Suspect arrested after November vandalism spree across Henrico, other areas
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Police have made an arrest in connection to multiple vandalism cases in Henrico County in mid-November. This suspect is believed to also be involved in multiple other incidents across Central Virginia, including the city of Richmond. According to the Henrico County Police Division, 23-year-old Aaron James Webb of Prince George County was arrested at his home on Friday, Dec. 20, in connection to a string of vandalisms in Henrico. He is also believed to be involved in vandalisms in the cities of Richmond and Colonial Heights, as well as Prince George County. 8News previously learned that the Richmond and Henrico police departments were looking into seemingly related vandalisms, with Richmond investigating several businesses shot with a bb-gun between Nov. 15 and 18. PREVIOUS: ‘This is concerning for us,’ Henrico Police investigating string of vandalisms targeting West Broad Street businesses According to police, Webb was charged with 10 felony counts of vandalism and 11 vandalism-related misdemeanors in Henrico County for incidents committed overnight on Nov. 15 and 16. (Photo: Henrico County Division of Police) "We appreciate our community members’ patience as our detectives worked as quickly and thoroughly as possible to investigate these vandalisms that occurred across the county,” said Henrico Police spokesperson Karina Bolster. “The safety and security of our residents is our mission as an agency, one that will continue throughout the holiday season.” 8News has reached out to law enforcement agencies in Richmond, Colonial Heights and Prince George to confirm any other connected vandalism cases. This includes Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Police, as Henrico said this department may also be investigating related incidents. The Richmond Police Department told 8News that charges are pending for Webb "as a result of multiple incidents of vandalism across the city of Richmond," but did not provide specifics. IN RICHMOND: ‘Be a responsible citizen,’ Richmond business owners speak out after several reports of vandalism The Prince George County Police Department could confirm it is investigating a vandalism or vandalism, but could not confirm any connection to Webb at this time. Further updates from other agencies will be provided when possible. In addition, Henrico Police added that it is still investigating the Sandston vandalisms in October.
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Police have made an arrest in connection to multiple vandalism cases in Henrico County in mid-November. This suspect is believed to also be involved in multiple other incidents across Central Virginia, including the city of Richmond.
According to the Henrico County Police Division, 23-year-old Aaron James Webb of Prince George County was arrested at his home on Friday, Dec. 20, in connection to a string of vandalisms in Henrico.
He is also believed to be involved in vandalisms in the cities of Richmond and Colonial Heights, as well as Prince George County. 8News previously learned that the Richmond and Henrico police departments were looking into seemingly related vandalisms, with Richmond investigating several businesses shot with a bb-gun between Nov. 15 and 18.
According to police, Webb was charged with 10 felony counts of vandalism and 11 vandalism-related misdemeanors in Henrico County for incidents committed overnight on Nov. 15 and 16.
(Photo: Henrico County Division of Police)
"We appreciate our community members’ patience as our detectives worked as quickly and thoroughly as possible to investigate these vandalisms that occurred across the county,” said Henrico Police spokesperson Karina Bolster. “The safety and security of our residents is our mission as an agency, one that will continue throughout the holiday season.”
8News has reached out to law enforcement agencies in Richmond, Colonial Heights and Prince George to confirm any other connected vandalism cases. This includes Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Police, as Henrico said this department may also be investigating related incidents.
The Richmond Police Department told 8News that charges are pending for Webb "as a result of multiple incidents of vandalism across the city of Richmond," but did not provide specifics.
The Prince George County Police Department could confirm it is investigating a vandalism or vandalism, but could not confirm any connection to Webb at this time.
Further updates from other agencies will be provided when possible.
In addition, Henrico Police added that it is still investigating the Sandston vandalisms in October.
