An 11 year old in Henrico is being called an "online terrorist" and is facing more than 20 felony charges related to cross-country school threats. Officials say the boy admitted to many crimes including sexual cyber harassment, accepting crypto-currency from strangers to exchange for making swatting calls, and ‘sextorting’ other minors. A search of his devices showed his disturbing interest in content online like animals being tortured and killed as well as murder pornography. Officials say he seems proud of himself and has shown no remorse. WRIC reports his family admit that, prior to his arrest, they had become increasingly concerned with his behavior but they did not intervene. The Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office confirms he's being held in a juvenile detention facility and faces 43 charges - 29 of which are felonies.
One Virginia county says over 50 street signs have been stolen. About two weeks ago, Margie Franklin's husband noticed the sign for their street was missing.Preview: John Vannoy, the county's Public Safety Manager tells WSET 56 signs, costing about $35 hundred dollars, have been stolen in mostly rural parts of the county.Preview: Franklin worries the thefts could cause serious problems.Preview: Sheriff's investigators have received a tip about a vehicle and hope that will lead to suspects in the case.
The FDA is approving a blood test for colorectal cancer screenings in average-risk Virginia adults over 45. The test's maker, Guardant Health, said it's the first FDA-approved blood test as a primary screening option for colorectal cancer. Its cost has yet to be announced and will vary depending on insurance coverage.