Five people charged in connection with 2020 murder appear in Appomattox court
The group was arrested after human remains belonging to 45-year-old Carlos Rose were discovered inside a burned-out SUV near the intersection of Forbes Road and State Park Road, which is in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest.
Suspect charged in murder of man found inside burned-out SUV in Appomattox County arrested in Florida
Keyanta Robinson has been charged with first-degree murder of a man found in a burned SUV. One of the four people charged with murdering a man found in a burned-out SUV in Appomattox County was arrested in Florida and has been extradited back to Virginia, according to the Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office. Keyanta Robinson, 20, of Madison Heights has been charged with the first-degree murder of Carlos Rose, according to the Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office. Authorities said that Robinson was arrested on Feb. 24 in Pinellas County, Florida by Appomattox County and Amherst County deputies on March 17 and is being held without bond at Blue Ridge Regional Jail. The following people have also been charged with first-degree murder in connection to the case:
Appomattox County takes down Altavista to open season
Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. ALTAVISTA, Va. โ Appomattox County opened its season with a road win against Altavista on Thursday night, 42-6. Appomattox County takes down Altavista to open season Raiders won 42-6 on Thursday nightIf you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1558.
โCommunity always comes togetherโ: What happened after the deadly Evergreen tornado five years ago
EVERGREEN, Va. โ Wednesday marks five years since a violent tornado with winds up to 145 miles per hour tore through Appomattox County, leading to one personโs death and several othersโ injuries. Hereโs his account of what happened on Feb. 25, 2016, the day after the tornado, when he visited Evergreen:I remember traveling to Evergreen the day after the tornado. When youโre on-air tracking severe weather, in your mind youโre hoping and praying that the storm is behaving itself and that itโs not doing any damage at all to the communities youโre talking about on TV. And the scenes from Evergreen were like what I saw in Tornado Alley, not in Virginia. I remember meeting the Appomattox County High School softball team as they were cleaning up debris left behind.
Evergreen revived 5 years after deadly Appomattox County tornado
A violent EF-3 tornado with winds of up to 165 miles per hour tore through Appomattox County leaving one person dead and several others hurt. Evergreen resident Nancy Harris still replays the memories in her mind as that day turned her entire world upside down. It was just kind of like you were in a bad dream and youโd hope that youโd wake up,โ Harris said. โKeith and I were blessed with 54 years to be married, and itโs a sad time too now, but he wouldโve wanted me to keep going and doing,โ she said. โItโs been a hard, hard time but God has looked after me.โAdNancy says sheโs so thankful for the incredible support from her community, her family and for everyone who helped her rebuild.
Appomattox County family living in a car to survive as many are still without power
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ Parts of Central Virginia remain in the dark after a winter storm and one Appomattox County family said it could be days before their power is fully restored. Robert Brown and his family are trying to survive inside a McDonaldโs parking lot. Appomattox family spends days without power after winter weather (Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) Brown said he has reached out to Dominion Energy, but as of 8 p.m. Monday, 443 customers were still without power in Appomattox alone, while dominion has more than 33,000 customers without power. They donโt know when, but several days,โ Brown said.
More than 31,000 without power across Southwest, Central Virginia
Tree down in DanvilleROANOKE, Va. โ Saturdayโs winter weather continues to cause thousands to lose power. As of 10:15 p.m. Monday, Appalachian Power is reporting 9,011 customers without power in Virginia. Hereโs a county-by-county breakdown:2,895 customers in Halifax County1,541 customers in Charlotte County1,138 customers in Pittsylvania County665 customers in Campbell County420 customers in Appomattox CountyAs of 10:20 p.m. Monday, Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative is reporting 5,388 customers without power in our region. Hereโs a county-by-county breakdown:2,751 members in Halifax County2,441 members in Pittsylvania County196 members in Charlotte CountyAs of 10:20 p.m. Monday, Southside Electric Cooperative is reporting โฌ8,994 customers without power in our region. Hereโs a county-by-county breakdown:3,405 members in Charlotte County3,039 members in Campbell County1,469 members in Bedford County866 members in Pittsylvania County215 members in Appomattox CountyAs of 10:24 p.m. Monday, Danville Utilities reports 1,556 customers are without power.
Appalachian Power ready for possible outages from winter weather
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ This winter weather could cause power outages across our area. Appalachian Power is concerned about the weekend, but a spokesperson tells 10 News their crews and trucks are ready to go. โEverybody that is an employee or contractor is on alert, which means that they know once they get that notification, they head out,โ said Teresa Hall with Appalachian Power. She also says you should have supplies ready at home, including vehicle chargers for your mobile devices, and patience, as it takes crews longer to repair outages because of slippery roads and walkways. Click here for Appalachian Powerโs outage map.
Appomattox sheriffโs office is one of many crews preparing for icy conditions
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ Icy conditions had local crews preparing Friday for the long weekend. Appomattox County is one area where things could be problematic, receiving a tenth of an inch to a third of an inch or more. Appomattox County Sheriff Donald Simpson said they expect to assist state police with an influx of accident reports over the weekend. Theyโre prepared with a fleet of 4-wheel vehicles, even chains if they need them; but Simpson said in those conditions that may not be enough. Thereโs no need in risking your life or someone elseโs life just to get out in this stuff,โ said Simpson.
Appomattox County suspends in-person learning due to COVID-19
Appomattox County students will be home for longer than expected due to โcontinued concerns of the impact of COVID-19โ in the county, according to school officials. In-person learning is suspended through Friday, Jan. 8, according to an announcement on the school districtโs website. Officials said students should complete assignments in their emergency learning folder on Tuesday, and will resume regular Google classroom assignments and virtual meetings on Wednesday. Students should expect to hear from teachers with more instruction, according to the announcement. Food pickup will be at Appomatox Elementary School on Wednesday and Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.
Local firefighter pulls couple from burning car in Appomattox County
LYNCHBURG, Va. โ A local firefighter is being called a hero on social media for pulling two people from a burning car in Appomattox County. While driving through Appomattox County, he noticed a car on fire. โOnce I got her up there, she told me that her husband was in there, to please get her husband out. Being hailed a hero on social media for his perfect timing, Reeves believes it was divine intervention. โGodโs good and was looking down on all of us [Sunday] morning.โReeves says the elderly couple was medically cleared and returned home that afternoon.
Local counties drafting โno shutdown resolutionsโ against Governor Northamโs new executive order
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. โ Some localities are frustrated by new restrictions in Virginia and are taking action. Bedford, Campbell and Appomattox counties are all drafting โno shutdown resolutionsโ against Governor Ralph Northamโs executive order, calling it unconstitutional. Campbell County Supervisor Matt Cline says it goes against the First Amendment right to gather. After a vote, the topic failed to make it on the agenda. Campbell County supervisors plan on discussing the resolution at their next meeting on December 1.
Chairman of Appomattox County School Board steps down
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ The chairman of the Appomattox County School Board is stepping down, according to school leaders. Waddell has been on the school board for 15 years and has served as chairman since 2012. School leaders said Waddell and his wife are moving to a new home in Appomattox outside of the district in which he was elected. School leaders said only the citizens considered during the public hearing will be eligible for appointment to the role. His experience as a former teacher and administrator in Appomattox and Prince Edward counties afforded our school division a vast advantage.
Crews performed five water rescues Wednesday night in Appomattox County
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ There were five different water rescues in Appomattox County on Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS reported several flooded roadways across the county as rain battered the area. The five water rescues included those at North Creek Road and River Ridge Road. This is a developing story. Check back here for updates.
Though one Appomattox County polling location changed, others are unaffected, officials say
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ Election officials in Appomattox County told 10 News on Monday there is misinformation circulating throughout the county that all voters should go to one precinct on Tuesday, which is not true. While one polling location changed for this election, all of the others are unaffected. Appomattox County Registrar, Patricia Morton, said the polling location for the Stonewall Precinct has been moved to the following address: Gleaning for the World, 7539 Stage Road, Concord, VA 24538. However, all of the other polling locations have not changed. Only the voters who usually go to the Stonewall Precinct should go to Gleaning for the World on Tuesday.
Virginia General Election Results for Appomattox County on Nov. 3, 2020
The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Appomattox County here. This includes how the county voted in the U.S. Presidential, U.S. Senate and any U.S. House races or locally-contested races. Use the picker below to find them:Find Race ResultsOnly care how other counties and cities in the area voted? Youโll find all those options in this picker:How cities, counties in our region votedGet the latest Virginia election news here
Two more charged with murdering man found in burned-out SUV in Appomattox County
APPOMATTOX, Va. โ Two men have been charged with murder in connection to human remains that were found in a burned-out SUV, according to the Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office. Authorities say Enrico Moss, 29, of Appomattox, has been charged with the first-degree murder of Carlos Rose. According to the sheriffโs office, Green was the man with the Bugs Bunny hat in the photos authorities released on Oct. 27. The sheriffโs office released a photo of someone in a surgical mask, who they are still working to identify and locate. Anyone with information on Greenโs location is asked to call the Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office at 434-352-8241.
Appomattox County Sheriff asks publicโs help in finding third suspect in connection with discovery of human remains
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ There are major developments in a homicide case nearly a week after human remains were found inside an abandoned, burned-out vehicle in Appomattox County. That vehicle was discovered October 21 near the intersection of Forbes Road and State Park Road in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. The Sheriffโs Office said they have not identified the human remains. The Sheriffโs Department released a photo of two other suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call the Appomattox County Sheriffโs Department.
Bugs Bunny hat-wearing man deemed a person of interest in connection with human remains found inside charred SUV in Appomattox County
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ UPDATEAuthorities have released a clearer photo of the person of interest in connection to human remains that were found inside of a burned-out car in Appomattox County last week. Anyone with information is asked to call the Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office at 434-352-8241. The Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office considers both men pictured above to be persons of interest; however, the man in red has already been identified as Enrico Moss. Person of interested in connection with the human remains found in a burned out vehicle in Appomattox County. (Appomattox County Sheriff's Office)They believe he may be in a dark-colored 2012 VW Passat with Virginia license plate UUJ-2916.
Lynchburg woman arrested in connection to human remains found inside charred SUV
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ A woman is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection to human remains that were found inside of a burned-out car in Appomattox County last week. According to the Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office, the remains were found inside a burned-out vehicle on Wednesday morning near the intersection of Forbes Road and State Park Road, which is in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. The car was registered to a missing person, and the Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office says it is working with the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office on that report. According to the sheriffโs office, the investigation is ongoing and additional arrests of other people are pending. Anyone with information is asked to call the Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office at 434-352-8241.
Authorities working to identify two persons of interest in connection with remains found inside charred SUV
Authorities are working to learn the identities of two persons of interest in connection with the incidents. 45-year-old Carlos Rose was reported missing out of the Boonsboro area on Tuesday, according to the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office. The Bedford County Sheriffโs Office could not comment on whether or not this investigation is related to the body found in Appomattox County. The Appomattox County Sheriffโs Office and other surrounding jurisdictions are working closely with the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office to locate Rose. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office at 540-586-7827 or Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900.
โHalloWheelsโ event rolls on with virtual costume contest for kids with disabilities
APPOMATTOX COUNTY, Va. โ Eleven-year-old Coleman Almond is building an ice cream truck Halloween costume for his sister. So when she wanted to be an ice cream truck for Halloween, the family decided to participate in a virtual costume contest called โHallowheels.โโEverybodyโs just, kind of, taking a turn and helping in what they can do to get this built for her,โ said Sara. Donโt think theyโll provide Dagan with ice cream, though. โShe wants to actually give out ice cream on Halloween,โ said Sara. โI think sheโs going to be really excited when she gets to get in it and just roll around,โ said Coleman.