Wrong Way Driver Snarls I-264

A reckless driver in Virginia Beach led police on a wild chase, at one point exiting I-264, driving against traffic, and attempting to reenter the interstate going east in the westbound lanes. Police disabled his car by ramming it as it drove up the ramp.

The driver then refused to get out of the vehicle, and traffic was backed up for hours in both directions while police investigated.

Although he refused to identify himself, police learned the driver was 32-year-old Kevin Carlton Williams of Norfolk.

He was charged with three counts of reckless driving, felony eluding, felony assault on a law enforcement officer, and obstruction of justice. He remains in custody awaiting possible further charges.

Possible Human Remains Discovered

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will attempt to identify what appear to be human remains located over the weekend in Emporia, not far from I-95.

“Detectives immediately secured the area and are actively processing the scene,” Police Chief Troy Hawkins said.

It is unclear how long the remains may have been at the scene or what the cause of death may have been.

Third Measles Case Reported

The first case of in-state transmission of measles was identified in Virginia. It’s the third case of the disease reported overall this year.

“Those first two cases, as was reported, were connected to international travel,” Emily Rich, an epidemiologist at the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), said. “This is the first case we’ve seen that is related to another Virginia case.”

The patient is reportedly under 4-years-old and contracted measles in Charlottesville.

VDH warned that anyone who was at SugarBear Ice Cream or Lowe’s Home Improvement in Charlottesville on May 31 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. may have been exposed. It can take as long as three weeks for symptoms to appear.

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➤ Statewide: Law enforcement agencies in Virginia seized 140 pounds of narcotics and more than $1 million in revenue from illegal drugs last week. Virginia State Police say they also recovered seven firearms worth $4,500. (Details)

➤ Chesapeake Bay: Volunteers picked up 43,000 pounds of trash over the weekend during the annual Clean the Bay Day. Along with the expected litter, workers also collected a car fender, a headboard, and a marble countertop. (More)

➤ Norfolk: The local SPCA is looking for homes for eight Chihuahuas rescued from a hoarding situation. The dogs will require special care because they may be fearful, have had little to no socialization, and are not used to leashes. (Details)

➤ Charlottesville: A new website, the Virginia Rural Opportunity Dashboard, will provide information about demographics, healthcare, and education in less-populated areas. The site will be updated by the Virginia Rural Center. (More)

➤ Roanoke: For the third straight year, the city was tapped as a leading employer for interns by the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership. Thirteen summer interns work in city departments, including police and stormwater management. (More)

➤ Statewide: Hundreds of thousands of biting fire ants that can survive in water and even spread during flooding are crawling throughout the Commonwealth. Experts said the ants are now established in 33 localities and tend to breed during the hot, sticky summer months. (Details)

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➤ The University of Virginia will take on what ESPN rated as the easiest schedule in major conference football. The network’s Football Power Index (FPI) ranking system said the Cavaliers face the 83rd-ranked schedule in the country. (Details)

➤ The NCAA men’s outdoor track and field championships begin tomorrow in Oregon. Eleven UVA athletes qualified. (More)

➤ The Washington Nationals visit New York to open a three-game series against the Mets tonight. (Details)

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➤ Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Dominion Energy signed an agreement to build a reliable, resilient, and responsible energy source on the base. The power may come from a natural gas plant, a solar farm, or a small modular reactor (SMR). (Details)

➤ Gas prices dropped four cents over the previous week, according to AAA. The average price in the Commonwealth yesterday was $2.91, down from $2.98 last month and $3.35 last year. (More) 

➤ Five separate private-public organizations operate toll roads in Northern Virginia. Combined, they billed drivers for about $580 million last year, helping to pay for roadways and reducing the tax burden. (Details)

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➤ The Wildlife Center of Virginia has a Father’s Day gift idea: sponsor a rescued animal in Dad’s name. The program is called Caring for Critters. (Details)

➤ The Good Vibes Only: Virginia Beach program hopes to deliver the message that the city will enforce the law and keep visitors safe this summer. (More)

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