Desiree Montilla
Reporter
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Desiree Montilla is happy to call Richmond home. Desiree joined NBC12 in February 2021 as a Reporter.
Before moving to Richmond, Desiree worked at CBS19 News in Charlottesville. She started as a reporter in December of 2017 and became the weekend anchor, reporter and producer a year later. In Charlottesville, she covered the aftermath and anniversary events of the Unite the Right Rally, Charlottesville City Council, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Desiree is a native of Orlando, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She can also speak Spanish.
In her free time, Desiree loves to watch Broadway shows, travel to new places, and get the scoop on new foods to try.
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The postal worker suffered multiple fractures, according to family members.
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A girl is in the hospital after being stabbed at a bus stop in Henrico Thursday morning.
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Extra law enforcement will be on hand at Hopewell High School on Wednesday after a threat was posted on social media overnight.
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The gun buyback event in Petersburg is schedule to take place on Sept. 30.
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The deadline to submit proposals is Oct. 11.
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P’Aris Moore was shot and killed while playing outside with friends on Dec. 30, 2022
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Savonne Henderson and Tyree Coley were found guilty on six charges - including first-degree murder - in June.
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The lesson is all part of a celebration to kick off the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Sawyer Perkins was diagnosed with an aggressive, rare form of brain cancer in 2016.
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The "All in VA" program is a series of steps aiming to curb chronic absenteeism and learning loss.
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The 2nd Street Festival will feature live music, food vendors, and places to shop.
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The 60-bed facility will have clinicians and therapists to help military members, first responders, and veterans.
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The 12th annual Memorial Stair Climb was held at Richmond Raceway.
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Trees and powerlines were down across several streets in the area.
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Todd "Parney" Parnell is shifting from his CEO role to a senior advisor for the Richmond Flying Squirrels.
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The Virginia General Assembly reconvened on Wednesday to approve the budget.
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Timothy Olden was on a route near Stratton, Colorado when he came upon a crash and jumped into action.
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This training comes as part of International Overdose Awareness Day.
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Ed Miller is one of nearly one dozen Virginia Red Cross volunteers who will head down to help with relief efforts after Hurricane Idalia.
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Earlier this month, the school board adopted a new policy requiring K-12 students to carry a clear backpack at school.
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Gregory Carey is already saving up his birthday money to put together another backpack drive next year.
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Richmond Police has been seeing a spike in car thefts.
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From Jan. 1 through Aug. 22, Henrico Police have reported 30 cases of larceny at the ABC store off Brook Road.
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Calvin Godette and Denise Walters were able to meet for the first time at the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors meeting.
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Bernard Strother Jr. was killed in a motorcycle crash last week.
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Nick Booth and Will Hammitt were killed in a speed-related crash along Old Gun Road on April 11.
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The RVA Bike Share program was temporarily suspended back in May.
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So far, Richmond Police have handed out 100 summons during the "360 Blitz."
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On Thursday, there will be two clinics happening for students to get their required shots before they head back to class.
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Chesterfield Schools Superintendent Merv Daugherty credits going outside the box to help them reach their current staffing levels.
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‘His legacy will live on’: Chesterfield Fire and EMS mourns loss of fire captain killed in car crash
Captain Jason Ware was killed in a car crash early Friday morning in King and Queen County.
Hopewell Police have charged two men with murder in connection to a shooting that killed an 8-year-old last year.
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The "Tommie Fund" was created in 2019 to help cover emergency care costs for animals in need.
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The new middle school is set to open in August 2025.
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Court documents reveal the 6-year-old who shot is first-grade teacher has admitted to the January shooting.
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This weekend, Annette Marchioli and her family will be celebrating one year since they brought their new furry family member, Gracie, home.
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Four people were killed and more than 200 were hurt after 18 tornadoes struck our region on Aug. 6, 1993.
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In February, Nicholas Troutman was one of the three JMU students killed in a car crash.
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Virginia State Police say a 2017 Kia Optima was traveling south when it was fired at by a passing vehicle near Exit 63.
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Through naloxone training, healthcare workers hope people in the community can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and save lives.
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On Aug. 13, 2022, Jeffrey Brooks crashed his Ford Explorer into two cyclists at the intersection of Osborne Turnpike and Village Field Lane.
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The push comes as the governor announces that the fiscal year ended $3 billion over the revenue forecast.
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On July 11, shortly after 7 p.m., officers responded to Cogbill Road for a possible drowning.
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The James River reached water levels of 13 feet early Monday morning.
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Aspartame is found in thousands of products across the world, including diet soda and tabletop sweetener.
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Kassceen Weaver is facing charges of felony murder, felony child neglect and concealing a dead body.
Kassceen Weaver is facing charges of felony murder, felony child neglect and concealing a dead body.
Kassceen Weaver is facing charges of felony murder, felony child neglect and concealing a dead body.
The jury trial is scheduled for the rest of the week.
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