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Fentanyl Murder: Ex-Con Kills Woman In Virginia Over Drugs, Police Say
An argument over fentanyl pills led to one woman's death in Virginia, and an ex-con is being sought.
Karen Nicole Pollard, 37, is being wanted for murder and use of a firearm in commission of a felony, and possession fo a firearm by a convicted felon in the Thursday, Dec. 28 shooting in Woodbridge, Prince William County police said.
Police said only that Pollard and the victim, 51-year-old Patricia Kathlean Beglin, were arguing over fentanyl pills when Pollard shot her on the 1200 block of Easy Street just before 8 a.m.
A reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and …
Virginia Beach Ex-Con Learns Fate For Wife's Grisly Murder Witnessed By Children
A Virginia Beach man this week learned his punishment for the 2019 killing of his wife.
Brandon Wyatt Wysong, 34, was sentenced to 45 years in state prison with 15 suspended (leaving 30 years to serve) for the Nov. 4, 2019 shooting death of his wife, Elena Wysong, according to Colin D. Stolle, the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney.
The couple's oldest child heard the entire ordeal in the laundry room and tried to get in after hearing gunshots, but couldn't, as their mom's body was blocking the door, Stolle said. Once the child was able to get into the laundry room, they attempted …
Virginia Felon Sentenced For Threatening To Murder, Rape, Torture State, Federal Officials
A two-time convicted felon will spend years in prison after making dozens of threats to murder, rape, torture, and otherwise harm state and federal elected officials, including several members of Congress and a former President.
Newport News resident Steve Cochran, 43, was sentenced to 41 months in prison after repeatedly making threats toward federal officials and their loved ones, according to federal prosecutors.
Officials said that the threats were "often highly graphic, expressed in unconditional language, and intended to influence the recipient to change his or her political views.” …
