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Chesterfield police are investigating a robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank at 5630 Hopkins Road. Police said a woman entered the bank just before 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, and provided a note to a bank teller demanding money. The woman obtained a small amount of money and fled on foot. She never displayed a weapon, and there were no reported injuries at the bank. During the police response to the scene, it was learned that the suspect may have discarded some of the money just inside Richmond city limits in the 100 block of German School Road. Police recovered…

Cherry, Mrs. Constance Diane, 56, of Chester. Dunfee, Mrs. Susan Ann Jensen, 67, of Chester, a wife of Rick Dunfee. Freeburger, Mr. Barron Henry, 84, of Chester, widower of Helen Louise Tally Freeburger. Hamilton, Mr. Kenneth Lee Sr., 91, of North Chesterfield, a Navy veteran, husband of Kathleen Hamilton. Hammond, Mr. Joseph C., 56, of North Chesterfield. Harris, Mr. Eugene Clay, 71, of North Chesterfield, a Vietnam War-era Air Force veteran. Morley, Dr. Emily, 85, of Chesterfield, wife of John W. Morley. Perreault, Mr. Paul David, 83, of Chester, a retired Army master sergeant who served in the Vietnam War, husband of Mary Jo Perreault. Stevens, Mr. Andy J.,…

Brennan, Mr. David Eugene Sr., 69, of North Chesterfield, husband of Ann Marie Brennan. Coleman, Mr. James Melvin, 70, of Chesterfield. Craig, Mrs. Christine Carol, 70, of Chesterfield, wife of Douglas Craig. Creasy, Mrs. Doris Collins, 86, of North Chesterfield, wife of Audrian Belmont Creasy Jr. Howell, Mr. James P., 77, of North Chesterfield, husband of Almeata Ruth Shaw Howell. Joyner, Ms. Rebecca J. “Ree,” 86, of Chester, companion of Robert Richmond. Konek, Mrs. Eleanor Jean Brown Jones, 82, of Chesterfield, companion of Allen Michaels. Mapp, Mr. Thomas M., 69, of Chesterfield, husband of Debra Mapp. Solomon, Mr. Don, 82, of Chesterfield, a Navy veteran, husband of Susan Duby…

Storage lockers are located outside the courthouse. A recent recommendation from the Virginia Supreme Court that would allow electronic devices in courthouses will not be followed in Chesterfield, but a couple of proactive steps have already been made, county officials said. In a press release dated Dec. 14, state Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald W. Lemons said that he and his fellow justices adopted a “model policy” for use in courthouses across the state. The policy recommends that portable electronic devices – including cell phones, personal computers, tablets, e-book readers and smart watches – be allowed in courthouses, subject to…

Police officer Tim Lamb is one of two officers who are helping to promote SmartWater CSI. Chesterfield County police are trying to help theft victims get their valuables back. SmartWater CSI – a Fort Lauderdale, Fla. company – provides a liquid that, when placed on an item, glows when exposed to ultraviolet light. Chesterfield police chief Jeffrey S. Katz knew of the product because the police department in Boynton Beach, Fla., began using it when he was there. In a quote attributed to Katz on Smartwater CSI’s website, he cited “…a noteworthy 38 [percent] reduction in burglaries,” referring to a…

Chesterfield Fire Engine 11 was rear-ended Nov. 25 while working a crash on Chippenham Parkway. Roadway dangers are something first responders face each time they are on the scene of an incident or travel to and from one. This danger was brought to light once again with a rash of recent near misses involving local rescue and law enforcement personnel. To bring awareness of the issue, fire and EMS personnel have been alerting the public by using #MoveOver and #SlowDown on social media. “I am honestly afraid for my brothers and sisters,” Chesterfield Fire and EMS spokesman Jason Elmore said.…

Abbott, Mrs. Margaret Ann, 86, of North Chesterfield, wife of Ralph Abbott. Alspaugh, Mrs. Elizabeth Annette “Kitty” Thomas, 86, of North Chesterfield, widow of Kenneth Alspaugh. Carey, Ms. Jane Gaines, 78, of Chesterfield. Cobb, Mr. Patrick “Dale,” 57, of North Chesterfield. Draucker, Mrs. Jessica Leone, 68, of Chesterfield, wife of Robert G. Draucker. Dunlap, Mr. Timothy Rowland, 72, of Chester. Fuller, Mr. Matthew H., 85, of Chesterfield, a Korean War-era Army veteran, husband of Louise Fuller. Gettings, Mrs. Tammy Ransone, 59, of Chester and Topping, wife of Linwood Gettings. Hackworth, Mr. Kenneth Lee, 88, of Chesterfield, a Navy veteran of the Korean War, widower of Carol Viar Hackworth. Hoffmann, Mr.…

Blankenship, Mrs. Shirley Morgan, 83, of Chester, widow of Clarence “Jack” Blankenship. Constantino, Mrs. Elizabeth “Liz” Mayock, 52, of Chesterfield, widow of Alexander Constantino. Meadows, Miss Julia Nicole “Nikki,” 27, of North Chesterfield. Nelson, Mrs. Shirley Eyler, 79, of Chesterfield, widow of James Nelson. Parks, Mr. Harvey Lee, 71, of Chesterfield, husband of Lisa “Ringo” Karen Sine Parks. Pastorfield, Mrs. Cindy Mae Worsham, 57, of Chesterfield, wife of Gary Pastorfield. Scott, Mr. Richard L., 71, of North Chesterfield, husband of Jane Kilantang Scott. Snead, Mrs. Virginia Morris, 82, of Chesterfield, widow of John L. Snead. Thompson, Mrs. Linda Sue, 72, of South Chesterfield, wife of John M. Thompson. Warren, Ms.…

A 71-year-old man who was involved in a two-vehicle crash Nov. 29 has succumbed to injuries. Harvey L. Parks, 71, died Tuesday, Dec. 4. He was transported to an area hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries following a crash at the intersection of River and Ivey Mill roads around 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, according to Chesterfield police. Parks was driving east on River Road in a 2001 Dodge Ram pickup when a 2017 Freightliner box truck that was headed west on River Road approached the intersection and attempted to make a left turn. The driver of the…

Murder and other charges were dropped ast week against a man who had been implicated in the shooting death of a motel front desk clerk in late September 2016. On Dec. 5, Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Barbara Cooke withdrew charges of first-degree murder, robbery and two counts of using a firearm in commission of a felony against Jamal A. Washington, 21. He was arrested April 10 and held without bail after indictments were issued by a grand jury. Prosecutors could refile the charges since they were not dismissed by the judge. The charges followed the death of Jerry V. Colyer, 43,…

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