Hopewell man charged with second-degree murder after wife found dead

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- A 42-year-old man was arrested and charged with second-degree murder after his wife was found dead in Hopewell on Wednesday.

According to the Hopewell Police Department, they received a report of an "active domestic disturbance" in the 300 block of South Mesa Drive at 8:08 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Once officers arrived they found a woman, identified as 46-year-old Medea Masterson, with severe injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

Her husband, 42-year-old Larry Masterson, was taken into custody as a suspect and charged with second-degree murder. He was then taken to Riverside Regional Jail, where he is currently being held without bond, according to authorities.

An investigation into this incident has begun, and Hopewell Police is urging anyone with information to contact Lead Detective Tara Clark at 804-541-2284.