
COLONIAL HEIGHTS
MEDIA RELEASES
NATIONAL
TRAILS DAY - SATURDAY JUNE 7, 2008
Lewis L. Johnson,
Chairman of The City of Colonial Heights Appomattox
River Trails System (C.H.A.R.T.S.) announced today that
the committee will be conducting a volunteer work day on
Saturday June 7th from 8:30 A.M. to noon.
He indicated that this effort is intended to begin the
process of implementing the Appomattox River Greenway
Trail project in Colonial Heights, starting at the
northern trail head at Roslyn Landing Park, which is
located behind the city’s animal shelter off of Charles
Dimmock Parkway.
It is only
appropriate that on National Trails Day we begin the
trail project here in Colonial Heights. The committee
has been working for the last several years to develop a
plan and implementation program for this special
project. The final design is almost completed and is now
being reviewed by regulatory agencies prior to grant
approvals.
Any one interested
in working on the project can call 804 520-9275 for more
information.
What is
National Trails Day® and Why Celebrate NTD?
National Trails Day® is a celebration of trails that
evolved from the report of President Ronald Reagan's
President's Commission on Americans Outdoors. In 1987,
the report recommended that all Americans be able to go
out their front doors and within fifteen minutes, be on
trails that wind through their cities or towns and bring
them back without retracing steps. The recommendation,
dubbed Trails for All Americans, became the impetus
behind several public and private parties joining
American Hiking Society in launching National Trails
Day® in 1993.
Trails do
not just appear for our enjoyment, it takes many hours
of planning, labor, and negotiating to develop them.
National Trails Day®, the only nationwide celebration of
trails, brings awareness to trails and thanks many
people and partners for their support and hard work,
including volunteers, land agencies, and outdoor minded
businesses. It is also a day to introduce people to the
many joys and benefits of trails.
Why Celebrate
Trails?
America's 200,000 miles of trails allow us access to the
natural world for recreation, education, exploration,
solitude, inspiration, and much more. Trails take us to
good physical and mental health by providing us with a
chance to breathe fresh air, get our hearts pumping, and
escape from our stresses.
The Outdoor
Industry Association's annual Outdoor Recreation
Participation Study for the United States 2006 reports
that 72.1% of all Americans 16 and older (or 162 million
people) participate in at least one of the 22 outdoor
activities they track, which include: 76.7 million
hiking; 13.5 million backpacking; 40.4 million trail
running; and 10 million cross country skiing.
How do Trails
Make You Healthy?
Trails give you the opportunity to get your heart
pumping, lungs expanding, and muscles working at various
levels of difficulty; improving your physical as well as
mental well-being. With obesity rates skyrocketing,
exercise is increasingly important, and trails provide a
wide variety of opportunities for being physically
active.
How Successful
is National Trails Day®?
Since 1993, National Trails Day® has grown to inspire
many thousands of people to enjoy trails on the same day
nationwide. All 50 states have had events, as well as
the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Guam and
the Virgin Islands. National Trails Day® is now a
permanent fixture on the calendars of trail clubs,
businesses, and government agencies. With more than
1,100 registered events in 2007, greater awareness of
trails was brought to thousands of people through
dedications, hikes, bike and horse rides, paddle trips,
trail maintenance, and many other activities. Event
hosts
included local hiking clubs, federal agencies, municipal
parks, retailers, land trusts, and many other businesses
and organizations.
Who
are the Leaders of National Trails Day®?
National Trails Day® 2007 was made possible thanks to
the volunteer efforts of American Hiking Society's
individual and Alliance members as well as by the
generous support of our Lead Sponsor - Nature Valley,
Partners - Merrell, REI and Thorlo, Friends - Adventure
Medical Kits, Eastern Mountain Sports, and Royal
Robbins, and Media Sponsors - Backpacker magazine and
American Park Network, as well as our Federal Agency
Partners - Bureau of Land Management, Federal Highway
Administration, National Park Service, USDA Forest
Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
George W Schanzenbacher, AICP
Director
Department of Planning and Community Development
City of Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 520-9275
ARMED
ROBBERY SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
On May 8, 2008 at 8:56 AM police
responded to the report of a robbery at the Taco Bell
Restaurant, located at 628 Southpark Boulevard.
Employees reported that a male wearing a mask robbed the
business at gunpoint and fled on foot. Several
witnesses watched the suspect run from the area and
provided information to arriving police officers.
The suspect was
spotted by a police officer on Riverview Avenue.
The suspect ran towards the Appomattox River. The
Appomattox River area was searched by boat and on foot.
During the search, the suspect was found hiding in a
hole near the river and was taken into custody.
The Colonial Heights Sheriff’s Office and two K-9 units
from the Federal Reserve Bank Police assisted in the
search. The handgun used in the crime and other
evidence was later located and collected by police.
The
suspect is identified as:
Devin Lurell
Crenshaw
Black male, 20 years of age
200 block Archer Avenue, Colonial Heights
Crenshaw was charged with Robbery and Use of a
Firearm in the Commission of a Felony.
Crenshaw is being held in the Riverside Regional Jail
with no bond. Additional charges are pending.
Colonel Jeffrey
W. Faries
Chief of Police
Colonial Heights Police Department
100 A Highland Avenue
Colonial Heights, Va. 23834
(804) 520-9311
SUSPECTS
IDENTIFIED IN BURGLARY OF DANCES
SPORTING GOODS
On Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at
approximately 5:00 AM, police responded to a burglar
alarm at Dances Sporting Goods, located at 570 Southpark
Boulevard in Colonial Heights. Police discovered forced
entry into the business through a front door. An
inventory by the business owners revealed a total of 34
weapons, including handguns and 4 assault rifles, were
taken. The suspects completed this burglary in less than
a minute and a half.
Working on a tip,
police identified the three suspects in this burglary.
Antwan Jackson (B/M, 20 yoa, 6200 block Glenway Dr.
Richmond, Va.) and a 17 year old juvenile have been
arrested for this crime. Jackson and the juvenile have
been charged with Breaking and Entering, Grand Larceny,
and Possession of Burglary Tools. Additional firearms
related charges are pending. Jackson is incarcerated in
the Pamunkey Regional Jail with no bond. The juvenile
was placed into juvenile detention. At the time of his
arrest, Jackson was in possession of three weapons taken
from Dances. Two additional weapons were recovered in
the tri-cities from individuals not related to the
burglary.
Police
are seeking a third suspect, identified as follows:
Daniel “Bleek” Stephens
200 block of Linden Street
Highland Springs, Va.
B/M, 5’7”, 155 pounds, black hair, brown
eyes
Warrants are on file
for Stephens. Stephens is known to frequent the Gilpin
Court area in Richmond. Stephens should be considered
armed.
Anyone with
information regarding the whereabouts of Daniel “Bleek”
Stephens is asked to call Chesterfield County/Colonial
Heights Crime Solvers at 748-0660 or Colonial Heights
Police at 520-9300.
Colonel Jeffrey
W. Faries
Chief of Police
Colonial Heights Police Department
100 A Highland Avenue
Colonial Heights, Va. 23834
(804) 520-9311

ROBBERY SUSPECT IN
CUSTODY
BEFORE CRIME IS
REPORTED
Colonial Heights Police patrol officers observed a
suspicious person in the 400 block of Highland
Avenue and began to watch the male. The suspicious
male left the area in a vehicle and parked in the
lot of the Colonial Heights Courthouse. Officers
approached the male in the parking lot and engaged
him in a conversation. While speaking with the male,
officers observed drug paraphernalia in his vehicle.
A search of the vehicle and male led to the
discovery of a mock handgun, drug paraphernalia and
approximately $14,000 in currency.
While officers were with the suspicious male, a
resident of the 400 block of Highland Avenue
reported an armed robbery. During the robbery, a
black male entered the victim’s residence displaying
a handgun and demanded money. Cash was taken from
two occupants of the residence.
Police determined that the suspicious male, in
custody on a concealed weapon charge, was the person
who committed the robbery. 
The suspect was identified as:
Michael Craig Johnson, Jr.
Black male, 32 yoa, 5’10”, 250 lbs.
1400 block Halifax Street, Petersburg, Va.
Charges:
Armed Robbery
Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
Burglary
Concealed Weapon
Drive on a Suspended License
Johnson was incarcerated in Riverside Regional Jail
with no bond. Additional charges are pending.
This is the fourth robbery in Colonial Heights for
2008. In each robbery, the suspects were caught by
police either fleeing the scene or within minutes of
the robbery.
Colonel Jeffrey
W. Faries
Chief of Police
Colonial Heights Police Department
100 A Highland Avenue
Colonial Heights, Va. 23834
(804) 520-9311
COLONIAL
HEIGHTS POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPONSORS HEAT EVENT
Media
Release Date: March 31, 2008
The Colonial Heights Police, in
partnership with the Virginia State Police H.E.A.T.
(Help Eliminate Auto Theft) Program will sponsor a VIN
Etching event on Saturday, April 12, 2008 from 10:00 AM
until 2:00 PM at the former Bloom Brother’s Furniture
parking lot.
VIN etched windows
help the police detect and identify stolen vehicles.
Etched glass also serves as a deterrent to thieves.
Once glass is etched with the vehicle’s VIN, the glass
cannot be used or sold by thieves.
This free event is
open to all vehicle owners. Etching only takes a few
minutes. In order to have your VIN etched, a registered
owner must accompany the vehicle. Additionally,
the vehicle registration card must be presented prior to
etching.
For questions
regarding this event, contact Officer Sophie Benkendorf
at (804) 520-9318 or email
benkendorfs@colonial-heights.com.
Colonel Jeffrey
W. Faries
Chief of Police
Colonial Heights Police Department
100 A Highland Avenue
Colonial Heights, Va. 23834
(804) 520-9311
COMMUNITY
TIP LEADS TO DRUG
DISTRIBUTION ARRESTS
Media
Release Date: March 26, 2008
Colonial Heights Police received a tip
regarding possible drug activity at the Riverview
Apartments on Archer Avenue. Officers walking through
the complex detected the odor of marijuana coming from
an open apartment window. Based upon the officers’
observation, a search warrant was obtained for 213-1C
Archer Avenue.
Officers executed the search warrant and arrested the
following persons:
Robert Whitley Casey
White male
22 years old
213 1-C Archer Avenue, Colonial Heights
Charges:
Possession of Sawed-off Shotgun
Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
Possession of Firearm while in Possession of Controlled
Substance

Brian Ray Wyatt
Black male
37 years old
219 2-D Archer Avenue, Colonial Heights
Charge:
Possession of Cocaine
During the execution
of the search warrant, drugs including marijuana and
cocaine were recovered along with scales and packaging
supplies. Cash, weapons and ammunition were also seized.
The weapons included a 12 gauge shotgun, sawed-off
shotgun, 9 mm handgun, and a rifle.
Both suspects were
incarcerated in Riverside Regional Jail. Wyatt’s bond
was set at $2,500.00. Casey was provided with no bond.
Colonel Jeffrey
W. Faries
Chief of Police
Colonial Heights Police Department
100 A Highland Avenue
Colonial Heights, Va. 23834
(804) 520-9311

ARMED SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY, CHARGES
ANNOUNCED
Media Release Date:
March 19, 2008
Original Release:
On
March 17, 2008 Colonial Heights Police responded to
Expressions Jewelry, located at 1914 Boulevard, for the
report of an attempted robbery. Employees at the
business reported that two armed males entered the
business and demanded cash. Both suspects were wearing
masks. One suspect displayed a handgun while the second
displayed a sawed-off shotgun. The employee confronted
by the suspects was able to flee and lock herself into a
storage area. The suspects ran from the business and
were observed getting into a silver Cadillac. A witness
provided police with a partial license plate number and
direction of travel of the suspect vehicle.
An
off-duty Colonial Heights officer observed the suspect
vehicle on Ellerslie Avenue immediately after the
attempted robbery. On-duty officers stopped the suspect
vehicle on Temple Avenue adjacent to Southpark Mall. The
driver of the suspect vehicle fled the traffic stop on
foot and was captured near the Southpark Mall food court
entrance after a brief foot chase. The passenger of the
suspect vehicle was arrested at the scene of the traffic
stop. Police recovered a handgun and sawed-off shotgun
at the time of the arrests.
The following
persons were arrested:
Lawrence Lamont
Edwards, Jr. Black Male, 19 years of age (Driver)
2300 block Navajo Court, Petersburg, Va.
JUVENILE, Age 16
(Passenger)
2300 block Navajo Court, Petersburg, Va.
At the time of this
release, both suspects remain in police custody pending
charges.
Update:
The
following criminal charges have been placed:
Lawrence Lamont Edwards, Jr.
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Attempted Armed
Robbery
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Conspire to Commit
Robbery
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Use of a Firearm
in the Commission of a Robbery
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Wear a Mask
in the Commission of a Robbery
JUVENILE, Age 16
-
Attempted Armed
Robbery
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Conspire to Commit
Robbery
-
Use of a Firearm
in the Commission of a Robbery
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Wear a Mask in the
Commission of a Robbery
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Burglary while
Armed with a Deadly Weapon
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Possession of
Sawed-off Shotgun in Commission of a Felony
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Possession of
Firearm while in Possession of a Schedule I or
II Narcotic
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Possession
of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
Edwards is incarcerated in the Riverside Regional Jail
with no bond. The Juvenile is currently incarcerated in
the Chesterfield County Juvenile Detention Facility.
Colonel Jeffrey
W. Faries
Chief of Police
Colonial Heights Police Department
100 A Highland Avenue
Colonial Heights, Va. 23834
(804) 520-9311
CITY OF COLONIAL HEIGHTS SELECTS EILEEN D. DRAKE AS
THE 2007 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Media Release Date:
February 12, 2008
Mayor John T. Wood and Members of
Colonial Heights City Council selected Eileen D. Drake,
Recreation Specialist, in the Department of Recreation
and Parks, as the 2007 Employee of the Year. Ms. Drake
originally began her employment with the City in July of
1996 as a Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor in the
Office on Youth. She transferred to the Senior Center
in the Department of Recreation and Parks in January of
2006.
Mayor John T. Wood was quoted during the
ceremony: “Eileen has been a great asset to the City
over her nearly 12 years of service. Eileen always has
a very upbeat personality and a smile on her face. She
has done an excellent job in developing fitness and
wellness programs at the Senior Center. She has worked
independently to create these programs from scratch to
fit the needs of our senior citizens. Over the past two
years, she has done her part to improve the lives of
many City residents. That is what public service is all
about – improving the lives of our citizens.”
The Mayor continued: “When Eileen was
nominated to be an Employee of the Month in October, her
Senior Center activities were certainly the cornerstone
of the nomination. Last Summer, Eileen also worked with
Staff in the Office on Youth developing a Summer Program
for teens. The program was called High Octane Teens
(HOT) and the activities included exercise, trips,
fishing and painting classes.”
“Eileen also worked very hard with the
Colonial Heights Sheriff’s Office and the Police
Department to bring TRIAD to the senior citizens of the
City. This year’s TRIAD topics included Identity
Theft/Fraud & Scams and a Public Safety Fair held at the
Colonial Heights Community Building. Ms. Drake makes a
difference every day in the lives of our senior citizens
and continues to show her dedication to the Recreation &
Parks Department, the City staff organization and to
everyone she comes in contact with.”
“Most importantly, Eileen Drake was
chosen as Employee of the Year because she “re-invented”
herself as a public servant. Her efforts with our youth
were certainly notable during her service with the
Office on Youth. However, she transferred to the
opposite end of the age spectrum, re-inventing her
approach and re-energizing her enthusiasm for helping
people. She has been very successful in her job with
all of her customers.”
“On behalf of City Council, the City
Manager and all of the City Employees, I congratulate
Eileen D. Drake on her accomplishments and on the honor
of being the 2007 Employee of the Year.” The Employee
of the Year banquet was held on Monday, February 11,
2008 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Colonial Heights. Ms.
Drake can be contacted daily at the Colonial Heights
Senior Center at 157 Roanoke Avenue, telephone:
520-9220. City Manager Richard A. Anzolut is also
available for further comment at 520-9265.
Click
here for photos of Employee of the Year banquet.
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT LEADS TO DRUG ARRESTS
Media Release Date:
January 30, 2008
The Colonial Heights Police Department,
acting on numerous community complaints regarding
possible drug activity at an apartment, conducted an
investigation. During the course of the investigation,
officers made contact with occupants of an apartment in
the 100 block of Clearfield Circle. During the initial
contact a large amount of marijuana was observed. A
search warrant was issued for the apartment. The
subsequent search led to the seizure of approximately 20
pounds of marijuana and cash in excess of $32,000.
Additionally, three vehicles were seized by police.

As a
result of community involvement, four persons were
arrested and each was charged with Possession of
Marijuana with Intent to Distribute in Excess of 5
Pounds, and Possession of a Schedule I Drug.
The following persons were arrested:
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Drew, Terrance, B/M, 29 years old
700 block Mt. Airy Street, Petersburg, Va.
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Christian, Donald, B/M, 27 years old
100 block Clearfield Circle, Colonial Heights, Va.
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Dean, Gregory, Jr. B/M, 26 years old
1100 block Augusta Avenue, Petersburg, Va.
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Walker, Carlen, B/M, 21 years old
200 block Elm Street, Petersburg, Va.
Colonel Jeffrey
W. Faries
Chief of Police
Colonial Heights Police Department
100 A Highland Avenue
Colonial Heights, Va. 23834
(804) 520-9311
COMMUNITY
EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAINING
Media Release Date:
January 17, 2008
Each year a number
of communities fall victim to hurricane,
nor'easter, tornado, ice/snow storm, flood or
technological hazard. The damage caused by
disasters such as these affects all elements of
society and government. This can severely
restrict and overwhelm emergency response,
resources, communications, utilities, and
transportation systems leaving many individuals
and neighborhoods cut off from outside support.
What do you do when it happens to you or to your
neighborhood? Community Emergency Response
Training (CERT) helps communities mitigate
disasters during the first 72 hours. The purpose
of CERT training is to provide private citizens
with the basic skills that they will need to
handle virtually all of their own needs and then
to respond to their communities needs in the
aftermath of a disaster. CERT program is
designed to be practical, interesting, and fun.
While the program is interactive, there are no
special physical requirements to participate in
the program. Everyone is welcome to participate.
CERT is sponsored by the City of Colonial
Heights Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management.
Currently a new class is forming and is
scheduled to start in early March 2008. For
more information or to sign up, please contact
Deputy Fire Chief Ed Snyder at 804-520-9361 or
at
snydere@colonial-heights.com.
Deputy Fire Chief
J. Ed Snyder
Colonial Heights Fire and EMS
P. O. Box 3401
100-B Highland Ave
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(O) 804-520-9361 (F) 804-520-9302 (C) 804-479-7355
snydere@colonial-heights.com

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR CARNAL KNOWLEDGE OF A JUVENILE
Media Release Date:
December 3, 2007
On
November 30, 2007, Colonial Heights Police arrested
Leonardo Brenes, age 42, of Colonial Heights for sex
crimes involving a juvenile female. The alleged crimes
occurred in August 2007. Brenes, a Colonial Heights
Middle School teacher, was charged with crimes against
nature (felony, 18.2-361) and consensual sexual
intercourse of a child (misdemeanor, 18.2-371). Brenes
was incarcerated in the Riverside Regional Jail. Bond
was set at $2,000.00.
Colonel Jeffrey
W. Faries
Chief of Police
Colonial Heights Police Department
100 A Highland Avenue
Colonial Heights, Va. 23834
(804) 520-9311

TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN CARJACKING AND ABDUCTION
Media Release Date:
October 5, 2007
On June 27, 2007 Colonial Heights Police
received a report of a carjacking and abduction that
occurred in the 200 block of Lakeview Park Road. The
victim reported that while in the apartment complex
parking lot, he was approached by three armed black
males. The males robbed the victim at gunpoint, and then
ordered the victim to drive them to Richmond in his
1990’s Honda SUV.
The victim reported that once in
Richmond, he retrieved a handgun kept between his front
seats, and exchanged gunfire with the three suspects.
There were no reported injuries to the victim or
suspects. The victim fled from the suspects in his
vehicle and flagged down a Richmond Police officer on
Broad Street.
After several months of investigation,
the following suspects have been arrested for Abduction
(18.2-47) & Car Jacking (18.2-58.1):
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Tony M. Shaw
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Barry I. Cosby
21 YOA
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The
Colonial Heights Police Department is currently working
to identify the third suspect involved in this
incident. If anyone has information pertaining to this
crime, please contact the Colonial Heights/Chesterfield
County Crime Solvers at 748-0660.
Colonel Jeffrey
W. Faries
Chief of Police
Colonial Heights Police Department
100 A Highland Avenue
Colonial Heights, Va. 23834
(804) 520-9311

TRAFFIC STOP SOLVES MULTIPLE CRIMES
Media Release Date:
September 26, 2007
On
August 31, 2007, Colonial Heights Police responded to an
armed robbery at Vallero, located at 3523 Boulevard.
Approximately one hour after the robbery an officer
conducted a traffic stop that lead to the arrests of
three persons for the robbery. As a result of the
traffic stop, additional crimes have been solved. The
following additional crimes have been cleared:
7/19/07 Shooting
Into Occupied Building at Colonial Court Apartments
On 7-19-07 at approximately 2:35 AM
suspects shot 5 times into an apartment occupied by
several residents.
7/3/2007 Armed Robbery 3240 Boulevard
(7-11)
On 7-3-2007 at approximately 3:15 AM two
black males entered the 7-11 located at 3240 Boulevard.
Both suspects had their faces covered with what appeared
to be t-shirts. One of the suspects was armed with a
black revolver. This suspect fired 3 times into the
ceiling upon entering the business and demanded money
from the cashier. Both suspects fled the building
towards a residential area.
8/27/07
Armed Robbery 3635 Boulevard
(Papa John’s Pizza)
On 8-27-07 at approximately 11:45 PM two
black males entered the business thru an open rear
door. The suspects forced all employees to lay on the
floor at gunpoint. The manager was taken at gunpoint;
forced to open the register and attempted to open the
safe. Both suspects were seen leaving the area in a
small grey vehicle.
8/31/07
Armed Robbery 3409 Boulevard (Chanello’s Pizza)
On 8-31-07 at approximately 12:35 AM a
black male entered the business thru the front door
armed with a revolver, demanding money. The manager was
called to the front of the store, where he observed the
suspect pointing a gun at his employee. The suspect was
last seen running eastbound along the side of the
building.
8/31/07 Attempted
Armed Robbery 3523 Boulevard (Vallero Gas Station)
On 8-31-07 at approximately 7:39 PM two
black males entered the business thru the front door
armed with a revolver demanding money from the register.
The employee panicked and starting yelling for the
police. Both suspects ran from the business and were
last seen running southbound behind the business.
In addition to crimes in Colonial
Heights, the investigation solved two robberies in
Hopewell and one in Richmond. The investigation is
on-going and additional criminal charges are expected.
The following persons have been arrested
by Colonial Heights Police:

Brandon Allen Randall
19 years old
8000 Block Lincoln Street
Savage, MD

Keith D. McDuffie
20 years old
3272 Meadowdale
Richmond, Va.
Two juveniles, ages 16 and 17, were also
arrested. Due to their status, names and photographs are
not available for release.
The adults are incarcerated in Riverside
Regional Jail. The juveniles are incarcerated in the
Chesterfield County Juvenile Detention Facility.
Colonel Jeffrey
W. Faries
Chief of Police
Colonial Heights Police Department
100 A Highland Avenue
Colonial Heights, Va. 23834
(804) 520-9311

BUILDING FIRE
Media Release Date: September 25, 2007
Colonial Heights Fire and EMS
along with Chesterfield Rescue 12 were
dispatched to the 3400 Block of the Boulevard
for a reported commercial building fire. When
units arrived, they had a one-story wood frame
small specialty shop with fire showing out the
front picture window. The business, Kreative
Expressions, sold general decorative supplies
and rare items. Attached to the business was
Check-N-Go and Chanello’s Pizza. Both received
some damage and had to be closed. Two vehicles
in the parking lot, parked near the building,
were also damaged by fire. It took the fire
department about an hour to mark the fire under
control. Kreative Expressions received major
fire damage and it is estimated that a majority
of it’s products were destroyed. No one was
injured. Units from Ft Lee and Petersburg
responded to the scene to assist. The Red Cross
responded with drinks and food to the
firefighters during the warm weather. An
investigation revealed that a candle left
unattended and burning on combustibles possible
caused the fire. Estimated damages are unknown
at this time because of the building damage,
businesses damaged, contents, vehicles, and loss
of business. All businesses and the property
owner had insurance.
J. E. Boisseau, CFI Deputy Fire Marshal City of Colonial Heights Fire & EMS 100 B Highland Avenue Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Phone 804-520-9376 Cell 804-479-7355 Fax 804-520-9302
boisseauj@colonial-heights.com
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