Richmond Police Department Helps to Honor Mothers Who Don't Often Get Praise Through Phone Recycling Drive

RICHMOND, Va., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Families in the Tri-Cities of Hopewell, Petersburg and Colonial Heights, Virginia, gathered earlier this month to pay tribute to moms on Mother's Day, with wrapped ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/richmond-police-department-helps-honor-201400991.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:14:00 -0700

Colonial Heights Doctor Arrested

The Colonial Heights Police Department Street Crimes Unit, with the assistance of the Virginia State Police and the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) arrested Dr. Richard Caudell, 61 years of age, a local podiatrist...
http://www.wric.com/story/17880914/colonila-hi

Published: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 08:38:08 -0700

Rescue crews engage in competition

COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Rescue crews from throughout the state came to Central Virginia this week to participate in the Rescue Challenge. The first rescue challenge was held in May 1995, an invitation-only event to six departments from throughout the state. S
http://progress-index.com/news/1.1313750

Published: Thu, 10 May 2012 20:50:23 -0700

Memorial Day weekend events in Hampton Roads

Memorial Day Celebration, free picnic, live patriotic music. All military personnel invited and encouraged to wear uniform. 11 a.m. Sunday. Virginia Heights Baptist Church, 1251 Kempsville Road, Norfolk. 461-3160. www.virginiaheights.us.
http://hamptonroads.com/node/641033

Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 19:00:34 -0700

Colonial Heights doc faces drug charges

COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Police arrested a local foot doctor with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Virginia State Police. Dr. Richard Caudell was arrested Friday after an eight-month investigation, according to police. Caudell has be
http://progress-index.com/news/1.1307451

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:38:40 -0700

Podiatrist charged for writing Oxycodone scripts

Dr. Richard Caudell, 61, was served with three indictments charging him with distributing a controlled substance, Colonial Heights police said in a news release.
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/apr/27/podiatrist-charged-writing-oxycodone-scripts-ar-1874639/

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:31:52 -0700

Community gardens growing in popularity

With spring comes gardening. While we just celebrated Virginia Garden Week, including in Petersburg and Colonial Heights, those gardens usually involve the beauty of flowers and design. The other kind of garden - the practical variety of vegetables and f
http://progress-index.com/news/op-ed/1.1310537

Published: Fri, 04 May 2012 10:38:48 -0700

Colonial Heights Robbery Suspect Arrested

Darrell Harris accused of robbing the Southpark Boulevard Dress Barn; May also be responsible for other area crimes...
http://www.wric.com/story/17932134/police-arrest-suspect-in-southpark-blvd-dress-barn-robbery

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:14:56 -0700

News briefs for Friday, May 25

The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority (CVWMA) curbside recycling and trash collections will be delayed the week of May 28 in observance of Memorial Day. No collections will be made on Monday; thus all collections during this week will occur on
http://progress-index.com/news/1.1319555

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 18:20:13 -0700

Police: Podiatrist received marijuana for prescriptions

Police have arrested a Colonial Heights podiatrist accused of writing prescriptions in exchange for marijuana.
http://wtvr.com/2012/04/27/podiatrist-accused-of-writing-prescriptions-for-marijuana/

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:23:40 -0700