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Virginia State Police continue search for missing Halifax County woman, last seen in 2009
Read full article: Virginia State Police continue search for missing Halifax County woman, last seen in 2009Thursday marks fifteen years since a Halifax County woman went missing, according to Virginia State Police.
South Boston police chief fired following investigation into ‘personnel matter’
Read full article: South Boston police chief fired following investigation into ‘personnel matter’South Boston Police Chief Bryan Young was fired following an investigation into a “personnel matter,” according to town officials.
South Boston man charged after stabbing man, injuring woman at Dollar General, police say
Read full article: South Boston man charged after stabbing man, injuring woman at Dollar General, police sayA South Boston resident has been arrested after stabbing another man multiple times and injuring a woman at a Dollar General Sunday, according to the South Boston Police Department.
South Boston Police Department looking for suspects after car break-ins, credit card thefts
Read full article: South Boston Police Department looking for suspects after car break-ins, credit card theftsThe South Boston Police Department is searching for suspects after several car break-ins and credit card thefts.
North Carolina man arrested, charged in connection with South Boston shooting
Read full article: North Carolina man arrested, charged in connection with South Boston shootingA 21-year-old man from North Carolina is facing several charges in connection with a shooting in South Boston, according to the South Boston Police Department.
Halifax County man arrested after stealing two pickups, an ATV, police say
Read full article: Halifax County man arrested after stealing two pickups, an ATV, police sayA Halifax County man has been arrested after a crime spree that started in Southside and spread into North Carolina, according to the South Boston Police Department.
Police searching for 31-year-old man wanted for second-degree murder in Halifax County
Read full article: Police searching for 31-year-old man wanted for second-degree murder in Halifax CountyThe South Boston Police Department is searching for a man who is wanted on second-degree murder charges from Tuesday evening.
Gunman robs South Boston convenience store and customer inside: police
Read full article: Gunman robs South Boston convenience store and customer inside: policeAn armed suspect robbed a South Boston convenience store and a customer inside Saturday evening, according to authorities. The suspect is still on the loose.
Man arrested after accidentally firing gun while inside an urgent care office, South Boston police say
Read full article: Man arrested after accidentally firing gun while inside an urgent care office, South Boston police saySOUTH BOSTON, Va. – South Boston police arrested a man at an urgent care office on Friday morning they said accidentally shot a gun he never should have had. At 10:26 a.m., police responded to a shots fired call at the Velocity Urgent Care on Old Halifax Road. They arrived to find that someone had accidentally shot a gun in the office and there was some minor damage within the building and no one was injured, according to the Police Department. Officers arrested Larry Dornell Henderson, 55, of Iowa, and charged him with the following counts:Knowingly carry a concealed weapon after being convicted of a felony (felony charge)Knowingly and intentionally possessing a firearm after having been convicted of a felony (felony charge)Recklessly handling a firearm so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of another (misdemeanor charge)Henderson was taken to the Halifax Adult Detention Center under a $3,500 secure bond, according to police.
Police asking for information after second bomb threat at South Boston business this year
Read full article: Police asking for information after second bomb threat at South Boston business this yearSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Authorities are looking to find the person responsible for calling in two fake bomb threats on Wednesday. At about 8:40 a.m., Integrated Textile Solutions on Parker Avenue in South Boston received two calls indicating that there was a bomb in the building. The company evacuated its employees for about four hours while the South Boston Police Department and two K-9 Virginia State Police officers searched the building. Back on January 11, someone called in a bomb threat at the same building. Anyone with information about this bomb threat is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-7273 or Halifax County Crime Line at 434-476-8445.
South Boston man charged after police said they found stolen items on him during arrest
Read full article: South Boston man charged after police said they found stolen items on him during arrestQuinn Tucker is facing several charges after stealing merchandise from Walmart and running away from police, according to the South Boston Police Department. A South Boston man is facing several charges after police said he stole some merchandise from Walmart. On Feb. 22, officers said they responded to a call that Quinn Tucker was seen near the Bojangles on Old Halifax Road. During his arrest, officers said they found merchandise on Tucker that was stolen from Walmart. Tucker was charged with petit larceny, malicious wounding, violating pre-trial conditions and a probation violation, authorities said.
South Boston Police searching for man they say stole car at gunpoint
Read full article: South Boston Police searching for man they say stole car at gunpointSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – The South Boston Police Department is searching for the man they say held someone at gunpoint before stealing their car Friday night. Authorities said the victim reported he was approached by a man who initially asked him for a cigarette. The man police say stole the car fled the scene in the victim’s gold 2009 four-door Kia with Virginia license plate XRS-9608. Police describe the man as someone in his 20s to 30s and about five feet, seven inches to five feet, nine inches tall. Anyone with information is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-4273 or The Halifax County Crime Line at 434-476-8445.
Police asking for information after bomb threat at South Boston business
Read full article: Police asking for information after bomb threat at South Boston businessSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Authorities found no explosives or suspicious items at a South Boston business after someone called in a bomb threat there Monday morning. The call came in at about 11:30 a.m. with a report of a bomb at Integrated Textile Solutions on Parker Avenue in South Boston. The South Boston Police Department, joined by Virginia State Police and deputies from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the business shortly after. On-site managers evacuated all employees and authorities were at the business for about two hours, using explosive-sniffing dogs to check the building. Anyone with information about this bomb threat is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-7273.
South Boston police investigate breaking and entering
Read full article: South Boston police investigate breaking and enteringSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – The South Boston Police Department is investigating a breaking and entering that happened on Saturday. According to the department, officers believe this person is responsible. South Boston police 12.20.20 (Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the person believed to be the suspect is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-4273 or Halifax County Crimestoppers at 434-476-8445. According to police, information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous man’ in connection to South Boston shooting
Read full article: Police searching for ‘armed and dangerous man’ in connection to South Boston shootingSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – The South Boston Police Department is searching for a man they consider armed and dangerous after he shot at an SUV outside a convenience store Thursday afternoon. At about 3 p.m., South Boston Police said that they responded to shots that were fired on North Main Street near College Street. The SUV then turned into the J&M One Stop Shop and stuck an unoccupied and parked van. According to authorities, the SUV left the scene headed south, and the two shooters left in headed north. Authorities said 23-year-old Tequan Jamal Watson, a former South Boston resident, was identified as one of the shooters.
Three armed men broke into South Boston home, got away with cash
Read full article: Three armed men broke into South Boston home, got away with cashSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Police in South Boston are investigating a home invasion that happened on Thursday night. Three men armed with guns forced their way into a home in the 1500 block of Ridge Street and demanded money, according to the South Boston Police Department. The men got away with an undisclosed amount of cash. Witnesses said the men may have left the scene in a white four-door car, but the make and model are unclear. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-7203 or the Halifax County Crime Line at 434-476-8445.
17-year-old hurt in accidental shooting in South Boston
Read full article: 17-year-old hurt in accidental shooting in South BostonSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – Police in South Boston said a teenager was treated Thursday for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. At about 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a call that someone in the 1900 block of Farragut Avenue had been shot, according to the South Boston Police Department. Officers arrived to find a 17-year-old boy with what looked like a small caliber gunshot wound. In the teenager’s statement, he said it was an accidental shooting, according to police. The incident is still under investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-7203.
A man is dead after a possible hit-and-run in South Boston
Read full article: A man is dead after a possible hit-and-run in South BostonSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – A man is dead after an apparent hit-and-run in South Boston Saturday night. The South Boston Police Department received a call around 11 p.m. for a person lying by the side of the street near Howard Avenue. Upon arrival, officers say they found 48-year-old Donald Jeffreys of South Boston dead with injuries that appeared to be consistent with being hit by a car. Warrants were obtained for 47-year-old Quincy Eugene Moore of South Boston in reference to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the South Boston Police Department.
Police respond to a stabbing incident in South Boston
Read full article: Police respond to a stabbing incident in South BostonSOUTH BOSTON, Va. – The South Boston Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Shpherd Street in South Boston for a call of a stabbing on Saturday. The incident took place around 5 p.m. Saturday night. According to officers, a 23-year-old male was found on the scene with non-life threatening injuries. Warrants have been obtained for Malicious Wounding and Assault and Battery against 42-year-old Jessie Ray Bowers of South Boston. Police are currently seeking whereabouts of Bowers.
Two suspects taken into custody after Sunday night's shooting in South Boston
Read full article: Two suspects taken into custody after Sunday night's shooting in South BostonSOUTH BOSTON, Va. - UPDATEPolice have arrested two suspects in connection to Sunday night's shooting on Easley Street in South Boston. On Thursday authorities obtained warrants for 18-year-old Allen Johnson of South Boston and petitions for a 17-year-old in connection to the shooting. Around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, an officer with the South Boston Police Department spotted Johnson in the Vaughan Street area of South Boston. Authorities have not arrested anyone yet and the case is still under investigation, according to the South Boston Police Department. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-4271 or the Halifax County Crime Line at 434-476-8445.
Woman flown to hospital after being shot in South Boston
Read full article: Woman flown to hospital after being shot in South BostonSOUTH BOSTON, Va. - First responders flew a 41-year-old woman to the hospital Sunday night after a shooting. The South Boston Police Department says officers arrived at the scene of a shooting in the 600 block of Easley Street around 7:50 p.m. and found the woman lying on the ground with a gunshot wound in her leg. They found evidence and several guns, according to the South Boston Police Department. Authorities have not arrested anyone yet and the case is still under investigation, according to the South Boston Police Department. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the South Boston Police Department at 434-575-4271 or the Halifax County Crime Line at 434-476-8445.