A suspect that had been on the run for four years following a murder of an auto sales owner is in police custody. Chaudhary Mahhood is a suspect in a 2015 murder-for-hire case in Chesterfield County and is finally behind bars. The owner of Three Amigos Auto Sales on Turner Road was found dead inside […]
I reported over a week ago about the Legionella bacteria discovered up in North Chesterfield and now the bacteria is popping up in more Chesterfield County sites. The Health Department reports that the bacteria was found last week in cooling stations at four locations in the northeast part of the county, including Johnston Willis Hospital. […]
The trial of a Chesterfield County man accused of killing his estranged wife’s boyfriend is underway. Joshua Frederico is charged for the murder of Lawrence Howell, who was reportedly shot to death inside a home on Second Branch Road last summer. Sarah Frederico was also shot, survived and remains confined to a wheelchair. She testified […]
In efforts to close the achievement, Bellwood Elementary School in Chesterfield County is switching to a year-round calendar. The State Board of Education fast-tracked an approval yesterday for the move. Local administrators said the plan will help avoid what they call summer learning loss or reducing the ‘summer slide’ that primarily serves families with economic […]
A number of middle school students from Matoaca Middle School in Chesterfield County rushed home recently to tell their parents of a reported “inappropriate comment”…
A number of middle school students from Matoaca Middle School in Chesterfield County rushed home recently to tell their parents of a reported “inappropriate comment” their teacher made regarding school safety and a threat of gun violence. The uncommon threats regarding “killing all the students” outraged parents causing the abrupt removal of the male teacher […]
Chesterfield County police have completed their investigation into the death of 7-year-old Ammaria Johnson, who died at school last week. Authorities say, Ammaria was given a peanut by another child unaware of her allergy. She ate the peanut on the playground of Hopkins Elementary during recess. After noticing hives and shortness of breath, she approached […]
The death of a 7-year-old Virginia girl from a suspected peanut allergy at school has raised questions about how prepared school officials are to handle sudden reactions in children. First-grader Ammaria Johnson died Monday after breaking out in hives and complaining of shortness of breath at recess. School authorities called paramedics after she was taken […]
Chesterfield County, VA – As the region works to recover from the effects of Hurricane Irene, here are some important things for Chesterfield County residents to know: Ice is a convenience, not a lifesaving commodity like water or food. Some localities may provide ice as a convenience, and private commercial entities sell ice for purchase. […]
