Trying to fly
0Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. My oldest daughter, Tina, and her husband, Jacob, plus two dogs and a number of cats, have been riding out the tropical storm, Florence, down in North Carolina. They got a lot of water and wind, but were very fortunate the storm turned south. A tad wet, but overall in good shape. Speaking of my daughter, I am planning a mini-vacation to visit them in a few months, which requires me to buy a plane ticket, which I for one, clearly dread. It only took me two hours to…
TDHS downs Matoaca, Bird wins, Meadowbrook falls
0Thomas Dale 28, Matoaca 21 Thomas Dale High School’s football team was able to hold off rival Matoaca 28-21 on the strength of a big-time player posting a big-time performance last week. Running back Chris Tyree finished the evening with 211 rushing yards on 13 carries and caught two passes for another 101 yards, scoring three total touchdowns. His two rushing touchdowns were 82 and 92 yards, and his scoring reception spanned 75 yards. Matoaca coach Jay Parker wasn’t surprised with the game that Tyree put up. “I always knew [Chris] was special. I knew he would be a special…
Recently deceased
0Baines, Mr. John Alfred Jr., 76, of North Chesterfield, a military veteran. Bishop, Mr. Ronald Douglas “Ronnie,” 60, of Chesterfield, husband of Gina Bishop. Cain, Mr. Michael Allen Sr., 53, of Chesterfield, husband of Mary Heller Cain. Cook, Mr. Joe “Red,” 84, of Chesterfield, an Air Force veteran, husband of Barbara Cook. Cosby, Mr. David Nelson, 71, of Chesterfield, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Faison, Mrs. Margaret Gibson, 87, of Chester, widow of Herbert Lane Faison Jr. Fleet, Mrs. Sherry Dixon, 74, of North Chesterfieldwife of the Rev. Kenneth Fleet. Forrest, Mr. Robert Walter “Rocky,” 59, of Chester. Fortin, Mr. Eugene Joseph, 79, of North Chesterfield, husband…
Arson in Petersburg
1Over the last few months, several fires in vacant or abandoned buildings have been intentionally set in Petersburg. It is as if this is an arsonist with a conscience, considering the type of buildings that he or she is choosing to light off. Wikipedia says arson is “a crime of intentionally, deliberately and maliciously setting fire to buildings, wildland areas, abandoned homes, vehicles or other property with the intent to cause damage or enjoy the act.” Another important term is pyromaniac, defined by Webster’s as “an irresistible impulse to start fires.” An arsonist sets fires for many reasons, including: to…
Man dies after crash on River Road
0Chesterfield County police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 8600 block of River Road in the Matoaca district at about 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. Police said a vehicle was traveling on River Road when it went off the road to the right and overturned, ejecting the driver. William Cody Johnson, 25, of the 6400 block of River Road, was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates that speed and alcohol were contributing factors in the crash, and Johnson was not wearing a seat belt.
Police hosting HOPE event Oct. 6
0The 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
0Chesterfield 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,…
Local attorney is new leader of state GOP: Wilson was recently elected to Republican Party’s top post
0ABOVE: Jack Wilson III is pictured in his office in Chester. A well-traveled Chester resident is the new chairman of the state Republican Party. Jack Wilson III, who was born in West Virginia but grew up in various locales across the globe as his father served in the Army, has had a land use law practice in Chester since 2008. Wilson was elected Sept. 8 to replace Loudoun County resident John Whitbeck as state GOP chair. Wilson plans to finish Whitbeck’s four-year term, which ends in 2020. He is unsure if he will run again. When asked why he ran for…