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Rebecca Baril Schmitz

By Press release on October 8, 2019 For the Record, Obituaries

Schmitz, Rebecca “Becky” Baril, 65, of Henrico, N.C., passed away suddenly on Sept. 27, 2019, following a valiant fight to recover from heart surgery. Having grown up in Chesterfield County, graduating from Meadowbrook High School in 1972, Becky spent most of her adult life in North Carolina and for many years enjoyed her panoramic view of Lake Gaston from her lovely home on Pea Hill Creek. Becky was a beautiful, kind person, who was beloved by all. To know Becky was to love her. Becky will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. Becky was born on Oct. 30,…

Recently deceased

By Linda Fausz on October 8, 2019 For the Record, Obituaries

ANDERSON, Marshall Acheson Sr., 68, of Chesterfield. BARBER, Perry Lee, 82, of Chesterfield, a Navy veteran. BEATTY, Carole Marie, 82, of Chesterfield, widow of Douglas Beatty. BROUGHTON, David Oliver, 79, of Chesterfield. BROWN, Jeffrey D., 54, of North Chesterfield. BROWN, Wallace Lloyd Jr., 91, of Chesterfield, an Army veteran. CANTRELL, Jean E., 79, of Chesterfield, widow of Beve Cantrell. COLLIE, James Emmett, 63, of Chesterfield. DAVIS, Susan Humphrey, 78, of Chesterfield. DEAN, William Augustus, 80, of Chesterfield, husband of Carolyn “Jean” Dean. FLOYD, Harry Lee “Sonny” III, 81, of North Chesterfield. HARLESS, Vicki Lynn, 55, of Chesterfield. JOHNSON, Delon Roosevelt, 82, of Chesterfield, widow of Idell Johnson. KINTON,…

Sept. 24, 26 house fires

By Becky Wright on October 8, 2019 Fire & EMS, For the Record

Fire damaged a home in the 3400 block of Foster Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 26, around 7:38 p.m. and left six people homeless. Fire and medical crews arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the front door of the home. Occupants evacuated. No injuries were reported. Lt. Jason Elmore said the fire cause was cooking. Six adults were being assisted by the Red Cross. Cat dies in house fire One cat perished in a house fire on Thursday, Sept. 24, around 12:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of Winterleaf Drive. The resident evacuated, and four other cats made it…

It’s time to investigate the EDAs

By Public Comment on October 1, 2019 Letters

Editor: After the megasite was withdrawn by the Chesterfield Economic Development Authority in 2018, Chesterfield Citizens United and Bermuda Advocates for Responsible Development asked for a statewide investigation by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (the Legislature’s watchdog) into the practices of EDAs. State Sen. Amanda Chase’s bill was killed (unfunded) in committee. Legislators, don’t you think it’s time? In regard to a proposed mixed-use development at Route 10 and Courthouse Road (Courthouse Landing), citizens are concerned that the case is being “double advertised” so it can be heard at the Planning Commission next month and at the Board…

Do something about Shoosmith landfill odors!

By Public Comment on October 1, 2019 Letters

Editor: When looking to move closer to work, we found the lovely community of Bel Arbor in 2000. We noticed the Shoosmith sign as we turned onto Iron Bridge Road, but never gave it a thought. Those who would become our neighbors didn’t mention the foul-smelling early morning and evening air. We would not realize there was a problem until after we moved in. Over the years, in spite of community complaints, the problem has only gotten worse. There have been petitions (change.org under “landfill odor elimination”) and participation at community meetings to explain how the odors are affecting our…

Bribery charge filed, police looking for more victims

By Press release on October 1, 2019 For the Record, Police

Joshua C. Brady Chesterfield County Police have arrested a man who allegedly bribed an 18-year-old woman to file a false sexual assault report against a third party. An investigation indicates that Joshua C. Brady, 33, offered the woman money to file a false report against a 17-year-old male who is known to him. Brady, who also uses the name Joshua Weston and poses as a British citizen, allegedly bought items for the woman. Police believe Brady – of the 19800 block of Oak River Drive in Matoaca – may have additional victims. Anyone with information is asked to call the…

Recently deceased

By Linda Fausz on October 1, 2019 For the Record, Obituaries

AMBS, Evelyn Gordon, 92, of Chesterfield, widow of Harry Paul Ambs. ANDERSON, Mangus Arthur, 87, of Chesterfield, an Army veteran, widower of Charlotte Anderson. BLY, Phillip H., 34, of Chesterfield. CARTER, Rodney James, 52, of North Chesterfield. DANCE, Carol Cook, 74, of North Chesterfield, wife of Garland C. Dance. HUGHES, Kenneth Coleman, 63, of Chester. JORGENSEN, Janet Boulette, 74, of North Chesterfield, wife of Svend Jorgensen. LOVE, Arleen E., 71, of Chesterfield, wife of Robert Love. McCRACKEN, William Boyle Jr., 84, of Chesterfield, who served in the Air Force, husband of Marsha McCracken. PHILLIPS, Jerry G., 64, of Chesterfield, husband of Bonnie Lou Phillips. PRENTICE, William “Bill” Sr., 79, of Chesterfield,…

Firefighter injured, two displaced by house fire

By Becky Wright on September 24, 2019 Community, Fire & EMS, For the Record

One firefighter was injured and two occupants displaced when fire erupted at a house in the 5000 block of Cedarbend Lane on Tuesday, Sept. 17. “Crews arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing from a front window and through the roof of the house,” Chesterfield Fire and EMS spokesman Jason Elmore said. The occupants evacuated and were not injured. A firefighter was injured and treated at the scene and was not transported to a hospital, Elmore said. The cause is undetermined, Elmore said.

Youths injured in two bus crashes on same day

By Becky Wright on September 24, 2019 For the Record, Police

A county school bus and a tractor-trailer collided at Old Bermuda Hundred and Golf Course roads at 9:16 a.m. Sept. 19. “Seventy juveniles were on board the bus,” Chesterfield Fire and EMS spokesman Jason Elmore said. “Two were transported for injuries.” The vehicles had moderate damage. “The driver of the tractor-trailer was charged with failure to yield right-of-way,” police spokeswoman Liz Caroon said. Police have not released the name of the truck driver. Daycare bus struck Around 8:30 a.m. Sept. 19, a daycare bus and a vehicle collided on Jefferson Davis Highway at Moore’s Lake Road. Officials said the vehicle…

Man injured in shooting

By Press release on September 24, 2019 For the Record, Police

Chesterfield County Police are investigating a Sept. 20 shooting in the 3600 block of Luckylee Crescent, between Meadowdale Boulevard and Route 150. At about 11:30 p.m. Friday, police responded to a report of a man who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police believe that the suspect is a bearded black man, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall. He was wearing a black hoodie and gray sweat pants. The suspect also had a tattoo on his face.

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