"It was almost like a rumble, like an earthquake, then after that all we heard was screaming and then we realized something was wrong," Peters said. The Coop Market, a new business in Dinwiddie County, is celebrating its grand opening weekend. "We have our Division One Crash Reconstruction Team on scene to figure out what exactly happened.". Police: 2 stabbed during altercation at Va Motorsports Park, Police search for two inmates who escaped from Piedmont Regional Jail, Crash closes all lanes of Route 360 in Chesterfield, Richmond middle school teacher on leave after 'English-only' comment, UPDATE: EF-3 Tornado strikes Virginia Beach Sunday, damaging 115 homes, No charges recommended after senior prank leaves goat injured, Former Richmond officer convicted of possessing child porn. Deputies said that one man has been detained, but that their investigation is still ongoing. The Hopewell community has been devastated recently by an increase in crime and violence. Virginia State Police troopers dispatched to investigate Irvo Otienos death at a mental hospital last month found that the handcuffs and leg irons used on Otieno had been cleaned and stowed away in a vehicle before they arrived on the scene, according to a legal brief filed Wednesday by a prosecutor. DINWIDDIE, Va. (WWBT) - Authorities at the Dinwiddie Sheffifs office are investigating after two people were stabbed during an altercation at Va Motorsports park. 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Man tased on horseback sues Lynchburg Police, 20-year-old woman killed in crash, police investigating, Va. delegate says Gov.s hemp bill changes about, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Copyright 2023 WWBT. Watch the James River in downtown Richmond. The app features breaking news alerts, live video, weather radar, traffic incidents, closings and delays and more. State Police last Thursday, April 13th, received a BOLO (Be On Look-Out) for a black Jeep Renegade that had been reported stolen out of Arkansas by a missing juvenile and may possibly be in the area. All 10 passengers and the driver are being transported to nearby hospitals. One student was treated and released on the scene," a joint press release from Dinwiddie Schools, Sheriff, and Fire read. An emergency incident inside a Dinwiddie High School chemistry class sent multiple students and a teacher to the hospital. Emergency crews were called to the school at about 9:23 a.m. One had injuries severe enough to be flown to VCU Medical Center in Richmond. Two Deputies Charged in Otieno Death Appear in Court. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. One union representative says the company proposed raises for only about half AdvanSix workforce. From top left, Bradley Disse, Dwayne Bramble, Jermaine Branch, Randy Boyer; bottom from left, Tabitha Levere, Brandon Rodgers, Kaiyell Sanders. Dinwiddie student Alonna Perkins said she was in class on the second floor of the school building when she heard a loud bang that shook the walls of her classroom. Two people were med-flighted to an area hospitals with serious injuries, troopers said. Va. The day after . According to the Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office, the stabbing happened during an altercation at around 8 p.m. on Saturday, the second day of a two-day racing event at the track. Police in Petersburg are searching for a man they believe is responsible for the shooting death of a 29-year-old man. 2 stabbed at Virginia Motorsports Park Skip to main. The driver of the charter bus has been charged with reckless driving. DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. -- An emergency incident inside a Dinwiddie High School chemistry class sent multiple students and a teacher to the hospital. The City of Hopewell announced its new interim police chief as Retired Captain Gregory Taylor. The injuries range from non-life-threatening to serious. Hopewells Chief of Police, Colonel A.J Starke plans to pass on the torch as he has announced his retirement after 31 years of service. A 21-year-old man died following a shooting in Petersburg. The investigation into just what went wrong in the classroom remained ongoing into Wednesday evening. An autopsy determined the 28-year-old man died of asphyxia while he was in handcuffs and metal leg restraints and held to the floor for about 11 minutes, Dinwiddie Commonwealth's Attorney Ann . Seven Henrico County Sheriff's deputies have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder in connection to the death of Irvo Otieno, who died in Central State Hospital in Dinwiddie, Va., while in police custody. Dinwiddie County | WRIC ABC 8News Weather Alert Coastal Flood Advisory: Lancaster County, Northumberland County, Westmoreland County Dinwiddie County The Coop Market opens, offering produce. DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Va. -- Eleven people were hurt in a bus crash that closed Interstate 85 south in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, for hours Thursday, according to authorities. Police are still investigating this incident and ask anyone with information to contact Petersburg/Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at (804) 861-1212. Police say the incident happened Saturday after two groups of people had an altercation. "I want to take this moment and thank everyone for their patience and support today as we work diligently to ensure the safety of all of our students and staff," Dinwiddie High School principal Robbie Garnes said when he addressed the media outside the school. Two people suffered stab wounds as a result of the incident. This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip. Deputies said that one man has been detained, but that their investigation is ongoing. She is now asking the community to support her fundraising efforts. "One teacher was transported to a local hospital. "If one person here had acted differently, then Otieno may very well have been able to survive," Cabell Baskervill wrote. A bridal shop in Prince George is making wedding dreams come true! DINWIDDIE, Va. (WRIC) In the first court appearance of seven Henrico sheriff's deputies accused of murdering a prisoner last week, the Dinwiddie County Commonwealth's Attorney alleged that. The crash closed all of the interstate's southbound lanes at Route 40/Doyle Boulevard (mile marker 43) and traffic was diverted to Exit 48, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) officials said. Dinwiddie County Circuit Court Clerk Barrett Chappell preserves county history and puts it online for others to use. "You go to school . The VSU band provided the musical backdrop as guests arrived for an annual event at the White House. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Two people were stabbed during a Saturday night altercation at Virginia Motorsports Park, the Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office reported. 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Police were called to the scene on Plumtree Avenue for a call of shots fired around 4:30 a.m. Gregory Taylor, a veteran of law enforcement, is coming out of retirement to serve as Hopewells police chief. DINWIDDIE, Va. (WWBT) - Authorities at the Dinwiddie Sheffifs office are investigating after two people were stabbed during an altercation at Va Motorsports park. Jessica Shehan said. At this point, it looks like the bus ran off the road to the right, overcorrected to the left and overturned, Sgt. The other victim was treated at the scene. "The fire alarm was pulled and all students were immediately evacuated out of the building to their designated safe areas," the statement continued. The Hopewell Police Department says suspects in a shooting on Sunday evening fled the scene in a black-colored SUV. Drivers were urged to use alternate routes and plan for delays. Two men were sitting on a porch in the 1100 block of E.. Authorities on Monday released the name of a motorist killed in a crash in Dinwiddie County last week. News. ", She wrote that the 10 defendants allegedly acted together causing the death of Otieno. Two Henrico County Sheriff's deputies charged with second-degree murder in connection with the March 6 death of Irvo Otieno in custody appeared in Dinwiddie County Circuit Court Wednesday for pre-trial hearings. Each of the defendants will be able to argue for or against the motion at their pretrial hearings. And then I heard the fire alarm get pulled. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip. Contact Us. Maverick served as an ordnance and weapons detection K-9 from 2014 until he died on Wednesday, April 19. Starke retired at the beginning of the month. One had injuries severe enough to be flown to VCU Medical Center in Richmond. A 24-year-old Dinwiddie man is accused of killing his 60-year-old father inside his home in Colonial Heights. Lachanda Lipscomb Lee lost her only brother to a heart attack at 47. While those hearings were rescheduled for a later date, the Commonwealth's Attorney file a motion to join the cases of all 10 defendants in one, singular trial. The Coop Market is set to open in earnest on Saturday, April 22, at 10 a.m. Sports. The app features breaking news alerts, live video, weather radar, traffic incidents, closings and delays and more. Four students and a teacher were injured after a fire broke out during a chemistry class at a Virginia high school, officials said. DINWIDDIE COUNTY SHERIFF mschmidt@timesdispatch.com (804) 649-6537 Twitter: @MSchmidtRTD Jonathan Bourlier Age: 29 Education: Associate of Science from Richard Bland College; Bachelor of Science. "Three students were treated and transported to VCU Medical Center. Troopers were called to a single-vehicle crash involving a small charter bus that ran off in the interstate and overturned just after 11:15 a.m., Virginia State Police Public Relations Director Corinne Geller said. The first units arrived in about five minutes, according to county officials. From the start, they were alerted to problem after problem. All rights reserved. Weather. DINWIDDIE, Va. (WRIC) Virginia State Police is looking for a driver who led troopers on a chase through Dinwiddie Sunday night. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Independent Contractor (Newspaper Carrier), Ex-Richmond police officer faces 255 years in prison on child porn charges, Board might hike Richmond-area expressway tolls, Vigil for Peace hosted by RPD, governmenr officials and community organizations. . ABC News Network . A former Richmond police officer has been convicted in Louisa County of 50 counts of possession of child pornography. . Local News from WTVR CBS 6 Richmond | WTVR.com Use Interactive Radar to track rain and storms Local News Today's Forecast Rainy at times today, strong storms possible The Weather Authority. Please subscribe to keep reading. DINWIDDIE, VA (WWBT) - We continue following breaking news along Interstate 85 in Dinwiddie County. Cabell Baskervill described the incident as "cruel and a demonstration of power that is unlawful." Stay with 8News for updates. Police and fire crews responded to the scene around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. Virginia State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one death and two hospitalizations in Dinwiddie last week. 8News is the go-to source for breaking news, local headlines and weather across Metro Richmond and Central Virginia. Eric Edwards won a contest to design Dinwiddie County's new I Voted" sticker handed out at the polls. The driver of a stolen vehicle rolled through Nottoway County at speeds in excess of 100 mph before crashing in Dinwiddie County. One hundred applicants will be chosen randomly by lottery to be added to the waitlist. School officials indicated the incident,. Lachanda is dedicated to educating others about heart disease. Two people were stabbed during a Saturday night altercation at Virginia Motorsports Park, the Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office reported. Police are still investigating this incident and ask anyone with information to contact Petersburg/Dinwiddie Crime Solvers at (804) 861-1212. . Virginia State Police troopers dispatched to investigate Irvo Otienos death at a mental hospital last month found that the handcuffs and leg irons used on Otieno had been cleaned and stowed away in a vehicle before they arrived on the scene, according to a legal brief filed Wednesday by a prosecutor. The Lloyds signed a deal with a contractor, called PowerHomes Solar, in early 2021. A Dinwiddie County grand jury on Tuesday indicted seven Henrico County deputies and three hospital workers on second-degree murder charges in a case that has garnered national attention. Petersburgs fire department has faced a lot of challenges in recent months, from staff shortages to equipment problems. "I'm hoping we have some kind of answers as to why this occurred and making sure the children are okay," Davis said. I thought it was a fight though. RICHMOND, Va. (AP) Seven sheriff's deputies and three hospital workers should be put on trial together in the case of Irvo Otieno, a 28-year-old man who died after he was pinned to the floor as. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about. Deputies arriving at the scene at around 8 p.m. found a person of interest who is now in custody. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "I mean, depending on the burns, it's hard to fix people's skin.". Multiple people on the bus were ejected during the rollover, WTVR CBS 6 Senior Reporter Wayne Covil said. Virginia Motorsports Park is a multi-purpose racing facility located just minutes away from Richmond in North Dinwiddie, Virginia. It was terrible.".