Clark Palmer
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) — Police in central Virginia say they’re investigating a road-rage shooting that sent a person to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Chesterfield County police said in a news release that the incident occurred late Friday afternoon on the 108000 block of Midlothian Turnpike.
Police said the person who was shot had been driving when a silver vehicle pulled up along the passenger side and fired a single shot at the victim’s car. Police said they believe the victim experienced a road rage incident with the suspect before the shooting.
Chesterfield County police urge anyone with information to contact them at 804-748-1251 or through Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.
A child was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bike Wednesday on Arbutus Avenue in Southeast Roanoke. Police say the driver of the car that hit the child and other witnesses remained on scene and were cooperative with the investigation. The child’s age has not been released, but the child is not yet a teenager.
Rep. Ben Cline
Statement from Congressman Ben Cline: Today, I am proud to share that I will run for reelection in Virginia’s redrawn Sixth Congressional District (VA-6), which includes my hometown of Lexington and our current home in Fincastle.
I am excited the new VA-6 still includes so many of the communities I’ve served since I was first elected in 2018. With change brings new opportunities, and I look forward to the opportunity of introducing myself to the new voters added to VA-6 including the Counties of Frederick, Clarke, and Alleghany, and the Cities of Winchester, Covington, and Salem. However, I am disappointed I will no longer have the privilege of representing so many friends and neighbors in Amherst and Bedford Counties and the City of Lynchburg.
No matter the district lines of VA-6, I will continue to be a committed and consistent, conservative voice for the people of this district and the state of Virginia. My team and I will diligently work to keep solving problems in Washington and providing effective constituent services for the families and small businesses of the district.
Virginia made a resounding statement in 2021, we are not satisfied with the disastrous results of one-party Democrat control, whether in Richmond or in Washington. My goal is to replace Nancy Pelosi as Speaker and elect a Republican to that position. However, I know to do this we must first win VA-6. I am confident the momentum that began in Virginia in 2021 will be carried across the country.
Virginia Tech Athletics has posted an excuse letter on its Facebook page to help fans get out of work to watch the Hokies take on Maryland in today’s Pinstripe Bowl.
( Virginia Tech Athletics Facebook Page)
You can listen to the bowl game here on WFIR when coverage starts at 12:30.
Vinton, VA -On December 28, 2021, at 1:54 p.m., officers of the Vinton Police Department responded to a malicious wounding call for service in the 200 block of 8th Street, Vinton. Responding officers located one adult male with what appeared to be a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The adult male was subsequently transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. The suspect vehicle, a red small sedan, fled the scene before officers’ arrival. Currently, detectives with the Vinton Police Department are investigating the incident. No arrests have been made at this time.Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Vinton Police Department at (540)-283-7049.
UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Mario Green, 41 of Roanoke. There are no further updates and this remains an ongoing homicide investigation.
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Hanover Avenue NW Homicide –On December 22, 2021 at approximately 12:00 a.m., City of Roanoke E-911 Center personnel notified Roanoke Police of a disorder at a residence in the 1000 block of Hanover Avenue NW. Responding officers located an adult male and adult female inside the residence, both with apparent gunshot wounds. The adult female had a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital by Roanoke Fire-EMS. The adult male had what appeared to be a critical injury, and was pronounced deceased by Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel. The man’s identity will be shared after proper notifications are made. Detectives are working to determine what led to this shooting. No arrests have been made at this time. This is an ongoing homicide investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call (540)344-8500 and share what you know. You can also text us at 274637; please begin the text with “RoanokePD” to ensure it’s properly sent. Both calls and texts can remain anonymous.
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Dominic Thomas Novia
Boones Mill, Virginia (December 23rd, 2021) – On Wednesday, December 22, 2021, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received a call for shots fired in the 6000 block of Bethlehem Road in Boones Mill, Virginia. Upon arrival, deputies located Mary Ann Cook, seventy years of age, deceased in her residence from an apparent gunshot wound. Dominic Novia was identified as the suspect and had fled the scene on foot.
Additional information came into the Emergency Communications Center that a male matching the suspect’s description was in the area of a nearby convenience store. Units arrived on scene, immediately searched the area, and located the suspect near Whispering Creek Road. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Franklin County Jail.
Dominic Thomas Novia, thirty years old of Boones Mill, has been charged with Second Degree Murder and is being held without bond. This was an isolated incident and poses no further threat to the community.
Dr. Charlie Broaddus, State Veterinarian with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), has issued a permit to Nicolas “Santa” Claus, of the North Pole, to bring his herd of “eight tiny reindeer” and one additional rare red-nosed reindeer into Virginia on the evening of Dec. 24. While the USDA regulates the international movement of animals, the VDACS Office of Veterinary Services regulates the movement of animals into the Commonwealth of Virginia. DWR is charged with the management of the state’s wildlife resources.
All ruminants entering Virginia must bear identification, and the identification number must be noted on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). Identification can be an ear tag issued by a state or federal entity, or other forms of identification approved by the State Veterinarian, and is critically important in tracing animals in the event of a significant disease outbreak. As the importation of deer into Virginia is generally prohibited, the State Veterinarian collaborated with DWR to issue the permit. A DWR permit is required to possess any member of the deer family in Virginia.
“Santa travels to Virginia each year with his herd of reindeer, and while his visit is brief, it is still vitally important to Virginia’s agricultural industry that the reindeer are safe and healthy. Santa takes great care of his herd and I am happy to issue an approved permit,” said Dr. Broaddus.
In discussing this approval, Santa said, “I love delivering Christmas presents to the Commonwealth. Virginia farmers produce some of the best products in the world. I especially enjoy the milk and eggnog and my reindeer really love Virginia Grown carrots and apples.”
( From Roanoke County Fire and Rescue)
UPDATE: The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office has concluded that the structure fire which occurred at 8517 Summer View Drive is undetermined with the most probable cause originating from the wood stove. The house is a total loss with a value of $33,500.00.
Previous: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue responded at approximately 4:47a.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 to the 8500block of Summer View Drive, in the North County area, for the report of a residential structure fire. First arriving crews from Roanoke County Station 1(North County)found heavy fire and smoke showing from the roof a one story, wood -sided, single family home and marked it a working fire. The house was occupied by one adult and one dog at the time of the fire. They escaped unharmed. There were no other injuries. The fire was originally called in by a Roanoke County Police Officer in the area. The displaced adult is being assisted by The American Red Cross. The Roanoke County Fire Marshal’s Office is on scene to investigate a cause. The house is a total loss. ###