VSP investigating officer-involved shooting at Leehy Manor Apartments in Southwest Roanoke
Virginia State Police is now in charge of investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened at Leehy Manor Apartments in Southwest Roanoke Wednesday morning, according to Roanoke City Police Chief Sam Roman.
Background check missed Virginia deputy’s red flags before killings
A background investigator failed to check a would-be trooper’s mental health history, allowing him to be hired for the Virginia State Police the year before he sexually extorted and kidnapped a 15-year-old girl and killed three members of her family in California, officials said.
Background check missed deputy's red flags before killings
A background investigator erroneously failed to check a would-be trooper's mental health history, allowing him to be hired for the Virginia State Police the year before he sexually extorted and kidnapped a 15-year-old girl and killed three members of her family in California, officials said. Col. Gary Settle, the Virginia State Police superintendent, wrote in a Dec. 30 letter to the state's inspector general that the hiring of Austin Lee Edwards, despite his 2016 involuntary admittance to a psychiatric facility, was “the direct result of human error” and appeared to be an isolated incident. Edwards was hired by the state police in July 2021 and resigned nine months later.
news.yahoo.comVirginia State Police Criminal Justice Databases restored
The Virginia State Police had restored all but two data systems and webpages adversely impacted by an outage that occurred roughly 30 hours before Friday January 6th. The Computerized Criminal History (CCH) and the Virginia Firearms Transaction (FTC) V-Check system are now back in service and fully operating for the magistrates, the courts and anyone wanting to purchase a firearm. The Virginia Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry (SOR) website is back online and accessible to the public.
‘Catfish’ cop used his father as a reference to get job as deputy
Nearly a month after Austin Lee Edwards “catfished” a 15-year-old Riverside girl and killed her grandparents and mother, questions remain regarding how he was able to quickly find a job after a short tenure with Virginia State Police.
latimes.comHead Waters man dies in early morning car accident
DEERFIELD — An early-morning wreck claimed the life of a Highland County man Tuesday in the Ramseys Draft area of Augusta County along U.S. 250 east of Shenandoah Mountain. Virginia State Police said it was a multi-vehicle accident that was reported about 7:15 a.m. Trenton Varner of Head Waters died at the time of the
therecorderonline.comVirginia deputy who killed California teen’s family was on psych hold in 2016
A Virginia sheriff’s deputy who killed the family members of a 15-year-old California girl he tried to sexually extort online had been detained in 2016 for a psychiatric evaluation over threats to kill himself and his father.
Council explains steps for treasurer’s office
COVINGTON — Last Thursday, Covington city attorney Mark C. Popovich issued a statement on behalf of the city council with regard to Tuesday’s arrest of Covington treasurer Theresa Harrison. The arrest of Covington’s treasurer by Virginia State Police for three counts of felony possession of narcotics and one misdemeanor count of divulging confidential tax information
therecorderonline.comCovington treasurer arrested, city shuffles responsibilities
Theresa Ann Harrison COVINGTON — Theresa Ann Harrison, Covington City treasurer, was arrested Tuesday in connection with charges stemming from a result of an investigation by Virginia State Police. The charges include three counts of possession of schedule I or II drugs from offenses in 2019, and divulging confidential tax documents in July 2021. She
therecorderonline.comCovington treasurer arrested
Theresa Ann Harrison COVINGTON — The Covington City Treasurer was arrested earlier today in connection with charges stemming from a result of an investigation by Virginia State Police. The charges include three counts of possession of schedule I or II drugs and divulging confidential tax documents. She was released from custody at Alleghany Regional Jail
therecorderonline.comMan exits peacefully after brief police standoff
COVINGTON — At 10:24 a.m. April 2, the Covington Division of Police attempted to serve several outstanding warrants for probation violations and contempt of court for failure to appear at 827 N. Rockbridge Avenue. As the officers attempted to make contact with Timothy R. Boyd, a 53-year-old man, he barricaded himself inside the residence and
therecorderonline.comBomb threat at store shuts down U.S. 220
MITCHELLTOWN — The Dollar General store and bank in Mitchelltown, Bath County, have been evacuated due to a bomb threat. According to police, a man called the store anonymously and said there was a bomb in the building. Virginia State Police started diverting traffic on U.S. 220 in Mitchellown from both directions starting around noon today (Wednesday, March 23). A K-9 […]
therecorderonline.comWoman dies in auto accident
WARM SPRINGS – At 12:48 p.m. Monday, Virginia State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 220 south of Route 623. A 2017 Nissan Rogue was traveling north on U.S. 220 when it ran off the right side of the road, struck several trees and overturned. The driver, Nancy E. Williams, 81, of Warm Springs, died at the scene. […]
therecorderonline.comCovington police officer killed in the line of duty
COVINGTON — A shooting yesterday resulted in the death of a Covington police officer, and two other men. According to Virginia State Police, the incident began around 4:30 p.m. Monday, when Toney S. Poulston Jr., 42, of Covington, entered a gas station/convenience/hardware store in the 100 block of North Alleghany Avenue. A domestic situation ensued between Poulston and a relative […]
therecorderonline.comVSP investigating fatal shootings on Bridgewater College campus
BRIDGEWATER — State police are still investigating the deaths of two Bridgewater College security officers this afternoon, allegedly at the hands of a 27-year-old man. Virginia State Police issued the following statement this evening: The investigation remains underway by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Culpeper Field Office into the fatal shootings of two officers on the Bridgewater […]
therecorderonline.comPolice: Drunk driver was going 152 mph on Virginia highway
A drunk driver was going 152 mph (245 kph) when he was pulled over in Rockbridge County over the weekend, Virginia State Police said. The 29-year-old man was stopped on Interstate 81 on Sunday and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, according to a tweet Tuesday from state police. The tweet shows a photo of the officer's ticket, which said the man was driving 152 mph in a 70 mph (113 kph) zone.
news.yahoo.comProsecutor: No legal basis for trooper to stop Black woman
A Virginia state prosecutor determined that a state police trooper had no legal basis for pulling over a Black woman he later arrested, and has called for an internal police investigation, a newspaper reported Monday. Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano dismissed all charges against Juanisha C. Brooks, according to the report in The Washington Post. Brooks was pulled over by Virginia State Police Trooper Robert G. Hindenlang on March 6 while driving home on the Capital Beltway.
news.yahoo.comCharges dropped for Black govt employee forcibly removed from car by police
Criminal charges have been dropped against a Black government employee who was dragged out of her car during a traffic stop in March. It’s now been determined that a Virginia State Police trooper had no legal merit to detain Juanisha C. Brooks. Virginia State Police Trooper Robert G. Hindenlang pulled Brooks over on March 6 on her drive home on the Capital beltway shortly after 2 a.m., The Washington Post reported.
news.yahoo.comAfter Black driver is handcuffed and arrested, Va. prosecutor says she never should have been pulled over
A Black Defense Department employee who was hesitant to get out of her car at 2 a.m. was pulled from the car by police, then charged with resisting arrest and eluding police. After prosecutors watched the video, all charges were dropped.
washingtonpost.comGovernor extends ban on elective surgeries, DMV office closures
RICHMOND Governor Ralph Northam has extended the current ban on elective surgeries by one week, until May 1, and the closure of Department of Motor Vehicles public-facing offices by two weeks, until May 11. We have increased our supply of PPE, but before we allow elective surgeries to resume, we must first be assured that the doctors, nurses, and medical staff who are fighting this virus or conducting emergency surgeries have the necessary supplies. Hospitals continue to treat emergency patients and perform essential surgeries, and Virginians should feel safe going to hospitals if they are experiencing a medical emergency, such as a heart attack. Northam also amended Executive Order Fifty-Seven to allow licensed physicians assistants with two or more years of clinical experience to practice without a collaborative agreement. The text of the amended executive order is available here.
therecorderonline.comHouse fire victims identified
WARM SPRINGS The two victims of a Nov. 24 house fire on Chimney Run Church Road have been identified. Special agent Allen Brown of the Virginia State Police said last week that Josephine Robertson, 93, and William Robertson, 91, died in the blaze. He said the state medical examiners office was still working to determine the exact cause of death. The two were brother and sister, Brown said. Brown said after the fire the blaze was not suspicious and was an accidental fire from the chimney and ...
therecorderonline.com2 die in house fire during Sunday morning blaze
WARM SPRINGS Two people died in a house fire early Sunday morning on Chimney Run Church Road. Virginia State Police special agent Allen Brown said the fire was not suspicious. It was an accidental fire coming from the chimney and wood stove, he said. Brown said the two victims have not yet been identified. They were transported to the state medical examiners office in Roanoke for identification and exact determination of cause of death, he said.
therecorderonline.comVirginia trooper and suspect killed in Richmond gun battle
Virginia State Police are investigating the motive of a shooter who killed a state police officer at a crowded bus station. Trooper Chad Dermyer was killed by a lone gunman in Richmond Thursday. Two women were wounded. Officials say the shooter has a history of charges. Jeff Pegues reports from the scene of the shooting in Richmond.
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