POLICE BLOTTER
0Summary of reported offenses MAY 12 – MAY 17 assaults – 40 larceny- 34 fraud- 21 miscellaneous- 21 animal cases – 16 drug offenses-14 vandalism’s- 6 death investigations- 8 traffic- 16 burglary- 9 trespassing- 5 weapon violations- 4 robbery- 2 injury- 1 ALCOTT RD (25xx block) 05/13/2017 11:25 p.m. – Money and miscellaneous items stolen from vehicle. ARBOR LAKE DR (68xx block) 05/14/2017 7:50 p.m. – Injury-Accidental – Heroin Overdose AUTUMNLEAF DR (58xx block) 05/14/2017 5:00 p.m. –Unknown entry. Nothing reported stolen. BEULAH RD (40xx block) 05/14/2017 11:00 p.m. – Vehicle parts stolen from…
RECENTLY DECEASED
0Alspaugh, Mr. Kenneth Melvin, 84, of North Chesterfield, a Korean War veteran, husband of Elizabeth Thomas Alspaugh. Allen, Ms. Stella Miller, 82, of Chesterfield. Banks, Mrs. Annie Beatrice, 84, of North Chesterfield, widow of John H. Banks. Barden, Mr. Richard Charles, of North Chesterfield, husband of Deborah K. Barden. Baugh, Ms. Marguerite “Sam” Marie, 62, of Chesterfield. Berdeaux, Mrs. Eloise Stuart, 85, of North Chesterfield, widow of Lester Berdeaux. Berkley, Mrs. Mary Ethylene Snead, 89, of Chesterfield, widow of James Edward Berkley Sr. Deans, Mr. Christopher Wade, 43, of Chester. Duncan, Mrs. Faye Ward, 82, of Chesterfield, a wife of Harold Duncan Sr. Gayle, Mr. Ernest C., of…
The Rotary Club of Chester’s Annual Grillin’ on the Green with A Taste of Chester
0Girls’ basketball skills camp announced
0Keeping up with the tradition of establishing a well-rounded girls’ basketball team, Coach Chevette Waller has announced dates for basketball camp at L.C. Bird High School. Open to all girls, ages six through 16, the camp will be held June 19 through June 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Friday. Campers may bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch for $3. You may register at the door on Monday, June 19 at 8:30 a.m. or call Chevette Waller at (804) 216-1986 or (804) 768-6110. You may also e-mail [email protected].
Warriors look for warpath in postseason
0By ZACH LONG After 17 regular season games, the Matoaca baseball team has only given up 15 earned runs. With consistent production on the mound and a disciplined defense, the Warriors finished the regular season with a 13-4 record, and they are primed for a postseason run. Even when the Warriors lost this year, it hasn’t been by much. A 2-0 loss to Dinwiddie and a 1-0 loss to Prince George are two of the few blemishes on their resume. The senior-laden squad has made a great effort to keep games close with their defense. James Womack has had himself…
Memorial Day Dogpound
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. Not counting Washington D.C. things have been pretty quiet around here. Speaking of DC, it seems these days that they are spending more time on investigations, inquires, and hearings than working on any real legislation. In the past I would have said that was a good thing since it seems the less our government does the better off we really are…however, with all of the serious issues we face with health care, tax reform, security, and the economy…Congress needs to quit acting like Democrats and Republicans [or like little…
Bedwell accepts AD job at Bird, search for new coach begins
0L.C. Bird veteran football coach David Bedwell, who captured three straight 5A state titles from 2012 to 2014, has stepped down as football coach and will assume the duties as the Skyhawks’ new athletic director. Bedwell, who spent 17 years as the head coach at the Chesterfield County school, will take over the AD position from Steve D’Adamo, who got the job after Chuck Thomas accepted a position at Fuqua School in 2015. D’Adamo accepted a position with the Richmond Kickers. If championships put a school’s athletic program on the map, credit Bedwell with the placement of the Skyhawks on…
