Virginia
Wanted man arrested after two-state police chase
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – A wanted man was arrested Sunday morning after a police chase, according to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office.
Shortly after midnight the morning of June 2, 2024, the Eden Police Department in North Carolina notified the Henry County Sheriff’s Office that officers were chasing a wanted man, Devron Jacqua Dillard, 30, along Highway 87 heading toward Henry County. Upon reaching the Virginia state line, Eden Police stopped the chase, but notified Henry County that Dillard was wanted and had illegal drugs in the vehicle.
Henry County deputies saw the suspect vehicle headed north on Morehead Avenue in Ridgeway at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour, according to the sheriff’s office, and they tried to pull Dillard over, but he refused to stop.
With Dillard’s reckless driving a potential threat to public safety, a deputy with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office executed a “Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT)” maneuver, causing Dillard to lose control and stop against a guardrail, according to the sheriff’s office. Dillard then broke the window of his SUV and climbed out, leading deputies on a short foot chase, which ended with him in custody.
During his arrest, the sheriff’s office said, deputies found illegal narcotics, including cocaine and crack cocaine, in his possession.
Dillard was charged with the following offenses by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and held without bond:
• Felony Eluding
• Manufacturing, selling, giving, distributing, or possessing with intent to manufacture, sell, give, or distribute a controlled substance
• Fleeing Law Enforcement Officer
Dillard also had eight outstanding warrants from the Danville Police Department, which were served, and he was held without bond on those charges, as well, according to the sheriff’s office. Eden Police also plan to issue charges against Dillard.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or the Crimestoppers Program at 63-CRIME (632-7463). The Crimestoppers Program offers rewards up to $2,500 for information related to crime. The nature of the crime and the substance of the information determine the amount of reward paid.
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A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday.
Virginia Tech officials said on X that the skydiver “was safely secured and is currently stable” following rescue efforts. The incident caused a delay in the start of the spring game.
“Thankful for game days with Hokie Nation and for the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech first responders whose quick actions safely returned today’s parachuter to the ground without injury,” the university said.
The name of the skydiver wasn’t released.
“Our primary focus remains on their well-being,” Virginia Tech officials said in a statement. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response.”
Video footage showed the skydiver’s parachute landing between the “C” and the “H” on the Virginia Tech lettering on top of the scoreboard before first responders rescued him.
CBS News has reached out to the Blacksburg Fire Department for details on the incident.
A much cleaner performance carried Clemson baseball on Friday, as it answered the previous night’s loss with a 5-1 win over No. 9 Virginia.
Michael Sharman set the tone from the start. He kept Virginia off balance all night, working eight innings while giving up just a single run. There weren’t many free passes, and he consistently pitched ahead, which allowed him to stay in control deep into the game. Hayden Simmerson wrapped things up in the ninth without any trouble.
At the plate, Nate Savoie was the difference. He delivered two home runs, including a go-ahead shot later in the game that put Clemson in front for good. His first long ball gave the Tigers an early edge, and he finished with three RBIs on the night.
Virginia managed to pull even midway through, but Clemson quickly responded. The offense strung together quality at-bats, with Bryce Clavon driving in a run and Luke Gaffney continuing his strong weekend with multiple hits. The Tigers created more separation late, adding another run after working a bases-loaded situation.
Clemson moves to 25-15 overall and 6-11 in conference play with the win. The series now comes down to Saturday’s matchup in Charlottesville.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A car crashed into the patio at Murphy’s Irish Pub on the Oceanfront on Friday night.
Virginia Beach medics arrived at the scene around 7:54 p.m. at Murphy’s Irish Pub and found several victims, according to police. All were taken to the hospital with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to very severe.
Medics are still on the scene, according to News 3’s team onsite.
This is an active scene and an ongoing investigation; News 3’s team will continue providing updates.
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