Fireworks and Independence Day Celebrations Near Midlothian
June 30, 2010 by News Staff · Leave a Comment
Brandermill Parade & Fireworks
Saturday, July 3 10:00am at Gardens At Sunday Park, Midlothian, VA
Price: free
Age Suitability: None Specified
Head to Brandermill for the annual Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks display. The parade steps off from Swift Creek Middle School and will travel down Millridge Parkway to Sunday Park. The parade theme, “Batter Up Brandermill,” pays [...]
Another Smash and Grab at Local ABC Store
June 30, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the ABC store, 13121 Rittenhouse Drive at about 1:33 a.m. today.
Police said two unknown men smashed a window and stole three bottles of vodka and then fled on foot. The estimated vandalism damages to the store are about $1,000.
Both suspects are white males [...]
17-Year-Old Father Charged in Death of Infant
June 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
A 17-year-old father was arrested and charged in connection with the death of his two-month-old son.
Police and fire personnel responded to a home in the 4000 block of Clipper Bay Drive at 11:45 p.m. on June 22 for a report of an infant who was not breathing. The baby was taken to an area hospital [...]
VDOT Furthers Plans to Toll Interstate 95
June 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) recently met with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to further develop plans to toll Interstate 95. The department also has identified a preliminary list of improvement projects to be funded with revenues created by tolling.
Last month, Governor Bob McDonnell asked FHWA if Virginia could pursue tolling I-95 [...]
Chesterfield Official Issue Traffic Advisory for Fourth of July Celebration
June 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Motorists should expect heavy traffic flows near the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 4, due to the fireworks display during the Fourth of July Celebration at the fairgrounds. Motorists can expect an increase in traffic beginning at 4:30 p.m. and are advised of the following instructions and road closures:
Motorists who don’t plan to [...]
Teen Facing More Charges for June 12 Courthouse Road Crash
June 29, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
A 17-year-old driver is now facing additional charges as a result of the single-vehicle crash in the 800 block of Courthouse on June 12.
The teen was charged with vehicular involuntary manslaughter/ DUI-related, maiming as a result of driving under the influence, possession of marijuana and driving after illegally consuming alcohol. The teen was driving a [...]
Rabies Vaccination Clinic
June 28, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
In an effort to prevent the spread of rabies, the Chesterfield County Health Department and Chesterfield County Animal Control will hold a rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, Jan. 30, 1-3 p.m., at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds Arts and Craft Building, 10300 Courthouse Road.
Rabies vaccinations will be available for dogs and cats at a cost of [...]
Unidentified Body Recovered From Submerged Vehicle
June 28, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield County Fire Department personnel are conducting a recovery operation for a submerged vehicle containing an unidentified body.
The vehicle was discovered in the Appomattox River adjacent to Interstate 95 on June 26th.
Officials said a citizen was fishing in the area, discovered the vehicle and then summoned authorities. No further details are [...]
ABC Store Burglarized on Hull Street Road
June 25, 2010 by News Staff · Leave a Comment
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the ABC store, 9949 Hull Street Road at about 4:23 a.m. today.
Police said an unknown masked man smashed a glass door and stole several individual bottles of liquor and then fled on foot. The estimated damages are about $500.
The suspect is a white [...]
Chesterfield Mental Health Service Provider Convicted of Health Care Fraud
June 25, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
RICHMOND, Va. – Denise C. McCreary, 43, of Chesterfield, Va., was convicted today by a federal jury for submitting false and fraudulent claims for reimbursement to the Virginia Medicaid program. Neil H. MacBride, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Attorney [...]