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Bond denied for woman accused of killing Buena Vista man
BUENA VISTA, Va. (WDBJ) - Bond has been denied for the suspect in a killing in Buena Vista, according to Buena Vista Police. Margaret Mary Wright, 44 of Buena Vista, was taken into custody May 7, 2024 for the April 23 second-degree murder of Carl Agnor, 64. Police were called...
Virginia man dies after being rescued from ocean in North Myrtle Beach
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A Virginia man died at the hospital after being pulled from the ocean in North Myrtle Beach on Thursday. Horry County Coroner Michelle McSpadden said Timothy Eanes, 55, was brought out of the water near 10th Avenue South just before noon. Officials said...
Traffic enforcement resulted in hundreds of citations
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Hundreds of vehicles got pulled over during a 12-hour traffic enforcement initiative on Thursday. Multiple jurisdictions participated including Charlottesville, Albemarle, Nelson, Greene, and Madison. In total, 355 traffic stops were conducted and 368 summonses were issued. Violations included speeding, reckless driving, registration/inspection, cell phone...
Buena Vista Police officer specializes in helping victims of abuse and other special crimes
BUENA VISTA, Va. (WDBJ) - The Buena Vista Police Department hired a new officer several months ago who’s catering toward victims in the special crimes division. It’s the first time the police department has had someone focus on these situations. Officer Jennifer Smith spent several years working in...
3 men from Virginia accused of roofing scam in San Mateo County
SAN MATEO – Three men from Virginia are under arrest in San Mateo County after police said they took part in a roofing scam that defrauded elderly residents on the Peninsula.According to the San Mateo Police Department, officers launched an investigation in Nov. 2023. Investigators learned that a group of men who purportedly had "Irish accents" operated a fake construction company called "Statewide Roofing and Siding."Police said the suspects used a fake contractor's license, performed work that was likely not needed and overcharged for work that was not completed.Investigators worked with other police departments in San Mateo County and found...
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