Police Blotter
0ALAN DR (50xx block) 10/15/2015 11:30 p.m. – Property stolen from unlocked vehicle. APPLEWOOD RD (38xx block) 10/14/2015 7:00 a.m. – Rear basement door forced open and property stolen. AUTUMN POINT DR (69xx block) 10/14/2015 1:30 p.m. – Known suspect stole front license plate. BEACHMERE TR (52xx block) 09/19/2015 12:00 p.m. – Jewelry stolen from residence. BERMUDA HUNDRED RD (8xx block) 10/17/2015 11:00 a.m. – Money and miscellaneous items reported stolen from hotel room. BLACK ISLE WY (114xx block) 10/10/2015 12:01 a.m. – Bicycles reported stolen from residence. BRAMPTON WY (27xx block) 10/21/2015 1:00 p.m. – Forced entry into vacant…
Crime of the Week
0Crime Solvers is asking for your help to solve a robbery. On July 21, a man entered the AutoZone located at the 360 West Plaza. He immediately walked up to the register, placed his hands in his pockets and demanded cash. The clerk complied and handed the suspect money from the register. The suspect then fled the area prior to police arrival. The suspect is described as a white male, about 5 feet 6 inches tall with an average build. He was last seen wearing a dark green jacket, blue jeans and white shoes. He had a dark brown beard…
Shooting leaves one dead, one injured in Ettrick
0At about 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, Chesterfield police responded to the 3100 block of Dupuy Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police located two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both men were transported to Southside Regional Medical Center. One man later died. Chesterfield County Police have released the identity of the man as a result of a shooting as De’Sean R. Harrison, 24, of the 100 block Piedmont Avenue in Colonial Heights, was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other man suffered non-life threatening injuries. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of this shooting,…
Halloween Safety
0I will take another break from my engine to the truck series, to ensure that we talk about Saturday, Oct. 31, otherwise known as Halloween. I am amazed that some consider Halloween their favorite day of the year. It is important that I write about this, with the intent of getting people to think about the scores of children that may be out on the roadway. A few safety tips for those that will be out that night are: Make sure that you go out with your children Make sure that you have a good flashlight Reflective material, either sewn…
Recently Deceased
0Adams, Mrs. Ila M., 89, of North Chesterfield, widow of Raymond W. Adams. Belcher, Mr. John E. III, 94, of North Chesterfield, a World War II Navy veteran, widower of Juanita Belcher. Bell, Mrs. Ora, 96, of North Chesterfield, widow of David Bell. Boswell, Mr. Chris, 24, of Chesterfield. Brown, Mr. Paterson Jr., 18, of North Chesterfield. Corbett, Mrs. Delores Faye “Georgie,” 63, of Chesterfield, wife of George Corbett. Deans, Mr. Robert Ervin Sr., 62, of North Chesterfield, husband of Delores Diane Deans. DeSantis, Mr. Brad David, 50, of Chesterfield, formerly of Springfield, Pa., an Air Force veteran. Devereaux, Mr.…
What’s Next
0Area seniors are approaching the end of the first nine weeks of their final year in high school. While sophomore and junior classes were taking PSAT exams last Wednesday at Matoaca High School, the senior class had Senior Empowerment Day; attending forums and a social to discover opportunities for them after graduation. Tiara Broaddus, interning in her final semester at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a degree in counseling, organized the successful event for the 438 seniors. “All presenters followed-thru and attended,” said Broaddus. “The feedback has been good from the students, the presenters and the vendors.” Broaddus considered the senior…
Power of Pink raises $2,660
0Bank of McKenney’s Power of Pink Challenge raised $2,660 last Friday for the Massey Cancer Center. A suggested $10 donation to add pink to their hair will be used locally to help cancer patients in Richmond and surrounding areas. The local salons donating their services were Pilo Arts in Colonial Heights, The Village Hair Studio in Matoaca and Jinny’s Family Hair Salon in Prince George. Prince Georg branch manager, Mike Taylor started a challenge for all of his employees and customers to color their hair. He then accepted donations and colored his entire head pink. A representative from Massey Cancer…
Recaps: Week 8
0Meadowbrook 23, Thomas Dale 14 For the second straight week, Meadowbrook made the most of their opponent’s mistakes. This week, five special teams gaffs aided in a 23-14 victory over Thomas Dale. After jumping out to a 14-0 lead on the strength of a 53-yard touchdown pass from Michael Hodges to Jacquez Meadows and a recovered onside kick produced a one-yard run by running back Jordyn Hunter. The Knights fired back as junior quarterback Matthew Lawton completed a pair of 30 yard touchdown passes to Brian Bullock and Mariel Jennings, respectively. The second half was relatively quiet for both teams,…