Man suspected in two South Side robberies
Police are looking for a man suspected in the robberies of a McDonald's and a 7-Eleven in South Side on Tuesday night and early Wednesday.
Shortly after midnight, police said, a man walked into the 7-Eleven at 2922 Jefferson Davis Highway, acted as if he had a gun and robbed the clerk. Police said that based on the description, investigators believe he is the same man who robbed the McDonald's at 821 Hull St. about 9:30 p.m.
Police initially reported the McDonald's holdup as an attempted robbery but said in a news release that "when investigators watched the surveillance video, they discovered the man stole money."
Police said the robber fled in a small, dark pickup carrying a ladder on a ladder rack. He was described as a white, about 5-feet-5-inches tall with a thin build and scruffy beard. He was wearing a black-and-white checked sweatshirt and a head covering that made it difficult to determine his hair color, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Greg Russell at (804) 646-8171 or Detective Kevin Hughes at (804) 646-0675. Citizens may also call Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or text Crime Stoppers at 274637, using the key word "ITip" followed by your tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.
Child molester sentenced to 12 years in prison
An Appomattox County child molester was sentenced to 12 years in prison Tuesday. Dennis Erb Sr., 61, pleaded guilty in July to aggravated sexual battery of a child. He has been sentenced for similar convictions in two other Virginia counties. Judge Joel Cunningham ordered Erb to undergo sex offender treatment and register as a violent sex offender.
Man indicted, sued over hotel balcony incident
A man who police said threw a teen off a second-story motel balcony in October was indicted this week and also faces a $1 million lawsuit in the case.
Alejandro Ruiz, also known as Balrog Bukake, 19, was indicted in Circuit Court on charges of attempted second-degree murder, abduction with intent to defile and three counts of malicious wounding.
Ruiz' criminal trial is scheduled for March 5. In the civil case, Ruiz is being sued for $1 million in punitive and compensatory damages. James Remley, 17, has suffered permanent injury, said Remley's attorney, Carlton F. Bennett of Virginia Beach.
Woman surrenders in death related to fight
A woman wanted by police on a charge of involuntary manslaughter turned herself in on Tuesday.
Wendy Sue Sullivan, 47, was indicted last week on the charge in the death of another woman during a fight on New Year's Day, according to police. Pamela Abrahams, 47, fell and hit her head, police said. She died later at a hospital.
From staff and wire reports
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