Tappahannock Police arrest Mechanicsville man for abduction and stabbing

The Tappahannock Police Department has charged Curtis L. Jeffries, Jr., 32 of Mechanicsville with the malicious wounding and abduction of his wife. At approximately 10:14pm on September 25, police responded to Watts Supermarket in Millers Tavern for a woman that was bleeding heavily.  The investigation determined that the woman was the wife of Jeffries and that she had been allegedly stabbed on Daingerfield St. in Tappahannock.  The victim had been able to flee from her husband and was helped by bystanders.  The victim was flown to VCU for treatment of her injuries.  “This was a vicious attack and we feel the victim is fortunate to be alive.” said Chief James G. Ashworth, Jr.  

 

Jeffries has been charged with Malicious Wounding and Abduction by Force.  He was arrested Tuesday in Essex County.   Jeffries was also wanted by the Chesterfield Police Department.

 

This case is still under investigation and more charges are possible.   

 

Tappahannock Police investigating shooting at hotel

The Tappahannock Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place at the Super 8 Hotel on Tappahannock Boulevard.  Shortly before 8pm last night, officers received a call for shots being fired.  Once officers arrived they found a man on the ground in the parking lot of the hotel.  Police determined the victim, Timothy C. Smith, 30 of Tappahannock had a single gunshot wound to the abdomen.  Smith was transported to Riverside Tappahannock Hospital via EMS.  The investigation revealed that the alleged shooter, Ky-Lell B. Arthur, 23 of Bowling Green was still on scene at the time and was taken into custody without incident.  A motive for the shooting has not been determined.

 

Smith was later transferred to VCU Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition.  Arthur has been charged with Malicious Wounding, Reckless Handling of a Firearm, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, and Possession of Marijuana.  Arthur is being held at the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center without bond. 

 

This investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible. 

 

 

 

Click It or Ticket Effort Occurs Before High-Traffic Holiday

From May 23 to June 5, 2016, the Tappahannock Police Department will participate in the national Click It or Ticket campaign in an effort to save lives through increased seat belt use. This enforcement period is in advance of and includes the Memorial Day holiday, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

 

There were 310 unrestrained fatalities in Virginia last year, and 71 were recorded so far this year, between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2016. Nationally, 88.5 percent of passenger vehicle occupants buckled up last year, according the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), but almost 50 percent of fatal crash occupants were not restrained. In some states, the rate was as high as 70 percent unrestrained in fatal crashes. “This fact gravely highlights the need for increased enforcement and awareness of seat belt use,” said Chief James G. Ashworth, Jr.

 

“Time after time, we see the deadly results that come from drivers and passengers refusing to wear a seat belt,” Ashworth said. “Wearing a seat belt is one of the most important steps in increasing survivability in a crash. Our job is to stop those who are not buckled up, and to keep them from repeating this potentially deadly mistake.”

Virginia’s statewide seat belt use rate was 80.9 percent in 2015, 77.3 percent in 2014, 79.7 percent in 2013 and 78.4 percent in 2012. The 310 unrestrained fatalities in Virginia last year represent 41 percent of the 753 total traffic fatalities.

 

 

According to NHTSA, there were 9,385 unbuckled passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in 2014 in the United States. Also in 2014, seat belts saved an estimated 12,802 people from dying nationwide. From 2010 to 2014 seat belts saved nearly 63,000 lives. If all passenger vehicle occupants age 5 and older involved in fatal crashes had worn their seat belts, an additional 2,814 lives could have been saved in 2014 alone.

 

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE AND ESSEX SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO HOLD DRUG TAKE BACK

 

On Saturday April 30, 2016 the Tappahannock Police Department and Essex County Sheriff’s Office will once again participate in the National Drug Take Back Initiative from 10am-2pm at Wal-Mart on Tappahannock Blvd.    Officers will be on hand to collect unneeded or expired medication for disposal.  No syringes or illicit drugs will be accepted.  Also on hand for this event will be representatives from The Three Rivers Medical Reserve Corps with information on preparedness for a home emergency.   The Medical Reserve Corps is comprised of local health professionals and interested citizens who want to make the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula a safer and healthier place to live.

 

The National Drug Take Back Initiative is a program sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration aimed at removing dangerous medication from home that is no longer needed for proper disposal.  The Tappahannock Police and Essex Sheriff’s Office has removed nearly 250 pounds of drugs in the previous collection events.

 

Questions concerning the program may be directed to Captain J.H. Siddons of the Tappahannock Police Department at 804-443-3992.

 

 

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE INVESTIGATING ARMED ROBBERY

The Tappahannock Police Department is investigating an assault and armed robbery that occurred on January 25, 2016.  At approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to an assault complaint at the Dollar Inn on Church Lane.  There officers found a male victim who said that he had been assaulted and robbed by two males who stormed into his room.  The suspects displayed a weapon and demanded money.  The victim fought with the suspects for a few minutes before the assailants fled with electronic items belonging to the victim. 

 

The police department has arrested and charged Shakkita Smith, 33 of Tappahannock and Tirone Veney, 33 of Warsaw.  Smith and Veney have been charged on numerous felonies including conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, and grand larceny.  Two more suspects are still at large in connection to this case.  Sharita R. Myers, 25 of Tappahannock and Maurice Veney, 26 of Warsaw are wanted on multiple felony charges.  “Our investigation so far shows that this robbery was aided by the females gaining the trust of the victim which allowed the other two suspects to make entry into the hotel room.”, said Chief Jim Ashworth.

 

Both suspects are considered armed and dangerous.  If anyone knows the whereabouts of Myers or Veney, please contact the Tappahannock Police Deaprtment at 804-443-3992 or 443-3347.  You may also report any information anonymously through the department website, www.tapp-pd.org