A Christiansburg babysitter has pleaded no contest in the death of a 10-month old baby boy.
Montgomery County Commonwealth's Attorney Mary Pettitt says the felony charge against Brandy Lytton Acord, 31, will be amended to a misdemeanor in a year if she follows an agreement.
Acord began caring for the child, C.J. Gordon, about a month before his death.
Court records show that on the day of the incident, Acord says she laid C.J. down for a nap and wrapped him in a blanket. She then attended to her three children, until an hour later when she told investigators the infant was partially under the bed and had turned purple.
The cause of death was listed by the medical examiner as "sudden unexpected infant death."
We are told several of the child's family members were in court on Thursday.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:04:45 GMT
Sheriff Kevin Hall says after 24-year old Ashley Rodriguez didn't show up for work Monday morning they did a welfare check and talked to her husband, Manuel Rodriguez a couple times.
Visitation and funeral for Ashley Kimberlin Rodriguez also set
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:13:03 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.Danville based God's Pit Crew will join WSLS and
Randy Johnson of GPC describes this as a massive relief effort, and a "Katrina moment."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:38 AM EDT2013-05-21 10:38:00 GMT
When you think of a good place to eat lunch chances are the Crossroads Mall area doesn't come to mind. But within the last six months that stretch of Hershberger Road has added two popular chains, Cookout
With the help of national chains like Cookout and Steak'n Shake, the Crossroads Mall area is getting popular again.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 00:37:50 GMT
GREENBELT, Md. (AP) - A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from
A former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend is being sued by American International Group Inc. over his refusal to answer questions from insurance investigators
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:13:26 GMT
The WSLS crew is heading out on the road with God's Pit Crew Wednesday morning. The group helps people across the nation during times of crisis and devastation. They've responded to more than 60 disasters
The group has responded to more than 60 disasters in 22 states and four countries. The founder say this may one of the biggest challenges yet.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:13:03 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.Danville based God's Pit Crew will join WSLS and
Randy Johnson of GPC describes this as a massive relief effort, and a "Katrina moment."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:22 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:22:35 GMT
Roanoke City Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday evening.According to police department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, officers were called at 6:49 p.m. to
Investigators believe the man was riding north on 13th Street, when the motorcycle hit a tree and a parked pick-up truck, then crashed
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:10:53 GMT
A Lynchburg City Schools principal has a new job at a different school.The school system said in a news release Tuesday evening, that Bob Kerns recently resigned as principal at Linkhorne Middle School.
Bob Kerns recently resigned as principal at Linkhorne Middle School. Kerns is now Assistant Principal at Sandusky Middle School.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:03:00 GMT
Rocky Mount Police are searching for a hit and run driver who severely damaged a traffic signal control box.Officers say the crash took place late Saturday, or early Sunday at the intersection of North
Rocky Mount Police are searching for a hit and run driver who severely damaged a traffic signal control box.
