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

 

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

On Saturday September 26, 2015 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. 

 

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 200 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.

 

POLICE ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING 19 YEAR OLD TAPPAHANNOCK MAN

The Tappahannock Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a Tappahannock man who left his home earlier this week.  William Deangelo Mattocks, age 19, is autistic and also has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and his family believes it is unlike him to leave abruptly.  “At this time we don’t believe he was the victim of an abduction.  He left a note to his parents saying he was leaving with some new friends and may be headed to California.” said Chief James G. Ashworth, Jr.  “But given his medical history the family believes he may have been pressured into leaving.  His parents just don’t think he would do something like this." Ashworth added.  “What we are asking from the public is that if anyone has talked to William or has seen him to either call us or his family.”  “We just want to know he is ok.” said Ashworth.

 

The police department would like to stress that Mattocks is not wanted by law enforcement.  His last known location is unknown.  A recent picture of Mattocks is available on the departments Facebook page. 

 

If anyone has seen or spoken to William Mattocks, you are asked to please call the Tappahannock Police Department at 804-443-3347 or contact the Mattocks family directly.  

 

 

TAPPAHANNOCK POLICE ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE IN LARCENY INVESTIGATIONS

The Tappahannock Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving three recent larceny cases.  The larcenies have occurred over the past month at WAL-MART and Bareford Buick in Tappahannock. 

 

On April 3, 2015 two suspects took several electronic items from the Wal-Mart and exited through the lawn and garden section of the store.  The suspects then left the area in a black SUV.  On May 5, 2015 two suspects again removed several electronic items and left through the lawn and garden section.  In both incidents the suspects are described as two black males wearing dark clothing and ball caps.  Pictures of the suspects may be viewed on the department Facebook page.

 

The police department is also asking for assistance in the theft of tires and wheels from Bareford Buick on Tappahannock Boulevard.  In the overnight hours of April 24, someone removed the tires and wheels from a 2013 Buick Regal. 

 

Anyone who has information related to these crimes is asked to contact the Tappahannock Police Department @ 804-443-3992.  You may also provide information anonymously through the department website, www.tapp-pd.org.

 

The police department thanks the public for their assistance.