Man charged with assaulting child
0Police 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…
Chester Lions Club hears from Chesterfield police chief
0–submitted by Carelyn Sheppard Police chief Jeffrey S. Katz recently spoke to the Chester Lions Club. He has had eight months to settle into his “new” job, since moving from Florida, and put forth his programs for the county as it moves forward. The efforts and those of his officers toward the youth and athletics should be commended and expanded by the citizens of Chesterfield County. Katz is a very personable man with numerous good ideas, but the most impressive thing is his attitude. The news media across the country and world has frequently gone too far in terms of videos…
Tire store and other projects planned
0A Discount Tire store is planned for 12030 Jefferson Davis Highway on a vacant lot across from Moore’s Lake Road. Discount Tire Co. of Scottsdale, Ariz., is planning to build a 26-feet high, 7,680-square-foot building on 1.03 acres. The building would come with 34 parking spaces. The owner of the land is the John F. Alexander Exempt Trust. Express Oil An Express Oil is planned for a 5,234-square-foot building at 11301 Iron Bridge Road, next to O’Reilly Auto Parts and Ironbridge Corner Parkway. The developer, VA Express LC of Richmond, plans to build on 1.16 acres. The site plan calls…
Stewart not deterred by underdog status
0ABOVE: GOP Senate candidate Corey Stewart talks with Asher Purvis and Tracy Lynn at the Chesterfield County Fair on Aug. 28. Being down 19 points in the Real Clear Politics average of recent polling in Virginia’s U.S. Senate race doesn’t have Republican candidate Corey Stewart down. Stewart came to the Chesterfield County Fair last week to meet locals in advance of the Nov. 6 general election, where he will face incumbent Democrat Tim Kaine. When asked what is going to put him over the top, Stewart said that Kaine is against everything that President Donald Trump is doing to revive the…
Police arrest second suspect in crash that killed boy
0ABOVE: 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…
Preschool teacher enjoys taking care of pets
0For cyclists, joggers and walkers who frequent the neighborhoods surrounding Thomas Dale High School, Melody McLean is a familiar face. On any given day in any kind of weather, neighbors can count on seeing her outside walking with a dog or two or three trotting along beside her. Sometimes, the dogs are McLean’s, but just as often they belong to friends and neighbors. “I love all animals, but dogs are probably my favorite,” she said. “I can’t imagine life without a dog.” McLean has four dogs. Her oldest, Myah, a hound/Australian Shepherd mix, will be 15 in February. She also…
Pageant winner founded charity
0ABOVE: Dominga Murray, on right, is pictured with the three runners-up in the beauty pageant, from left, Brianna Johnson, Cary Cordova and Brandilynne Barber. It was a night filled with glitz and glamour. On Monday, Aug. 27, four contestants battled each other in interviews and ball gowns in hopes of being crowned this year’s Miss Chesterfield County Fair Queen. Dominga Murray, winner of the Miss Chesterfield County Fair, received $500 and a trip to Omni Homestead Resort. Throughout the coming year, the queen has the responsibility of being a county fair ambassador, riding in the Christmas parade with the Kiwanis and…
TDHS golfers defeat Dinwiddie
0The Thomas Dale High School golf team downed Dinwiddie last week, 190-210, at the Meadowbrook Country Club. Jack Brockwell’s 39 was the medalist for the day on the nine-hole par 36 course. Other finishers for the Knights were: Anna White, 44, Nick Papakostas, 47, and Aliyah Kellum, 61. Cody Stanford led Dinwiddie with a 43. He was followed by: Trent Henshaw, 49, Taylor Miller, 58, and Ethan Townsend, 60.