TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE RESPOND TO COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT

On Tuesday February 3, 2015, the Tappahannock Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a logging truck.  At approximately 5:00 pm, 1995 Peterbuilt truck attempted to turn north onto Route 17 from Route 360 when it struck a utility pole and a building at the corner of Queen Street and Church Lane.  The truck caused considerable damage to a Verizon pole and to the business Thyme in a Basket.  There were no reported injuries related to the crash.  Officers were on scene to direct traffic around the area for several hours after the incident.  The driver of the truck, Alvin Manning, 56, of Tappahannock was charged with Reckless Driving.  Alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

 

The Essex County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Transportation assisted the police department in the incident. 

 

 

 

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE HONOR FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER

The Tappahannock Police Department recently honored former longtime town council member James “Sonny” Terry for his dedication to the town and police department.  Chief James G. Ashworth, Jr. presented Mr. Terry with a plaque on January 8, 2015 at the Tappahannock Rotary meeting.  Terry served on the council from 1994 to 2014 where he also served on the council’s police committee.  “Mr. Terry was a dedicated servant of the town and steadfast supporter of the police department.” said Ashworth.  “We are eternally grateful for his service.” 

 

Terry was a former Trooper with the Virginia State Police before leaving the department and working with the Southland Life Insurance Company. 

 

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE HONOR FORMER COUNCIL MEMBER

The Tappahannock Police Department recently honored former longtime town council member James “Sonny” Terry for his dedication to the town and police department.  Chief James G. Ashworth, Jr. presented Mr. Terry with a plaque on January 8, 2015 at the Tappahannock Rotary meeting.  Terry served on the council from 1994 to 2014 where he also served on the council’s police committee.  “Mr. Terry was a dedicated servant of the town and steadfast supporter of the police department.” said Ashworth.  “We are eternally grateful for his service.” 

                                                    

Terry was a former Trooper with the Virginia State Police before leaving the department and working with the Southland Life Insurance Company. 

 

 

 

 

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE INVESTIGATING HOMICIDE; ONE MAN CHARGED

The Tappahannock Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the evening hours of Sunday November 16.  At approximately 9:00 pm, officers responded to the Rappahannock Apartments on Winston Road for a shots fired call.  When officers arrived they found a young black male who was unresponsive.   The victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene was identified as Danny Gray Jones, Jr., 23 of Tappahannock.  According to witnesses the shooter left the area with two small children.  At approximately 9:30 p.m., a man called the Essex Sheriff’s Office and said he was the shooter and he had his two children with him and was at his home on Tanyard Drive.  Officers from the police department, Essex Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police responded to the area and ordered the man to come outside.  The suspect, identified as Terry Devon Finney, 26 of Tappahannock was taken into custody without incident.  Officers did recover a handgun from Finney. 

 

The investigation revealed that Finney and Jones knew each other and had previous disputes over Finney’s children.  “What we know so far is that victim was dating the mother of the suspect’s children and there was some kind of dispute involving the kids.” says Chief James G. Ashworth, Jr.  “This is a terrible tragedy and one that could’ve been avoided.” Ashworth added. 

 

Finney has been charged with one count of 1^st degree murder; one count of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony; and two counts of child endangerment.  The Tappahannock Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.  Finney is being held under no bond at the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center in Saluda. 

 

 

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE MAKE ARREST IN AUGUST BREAKING & ENTERING'S

 

The Tappahannock Police Department has made an arrest in multiple breaking & entering’s that occurred in August of this year.  Kyle Lee George, 30 of White Stone, VA has been charged with the burglaries of both Dr. Hollis Wolcott’s and Dr. William Ryan’s offices as well as attempted breaking and entering at the Tappahannock Pharmacy and the Tappahannock/Warsaw Moose Lodge.  George was also charged with a residential burglary to a home on Jeanette Drive. 

 

After an extensive investigation by Detective R.C. Beynon along with the assistance of Investigator Sean Hogge of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Office, evidence was developed which led to George’s arrest.  George has been charged with 5 counts of Breaking and Entering; 4 counts of Destruction of Property; 2 counts of Grand Larceny; 1 count of Credit Card Theft; and 1 count of Eluding Police.  George has also been charged with multiple burglaries in Lancaster and Northumberland counties. 

 

“This is a case where patience and great police work led us to Mr. George”, said Chief James G. Ashworth, Jr. 

 

George is currently being held in the Lancaster County Jail pending trial.