Man pleads to 1984 rape cases after DNA match

Man pleads to 1984 rape cases after DNA match

The evidence from both cases matched a DNA profile for Slade that was in a state database. February 6, 2018VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to two rapes in Virginia that police say he committed in 1984.The Virginian-Pilot reported Tuesday that...
DNA helps RPD make arrest in 30-year-old cold case murder

DNA helps RPD make arrest in 30-year-old cold case murder

Richmond’s deputy commonwealth’s attorney says a Richmond detective ran Poortie’s fingernail clippings that were collected after her murder for DNA. October 13,2017RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Police have arrested a man in connection with a murder...
The Benefit Of Bicycles

The Benefit Of Bicycles

the department hopes to make the donation a recurring program in which bicycles collected as evidence get new life May 25, 2017Rainy weather Wednesday didn’t keep police away from the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center to donate refurbished, used bicycles...
Ex-Sheriff Randy Fisher, son investigated

Ex-Sheriff Randy Fisher, son investigated

Fisher theorized the seized money, which was kept inside an evidence room safe in two separate packages, fell onto the floor and into a trash pile beneath the safe. October 25, 2016STAUNTON – Former Augusta County Sheriff Randy Fisher and his son...
DNA test solves 30-year-old cold case

DNA test solves 30-year-old cold case

Officials announced a 30-year-old cold case has been solved Wednesday when a DNA test identified human remains discovered by a fisherman decades ago. October 7, 2016According to The Roanoke Times, authorities believe the boy drowned in May 1985 while fleeing a gas...