RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia NAACP is demanding changes on a legislative level following a video of a viral traffic stop involving a U.S. Army Lieutenant who was threatened, pepper-sprayed and forced to the ground.In a federal lawsuit filed April 2 against two Windsor Police Department officers, it stated the officers drew their guns, pointed them at Lt. Caron Nazario and used a slang term to suggest he was facing execution during a traffic stop in December 2020. After several statements, one of the officers pepper-sprayed Nazario, who is Black and Latino.On Sunday, Governor Ralph...…RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia NAACP is demanding changes on a legislative level following a video of a viral traffic stop involving a U.S. Army Lieutenant who was threatened, pepper-sprayed and forced to the ground.In a federal lawsuit filed April 2 against two Windsor Police Department officers, it stated the officers drew their guns, pointed them at Lt. Caron Nazario and used a slang term to suggest he was facing execution during a traffic stop in December 2020. After several statements, one of the officers pepper-sprayed Nazario, who is Black and Latino.On Sunday, Governor Ralph...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Mayor Levar Stoney announced March 12 will be proclaimed as “COVID-19 Day of Remembrance” in Richmond.The day of reflection kicked off at noon as the bells of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church rang out across the city 224 times. It is also the number of men and women in the city of Richmond who died from COVID-19 in the last year.“[He was] 69... he had a lot of life left,” said Colin Proctor, who lost his father to COVID-19.Frank Proctor died June 3, 2020, from the coronavirus. On Friday, his family watched on Facebook live as his life, and the lives of many others were...…RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Mayor Levar Stoney announced March 12 will be proclaimed as “COVID-19 Day of Remembrance” in Richmond.The day of reflection kicked off at noon as the bells of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church rang out across the city 224 times. It is also the number of men and women in the city of Richmond who died from COVID-19 in the last year.“[He was] 69... he had a lot of life left,” said Colin Proctor, who lost his father to COVID-19.Frank Proctor died June 3, 2020, from the coronavirus. On Friday, his family watched on Facebook live as his life, and the lives of many others were...WW…

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) announces it is investigating more than 3,000 cases of unemployment benefit fraud across the Commonwealth.It is likely that criminals have scooped up millions of dollars, however, a VEC spokeswoman said investigators have been able to recover at least $50 million so far.All of this comes as a Chesterfield County woman claims people are using her home address to try and scam the state into handing out unemployment benefits.In a matter of days, the woman received nearly 40 letters from the VEC. Not one of them had her name on...…CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) announces it is investigating more than 3,000 cases of unemployment benefit fraud across the Commonwealth.It is likely that criminals have scooped up millions of dollars, however, a VEC spokeswoman said investigators have been able to recover at least $50 million so far.All of this comes as a Chesterfield County woman claims people are using her home address to try and scam the state into handing out unemployment benefits.In a matter of days, the woman received nearly 40 letters from the VEC. Not one of them had her name on...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Even though Governor Ralph Northam is proposing a change that would give the Department of Corrections the ability to release certain prisoners, dozens of people rallied outside the Richmond City Jail demanding action from state and local officials to release inmates due to coronavirus concerns.Oliver Hill Way was filled with at least 50 cars, signs and people honking their horns for several hours Friday afternoon demanding action from Virginia leadership to release.The group of at least 30 cars are driving along Oliver Hill Way near the Richmond City Jail protesting...…RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Even though Governor Ralph Northam is proposing a change that would give the Department of Corrections the ability to release certain prisoners, dozens of people rallied outside the Richmond City Jail demanding action from state and local officials to release inmates due to coronavirus concerns.Oliver Hill Way was filled with at least 50 cars, signs and people honking their horns for several hours Friday afternoon demanding action from Virginia leadership to release.The group of at least 30 cars are driving along Oliver Hill Way near the Richmond City Jail protesting...WW…

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Two long-term care facilities in Henrico now say they will not discuss COVID-19 related deaths.Beth Sholom announced Thursday it has been . This comes after NBC12 spoke with a family who said their loved one died of coronavirus there.Meanwhile, Canterbury Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, which has had nearly 50 deaths, said it will no longer comment on cases or deaths.“The Canterbury team appreciates the interest regional media have in covering the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Administrator Jeremiah Davis. “However, due to the ongoing intensity of inquiries directed...…HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Two long-term care facilities in Henrico now say they will not discuss COVID-19 related deaths.Beth Sholom announced Thursday it has been . This comes after NBC12 spoke with a family who said their loved one died of coronavirus there.Meanwhile, Canterbury Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, which has had nearly 50 deaths, said it will no longer comment on cases or deaths.“The Canterbury team appreciates the interest regional media have in covering the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Administrator Jeremiah Davis. “However, due to the ongoing intensity of inquiries directed...WW…