UPDATE
According to Virginia State Police, the 16-month-old succumbed to her injuries following the vehicle crash.
Plummer was apprehended at the scene, and has been charged with the following:
- Two counts of Aggravated Malicious Wounding
- Three counts of Parental Abduction
Four counts of Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor - Domestic Assault
The other two children are reported to be in stable condition.
UPDATE
The three siblings who were taken from their home after their mother was allegedly stabbed were flown to the hospital following a rollover crash on the DC Beltway, an NBC Virginia Beach affiliate reports. The mom’s condition is unclear at this time and our affiliate is reporting that a child was also stabbed as well.
The crash happened on the Outer Loop of Interstate 495 at the Branch Avenue ramp on Thursday at about 9:05 a.m., according to the county’s department. VSP attempted to stop the driver in Fairfax County on I-95 near the 166 mile marker; however, rather than stopping, the driver continued driving, leading officers on a chase. Ultimately, he lost control and crashed as he was headed north onto the Beltway into Maryland.
This comes mere hours after an Amber Alert was issued for 5-year-old Zayir Plummer, 7-year-old Zayin Plummer and 16-month-old Za’riyah Plummer, who were all last seen at Jay Are Court in Virginia Beach on Aug. 14 at about 8:48 p.m. The Amber Alert has since been canceled.
Virginia State Police said Zayir was last seen wearing grey pants and a black jacket, Zayin was last seen wearing rust-colored pants and a light blue shirt and Zariyah could be in pink tights and a Trolls dress.
State Police said they believe the children have been abducted by 36-year-old Dana Demetrius Plummer, who is about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. An investigating agency did not provide say what he could be wearing.
If you have any information, please contact the Virginia Beach City Police Department at 757-385-5000 or visit https://vsp.virginia.gov/active-alerts/
Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
ORIGINAL STORY
An Amber Alert has been issued for three children believed to be in extreme danger, according to Virginia State Police.
Authorities are searching for 5-year-old Zayir Plummer, 7-year-old Zayin Plummer and 16-month-old Zariyah Plummer, who were all last seen at Jay Are Court in Virginia Beach on Aug. 14 at about 8:48 p.m.
Authorities are searching for 5-year-old Zayir Plummer, 7-year-old Zayin Plummer and 16-month-old Za’riyah Plummer, who were all last seen at Jay Are Court in Virginia Beach on Aug. 14 at about 8:48 p.m.
State Police said they believe the children have been abducted by 36-year-old Dana Demetrius Plummer, who is about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds. An investigating agency did not provide say what he could be wearing.
Virginia State Police said Zayir was last seen wearing grey pants and a black jacket, Zayin was last seen wearing rust-colored pants and a light blue shirt and Zariyah could be in pink tights and a Trolls dress.
They may be in a black 2024 Honda Passport SUV with temporary plates 37550R. It is unclear where they could be headed.
If you have any information, please contact the Virginia Beach City Police Department at 757-385-5000.
