CRIME & SAFETY
Hopewell police shoot man during search warrant
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - An investigation is underway after an officer-involved shooting in Hopewell on Wednesday morning. “When a weapon comes out and is pointed at them, they have to respond with force,” president of M7 Solutions and retired detective Cliff Lent said. Hopewell Police say officers served a...
Driver intentionally plows into couple, killing the wife, police say
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT/Gray News)— A driver is charged with second-degree murder after he hit a couple taking an evening stroll Monday, killing the wife. “My wife was a beautiful soul, always had a pretty smile on her face, a genuine laugh, she had a love for God and family,” Derek Bizzell said.
Suspect in 2022 Chesterfield party killing sentenced to more than 20 years
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - One of four people charged in the deadly shooting at the Cultural Center of India will be facing more than 20 years behind bars. Kevin Benitez Sorto was sentenced Tuesday at the Chesterfield Courthouse to 50 years with 30 years suspended for first-degree murder and will serve 3 years for gun charges.
Chesterfield teaching assistant accused of assaulting student
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A teaching assistant is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a Meadowbrook High School student last week. Chesterfield Police said on Monday they received a report that Travonna Kenyear, 57, had assaulted a juvenile male student at the school on March 21. Police served Kenyear a releasable...
Chesterfield Police seeing more car break-ins: ‘Biggest crime we have in the county’
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) -Recent car break-ins in Chesterfield and surrounding areas are reminders to lock your cars and remove any valuables inside them before leaving the vehicle for a while. They are now putting out a warning to protect neighbors from the crime. As they say, some spots are being...
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