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Men accused of brutally attacking NYPD officer arrested in central Virginia

1 week ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

RICHMOND, Va. — Two men accused of beating and robbing a New York Police Department officer have been captured in central Virginia after a multi-state manhunt. The officer, who was attacked Saturday in the Bronx, is now recovering at a New York City hospital while the suspects were found in the Richmond area. Surveillance video showed two men rifling through the pockets of the bloodied and beaten NYPD officer in the Bronx.
Petersburg church hit by repeated break-ins, vandalism: 'It started Easter weekend'

2 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

PETERSBURG, Va. — Police are searching for suspects who have broken into a Petersburg church at least three times, stealing food and equipment while causing thousands of dollars in damage. Azusa's House of Praise has been targeted at least three times by vandals and thieves since Easter Sunday, with the culprits leaving behind evidence of their unusual snacking habits. "There's the box...
Police arrest man accused of pointing loaded gun at child's head

2 weeks ago | abc17news.com | Jon Burkett

Police arrest man accused of pointing loaded gun at child’s head RICHMOND, Virginia (WTVR) — A man is facing multiple charges after police say they discovered a disturbing image showing him pointing a loaded gun at a young boy’s head with the hammer cocked.
Richmond police arrest man accused of pointing loaded gun at child's head

2 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

RICHMOND, Va. — A man is facing multiple charges after police discovered a disturbing image showing him pointing a loaded gun at a young boy's head with the hammer cocked. Matthew Williams, who is a convicted felon, has been charged with attempted murder, simple assault of a family member, assault using a firearm in the commission of a felony, reckless care for a child and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Richmond trash truck driver shot in Shockoe Bottom

2 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

RICHMOND, Va. — A City of Richmond employee was shot in Shockoe Bottom early Wednesday morning, according to Richmond police. The worker, who was on the job at the time, was shot in the shoulder along North 18th Street before 1:30 a.m. He was taken to an area hospital with a non-life threatening injury. "Thank you for your love and prayers. Unfortunately I was shot this morning while I was at work driving the trash truck in Shockoe Bottom," the victim posted on social media.
Gunfire at park in Chester leads to school lockdown, apartment complex search

2 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

CHESTER, Va. — Chesterfield police are searching for a suspect after gunfire was reported at Goyne Park on Tuesday, causing a nearby elementary school to temporarily lock down. A father at the Grand Oaks Apartment Homes told CBS 6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett that his son was on the playground at nearby Ecoff Elementary when the shot was heard, prompting teachers to quickly bring their classes back inside.
Two men sentenced for targeting Hispanic immigrants in string of violent robberies

3 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

RICHMOND, Va. — Two men who police say targeted Hispanic immigrants in a series of violent robberies and carjackings in Richmond have been convicted and sentenced to prison. William Simmons, 23, and Faiz Black, 21, were behind multiple crimes in the Southwood community on Richmond's south side in April 2024. "Carjackings, stolen vehicles - they also committed an aggravated assault when they pistol whipped a victim that require stitches after the robbery," Detective Sgt. Bill Traverse said.
Crime Insider sources: Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Southside shooting, woman grazed by bullet

3 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

RICHMOND, Va. — A man and woman were injured in a shooting on Richmond's Southside Thursday night, Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett. The shooting happened along Warwick Boulevard around 10 p.m.Crime Insider sources say the man has life-threatening injuries, while the woman has a graze wound. This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share. 📲: CONNECT WITH USBlue Sky| Facebook| Instagram| X| Threads| TikTok| YouTube
Mother, grandmother of John Marshall senior killed weeks before graduation speak out: 'Worst day of my life'

3 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

RICHMOND, Va. — The family of Sherrod Bosher is speaking out for the first time since he was shot and killed early Sunday morning. Bosher, a senior at John Marshall High School, was shot multiple times on South 2nd Street and later pronounced dead at a local hospital emergency room. "Numb, hurt...I don't think people understand that Sherrod was my world," said Sherelle Robinson, Bosher's mother. Robinson remains in shock after her first-born son was murdered in the early hours of Mother's Day.
Video shows moment SUV goes flying into parked vehicles in Henrico's West End

4 weeks ago | wtvr.com | Jon Burkett

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