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County offers computer access to fire and police calls

By Becky Wright on October 9, 2018 Fire & EMS, Police

Sirens wailing, red or blue lights flashing: what is happening? Now the general public can check for themselves thanks to an upgrade on the county’s website, the first since 2009. “The idea was developed as several departments in the region prepared for radio encryption,” said Elizabeth Caroon, spokesman for Chesterfield County Police Department. “We saw this as a good way to keep the public informed about real-time police activities once radio traffic was encrypted. Some other area agencies have similar sites.” Fire and EMS incidents are also available. “With the new radio system, the police department went to encryption for…

Police hosting HOPE event Oct. 6

By Caleb M Soptelean on September 25, 2018 Calendar, Police

The Chesterfield County Police Department is partnering with the Chesterfield Food Bank to bring a comprehensive services fair to the community. Several organizations will participate in the fair, which is called H.O.P.E., Helping Others Pursue Excellence. Some of the participating organizations include: Department of Motor Vehicles; Drive2Work; Chesterfield Employment Center; Women, Infants and Children program; Chesterfield County Health Department; CCHASM, Chesterfield Assessment and Resource team; and Chesterfield County Public Schools. Each organization will bring information about opportunities for the community members to receive resources that they may not have otherwise known were available to them. The event will take place…

Police captain graduates from FBI Academy

By Press release on September 25, 2018 Community, Police

Chesterfield County Police Capt. T.O. McCullough was among the 228 law enforcement officers who graduated from the FBI National Academy Program on Sept. 13. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy at Quantico, offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. McCullough, who joined the Chesterfield County Police Department in 1996, is the commander of the department’s Special Investigations Division. Col. Jeffrey S. Katz, chief of police, Maj. Dave Shand, commander of the Uniform Operations Bureau, and David Pritchard,…

Charges withdrawn against man, two police officers disciplined

By Caleb M Soptelean on September 11, 2018 Courts, For the Record, Police

ABOVE: James Monk speaks at the May 31 press conference at the Chester Library. Tavorise Marks of the NAACP Legal Redress Committee is pictured behind Monk. A Richmond man who was arrested following an incident near Virginia State University at 12:30 a.m. March 28 had two misdemeanor charges against him withdrawn late last month. The Virginia Commonwealth Attorney’s Office decided to not proceed with the prosecutions for illegal window tint and obstruction of justice against James Edward Monk, 22. On Monday, Chesterfield police spokeswoman Liz Caroon said the four officers who were on scene at the time the Taser was deployed…

Man charged with assaulting child

By Press release on September 6, 2018 Police

Police have arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a child at a residence on Grand Oaks Forest Circle in Chester Aug. 14. At about 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, police responded to the residence for reported child abuse. The investigation indicates that on Aug. 14, Carlus A. Tucker Jr., 25, intentionally suffocated an infant girl for an unknown period of time. When the child’s mother became aware of the assault Aug. 15, she called police. Tucker, who lives in the 5200 block of Grand Oaks Forest Circle, fled when he learned that police had been called. The child was transported to…

Police arrest second suspect in crash that killed boy

By Press release on September 6, 2018 Police

ABOVE: Jose A. Gonzalez-Flores (left); Edilberto Hernandez-Perez (right) CHESTERFIELD – Chesterfield County police arrested a second man in relation to a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Belmont Road and Sue Jean Drive at about 4:55 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25. Police said a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup struck a 2000 Toyota Camry. The driver of the pickup fled the scene of the crash. The occupants of the Toyota, a 26-year-old male, a 24-year-old female, a 7-year-old male, and a 4-year-old male, were all injured in the crash. The adults, who are the parents of the…

Police arrest second suspect in fatal crash

By Press release on August 28, 2018 Police

Police arrest second suspect in fatal crash CHESTERFIELD – Chesterfield County police arrested a second man in relation to a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Belmont Road and Sue Jean Drive at about 4:55 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. Police said a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup struck a 2000 Toyota Camry. The driver of the 2011 Dodge Ram fled the scene of the crash. The occupants of the Toyota Camry, a 26-year-old male, a 24-year-old female, a 7-year-old male, and a 4-year-old male, were all injured in the crash. The adults, who are the parents of the juveniles,…

Police investigate armed robbery

By Press release on August 14, 2018 Police

CHESTERFIELD – Police are investigating an armed robbery of the 7-Eleven located in the 6100 block of Jefferson Davis Highway. The robbery occurred around 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12. Police said a man entered the business, displayed a firearm, and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect is described as a white man wearing a gray shirt and gray pants. His face was covered during the incident. No one was injured.

Police release identities of suspects charged in unlawful entry, larceny, shooting

By Press release on August 14, 2018 Police

CHESTERFIELD – Police have released the identities of two men charged in relation to a larceny from an auto and subsequent shooting that occurred in the 5700 block of Willowbranch Drive at about 10:40 p.m. Aug. 6. Police were called there for a report that multiple shots had been fired. When police arrived, a man said he had just confronted two men who had entered a vehicle on his property. The man said he had chased the two men and fired his handgun while in pursuit. One of the rounds struck a home in the 7400 block of Summertree Drive,…

Police release identities of suspects charged in unlawful entry, larceny, shooting

By Press release on August 7, 2018 Police

Police release identities of suspects charged in unlawful entry, larceny, shooting CHESTERFIELD – Police have released the identities of two men charged in relation to a larceny from an auto and subsequent shooting that occurred in the 5700 block of Willowbranch Drive at about 10:40 p.m. Monday. On Aug. 6, police were called to the 5700 block of Willowbranch Drive for a report that multiple shots had been fired. When police arrived, a man said he had just confronted two men who had entered a vehicle on his property. The man said he had chased the two men and fired…

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