CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) — Chesterfield police have charged a 9-year-old girl with bringing a folding knife to school. Police tell media outlets that the girl didn’t display the weapon or threaten anyone. The incident occurred Monday at Matoaca Elementary School. The girl was charged with possession of a weapon on school property. Chesterfield … Continue reading
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Police: drug suspect shot, killed in Va. city after chase
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — Police in Portsmouth say an officer fatally shot a drug suspect who fled when they attempted to question him. Department spokeswoman Misty Holley tells media outlets the man was shot Tuesday during a foot chase after he initially fled police in his vehicle and led them on a long pursuit through the … Continue reading
Ukraine, rebels start pulling back heavy weapons in the east
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — Warring parties in Ukraine took a major stride toward quelling unrest in the country’s east Thursday with the declared start of a supervised withdrawal of heavy weapons from the front line. Ukrainian and separatist officials have noted a sharp decline in violence, although the chances of a long-lasting settlement remain … Continue reading
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