Showing posts with label Arrests. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arrests. Show all posts

Monday, July 15, 2013

Gloucester sheriff's weekly crime and arrest report



In the 10500 block of Harcum Road

A resident reported on June 28 a breaking and entering that occurred between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The rear door to the residence had been kicked in and change and a Ruger .380 caliber handgun were taken. The items had a combined value exceeding $200.

In the 12400 block of Cedar Trail

A resident reported damaged property that occurred between 10 a.m. and noon on June 29. The front door of the residence was forced open damaging the door frame. The value was less than $200. Entry did not appear to have been gained and no items were missing.

In the 2300 block of York Crossing Drive

Deputies received a larceny report on June 29 from the ABC store. A woman was observed concealing a bottle of Crystal Head vodka in her purse and then leaving the store. The woman was identified and Brooke Nichole Keeton, 22, of Hayes, was arrested on a felony charge of petit larceny, third offense.

In the 9600 block of Ditch Bank Road

A report was received on June 29 of an intoxicated woman. Mary Margaret Haywood, 59, who is homeless, was arrested on a charge of public intoxication.

On Guinea Road

A report was received on June 30 at approximately 6:16 p.m. of an intoxicated woman at the waiting shelter at Guinea Park and Ride. Mary Margaret Haywood, who is homeless, was arrested on a charge of public intoxication.

In the 1200 block of Greate Road

A report was received on June 30 of intoxicated males at Gloucester Point Beach. Deputies arrested Roger Wayne Winkles, of Newport News, and William Lee Whiting, 46, of Hayes, on charges of public intoxication.

In the 7400 block of Willis Road

A resident reported damaged property overnight. An unknown vehicle drove through a yard and broke a chain across a driveway and damaged fencing. The damage was approximately $200.

In the 6000 block of George Washington Memorial Highway

Deputies received a report from S&D Design Shop in the Stagecoach Antiques & Flea Market in which an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from an employee's wallet while the shop was open between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

In the 2600 block of Carmines Island Road

A report was received on June 27 from Howard Lawn Mower Service. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the office sometime over the past day. There were no signs of forced entry.

A report was received on June 27 at 10:25 p.m. of a single-vehicle accident resulted in the arrest of Melody Faith Moore, 24, of Gloucester, on a charge of driving while intoxicated, with a blood alcohol content of between 0.15 and 0.20, first offense. Moore was also issued a summons for texting while driving.
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Monday, July 1, 2013

Gloucester crime rates spike for 2012 Says Sheriff Warren



By Matt Sabomsabo@dailypress.com 
GLOUCESTER — A surge in drug-related arrests and larcenies helped drive an increase of 26 percent in the crime rate inGloucester in 2012, according to figures compiled from Virginia State Police annual crime reports.
While the county had a rise in the crime rate, the level of crime is still low relative to the average, according to the crime reports.
Drug crimes were up 56 percent, an increase Sheriff Darrell Warren said is attributed to a crackdown on narcotics trafficking. He assigned two investigators to drug investigations.
The increase in arrests is "because they're doing what I want," Warren said.
The arrests for larcenies are up 34 percent, according to the crime reports. The rise of larcenies and shoplifting are driven by people stealing items to support their drug habits, including for synthetic drugs such as `spice,' Warren said. The stores that sell the synthetic drugs have been hit by burglars multiple times, Warren said.
"We obviously still have a lot of individuals who are addicted to these synthetic drugs," Warren said. "They tell me it's supposed to be a synthetic marijuana, but marijuana is not addicting like `spice.'"
Shoplifting just at Walmart accounts for 14 percent of the total increase in crimes in the county, Warren said. He estimated that Walmart may account for as many as five shoplifters a week. "They're doing a great job up there," Warren said of the loss prevention officers at Walmart.
Crime rates can also be driven up by a relatively few number of people, Warren said. He cited the examples of three suspects who were arrested, released from jail on bond and while out on bond committed additional crimes.
One of the suspects has 11 adult felony arrests since 2010 and was jailed on April 3 on a probation violation, but was released on bond that day. The next day he was arrested in connection with the burglary of a residence.
"Why is this guy out?" Warren said. "We shouldn't have to deal with this."
Fraud-related crimes increased 11 percent in 2012, Warren said. Fraud can be crimes committed online or by telephone or mailings, Warren said.
Simple assaults, such as fighting, were up 12 percent, Warren said. Violent crimes dropped significantly in 2012 compared to the previous year. A murder-suicide counted as two violent crimes, where the previous year had eight.
But five of those crimes classified as murders involved a murder-for-hire plot and no one was actually slain. Becky West was charged and convicted last year of soliciting the murders of five witnesses who could have testified in a criminal case against her brother.
"All of our violent crimes are down, including rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults," Warren said.
The office has the same number of deputies as 13 years ago, but his deputies and investigators are answering 9,000 more calls for service a year, Warren said.

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