attorney Ben Crump will represent the family of Irvo Ortino, a 28-year-old Black man who died allegedly after deputies and hospital workers smothered him to death at Central State Hospital in Petersburg on March 6. A 12-minute video, recently released, shows 10 sheriff’s deputies and medical employees at Central State...
Woman killed after suspect speeds, runs red light during police pursuit in Petersburg
The driver of the stolen truck, 38-year-old Michael Kenneth Dawson, was arrested and charged with felony eluding police, possession of a stolen vehicle, driving under the influence, reckless driving, driving with a revoked license and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. He is being held at Riverside Regional Jail.
Fort Lee officially gets its new name, Fort Gregg-Adams, next month
FORT LEE – Farewell, Lee. Hello, Gregg-Adams. Fort Lee announced on Facebook Thursday that it will take on its new name of Fort Gregg-Adams late next month in a post ceremony. The by-invitation ceremony will be livestreamed on the post’s Facebook page. “We are proud to honor these...
Video Shows Virginia Deputies Restraining Black Man Who Died at Mental Hospital
Virginia sheriff deputies and medical staffers wrestled with a handcuffed Irvo Otieno, a 28-year-old Black man, for several minutes at a state mental hospital before he died, video surveillance shows. The altercation took place on March 6 as Otieno was being admitted to Central State Hospital in Petersburg, Virginia, according...
Sen. Tim Kaine calls surveillance video of Irvo Otieno’s death ‘blood chilling’
RICHMOND, Va. – Senator Tim Kaine spoke out Friday on the death of Irvo Otieno. Investigators say Otieno died while being transported from Henrico County Jail to Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie County. Surveillance video shows the moments leading up to Otieno’s death as he was being held down...
VSU strives to dispel misconceptions about agriculture amongst minority youth
ETTRICK, Va. - On March 22, amid National Agriculture week, Virginia State University College of Agriculture hosted agriculture-awareness events on campus celebrating food, fiber, and well-being while dispelling misconceptions about the industry and expounding on the need for minority students to become involved in Virginia's number one industry. The inaugural...
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