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Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced that a Richmond man, Jon Terry, has been sentenced to 77 months in prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Terry was arrested on May 24, 2023, in the Six Points area of Richmond when police officers encountered him and two other individuals while on foot patrol. Upon observing a bulge in Terry's pocket resembling a firearm, an officer attempted to speak to him, but Terry fled. After a foot pursuit, Terry was detained, and a loaded SCCY 9mm handgun was recovered.Terry's prior convictions for distribution of. ....
Attorney General Jason Miyares of the Commonwealth of Virginia has announced that the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) team of the Office of Attorney General has successfully solved two cold cases in Hampton Roads. The cases involved the murders of David Knobling and Robin Edwards in Isle Of Wight in 1987, and the murder of Teresa Lynn Spaw Howell in Hampton in 1989. These cases remained unsolved for decades until DNA evidence linked Alan W. Wilmer Sr. to the crimes. It was confirmed that Edwards and Howell were sexually assaulted.The SAKI team played a crucial role. ....
Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that a federal jury convicted a Norfolk man on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery, robbery, using a firearm in relation to a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The conviction came after Jamique Mays conspired with his former girlfriend, Jaclyn Inge, and a friend, Desmond Littlejohn, to rob Inge's employer, a federal firearms licensee.According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Mays, Inge, and Littlejohn drove to Inge's employer's business in Virginia Beach on October 9, 2017. They. ....
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has taken a stand against the rise of anti-Semitism in K-12 schools. In a letter addressed to all Virginia Public School Principals and Superintendents, Miyares emphasized the importance of creating inclusive and discrimination-free environments for students.Miyares expressed concern over the increasing threats faced by Jewish families and students in the Commonwealth. He highlighted instances where biased materials were promoted, false narratives were spread, and violent anti-Jewish slogans were shouted within school premises.. ....
Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has released a holiday shopping guide video to help protect consumers from scams during the festive season. With the increase in online shopping and charitable donations, scammers are taking advantage of the stress and high volume of transactions.In the video, Attorney General Miyares emphasizes the importance of staying vigilant and safeguarding personal information while shopping for loved ones. He states, "During the holiday season, Virginians are more likely to be donating to charities and shopping online for gifts. Scammers. ....