crime

Rape suspect arrested

Photo taken of Jody Smith at time of arrest in Mississippi | Photo courtesy of the Union County Sheriff's Office

On Monday, July 21, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported home invasion and sexual assault in the Glen Allen community.

Tucker sentenced to life in prison

Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby, pictured at right, escorts Michael Wade Tucker to a hearing at the Fayette County Courthouse on Friday, July 18.

A Fayette County man will serve the rest of his life in prison for the murder of Laci Cheyenne Whitson in 2024, 24th Judicial Circuit District Attorney Andy Hamlin announced Friday.

Michael Wade Tucker, 37, pled guilty to murder at a hearing in Fayette County Circuit Court Friday morning. Following the plea, Judge Sam Junkin ordered him to serve life in prison, the maximum possible sentence for murder.

Fayette man charged with possession of child porn

Photo of Ernest Alford Cargile | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail

A Fayette man has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child pornography following a four-month investigation.

According to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Branndon Collins, the investigation began after they received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) was being downloaded at a residence in Fayette County.

Remains found in case of missing toddler

Investigators sifted through 14 barrels of debris from burn piles collected at the family’s residence at 13635 Hwy. 129 in Glen Allen. | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office

In an exclusive interview, Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby shared details about the investigation that led to the discovery of remains believed to be those of missing toddler, Kahleb Rowan Collins. The sheriff’s office, along with the assistance of multiple agencies, launched an intensive search immediately after Kahleb’s disappearance that was reported on Dec. 9, 2024.

New charges in case of missing toddler

Photo of Wendy Pamela Bailey, left, and John Elton Bailey | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail

New charges have recently been filed in the case of the missing toddler. A preliminary hearing for John and Wendy Bailey was held Wednesday, April 9, at the Fayette County Courthouse. According to court documents, a grand jury indicted Wendy Bailey and her father in connection with the case of her missing son, Kahleb Rowan Collins.

Fayette County man indicted for murder

Michael Wade Tucker | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail

A Fayette County man has been indicted by a grand jury in connection with the death of 21-year-old Laci Cheyenne Whitson. According to a grand jury indictment dated March 19, Michael Wade Tucker, 38, was indicted on charges of murder, abuse of a corpse and certain persons forbidden to possess a firearm. 

Mother and grandfather indicted by grand jury in case of missing toddler


Photo of Wendy Pamela Bailey, left, and John Elton Bailey | Photo courtesy of the Fayette County Jail

A preliminary hearing for John and Wendy Bailey was scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 at the Fayette County Courthouse. Reports indicate that John and Wendy Bailey were indicted by a grand jury. Charges are unknown at this time and a court date will be set at a later time.

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