Police Blotter
0ALAN DR (50xx block) 06/27/2015 3:15 p.m. – Unknown suspect/s gained entry into residence by breaking front window and stole consumable goods, jewelry, electronics and miscellaneous items. ALAN DR (50xx block) 06/28/2015 9:00 a.m. – Electronics and miscellaneous items reported stolen. ARBOR LAKE DR (67xx block) 06/28/2015 8:51 a.m. – Money reported stolen from residence. BENIKA DR (56xx block) 06/30/2015 2:00 p.m. – Money reported stolen from residence. BEULAH RD (42xx block) 06/23/2015 8:29 p.m. – Shoplifting from convenience store. BURNT OAK DR (49xx block) 06/29/2015 12:30 p.m. – Consumable goods reported stolen from residence. CENTRALIA RD (64xx block) 06/26/2015…
Crime of the Week
0The Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers program is asking for your help this week to solve an armed robbery. On the evening of Wednesday, March 11, a middle-aged black male approached the clerk of the Econo Lodge at 2310 Indian Hill Road. He asked the clerk for the cost of getting a room. The clerk answered, and the suspect appeared to be reaching into a bag to retrieve money. Instead, the suspect pulled out a gun and threatened to kill the clerk if she did not comply with his demand for money. Once the clerk complied, the suspect left on…
Recently Deceased
0Evans, Mr. Franklin Joseph “Joe,” 81, of Chesterfield, widower of Betty Josephine Evans. Fens, Mr. Petrus “Pete,” 93, of Chesterfield, widower of Elizabeth Fens. Foster, Mr. Paul Anthony, 54, of Chester. Lee, Mr. Michael Brian, 37, of Chesterfield, an electrician. Phillips, Mrs. Alberta “Bert,” 94, of Chesterfield, a Women’s Army Corps veteran of World War II, widow of Harry M. Phillips. Simmons, Mr. John Alonzo, 88, of South Chesterfield, husband of June P. Simmons. Wallace, Mrs. Iva Jane Cottle, 88, of Chester, wife of Charles Wallace. Walters, Mrs. Lianne R., 77, of North Chesterfield, wife of Charles “Buz” Walters.
Robber hits Kingston Ave store, police searching for suspect
0Police are searching for a man who robbed the East Coast at 13200 Kingston Ave.Police said the suspect entered the business, approached the clerk and demanded cash. After receiving cash, the suspect fled in a red sedan. No weapon was displayed during the incident. The suspect is described as a black male with a gray beard, about 50 years old with a thick build. He was wearing black shorts, a black tank top and a black cap. Anyone with information should contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or www.crimesolvers.net.
Friendly Reminders
0With more hot and humid days ahead of us, I thought that I would write an article on dealing with the heat. Working or playing in extreme heat requires preparation. The first means of preparation is to hydrate, hydrate and hydrate. Hydrating is a lot like pain management, once you get behind, it is hard to catch up, or especially to get ahead of it. Adequate hydration shows itself in the frequency of urination and the color of your urine. Pardon me for the personal aspect of that last sentence, but you need to know the indicators of good hydration.…
Summer Fun Photo Contest
1TO VOTE ON PHOTOS CLICK HERE The Village News Summer Fun Photo Contest is in its second week and has received several entries. More entries will be publish in the July 15 issue and entries may also be seen on the Village News website at www.villagenewsonline.com. The contest will continue through August 26. Send your entries to [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and contact. The photo above was entered and photograph by Katie Etheridge, titled “Rainbow” taken on July 4.
Pirate Program at County Museum July 11
0The Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia (CHSV) will present a fun, fact-filled program on pirates at the County Museum on Saturday, July 11. “Pirates: Fact or Fiction” will explore the myths and truths surrounding pirate lore in popular culture. According to Ryan O’Hallahan, CHSV docent at the museum who will present the program, “Real pirates such as Henry Morgan, Blackbeard and Edward Low were very different from how fictional pirates like Long John Silver, Captain Hook and Jack Sparrow have been depicted.” He adds, “Our talk will include how pirates lived aboard ship, how they divided their spoils, how they…
Poor Planning by County
0To the Editor: Hurrah to Dorothy Jaeckle and Chesterfield Planning Commission for their beautiful James River Industrial Park. I am so happy that they are interested in beautifying the Enon area. I have the privilege of driving Lawing Drive as my route to work several days a week, and so far I am not impressed. The fence surrounding this park is a big eyesore with green and brown plastic on it for “privacy.” The grass has not been completely cut and trimmed since day one, and the “Open House” sign is ready to curl up. The dumpsters have been there…