Crime Line for South Hampton Roads

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The Virginian-Pilot
© November 26, 2008

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Anyone with information on any of these cases is asked to call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Callers remain anonymous, do not have to testify in court and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if the information leads to an arrest. Local police are seeking public assistance in the following cases:

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House robbed On November 14 a burglary occurred from a residence in the 2300 block of Bugle Drive. Some time after 5:30 p.m. the front door was forced open and several items were stolen, among them was the victim’s credit card. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. the same evening the victim’s credit card was used in an illegal transaction at the Target located at 4200 Portsmouth Boulevard. Ten minutes later the credit card was used in the Toys R Us also on Portsmouth Boulevard.
Description The burglar is described as a white male with brown hair wearing a camouflage coat over Washington Redskins pants. - posted Oct. 26

Armed robbery On November 19 shortly before 11:00 a.m. the man entered the Fast Auto & Payday Loans located at 1401 South Military Highway, pointed a silver handgun at the employees and demanded money. The man then fled toward Paramont Avenue with the money in a white and blue grocery bag.
Description The robber is described as a black male between 18 and 21 years old, with a medium complexion, and about 5 feet 5 inches tall and 145 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black flight jacket with fur collar, a black t-shirt over dark blue jeans and white sneakers. He also wore sunglasses and a black bandana to cover his face. - posted Oct. 26

Homicide Police are seeking the public's help in the death of Jose Rodriguez-Mancia, the 31-year-old man whose body was found Nov. 20 on Douglas Road near the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Police ruled the death a homicide. Police are asking anyone who may have seen Rodriguez-Mancia between Nov. 14 and Nov. 20, or has any information about him, to call. -posted Nov. 25

Man killed On January 10 a homicide occurred in the 3500 block of Dunedin Drive. At about 8:00 p.m. Robert Whiting was confronted by three men who began to struggle with him. One of the attackers then pulled a handgun and shot Whiting, fatally wounding him. Description The attackers are described as black males, between 13 and 18 years old, wearing all dark clothing. They were last seen running toward the 3500 block of Helensburg Drive. - posted Nov. 20

Homicide On June 15 a homicide occurred in the 1700 block of Parkview Drive. At about 2 a.m. Marcus Jamal Boyce was in the parking lot with friends when two men began to argue with him. One produced a handgun and fatally shot Boyce before fleeing in a burgundy colored Lexus.
Description The armed man is described as black, 22 to 30 years old and about 5 feet 10 inches tall and 170 pounds. The driver is described as a black male in his mid 20’s, with braided hair and about 5 feet 7 inches tall and 170 pounds. The vehicle was last seen heading toward Greenbrier Parkway. - posted Nov. 20

Florist robbed On October 25 shortly before 5 p.m. a man entered the Greenbrier Florist located at 1813 Greenbrier Parkway, produced a small black handgun and demanded money. The man then ran toward Military Highway.
Description The robber is described as a black male, 20 to 30 years old and about 5 feet 8 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a blue/grey sweatshirt and blue jeans. - posted Oct. 13

Business robbed On November 10 shortly before 5 p.m. a man entered the Norfolk Florist located at 1200 North Battlefield Boulevard, produced a small black handgun and demanded money. The man then fled the store in an unknown direction.
Description The robber is described as a black male, in his early 20’s and about 6 feet tall with a thin, muscular build. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve, grey shirt with blue jeans and a knit hat. - posted Oct. 13

Armed robbery On October 31 shortly after 3:30 p.m. an armed robbery occurred at the intersection of Berkley Avenue and Keel Street. The victim was sitting in his vehicle at the intersection when he was approached by three black males. One pointed a silver handgun at the victim while another demanded his money. After obtaining the money the gunman demanded the victim’s white van. While drivingt away in the victim’s vehicle the men wrecked, flipping the van on its side. The men then fled the scene running between houses toward Spadina Avenue. - posted Nov. 6

Description The armed man is described as 6 feet tall and about 170 pounds. He wore a black hooded jacket and had short dreadlocks. One of the other suspects wore a white hooded jacket over dark jeans.

Shooting On October 18 a shooting occurred in the 900 block of Lake Village Drive. At about 9:00 p.m. three men wearing masks approached the victim outside of an apartment building and demanded money. As the victim attempted to flee one of the men shot him. Two men then fled in a waiting vehicle while the other ran behind the apartment building.

Description The robbers are described as black males in their late teens or early twenties and about 6 feet tall with thin builds. One wore a white hooded sweatshirt over blue jeans while the others were dressed in black. The vehicle is described as a black 2000 Nissan Maxima. - posted Oct. 30

Nader Farouk Nasser, 25, of the 5300 block of Yellow Knife Court, Virginia Beach, is wanted on charges of failing to appear in court on burglary and felony larceny charges and for contempt of court on charges of receiving a stolen firearm and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Nasser is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 150 pounds. - posted Nov. 26

Joseph Paul Tedrow, 48, of the 3400 block of Winterhawk Court, is wanted on charges of two counts of felony larceny. Tedrow is described as having brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 10 inches tall and about 210 pounds. - posted Nov. 26

Asael Cruz-Estrada, 28, of the 2400 block of Herring Ditch Rd., is wanted on charges of failing to appear in court on misdemeanor larceny charges. Cruz-Estrada is described as having brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 135 pounds. - posted Nov. 26

Timothy Wayne Price, Jr., 22, of the 4300 block of Midhurst Lane, is wanted on charges of failing to appear in court on charges of burglary and misdemeanor larceny. Price is described as having brown hair, blue eyes, 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 160 pounds. - posted Nov. 26

Terah Lee Smith, 36, of the 4000 block of Hailey Ct., is wanted on charges of failing to appear in court on a felony larceny charge. Smith is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 6 feet 6 inches tall and about 180 pounds. - posted Nov. 19

Lisa Marie Cozens, 47, of the 1900 block of St. Brides Road West, is wanted on charges of failing to appear in court on a DUI charge. Cozens is described as having blond hair, blue eyes, 5 feet 1 inch tall and about 100 pounds. - posted Nov. 19

Milton Lee Norfleet, 25, of the 1300 block of Chesapeake Ave., is wanted on charges of armed robbery. Norfleet is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 11 inches tall and about 230 pounds. - posted Oct. 12

Denton Allen Everton, 44, of the 1300 block of Boxwood Dr., is wanted on charges of fraud. Everton is described as having brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 11 inches tall and about 160 pounds. - posted Oct. 12

Keith Keiontae Stewart, 21, of the 1300 block of Transylvania Ave., is wanted on charges of burglary and felony larceny. Stewart is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 2 inches tall and about 135 pounds. - posted Oct. 12

Benjamin Lopez-Sanchez, 20, of the 2100 block of Seastone Trace, is wanted on charges of failing to appear in court on a DUI charge. Lopez-Sanchez is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 11 inches tall and about 200 pounds. - posted Oct. 12

Cedric William Davis, 23, of the 2200 block of Jolliff Rd., is wanted on charges of armed robbery, burglary, malicious wounding, and two counts of using a firearm while committing a felony. Davis is described as having brown hair, brown eyes, 6 feet 4 inches tall and about 180 pounds. - posted Nov. 6

Christopher Michael Barlow, 24, of the 3400 block of McNeal Ave., is wanted on charges of arson and felony vandalism. Barlow is described as having brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 130 pounds. - posted Nov. 6

Daunte Marquis Brown, 26, of the 900 block of Chumley Rd., Portsmouth, is wanted on charges of felony larceny. Brown is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 6 feet 4 inches tall and about 190 pounds.- posted Nov. 6

Mary Elise Tharp, 42, of the 1500 block of Campostella Rd., is wanted on charges of felony larceny and trespassing. Tharp is described as having brown hair, green eyes, 5 feet 3 inches tall and about 145 pounds. - posted Nov. 6

Antoinette Marie Martin, 41, of the 1300 block of MacDonald Rd., is wanted on charges of trespassing. Martin is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 135 pounds. - posted Nov. 6

Andre Debrough, 23, of the 1400 block of Oleander Ave., is wanted on charges of assault and threatening to burn. Debrough is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 6 feet 2 inches tall and about 220 pounds. - posted Oct. 30

Maritza Ivette Alicia, 43, of the 1500 block of Public Landing, Virginia Beach, is wanted on charges of contempt of court on possession of cocaine charges. Alicia is described as having brown hair, green eyes, 5 feet 3 inches tall and about 120 pounds. - posted Oct. 30

Marie Collins Eldridge, 45, of the 3100 block of Aaron Dr., is wanted on charges of attempted malicious wounding. Eldridge is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 240 pounds. - posted Oct. 30

Beatrice Anne Maurer, 52, of the 400 block of Maryland Ave, Portsmouth, is wanted on charges of failing to appear in court on two counts of embezzlement. Maurer is described as having brown hair, hazel eyes, 5 feet 6 inches tall and about 180 pounds. - posted Oct. 30

Glenn Noltaneous Boyce, Jr., 22, of the 1500 block of Clark Ct., is wanted on charges of attempted malicious wounding, assault and failing to appear in court on a charge of driving with a suspended/revoked license. Boyce is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 6 feet 2 inches tall and about 160 pounds. - posted Oct. 22

Thomas Logan Flood, 30, of the 4200 block of Airline Blvd., Portsmouth, is wanted on charges of possessing cocaine. Flood is described as having brown hair, blue eyes, 6 feet tall and about 220 pounds. -posted Oct. 22

Mario Jerome Parker, 26, of the 700 block of Harbour North Dr., is wanted on charges of abduction, assault and damaging property. Parker is described as having black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 210 pounds. - posted Oct. 22

Daniel Boone Flowers, 32, of the 2200 block of Harrell Ave., Norfolk, is wanted on charges of felony larceny. Flowers is described as having brown hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 9 inches tall and about 170 pounds. - posted Oct. 22

Doncelle McClendon, 20, of the 3300 block of Lens Ave., is wanted on charges of felony hit and run. McClendon is described as six feet tall, 165 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair in braids. McClendon has several tattoos including a skeleton and the words “Where’s my money” on his upper right arm and “RIP Derrick” on his left forearm. - posted Nov. 26

Michael Maurice Spencer, 52, of the 1600 Block of Melon St., is wanted on charges of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Spencer is described as a black male, 6 feet tall, and 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Spencer has discoloration on both hands because of scaring caused by burns. posted Nov. 26

Jermaine Dwayne Williams, 29, of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, is wanted on charges of felony failure to appear. Williams is described as a 6 feet tall, 225 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Williams has several tattoos including “Ruby” on his neck, “Born Ready” on both hands, praying hands on his left shoulder and several others on both arms. - posted Nov. 26

William Eugene Mickens, 23, of the 9300 block First View St., is wanted on charges of misdemeanor assault. Mickens is described as 6 feet tall, 220 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Mickens has “Buck 50” tattooed on is right arm. - posted Nov. 26

Restaurant robbed On November 5 at 7:11 p.m. a man entered the rear door of the Hay Hing Chinese Restaurant in the 3400 block of Deep Creek Blvd. The man demanded money, while grabbing an employee by his clothing. The man pointed a handgun at the employee’s head while taking an undisclosed amount of money from the pocket of the employee. The man left the business through the rear door and ran away.
Description The robber is described as a black male, between 30 and 35 years of age, and 6 feet tall. He was wearing a dark blue jacket with a hood, a white t-shirt and black skullcap. - posted Nov. 20

Lawn care scam Several elderly citizens in Portsmouth have been targeted in a lawn care scam. After talking the victims out of money up front for the work, the men leave and no work is done. In some cases the men convince the victims to loan them money. Only elderly citizens are being targeted at this time.
Description The scammers are described as black males. One is between the ages of 38 and 40, 6 feet tall, around 160 to 180 pounds with thin medium length hair and facial hair. The second man is between the ages of 53 to 55, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 160 to 170 pounds and balding. - posted Oct. 23

Melissa Renae Williams, 22, of the 500 block of Rutgers Avenue in Chesapeake, is wanted on charges of failure to appear, contempt of court, revocation of suspended sentence. - posted Nov. 20

Calvin Michael Williams, 24, of the 20 block of Lawrence Circle, Portsmouth, is wanted on charges of forging public records, identity theft, driving on a suspended license and violation of a court order. - posted Nov. 20

Christina Nicole Autery, 31, of the 1400 block of Deep Creek Blvd., is wanted on charges of failure to appear on a felony and contempt of court. - posted Nov. 20

Crystal Allison Linde, 33, of the 5600 block of Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, is wanted on charges of failure to appear.

Kenneth Eugene Backues, 24, of the 2100 block of Liverpool St., is wanted on charges of revocation of suspended sentence.

Stephen Edward Smith, 27, of the 7000 block of Kenny Lane, is wanted on charges of destruction of property and assault & battery.

French Rodgers, 45, of the 5000 block of James Street, Chesapeake, is wanted on charges of failure to pay food tax and failure to appear.

Tanica Dwanette Moore, 32, of the 200 block of Beazley Drive, is wanted on charges of obtaining money by false pretense. - posted Oct. 31

Jaymes Matthew Lonzanida, 19, of the first block of Prospect Parkway, is wanted on charges of revocation of suspended sentence. - posted Oct. 31

Caroline Elizabeth Johnson, 28, of the 5000 block of Pinecroft Lane, is wanted on charges of contempt of court. - posted Oct. 31

Charles Franklin Smith, 27, of the 2600 block of Barclay Ave., is wanted on charges of contempt of court and failing to appear. - posted Oct. 31

Felisa Brown, 34, 400 block of Harvard St., Norfolk, is wanted on charges of conspiracy, grand larceny, felonious assault, contribute to the deliquency of a minor and forgery & fraud.

Samuel Jordan Pierce, 49, of the 2100 block of Lisbon Road, Chesapeake, is wanted on charges of grand larceny. - posted Oct. 23

Crystal Singleton, 29, of the 200 block of Webster Ave., is wanted on charges of trespassing, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and failure to appear. - posted Oct. 23

Brandon Rashawn Crocker, 29, of first block of Old Church Circle, is wanted for possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession of firearm and drugs and possession of firearm by felon.- posted Oct. 23

Edward Lee Brown, 21, of the 2700 block of High Street, is wanted on charges of armed robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and wearing a mask in public. - posted Oct. 23

Michael Wayne Silverthrone, 20, of the 200 block of Talbert Ave., Chesapeake, is wanted on charges of uttering and forging checks. - posted Oct. 23

Eric O. Harris, 21, last seen in the first block of Lexington Drive, is wanted on charges of grand larceny auto, failure to appear and violation of probation. - posted Oct. 23

Tiffany S. Johnson, 30, of the 1000 block of City Park Avenue, is wanted on charges of contempt of court. - posted Oct. 10

Patricia L. Burnell, 40, of the 2100 block of Carrage Lane, Norfolk, is wanted on charges of probation violation. posted Oct. 10

Tony Tyrone Johnson, 24, of the 1900 block of Richmond Avenue, is wanted on charges of failure to appear on a felony. posted Oct. 10

Lynnwood Hawk, 51, of the 100 block of Allard Road, is wanted on charges of probation violation. posted Oct. 10

Alonzo Outten, 28, of the 3100 block of Hull Street, is wanted on charges of possession of marijuana and failure to appear on a felony. posted Oct. 10

No reports.

Car stolen On September 29 at 3 p.m. a man inquired about purchasing a vehicle at the Select Imports car dealership in the 5000 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard. The man was given the keys to a 2004 Mercedes CLK500 to inspect the engine, and as the sales person attended to another customer, the man started the car and drove away.
Description The man is described as white, 35 to 40 years of age, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, and 160 to 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, blue jean shorts and a black Nike baseball cap.
The stolen Mercedes Benz is a 2-door coupe, tan in color, and the last four numbers of the VIN are: 8970.

Car stereo stolen On Nov. 1 at 8:30 a.m. two people broke into a locked car stereo display case within the Wal-Mart store located at 2021 Lynnhaven Parkway. They removed a Pioneer car stereo, continued to shop, and later paid for the other items at the checkout. As they exited the store without paying for the car stereo, the security alarm sounded and they were stopped by a store employee, who briefly checked their receipt and released them.

Convenience store robbed On October 20 at 4:09 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery in the 3300 block of Holland Rd. at the 7 Eleven convenience store. A man entered the store, approached the female cashier, displayed a handgun and ordered her to give him money. After receiving money from the cash register, the man fled from the business.

Description The robber is described as a light-skinned black male between 30 and 35 years old, 6 feet 1 inch to 6 feet 3 inches tall, 160-170 pounds with a clean-shaven face with very short facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black ball cap with a white “Nike swoosh” on the front, black jeans faded along the legs, and white sneakers with red, white, and black on the soles. Hewas armed with a black handgun.- posted Nov. 14

Scooter stolen Between 9 p.m. on Sept. 12 and 8 a.m. on Sept. 13 a motor scooter was stolen from the parking lot of the Double Tree Hotel located in the 1900 block of 19th Street.
The is a 71 year-old semi-disabled retired school teacher, who used the scooter for transportation and recreation. Insurance did not cover the theft.

Description The missing scooter is a 2003 Vespa, red in color, bearing VIN# ZAPC16C1535006593. There is a scratch on the right rear fender and the right rear tail light is damaged. There are several other identifying marks, known to the owner and the lead detective.

Italian ice shop robbed On October 11 at approximately 8:17 p.m. a man entered the Rita’s Italian Ice located in the 1000 block of Nimmo Parkway and displayed a revolver to one of the employees. Both employees locked themselves in the office and called 911. The man then proceeded to remove the cash register from the business and flee out of the front door. No one was injured during the robbery.
Description The armed robber is described as a white male in his late teens to early 20’s, 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, 145-160 pounds, wearing gray pants, black hoodie, purple mask, black shoes with white laces and markings on the side. He was armed with a small black revolver. - posted Oct. 17

Police seek info in 2006 death On October 11th, 2006, at 11:27 p.m., Virginia Beach Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel found an unresponsive man in the 5800 block of Wesleyan Drive on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan College. The man was identified as 57 year-old Walter J. Zakrzewski, a campus security officer. He was found near the Boyd Campus Dining Center. Mr. Zakrzewski was pronounced dead at the scene by a member of EMS. posted Oct. 17

Jermaine Dwayne Williams, 28, of the 300 block of W. 36th Street, Norfolk, is wanted on charges of failure to appear. Williams is described as 5 feet 11 inches tall and 250 pounds.

Richard Richardson Jr., 19, of the 3100 block of Green Lakes Circle, is wanted on charges of robbery, use of a firearm in commission of a felony and conspiracy to commit a felony. Richardson is described as being black and standing about 5-foot-11. He has black braided or dreadlocked hair and tattoos on his arms. - posted Nov. 20