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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.

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...

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.

Ashland police employee charged with trying to solicit minor

Eric Blackstock — Thu, 23 May 2013 08:44:00 EDT

An employee of the Ashland Police department has been arrested and charged with two felony counts of soliciting a minor.

1 killed in London terror attack, 2 suspects hospitalized

RNN Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

One man is dead after two men attacked him in broad daylight with knives and meat cleavers.

TX prosecutors charge ROC's Pastor G with 7 felonies

Rachel DePompa — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:41:00 EDT

Prosecutors in Texas have formally charged Richmond Outreach Center Pastor Geronimo "G" Aguilar with seven felony counts in two child sex abuse cases.

ROC pastor in custody in Texas sexual abuse case

Rachel DePompa — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT

Pastor Geronimo Aguilar from the Richmond Outreach Center surrendered to U.S. Marshals at his Richmond home Tuesday afternoon on child sexual abuse charges.

Student abducted at gunpoint from Varina HS by classmate

Ashley Monfort — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:52:00 EDT

A Varina High School student is accused of using a gun to kidnap a 16-year-old classmate from the school's parking lot.

Obama pledges urgent aid to Oklahoma town

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:38:00 EDT

President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.

Tornado levels Oklahoma town

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:36:00 EDT

Dozens of people have died after a second day of tornadoes twisted through Oklahoma, this time taking aim at the town of Moore, south of Oklahoma City.

MS-13 gang leader convicted in Pony Pasture murder

Sarah Bloom — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:48:00 EDT

A federal jury in Richmond found an MS-13 gang leader guilty of all charges in the murder of a man as part of a gang initiation at Pony Pasture.

NASCAR to honor Dick Trickle after suicide in cemetery

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:49:00 EDT

An investigation is underway after deputies in Lincoln County say a NASCAR legend called 911 before committing suicide in a local cemetery.

UPDATE: All lanes of I-95 south back open in Stafford

Ray Daudani — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

Traffic is beginning to move once again on Interstate 95 south after a tractor-trailer crash closed all southbound lanes Friday morning.

Standoff prompts evacuation of apartment complex in Richmond

Chris Thomas — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:16:00 EDT

Police were at the scene of a more than 4 hour standoff in Richmond on Thursday night.

EXCLUSIVE: IRS letter lists demands for Richmond Tea Party info

Ray Daudani — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:45:00 EDT

The Richmond Tea Party is one of a handful of groups at the center of the ongoing scandal involving the Internal Revenue Service.

Powerball soars to $550 million

Shawn Maclauchlan — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:10:00 EDT

No one bought a ticket matching all the numbers in Wednesday night's drawing - so the next Powerball drawing will be for over half a billion dollars!

Man accused of running child porn ring arrested

Shawn Maclauchlan — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:57:00 EDT

A suspect has been arrested nearly 24 hours after a plea from ICE for the public's assistance to track down a man accused of running a child porn ring.

Prince George man arrested after three day search

Jessica Jaglois — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:31:00 EDT

Prince George Police have found a man three days after a search began over fears he may harm himself.

2-alarm fire on Patterson Avenue under control

Shawn Maclauchlan — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:19:00 EDT

Crews responded to a two alarm fire in Henrico's west end Tuesday at the Cambridge Apartments.

One alarm fire at apartment complex near Jeff Davis

Shawn Maclauchlan — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:04:00 EDT

The fire started outside of the Winchester Green Apartments in the 7200 block of Cherry Hill Park Avenue, near Jeff Davis Highway south of Chippenham Parkway.

Car drives into Puritan Cleaners in Glen Allen

Shawn Maclauchlan — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:26:00 EDT

The car smashed through the front door of the Puritan Cleaners in the Town Center at Twin Hickory, near Nuckols Road.

Virginia Tech President Steger stepping down

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:18:00 EDT

Virginia Tech University President Charles Steger is stepping down.

Philly abortion doctor guilty in 3 babies' deaths

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:49:00 EDT

An abortion doctor was convicted Monday of first-degree murder and could face execution in the deaths of three babies who were delivered alive and then killed with scissors at his grimy, "house of horrors" clinic.

Boston Marathon bomber buried in Central Va.

Ray Daudani — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:55:00 EDT

Suspected Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev's remains have been buried in Central Virginia, according to multiple media reports.

VCU raises tuition by 4 percent

Laura Geller — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:47:00 EDT

VCU's Board of Visitors approved a four percent tuition increase at their meeting Friday.

Gov. McDonnell's former top aide arrested for assault

Ryan Nobles — Thu, 9 May 2013 16:37:00 EDT

A former top aide to Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has been arrested for assaulting a woman and violating a protective order.

Man found shot, dead at Henrico hotel

Ray Daudani — Thu, 9 May 2013 10:53:00 EDT

Henrico Police are investigating a homicide at a hotel near the Richmond airport in Sandston.

Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry are home

Wed, 8 May 2013 23:22:00 EDT

After spending years in captivity, Gina DeJesus and Amanda Berry are finally home.

"I grabbed her and hugged her," said DeJesus' mother, Nancy Ruiz. "I didn't want to let go."

Ariel Castro officially charged

Wed, 8 May 2013 22:53:00 EDT

Charges were officially handed down Wednesday against Ariel Castro, three days after three women were found in his house.

TRAFFIC ALERT - All lanes back open on I-95 S in Chesterfield

Ray Daudani — Wed, 8 May 2013 10:47:00 EDT

All lanes of I-95 south in Chesterfield are back open after a crash caused major delays Wednesday morning.

Chesterfield woman accused of leaving 3 kids home alone

Ashley Monfort — Tue, 7 May 2013 17:37:00 EDT

A Chesterfield woman faces child neglect charges for leaving her three daughters at home unattended.

Chesterfield Police identify body found in landfill

Laura Geller — Mon, 6 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

Police have identified the body found in a Chesterfield recycling plant Friday. Now, they are trying to figure out how 55-year-old Mark Henshaw died.

Body found at Chester recycling plant

Mike Valerio — Fri, 3 May 2013 18:27:00 EDT

Workers at a Chester recycling plant discovered a body Friday morning, according to Chesterfield Police.

Fire at Chester aluminum plant now under control

Tayleigh Davis — Fri, 3 May 2013 18:04:00 EDT

Chesterfield Fire crews say the second fire in 10 days at a aluminum recycling plant in Chester is now under control.

Judge allows AG Cuccinelli to withdraw from Executive Chef case

Ryan Nobles — Thu, 2 May 2013 15:12:00 EDT

A Richmond judge allowed Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to remove himself and his office from an embezzlement case involving the Executive Chef.

Friends of Boston bombing suspect charged with obstruction

RNN Staff — Wed, 1 May 2013 18:25:00 EDT

Three additional suspects appeared in federal court Wednesday related to the Boston Marathon bombing case.

Henrico 4-year-old boy accidentally shot now recovering

Ashley Monfort — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:14:00 EDT

Police say his older brother accidentally shot him. Their mother now faces felony child neglect charges.

Four-year-old shot in Tuckahoe, family speaks

Tayleigh Davis — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:36:00 EDT

A four-year-old boy is recovering after he was accidentally shot inside his Tuckahoe home Saturday morning.

Memorial held for 2 VSU students killed in hazing ritual

Ray Daudani — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:57:00 EDT

Virginia State University held a noon memorial for two freshman killed during a initiation ceremony.

2nd body recovered from Appomattox river in VSU student search

Sarah Bloom — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:28:00 EDT

Chesterfield Fire crews recovered a second body in the search for a Virginia State University student who went missing during a hazing ritual in the Appomattox River.

4 charged with hazing in VSU student's drowning

Sarah Bloom — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:04:00 EDT

Chesterfield Police charged four people on hazing charges in connection with the death of a Virginia State University student during an initiation ritual on the Appomattox River.

Chesterfield police identify body of VSU student found in Appomattox River

Ray Daudani — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:32:00 EDT

Chesterfield Police have identified a body of a Virginia State University recovered in the Appomattox River Monday.

6-month-old conjoined twins from Va. separated at VCU

Ray Daudani — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

A 14-hour operation successfully separated six-month-old conjoined twins from Franklin at the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Monday.

Canadian officials arrest 2 in plot to blow up trains

RNN Staff — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:18:00 EDT

Canadian Royal Mounted Police arrested two people in connection with a plot to blow up passenger trains.

Boston Marathon bombing suspect in custody after massive manhunt

RNN Staff — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:56:00 EDT

Police have taken the second Boston Marathon bombing suspect in custody, ending a five-day manhunt.

Reports of storm damage stretch from Louisa to Dinwiddie

Jessica Jaglois — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:59:00 EDT

Friday's storms left a big mess in their wake with trees into homes, power lines down and, in some places, the roof blown right off buildings.

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado warnings issued for Central Virginia

Ray Daudani — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:01:00 EDT

Severe weather alerts are in effect for most of Central Virginia until 10 p.m. Friday.

WATCH LIVE: Watertown Police briefing on bombing suspect search

Ray Daudani — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:19:00 EDT

Watertown Police are expected to hold a news briefing in moment on the manhunt in Boston for the suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing.

All lanes on I-95N in Richmond back open after crash

Tracy Lynn — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:03:00 EDT

An accident on Interstate 95 North near the Boulevard exit that backed up traffic for five miles has now been cleared, according to VDOT.

FBI releases additional enhanced photos of bomb suspects

RNN Staff — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 04:33:00 EDT

"At this time, these are the people of interest to the FBI," said Richard DesLauriers, special agent in charge of the FBI Boston field office.

WATCH LIVE: Memorial service for Boston bombing victims

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:59:00 EDT

WATCH LIVE: President Barack Obama speaks at an interfaith service in Boston honoring the three people killed and 170 injured in Boston Marathon bombing.

Suspect arrested for ricin letters sent to Obama, senator

RNN Staff — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:23:00 EDT

A suspect who the FBI says sent letters that tested positive for ricin to President Barack Obama and Sen. Roger Wicker, R-MS, has been arrested.

Conflicting reports on bombing suspect's arrest

RNN Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:24:00 EDT

Inconsistent statements from sources within the Boston Marathon bombing investigation led to a premature announcement of an arrest.

3 dead, more than 140 hurt from Boston Marathon bomb blasts

RNN Staff — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:36:00 EDT

At least three people are dead, including an 8-year-old boy, from blasts near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday. Officials do not have a suspect at this time.

BREAKING NEWS: Firefighters tackle Richmond apartment fire

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:22:00 EDT

Right now Richmond firefighters are on the scene of an apartment fire in the 1400 block of Hull Street.

EXCLUSIVE: Shamrock the Block brawl suspect talks to NBC12 after getting felony charge

Laura Geller — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:18:00 EDT

A Colonial Heights man caught on video in a fight with police at Shamrock the Block now faces charges for assaulting an officer.

Groundbreaking improv comic Jonathan Winters dies

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:20:00 EDT

Comedian Jonathan Winters, whose breakneck improvisations inspired Robin Williams, Jim Carrey and many others, has died at age 87.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Flare ups again cause backups on Route 288

Ray Daudani — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:48:00 EDT

Traffic is backed up for two miles on Route 288 south at Courthouse Road as Chesterfield fire continues to put out flare ups from Wednesday's brush fire.

All lanes reopened after brush fire in Richmond

Ray Daudani — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:26:00 EDT

Just in: All Rt. 150 northbound lanes/ramps have been reopened after a brush fire in Richmond near the intersection of Chippenham Parkway and Midlothian Turnpike.

Student charged in stabbings on TX campus, 14 injured

Kimberly Schupp-Miller — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:34:00 EDT

Multiple people have been injured and one student is in custody after stabbings on the campus of Lone Star College Cy-Fair.

Man who crashed stolen Richmond police car had BB gun, warrants

Ray Daudani — Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:05:00 EDT

A man who died Monday when he stole a Richmond Police car and crashed it into a building on Jefferson Davis Highway was wanted for failure to pay child support.

Man dies after stealing, crashing Richmond Police car

Ray Daudani — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 18:33:00 EDT

A man is dead after he stole a Richmond Police car, then crashed it into the side of a Southside building.

Mickey Mouse Club star Annette Funicello dies at age 70

RNN Staff — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:54:00 EDT

Annette Funicello, the original breakout star from the Mickey Mouse Club, has died at age 70.

PHOTOS: Woman rescued from tractor-trailer dangling from Newport News bridge

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:44:00 EDT

Fire crews pulled a woman from inside the cab of a tractor trailer as it dangled off the Monitor Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel Monday.

Former British PM Margaret Thatcher dies of stroke

George Jones — Mon, 8 Apr 2013 08:18:00 EDT

Thatcher is the only woman ever to have held the position of prime minister of the United Kingdom and was a chemist, lawyer and more importantly, a political and social trailblazer for most of her life.

TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes of 288 north back open after crash

Ray Daudani — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 17:29:00 EDT

All lanes of Route 288 north are back open at Midlothian Turnpike/Route 60 after a crash, according to VDOT.

Richmond Police search for escaped prisoner

Ray Daudani — Fri, 5 Apr 2013 11:40:00 EDT

Richmond Police are looking for an inmate who managed to break free of an officer and run away.

Film critic, screenwriter Roger Ebert dead at 70

RNN Staff — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 17:01:00 EDT

One of the world's most renowned film critics has died after taking a leave of absence from the Chicago Sun-Times last week.

Mechanicsville man charged in crash that tied up I-95

Ray Daudani — Thu, 4 Apr 2013 13:03:00 EDT

A Mechanicsville man faces reckless driving charges after he control of his dump truck and crashed, tying up traffic for miles on I-95 during Thursday morning's rush hour.

Chesterfield man charged with arson, graffiti of own home

Ray Daudani — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 21:42:00 EDT

Chesterfield police say a man who claimed to be the victim of a hate crime, actually set fire to his own house and car and spray painted racial slurs on his own home.

Autopsy: Woman found dead in Chesterfield house fire was shot

Ashley Monfort — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 16:57:00 EDT

Police now say a Chesterfield woman was shot before her house was set on fire.

House, Senate passes amended texting and driving bill

Brent Solomon — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 16:27:00 EDT

The Virginia House and Senate have passed an amended version of a texting and driving bill, which reduced the fine for violators.

Goochland's Verlander signs biggest pitching contract in MLB history

Marc Davis — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:56:00 EDT

The Detroit Tigers ace is now the highest paid pitcher in baseball history, and could eclipse the $200 million mark.

Midlothian woman on cruise ship died of natural causes

Ray Daudani — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:33:00 EDT

Investigators have determined that the 62-year-old Midlothian woman on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship died of natural causes.

Gov. McDonnell cuts proposed hikes on hybrids and hotels

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:06:00 EDT

Gov. Bob McDonnell has amended the transportation funding reform bill to potentially extend regional taxing authorities beyond Virginia's urban areas to other areas statewide in an effort to satisfy concerns about its...

Obama, Netanyahu hold joint news conference

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:42:00 EDT

President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference after their meeting in Jerusalem.

'Habemus papem': Bergoglio takes name Pope Francis

RNN Staff — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:54:00 EDT

A leader of the Catholic Church has been chosen - Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He will take the name of Pope Francis.

Thousands pay tribute to fallen Va. State Trooper J. A. Walker

Ray Daudani — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:24:00 EDT

Thousands crowded into a Petersburg church Tuesday to honor Virginia State Police Master Trooper Junius Walker.

Funeral plans announced for Master Trooper Walker

Geneva Smith — Sat, 9 Mar 2013 12:34:00 EST

A Virginia State Police trooper killed in the line of duty will be laid to rest Tuesday.

Family of trooper shooting suspect believes he had "mental breakdown"

Ashley Monfort — Fri, 8 Mar 2013 19:04:00 EST

The family of a Chesterfield man accused of killing a Virginia State Police trooper is offering some insight into the alleged shooters mindset.

State Police confirm Master Trooper J.A. Walker killed

Ray Daudani — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 20:35:00 EST

Virginia State Police confirm a veteran State Trooper was shot and killed Thursday afternoon on Interstate 85 south.

State Police confirm Master Trooper J.A. Walker killed

Ray Daudani — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 20:34:00 EST

Virginia State Police confirm a veteran State Trooper was shot and killed Thursday afternoon on Interstate 85 south.

TRAFFIC ALERT: I-85 south shut down in Dinwiddie

Ray Daudani — Thu, 7 Mar 2013 14:45:00 EST

All lanes of Interstate 85 south are closed at mile marker 45 in Dinwiddie due to police activity, according to VDOT.

Hanover and Prince George County Public schools on 2 hour delay

Terry Alexander — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 20:06:00 EST

Hanover and Prince George County Public schools will open two hours late Thursday.

Richmond City Schools on 2 hour delay

Shawn Maclauchlan — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 17:57:00 EST

Richmond City Schools will be on a 2 hour delay for Thursday.

Governor: Expect more power outages through afternoon

Ray Daudani — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 13:45:00 EST

Governor Bob McDonnell warned of potential increases in power outages as Wednesday's storm dropped heavy, wet snow across the Commonwealth.

Venezuela President Hugo Chavez dies, funeral scheduled for Friday

RNN Staff — Wed, 6 Mar 2013 03:03:00 EST

Chávez had been battling cancer since at least 2011, when he announced his condition to the Venezuelan public.

Police release ID of man killed in Downtown Expressway crash

Ray Daudani — Sun, 3 Mar 2013 10:12:00 EST

A Richmond man was killed in a crash Friday morning on the Downtown Expressway.

President signs order to enact sequester budget cuts

Tanita Gaither — Sat, 2 Mar 2013 00:48:00 EST

Hours before the budget cuts known as sequestration were set to take effect, President Barack Obama has signed the order to begin $85 billion in across the board reductions.

Teens get 27 years in murder of Atlee student

Brent Solomon — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:12:00 EST

Three teens who killed a Hanover 16-year-old will each spend 27 years behind bars.

Teen arrested for pulling gun during fight at John Marshall High School

Mike Valerio — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:03:00 EST

Two students are under arrest after one pulled out a gun during a fight at John Marshall High School Friday morning, according to police.

Four escaped inmates found in woman's home

Jessica Jaglois — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:06:00 EST

Four inmates were found in a Prince George woman's home Sunday morning after they had escaped from Crater Juvenile Detention Center Saturday night.

Henrico post office closed after car crashes into building

Yvette Yeon — Thu, 7 Feb 2013 23:29:00 EST

An elderly woman crashed her car into the Highland Springs post office in Henrico Thursday afternoon.

L.A. prosecutors say Chris Brown likely faked community service records

Ray Daudani — Tue, 5 Feb 2013 16:32:00 EST

Los Angeles prosecutors say Chris Brown likely faked his community service records in and around Richmond.

Police: Henrico 2nd grader threatened student with loaded gun on bus

Ashley Monfort — Mon, 4 Feb 2013 18:10:00 EST

A 2nd-grade Henrico student pulled out a loaded gun on the way to school and used it to threaten a classmate on their school bus, according to officials.

John Marshall Courts Building reopens after bomb threat

Laura Geller — Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:27:00 EST

A bomb threat forced the evacuation of the John Marshall Courts Building downtown for about an hour Monday morning.

Chesterfield babysitter arrested for shaking 2-month-old

Sarah Bloom — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:24:00 EST

Police say a Chesterfield babysitter shook a baby so severely, the baby had to go to the hospital. Ashley Pigg faces a number of charges for the crime, but is now out on $10,000 bond.

Water main repairs will leave 600 Chester homes without water

Ray Daudani — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:48:00 EST

Around 600 Chester homes will be without water Tuesday night due to a broken water main, according to Chesterfield's Department of Utilities.

"Ray Bandit" arrested near Chicago, FBI says

Ray Daudani — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:16:00 EST

The "Ray Bandit" is behind bars after the FBI caught up with the bank robber in Chicago.

House of Delegates confirms first openly gay judge

Ashley Monfort — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:18:00 EST

The House of Delegates confirmed Tracy Thorne-Begland's nomination for a judgeship, less than a year after his bid was voted down.

L.C. Bird students return to school after bomb threat

Sarah Bloom — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:57:00 EST

Students at L. C. Bird High School are back in their school building after being relocated to Chesterfield Tech Center due to a bomb threat Tuesday morning.

Richmond man shot by child dies from gunshot wound

Ray Daudani — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:41:00 EST

A man has died after being accidentally shot by a young relative inside his Richmond home, according to Richmond Police.

Shoppes at Bellgrade reopens after gas leak

Ashley Monfort — Wed, 9 Jan 2013 17:02:00 EST

A car crashed into a store at the Shoppes at Bellgrade causing a gas leak that forced evacuations Wednesday morning.

Gun found at Highland Springs High School

Ashley Monfort — Tue, 8 Jan 2013 17:24:00 EST

Two students have been detained following the discovery of a gun on the Highland Springs High School campus.

Code red lifted at Albert Hill MS after reports of armed man in area

Ray Daudani — Wed, 2 Jan 2013 17:52:00 EST

A Richmond middle school was under lockdown for half an hour Wednesday morning, after a parent and student reported seeing a suspicious man who appeared to have a weapon near the school, according to school officials.

Henrico 'predator' sentenced for child porn

Ray Daudani — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:08:00 EST

A judge sentenced a Henrico man Wednesday to 8 years in prison for distribution of child pornography.

Police news conference from CT

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:55:00 EST

Police conference to respond to the shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.

Suspect in Powhatan teacher abduction pleads guilty

Jessica Jaglois — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:44:00 EST

A man has pleaded guilty to all five charges in the abduction and beating of a Powhatan teacher.

Richmond police say suspicious package actually junk mail

Laura Geller — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:53:00 EST

Richmond police say a suspicious package on the city's Southside was actually just junk mail.

I-95N at Parham Road back open after accident

Ray Daudani — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 16:35:00 EST

All lanes of I-95N at Parham Road are back open after accident earlier Wednesday.

Suspect in custody in Southside trooper attack

Kelly Avellino — Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:34:00 EST

Authorities have arrested a man for attacking a State Trooper on Richmond's Southside.

Alzheimer's patient found

Ray Daudani — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:25:00 EST

The man with Alzheimer's that went missing Friday morning in Henrico's West End has been found.

Chesterfield man charged in wife's murder

Christopher Nicholson — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:12:00 EST

Chesterfield Police charged 44-year-old Tony Williams in the brutal stabbing of his wife, 42-year-old Mia Williams. On Monday night, officers found Mia Williams dead in her home on Brandy Oaks Road. Police

Crews battle blaze at West End apartment complex

Ray Daudani — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:15:00 EST

Henrico Fire crews are battling a two-alarm fire at a West End apartment complex.

AP: Cantor, Scott, other Congressional incumbents roll

Ray Daudani — Tue, 6 Nov 2012 22:12:00 EST

Eric Cantor defeated Wayne Powell to retain his Congressional seat for another term, the Associated Press projected.

VA State Police issue "Blue Alert" for bombing suspect

Kelly Avellino — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 23:35:00 EDT

The manhunt continues for a bombing suspect who police say is armed with explosives. Laurence Stewart II, 25, is accused of launching home-made pipe bombs into three Virginia homes, trying to kill law enforcement officers.

Several school systems closed Monday due to Sandy

Ray Daudani — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 17:21:00 EDT

Several school systems will be closed Monday in anticipation of Sandy's impact. Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Petersburg, Richmond City and Colonial Heights schools will be closed Monday, among others.

Mayor Jones declares local state of emergency for Richmond

Ray Daudani — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 21:48:00 EDT

Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones declared a local state of emergency for the City of Richmond Saturday afternoon in preparation for Hurricane Sandy.

Romney cancels University of Richmond stop due to Sandy

Ray Daudani — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:50:00 EDT

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney canceled his Henrico stop planned for Sunday, due to Hurricane Sandy.

Prosecutor considering death penalty in Blackstone murders

Laura Geller — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:09:00 EDT

Nottoway Commonwealth's Attorney is considering the death penalty in a Blackstone double murder case.

Cosby substitute teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with student

Ray Daudani — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:07:00 EDT

A former substitute teacher at Cosby High School has been arrested for having inappropriate contact with a student.

AG vows fair investigation into voter registration case

Ryan Nobles — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:28:00 EDT

The Virginia State Board of Elections has put out a formal request to Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli that he launch an investigation into the Harrisonburg voter registration controversy.

Accounting error leads to $1.5 million windfall for Dinwiddie schools

Brent Solomon — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:33:00 EDT

An accounting error has led to an unexpected windfall for Dinwiddie schools.

Missing Virginia veterinarians found

Shawn Maclauchlan — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 20:15:00 EDT

Neal Peckens and Jason Hiser were found around 3:30 pm. Monday in Glacier National Park. They were missing for five days before they were found.

Police arrest suspect in Regency Square shooting

Yvette Yeon — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:46:00 EDT

Henrico police have arrested a suspect in a shooting at Regency Square mall earlier this week.

Plane makes emergency landing in Chesterfield

Kelly Avellino — Fri, 5 Oct 2012 08:20:00 EDT

A small, private plane was forced to make an emergency landing at the Chesterfield County Airport after its landing gear wouldn't immediately go down.

Medical examiner: Chesterfield man died from snake bite

Andy Jenks — Thu, 4 Oct 2012 10:09:00 EDT

A Chesterfield man found dead in his home Monday died accidentally due to "complications from snake bite," according to the medical examiner's office in Richmond. Jack Redmond, 70, was an avid collector

Police investigating potential double stabbing at Chinese restaurant

Shawn Maclauchlan — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 16:35:00 EDT

Two people are in the hospital after possibly being stabbed at the China Panda in the West End of Henrico.

Police investigate homicide in eastern Henrico

Jessica Jaglois — Tue, 2 Oct 2012 08:47:00 EDT

Henrico detectives believe robbery was the motive behind the county's latest homicide.

I-64 reopen after fire crash in New Kent

Ray Daudani — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:14:00 EDT

Two truck fires closed all lanes of I-64 West in New Kent for nearly eight hours Wednesday.

Worker rescued from trench collapse at Chesterfield church

Ray Daudani — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:35:00 EDT

Chesterfield tactical rescue crews rescued a man trapped in a trench collapse at a church construction site.

Prince George student killed while pulling over for police

Ashley Monfort — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:33:00 EDT

A 17-year-old Prince George High School senior was killed in a crash Tuesday morning, when he pulled over to let a police car pass.

Equipment test briefly knocks out power in Richmond

Ray Daudani — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:22:00 EDT

Around 12,400 Dominion Power customers briefly lost power Tuesday morning, during an equipment test at the Acca substation.

Deal reached in Dinwiddie animal cruelty case

Nicole Bell — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:47:00 EDT

A woman accused of mistreating horses at her Dinwiddie farm will have to sign over her horses and not get any additional animals for two years.

Fire forces residents to evacuate downtown apartment building

Ashley Monfort — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:21:00 EDT

Flames and heavy smoke filled the air on Broad Street near downtown Richmond, when an apartment complex caught fire Friday afternoon.

Military helicopter lands in Hanover cornfield

Ray Daudani — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:19:00 EDT

A Virginia Army National Guard helicopter from Sandston was forced to land in a Hanover County cornfield Thursday afternoon, officials said.

Romney and Ryan return to Richmond Friday

Lara Malbon — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 16:27:00 EDT

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney and running mate Rep. Paul Ryan will return to Richmond Friday. They will appear at a campaign event at Richmond International Airport at 2 p.m.

Judge orders Chesterfield Marine's release from psychiatric facility

Jessica Jaglois — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:31:00 EDT

A Chesterfield Marine will be released from a mental health facility after a judge ruled there wasn't sufficient evidence of allegations made against him.

Chesterfield details mandatory water restrictions

Ray Daudani — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:28:00 EDT

Chesterfield detailed mandatory water restrictions for residents Thursday, in response to drought conditions.

Police investigate homicide on Southside

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:30:00 EDT

Richmond Police are investigating a homicide on the City's Southside.

WATCH LIVE: Romney and Ryan campaign in Ashland

Ray Daudani — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 13:42:00 EDT

GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and his newly named running mate Paul Ryan are in Ashland for a campaign stop at Randolph Macon College.

Man indicted in Richmond hit and run death of cyclist

Laura Geller — Mon, 6 Aug 2012 11:13:00 EDT

A Richmond grand jury indicted a driver Monday in the hit and run death of a bicyclist last week.

Crane operator safely brought down from crane after medical emergency

Shawn Maclauchlan — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:55:00 EDT

Richmond Fire and EMS crews have brought a man having a medical emergency safely down from the top of a crane.

Henrico Police release identity of man shot near convenience store

Christopher Nicholson — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:20:00 EDT

Henrico Police are investigating a deadly shooting in the county's east end, Saturday. Police tell us the victim was shot just before 3:00 p.m., outside the Grab-N-Go store in the 1500 block of Darbytown Road.

UPDATE: Two-alarm fire at Henrico apartment complex

Eric Blackstock — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 19:02:00 EDT

Henrico firefighters responded to the scene of a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex, Saturday afternoon.

Mother of wandering toddler found

Phil Newsome — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 05:23:00 EDT

The family of the toddler who was found wandering outside alone at the Essex Village Apartments has come forward.

Tubing accident kills boy, sends another to hospital

Andy Jenks — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:37:00 EDT

A 10-year-old boy has died and a 9-year-old boy is in critical condition after a tubing accident on Butterworth Pond off Lanier Road in Prince George County.

Child possibly injured in second south Richmond shooting

Shawn Maclauchlan — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:30:00 EDT

Police confirm they were called to a report of shots fired at the Blue Ridge Estate Apartments at Carnation Street and Warwick Avenue.

Officials Release Name, Cause of James River Boat Fire

Christopher Nicholson — Mon, 9 Jul 2012 17:19:00 EDT

One person has died after a boat fire on the James River, Chesterfield Police confirm. Both Henrico and Chesterfield Fire & EMS rushed to the scene near Dutch Gap, off Coxendale Road in Chesterfield, at about 8:00 p.m. Saturday.

Inmate injures 3 in courthouse attack

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 18:34:00 EDT

Three people were injured at the Amelia County courthouse when an inmate attacked them on his way to court, according to Amelia County Sheriffs.

National Weather Service confirms tornado in Hanover County

Tayleigh Davis — Sun, 1 Jul 2012 18:41:00 EDT

The National Weather Service has just confirmed an EF-0 tornado paved a 4.5 mile path in Mechanicsville, reaching winds up to 80 MPH. It was on the ground periodically as it ripped through Hanover County.

Storm death total rises, update on power outages

Ray Daudani — Sun, 1 Jul 2012 15:11:00 EDT

Dominion Virginia Power expects to have powered restored to at least 80 percent of all customers by Tuesday night. The death toll was also increased to 7 Sunday, after the report of a weather related crash Friday night in Montgomery County, announced Gov. Bob McDonnell.

Nearly 70,000 Dominion customers still without power

Ray Daudani — Sun, 1 Jul 2012 10:17:00 EDT

With nearly 75,000 Dominion Virginia Power customers still without power Sunday morning, the company released an updated list of where they plan to send crews to work.

Tornado warning for Hanover and New Kent

Shawn Maclauchlan — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:19:00 EDT

A tornado warning has been issued for Hanover and New Kent.

Storm is moving to the southeast at 30mph just north of Mechanicsville.

Severe thunderstorms moving close to northern Richmond area

Shawn Maclauchlan — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 19:58:00 EDT

Severe Thunderstorms are moving through Louisa, Hanover, Southern Caroline counties right now...a warning is also in effect for the Western portion of King William County.

Gov. McDonnell declares State of Emergency after deadly storms

Ray Daudani — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 16:14:00 EDT

Gov. Bob McDonnell declared a State of Emergency for Virginia Saturday morning, after storms killed 6 and knocked out power to nearly 1 million customers statewide.

Strong storms leave 150,000 without power in metro Richmond

Shawn Maclauchlan — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 09:08:00 EDT

Severe thunderstorms ripped through Virginia Friday evening, leaving more than 155,000 Dominion Virginia Power customers in the Richmond/Tri Cities without electricity.

Board votes to reinstate Sullivan as UVA President

Ray Daudani — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:01:00 EDT

The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors voted to reinstate Teresa Sullivan to the position of president after a tumultuous month following her ouster.

NWS confirms tornado hit Goochland

Ray Daudani — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:23:00 EDT

Monday's severe storm spawned a tornado in Goochland, the National Weather Service confirmed.

Main St. reopened after suspicious package scare

Ray Daudani — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:02:00 EDT

Richmond Police shut down Main St. between 10th and 12th streets, due to a report of a suspicious package.

Police identify victims of Route 460 crash

Ray Daudani — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:21:00 EDT

Prince George Police have identified the victims in last week's deadly crash on Route 460.

Body found at New Kent County rest stop

Christopher Nicholson — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 09:23:00 EDT

Virginia State Police are investigating after a body was found in a parked car at a New Kent County rest stop, Saturday evening.

Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 counts

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:26:00 EDT

Ex Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky left the courthouse in handcuffs late Friday after a jury found him guilty on 45 of 48 counts against him in a child sex abuse scandal that shocked the nation.

Man shoots at attorney near Chesterfield courthouse

Ray Daudani — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:36:00 EDT

A man is in police custody after he shot at an attorney following a child custody hearing at the Chesterfield courthouse Thursday.

Clean up will keep Rt. 460 closed through evening

Lara Malbon — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:06:00 EDT

At least two people were killed when five vehicles crashed on Route 460 in Prince George Thursday morning.

UVA to consider reinstating ousted president

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 17:12:00 EDT

University of Virginia's Board of Visitors will meet Tuesday to consider reinstating ousted president.

Escaped inmate Clancy Starling apprehended

Ray Daudani — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:48:00 EDT

The inmate who escaped from the Chesapeake Correctional Center and was spotted in Powhatan has been apprehended.

Cancer swindler now faces Medicaid fraud charges

Ray Daudani — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:24:00 EDT

A woman who pretended she beat cancer four times to rake in thousands of dollars now faces charges of Medicaid fraud.

Affidavit: Gunshots heard during Hanover murder victim's 911 call

Andy Jenks — Tue, 5 Jun 2012 20:55:00 EDT

New court papers portray a harrowing 911 call made moments before Saturday's killing of a Hanover County mother.

Hanover murder suspect faced protective orders, assault charge

Andy Jenks — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 12:27:00 EDT

Two days before Sabrina Markham was found shot to death inside her Hanover home, she was in court taking out a two-year protective order out against her estranged husband, whom police say will be charged with her murder.

Second arrest made in Henrico recording studio murder

Ray Daudani — Mon, 4 Jun 2012 10:38:00 EDT

A deadly shooting at a Henrico recording studio is closer to being solved with a second suspect behind bars.

Three arrested in Southside teen homicide

Ray Daudani — Fri, 1 Jun 2012 12:10:00 EDT

Three people are behind bar in the shooting death of a teen on Richmond's Southside, according to Richmond Police.

All lanes back open on I-95 after overturned car in Richmond

Ray Daudani — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:32:00 EDT

An overturned vehicle is snarling traffic on I-95 north at Boulevard, according to VDOT.

Wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxia

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:41:00 EDT

The wife of Robert Kennedy Jr. died of asphyxia from hanging, according to New York authorities.

VCU officially announces move to Atlantic-10 Conference

Ray Daudani — Tue, 15 May 2012 22:34:00 EDT

VCU will join the Atlantic 10 Conference effective July 1, 2012, VCU President Michael Rao announced Tuesday.

River rescue near Belle Isle

Shawn Maclauchlan — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:34:00 EDT

Richmond Fire is responding to a river rescue at Belle Isle. At around 6:30 Tuesday evening, a young man was reported to be stranded in the river.

Decomposed body found near Battery Park

Shawn Maclauchlan — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:40:00 EDT

Just before 8 p.m. Friday, a call was made to police about a foul smell in the 600 block of Overbrook Road.

VCU hikes tuition and fees nearly 4%

Nicole Bell — Fri, 11 May 2012 19:06:00 EDT

In-state undergraduate students will pay an average of $9,885 to attend Virginia Commonwealth University next year, under the operating budget approved by the university's board of visitors today.

Teen threatens to blow up Chesterfield school

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:38:00 EDT

Chesterfield County Police arrested a teen for threatening to bomb Cosby High School.

All lanes reopened on Rte. 288 south after spill

Ray Daudani — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:32:00 EDT

The right and center lanes are closed on Route 288 south at Route 360/Hull Street Road due to a concrete truck spill, leaving one travel lane, according to VDOT.

Richmond man arrested in police chase

Shawn Maclauchlan — Wed, 9 May 2012 11:22:00 EDT

A Richmond man faces a felony charge of eluding police after a police chase that reached 100 miles per hour.

Powhatan man killed in Route 711 crash

Shawn Maclauchlan — Wed, 9 May 2012 11:00:00 EDT

Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash in Powhatan Tuesday night. Police responded to reports of a crash on Route 711 in Powhatan County.

Man shot near MLK Middle School

Laura Geller — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:24:00 EDT

A man was shot near the 1000 block of Mosby St. He then went to one of the buses at the school to report the shooting.

Police investigate shooting near Government Road

Shawn Maclauchlan — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:05:00 EDT

Richmond Police are on the scene of a reported shooting. It happened around 10:30 Monday night in the 4900 block of Government Road.

Police arrest 19-year-old in Manchester student death

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:49:00 EDT

A 19-year-old man is under arrest in connection with the death of a Manchester High School student, according to a police source.

Benjamin Harrison Bridge reopened after crash

Ray Daudani — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:43:00 EDT

A tractor-trailer and car collided Monday morning, closing the Benjamin Harrison Bridge (Route 156) over the James River.

Police release identity of double shooting suspect

Ray Daudani — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:50:00 EDT

Police have released the identity of the man suspected in the deadly double shooting on Richmond's Stockton Street. Late Thursday afternoon, police sources confirmed the gunman suspected in the shooting deaths of two brothers turned himself in.

Police arrest one VSU student, seek another in campus homicide

Sarah Bloom — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:16:00 EDT

Big developments tonight in a deadly shooting near Virginia State University in Chesterfield. Police just revealed details about the suspects and shed light on why they're now worried about gang violence.

More skeletal remains uncovered at old Cloverleaf Mall site

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:01:00 EDT

Archaeologists uncover more skeletal remains near the site of the new Kroger where Cloverleaf Mall used to be.

Senate passes budget on fourth attempt

Andy Jenks — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:03:00 EDT

The Virginia Senate passed the $85 billion two-year state budget proposal.

Downtown Expressway reopens after brush fire

Ray Daudani — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:43:00 EDT

A small brush fire accidentally started by construction crews briefly tied up traffic on the Downtown Expressway.

Armed robbery near VCU campus

Ray Daudani — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:38:00 EDT

Police are looking for a man who robbed someone at gunpoint near campus Thursday morning.

Bones, skull found at old Cloverleaf Mall site

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:48:00 EDT

Bones and a skull were discovered at the Cloverleaf Mall demolition site, according to Chesterfield Police. The discovery was made by contractors digging 6 to 8 feet into the ground.

Santorum drops out of presidential race

Ray Daudani — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:40:00 EDT

Sen. Rick Santorum suspended his presidential campaign Tuesday afternoon.

Police investigate Southside homicide

Ray Daudani — Mon, 9 Apr 2012 17:54:00 EDT

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - Richmond Police are investigating a homicide in the 700 block of East 18th Street. Officers found a man shot dead around 12:45 p.m.

Three people still unaccounted for after VA Beach jet crash

Ray Daudani — Fri, 6 Apr 2012 21:34:00 EDT

A Navy F18 jet has crashed at a Virginia Beach apartment complex.

No injuries in school bus crash in Richmond

Ray Daudani — Fri, 6 Apr 2012 10:34:00 EDT

A Richmond Public School bus crashed into a truck near the 1st and Baker streets Richmond, according to fire officials.