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Reporter/MMJ for @CBS6. Alumnus of @DCW50, @wusa9, @WNEW, & @RadioNLNews.

Richmond, VA
Joined August 2010
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Hazmat incident at the community pool at Harpers Mill today. Chesterfield Fire Believe it was an issue involving pool chemical, unsure which, which led to respiratory issues for those here.
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Fire department says 4 juveniles, 1 adult taken to hospital by EMS. 11 taken by their parents. 25-30 examined on scene. All injuries considered non-life-threatening.
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Governor Glenn Youngkin at the Science Museum of Virginia for an economic announcement — seemingly with Lego per the decor. Lego reps, Danish ambassador, & Chesterfield Board Chair among the dignitaries at the event. @CBS6
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Press release from Lego with more details of the plant. Groundbreaking this year. Production starts in 2025.
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News conference ends with Lego presenting Gov. Youngkin with a Lego-map of Virginia with badges of certain spots. Youngkin places the badge for the new Chesterfield plant.
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These placards just unveiled.
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As this placed indicates — plan for new Lego factory in Virginia with the 1,760 new jobs.
#Breaking: Andrew White (seen leaving court) sentenced today after pleading guilty to hazing death of Adam Oakes (R). 12 months for both charges (hazing & buying alcohol for minor) with all 12 suspended. Given several other conditions in order to avoid jail time.
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White also read his own statement in court apologizing to the family.
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Regarding plea conditions, as explained by Oakes’ family, the restorative justice one will be a mediated meeting between them and White, no lawyers, where they can ask him questions about what happened that night. Commonwealth says it’s only been used a few times in the city.
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#Breaking: The Northumberland County Sheriff's Office said a grand jury has indicted Tyrone Samuel on a 1st-degree murder charge for the death of Ahrea'L Smith. New arraignment set for Feb. 1. #ahrealsmith @CBS6
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#Breaking: A Northumberland County judge denied bond for Tyrone Samuel (L) during his arraignment hearing. He's charged w/ one count in the abduction of Ahrea'L Smith (R) (but more could be coming). Status hearing set for March 7. #AhrealSmith @CBS6
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The prosecutor said cellphone data led them to Samuel as the suspect. She added law enforcement found evidence Smith was in his house following her disappearance and that her body was recovered from his property.
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The judge said he had to view Samuel as a danger to the community and even though he's on supervised probation for previous offenses, it couldn't guarantee the safety of the community or Samuel himself. His court-appointed attorney said she'd appeal the ruling.
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