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.