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Update on Hanover embezzlement case

Terry Alexander — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:40:00 EDT

A Hanover pastor has been arrested. He is accused of embezzling from his own church.

Richmond Police respond after violent start to holiday weekend

Chris Thomas — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:33:00 EDT

If you have any information about these shootings contact crime stoppers at 780-1000.

Dog bites child at a Henrico school

Yvette Yeon — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT

A child in Henrico is attacked by a dog this afternoon at Greenwood Elementary School in Glen Allen.

Williams found guilty in child starvation case

Shawn Maclauchlan — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:29:00 EDT

A jury has found Ashley Williams guilty of felony murder and felony child neglect in the death of her 2-year-old son.

Suspect in deadly VSU shooting found guilty

Shawn Maclauchlan — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:44:00 EDT

A jury has found Ryan Simms guilty of second degree murder in the shooting death of Tyrail Hughes.

15-year-old shot at Chippenham Townhomes in stable condition

Tayleigh Davis — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:36:00 EDT

A Richmond teenager shot multiple times last night is in stable condition. NBC12 was told much earlier his injuries were life-threatening, but it looks like the 15-year old is making great strides.

New information on charges against Henrico sex offender

Ashley Monfort — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:32:00 EDT

NBC12 first told you about Robert A. Woodard on Thursday when he was indicted by a grand jury for several charges including having sex with a minor.

Politifact Virginia: McAuliffe on teacher recruitment

Ryan Nobles — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:01:00 EDT

In this week's Politifact Virginia report, Democrat Terry McAuliffe is hoping to make education a key plank in his bid for governor.

Westover Hills neighbors fear cut-through traffic avoiding light

Kelly Avellino — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:00 EDT

Several neighbors requested speed humps, or even a "no-through traffic" sign on Richmond city's SeeClickFix website.

12 ABOUT TOWN : Rocketts Red Glare

Karla Redditte — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

Summer is almost here, and so is the annual Memorial Day celebration along the James River - Rocketts Red Glare!

Program offers low interest car loans to help people get to work

Brent Solomon — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT

There's a new opportunity for people in the Richmond area who need reliable transportation to get to work.

12 INVESTIGATES: Structurally deficient bridges in Richmond area

Rachel DePompa — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:38:00 EDT

We go behind the scenes with the people who inspect the bridges to take a look at which ones are the worst, the oldest and the ones that are most cracked and crumbling.

Richmond Police investigating shooting near store in southside

Shawn Maclauchlan — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:28:00 EDT

Police are on the scene of a shooting at Keswick Avenue and East 21st Street.

Richmond kindergartners learn about cicadas with song

Ray Daudani — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:30:00 EDT

Students at a Richmond elementary school are learning about the life-cycle of cicadas through song.

Va. trooper seriously injured in motorcycle crash

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:49:00 EDT

A Virginia State Police trooper was seriously injured in a crash involving his motorcycle and a car in Prince William County.

$5,000 reward offered for 2 pit bulls slashed, 1 killed, in Va.

Ray Daudani — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:17:00 EDT

The Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward in the slashing of two pit bulls in Virginia. One of the dogs is now recovering after surgery, while the other is dead.

12 ABOUT TOWN: Memorial Day Weekend Events

Robin Wicker — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:52:00 EDT

Memorial Day Weekend is here, and we have a list of events to help you kick off the summer season right!

Jurors deliberate Richmond mother's fate in death of 2-year-old

Laura Geller — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:49:00 EDT

A Richmond jury is weighing the case of a mother accused of starving her two-year-old son to death.

The ROC's Pastor G now in custody of Texas authorities

Ray Daudani — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:25:00 EDT

Texas authorities took over custody from of Geronimo Aguilar from the Richmond Sheriff's Office Friday morning. He is now headed to Texas to face charges.

Richmond Police investigate southside homicide

Shawn Maclauchlan — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:19:00 EDT

Officers responded to the 1800 block of Keswick Avenue around 4:30 p.m. Thursday. 28-year-old Rameik Nixon was found dead of an apparent gunshot wound.

Michael and Son renovates former Wyeth building

Heather Sullivan — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:19:00 EDT

Heating and air company Michael and Son Services is breathing new life into a historic building that's been vacant for years.

Va. judge sets trial date in Star Scientific case

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:44:00 EDT

A politically connected nutritional supplement maker's lawsuit against the state is moving forward after being stalled for more than a year.

Henrico sex offender indicted for having sex with a minor

Phil Newsome — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:41:00 EDT

A registered Henrico sex offender is back in hot water after being indicted by a grand jury Tuesday.

Suffolk mom to serve jail time after mooning her son's bus

Phil Newsome — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:36:00 EDT

A Suffolk mom will spend her weekends behind bars after police say she mooned her son's bus last November.

Vigil to be held for Richmond man killed near Creighton Court

Phil Newsome — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:27:00 EDT

Friday evening, friends and family will pause to remember the man killed in a shooting earlier in the week.

Police find man shot to death in Richmond home

Phil Newsome — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:21:00 EDT

Richmond police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Thursday night.

Teen shot multiple times at Richmond apartment

Mike Valerio — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:12:00 EDT

A Richmond teen was shot multiple times at his apartment Thursday night.

Dominion donates $500K to Va. black history museum

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT

Dominion Resources is making the largest ever private-sector donation to the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.

Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial

Breann Bierman — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:31:00 EDT

The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias.

Reverend who called for Pastor G to step down: I've been accused

Chris Thomas — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:47:00 EDT

Pastor G temporarily stepped down as the ROC's senior pastor Thursday. The man who called for Pastor G to resign is now admitting he once faced charges of his own.

Local boy scouts chapter reacts to national vote

Jessica Jaglois — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:26:00 EDT

Richmond scout leaders reacted Thursday after the Boy Scouts of America's National Council voted to allow homosexuals into the organization. The majority of its 1,400 members agreed to let gay boys join as scouts but gay adults are still banned from leadership roles.

May 23 RESTAURANT REPORT: Two restaurants deal with pests

Heather Sullivan — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:15:00 EDT

Two restaurants that usually earn better scores on their health inspections had problems with pests in this edition of the NBC12 Restaurant Report.

RVA can help Oklahoma tornado victims

Yvette Yeon — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:59:00 EDT

There are several ways you can help with the tornado victims in Oklahoma.

Burglar drops from Radio Shack ceiling, dashes off empty-handed

Laura Geller — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:11:00 EDT

Police are investigating a bizarre situation in South Richmond, where a man "dropped" into a crime. The suspect entered the RadioShack on Sheila Lane through the ceiling.

Huguenot Trail back open after tractor-trailer crash in Powhatan

Ray Daudani — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:40:00 EDT

Huguenot Trail is back open after a tractor trailer crash in Powhatan closed the road between St. Mary's Way and Judes Ferry Road Thursday afternoon.

MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK: Save money at RichmondMom.com

Jennifer Warnick — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:07:00 EDT

Along with money-saving articles, RichmondMom.com offers the savvy saver card. It was created to save you money while helping local businesses make it through the recession.

12 ON YOUR SIDE: Repair shop makes progress on Josh's van

Diane Walker — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:05:00 EDT

Repair work on Josh Wilson's wheelchair-accessible van is underway. Lufteknic is doing a lot of sanding and removing and replacing parts - and they now know why Josh's van was running rough and cutting off in traffic.

Hazing charges dropped against VSU student graduate

Sarah Bloom — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

A Virginia State University student body president charged with hazing is now off the hook. Brandon Randleman actually plead guilty to the misdemeanor charge, but then said the Petersburg Commonwealth Attorney pressured him to do it.

12 ABOUT TOWN: Butterflies LIVE!

Karla Redditte — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

Hundreds of live butterflies take flight in Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's glass Conservatory. The Butterflies LIVE! exhibit is back by popular demand and features showy tropical species. Visitors can walk among the butterflies in the North Wing of the Conservatory. The exhibit also features special plantings to provide food for the butterflies, allowing visitors to get an "up-close" and personal view of these fascinating creatures.

Bloodhound "Shaker" gets credit for solving burglary

Shawn Maclauchlan — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

Louisa Commonwealth's Attorney Rusty McGuire is crediting man's best friend with busting a burglary case.

Crossing guard/supervisor speaks on paycheck controversy

Brent Solomon — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:50:00 EDT

Hanover government documents show pay caps county employees, but when it comes to Hanover's school district employees, there is a different set of rules.

No bond for Varina teen accused of abducting classmate

Ashley Monfort — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:48:00 EDT

Austin Martin is facing four charges including abduction and possessing a firearm on school property.

RVA growth outpaces Chicago, Phoenix, San Diego

Mike Valerio — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT

Richmond is growing faster than Chicago, Phoenix and San Diego, according to the latest U.S. Census figures released Thursday

VCU Medical Center building closed due to water leak

Ray Daudani — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:05:00 EDT

A VCU Medical Center building in downtown will be closed for the rest of the day, after a water line break.

Pastor G temporarily steps down from ROC

Rachel DePompa — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:50:00 EDT

Pastor Geronimo Aguilar has temporarily stepped down from his positions as President of the Board and Pastor at the Richmond Outreach Center due to child sexual abuse charges.

12 Petersburg elementary students taken to hospital after bus crash

Shawn Maclauchlan — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:39:00 EDT

The bus was attempting to make a left turn onto Johnson Road From N. Blvd around 8:20 a.m. Thursday, when it was struck by another vehicle.

VIRAL VIDEO: New Kmart commercial

Shawn Maclauchlan — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:23:00 EDT

Kmart strikes again! They've released a new video on YouTube to show off savings on gas at select Kmarts. Of course, the video is hilariously controversial.

Debate over Hanover crossing guard and supervisor's pricey paycheck

Brent Solomon — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:27:00 EDT

A Hanover crossing guard makes more, per hour, than the highest paid teacher in the county. Elton Wade is also a member of the Board of Supervisor.

Richmond Police identify victim of fatal weekend stabbing

Ray Daudani — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:11:00 EDT

Richmond Police say a man stabbed to death Saturday was 54-year-old Ricky Jones.

Shooting of 10-year-old girl in Crozet called an accident

Phil Newsome — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:29:00 EDT

The family of a 10-year-old girl killed in Crozet this week is calling her death a horrible accident.

VSU student president involved in hazing case goes to court

Phil Newsome — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:27:00 EDT

The VSU student government president accused in a hazing incident heads to court Thursday.

Varina High teen accused of abducting classmate goes to court

Mike Valerio — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:14:00 EDT

A Varina High School student could get out of jail Thursday, after being accused of abducting one of his classmates at gunpoint.

Car crashes overnight near Powhite Bridge construction zone

Phil Newsome — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:12:00 EDT

A severe crash on I-195 sent one man to the hospital around midnight Thursday.

Hanover County approves plans for 172 upscale apartments

Phil Newsome — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:57:00 EDT

Despite rounds of opposition, Hanover County supervisors reportedly approved plans for 172 upscale apartments in the King's Charter area.

Richmond Police welfare check turns up animal covered in own waste

Chris Thomas — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:56:00 EDT

Richmond Police say a welfare check in the Oak Grove neighborhood turned up an animal covered in it's own waste.

Closing arguments in case of starved Richmond 2-year-old delayed to Friday

Laura Geller — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:24:00 EDT

Closing arguments in the case of the Richmond mom accused of starving to death her two-year-old son will be delayed until Friday because of a scheduling conflict for the judge.

Ashland approves cigarette, hotel tax hike

Kelly Avellino — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:33:00 EDT

A three-cent tax hike on cigarettes, and a two-percent raise on the hotel tax was passed Tuesday evening. The increase will fund a three-percent pay raise for Ashland town employees, including police.

12 INVESTIGATES: Tattoo regret

Curt Autry — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:15:00 EDT

A survey by USA Today reveals that Richmond is the third most tattoo'ed city in America. Only people in Las Vegas and Miami have more tattoos than we do. With so much "ink being done" here, there are bound to be mistakes - or at least regrets.

Kayaker stranded for hours rescued from James River

Shawn Maclauchlan — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:05:00 EDT

Rescue crews pulled one injured man left stranded on a rock. The man says he broke his hand and was stranded for two hours in the middle of the river.

New York accountant caught in Louisa with 15 pounds of pot

Jessica Jaglois — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 EDT

A drug king will spend three years in jail after he tried to sell a huge amount of marijuana to a local, undercover cop.

Two-year-old's autopsy discussed in starvation case

Laura Geller — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:01:00 EDT

An emotional day in court Tuesday in the trial of the Richmond mother accused of starving to death her two-year-old son.

Devastation in Oklahoma: School safety concerns

Tayleigh Davis — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:42:00 EDT

Tornado watches and warnings are common in Virginia -- and the images from Oklahoma are a brutal reminder of the need to be prepared.

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:00:00 EDT

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and...

Fugitive Friday: Central Virginia's Most Wanted

Ray Daudani — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:13:00 EDT

Fugitive Fridays tracks down Central Virginia's most wanted.

PHOTOS: Cicadas invade Central VA

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:21:00 EDT

Cicadas are beginning to pop up around Central Virginia, and viewers are sending in their pictures to our newsroom.

Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:13:00 EDT

The Washington Post is reporting that Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Haynes Johnson has died. He was 81.

Va. woman faces new charges in alleged ax attack

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:09:00 EDT

A Mechanicsville woman accused of attacking her son in February faces new charges.

NC State beats Miami 7-1 in ACC tournament

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:57:00 EDT

Trea Turner and Bryan Adametz each drove in two runs to help North Carolina State beat Miami 7-1 on Friday in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.

Va. man gets 14 years for producing child porn

Fri, 24 May 2013 17:09:00 EDT

A former preschool teacher has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for producing child pornography by filming his sexual abuse of 5-year-old students in Japan.

Va. man accused in mother-in-law's death

Fri, 24 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

Police in Buena Vista say a man has been charged in the fatal stabbing of his mother-in-law and the wounding of his wife.

Washington Post names Garcia-Ruiz managing editor

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:41:00 EDT

The Washington Post has named a digital strategy editor as the newspaper's managing editor in charge of digital initiatives and multimedia operations.

US Park Police to end furloughs next week

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:09:00 EDT

The National Park Service is ending unpaid leave for U.S. Park Police officers earlier than expected.

News Minute: Here is the latest Virginia news from The Associated Press

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT

A lawsuit by Star Scientific against the state of Virginia is moving forward after a long delay. A judge in Mecklenburg County has set a December trial over the politically connected company's dispute of a state tax...

This Hour: Latest Virginia news, sports, business and entertainment

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:05:00 EDT

A Virginia State Police trooper was seriously injured in a crash involving his motorcycle and a car in Prince William County.

Metro police arrest transit employee for thefts

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:53:00 EDT

A Metro employee has been arrested and charged with stealing more than a dozen defibrillators from transit agency facilities and selling them online.