Man charged in connection to Chesterfield home invasion, robbery on Christmas Eve
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection to a home invasion and robbery that occurred in Chesterfield County on Christmas Eve. Following an investigation by police, 47-year-old Barry Rush was apprehended on Dec. 27 and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, abduction, robbery causing serious bodily injury, burglary, aggravated malicious wounding and conspiracy. According to the Chesterfield Police Department, this comes after the home invasion and robbery that occurred in the evening on Tuesday, Dec. 24, when two male suspects broke into a home in the 7600 block of Ratling Drive while armed and demanded money. Officials said victims were injured, and one victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. PREVIOUSLY: ‘It’s scary, it could’ve happened to any of us that day’: Chesterfield neighbors rattled after Christmas Eve home invasion, robbery The suspects reportedly took an undisclosed amount of money and other belongings from the victims before fleeing from the area. They were described by police as being Black males wearing all black clothing, gloves and masks. Rush is being held at Riverside Regional Jail without bond, according to police. Officials said the investigation indicates that the home invasion and robbery was not a random crime. Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information or nearby home surveillance video is asked to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251.
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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection to a home invasion and robbery that occurred in Chesterfield County on Christmas Eve.
Following an investigation by police, 47-year-old Barry Rush was apprehended on Dec. 27 and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, abduction, robbery causing serious bodily injury, burglary, aggravated malicious wounding and conspiracy.
According to the Chesterfield Police Department, this comes after the home invasion and robbery that occurred in the evening on Tuesday, Dec. 24, when two male suspects broke into a home in the 7600 block of Ratling Drive while armed and demanded money.
Officials said victims were injured, and one victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspects reportedly took an undisclosed amount of money and other belongings from the victims before fleeing from the area. They were described by police as being Black males wearing all black clothing, gloves and masks.
Rush is being held at Riverside Regional Jail without bond, according to police. Officials said the investigation indicates that the home invasion and robbery was not a random crime.
Police continue to investigate. Anyone with information or nearby home surveillance video is asked to contact the Chesterfield County Police Department at 804-748-1251.
