An 89-year-old Henrico woman died after catching on fire while smoking a cigarette outside her apartment building at the Westminster Canterbury Richmond community on Westbrook Avenue just after noon March 19, according to Henrico Fire officials.
Henrico Fire and EMS personnel arrived at the community at 12:05 p.m.
Henrico Police officials are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 75-year-old county man.
Thomas Clifton Leecost was not home when officials from Henrico Police, Henrico Adult Protection Services and Henrico Fire's CARE Team attempted to conduct a welfare check March 19. Officials later learned that
Henrico Police officials are seeking the public's help in locating a man wanted in connection to several robberies in Henrico and Chesterfield counties.
Between Jan. 16 and March 8, both law enforcement agencies received several calls for service for robberies. In Henrico, the incidents were connected to businesses
Noah Thompson, the winner of American Idol Season 20, gave a performance for inmates at Henrico County’s Regional Jail East on Monday.
Thompson shared his story and voice with inmates as part of a partnership with Mobilize Recovery and the McShin Foundation.
"I think music is the best