TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE INVESTIGATING STORE BURGLARY

The Tappahannock Police Department is investigating a burglary at the Raceway Convenience Store in the early morning hours of February 1.  Officers responded to the store on Tappahannock Boulevard after an employee discovered damage to the windows and items missing.  The investigation has revealed that an unknown male entered the by breaking a window and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.  A search of the area by officers, assisted by the King & Queen Sheriff's Office K9 team was conducted but was unable to locate a suspect.  "We believe that this is someone who has been in the store before and is familiar with the surroundings.", said Captain J.H. Siddons.   

 

If anyone has information regarding this case or any others you are asked to contact Detective T.B. Johnson at 804-443-3992 or 443-3347.  You may also provide information through the department's website, www.tapp-pd.org/anonymous.htm.   

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE INVESTIGATING ARMED ROBBERY

The Tappahannock Police Department is investigating an armed robbery of Wendy's that took place in the early morning hours of August 22.  Shortly after midnight, an unknown male armed with a handgun entered the rear of the building, forced the staff into the freezer, and demanded money from the manager.  The suspect's identity was concealed, and he fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.  No injuries were reported during the incident.  "The police department has some evidence and leads in this case, and we are sorting through that now, but we are more thankful that no one was hurt.", said Captain J.H. Siddons. 

 

"We'd like to thank the Essex and King and Queen Sheriff's Offices as well as the state police for assisting us and we hope to have this cleared soon.", Siddons added.       

 

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective T.B. Johnson of the Tappahannock Police Department at (804) 443-3992.   

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE ARREST ESSEX MAN FOR MALICIOUS WOUNDING

The Tappahannock Police Department have arrested an Essex man for a March 14 stabbing that occurred at the Citgo on Tappahannock Blvd.  Garry A. Taylor, 62, of Tappahannock has been charged with malicious wounding after he stabbed Larry Holmes, 62, of Tappahannock inside the store.

 

"These two men definitely knew each other, and the offense occurred after Taylor and Holmes exchanged words inside the store, so we do not believe it was a random act", said Captain J.H. Siddons.   

 

Mr. Holmes was transported to VCU Tappahannock Hospital and treated for serious wounds.

 

Mr. Taylor was arrested at his home on Mount Landing Road without incident and is currently being held without bond at the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center.

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING

The Tappahannock Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the early evening hours of March 4.  At approximately 6:50 pm officers were dispatched to a report of gunshots at the Foxchase Apartments on Marsh St.  Officers arrived on-scene and found one person critically wounded.  The victim, identified as Nigel Collins, 19, of Tappahannock was transported to VCU Tappahannock Hospital by Essex EMS.  Criminal investigators from both the police department and Essex Sheriff's Office processed the scene and were able to collect numerous pieces of evidence.

 

As a result of the investigation that occurred throughout the night one person has been arrested in connection with the shooting.  Mison Williams, 19, of Tappahannock was charged with malicious wounding with the intent to kill or disable.  The investigation is on-going, and more charges are possible. 

 

Nigel Collins has been transferred to VCU Medical Center in Richmond and is listed in critical condition.  The suspect, Mison Williams is currently being held without bond at the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center and is scheduled to appear in court on March 8.