HENRICO COUNTY, Va. – A Virginia State Police Trooper is expected to be OK after being shot in the arm late Tuesday night after a pursuit in Henrico County.

It began after 11:35 p.m. when Senior Trooper C.A. Putnam attempted to pullover a woman driving 87 miles-per-hour in a 60 mph zone, Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corrine Geller said.

"When the trooper activated his emergency lights, the Toyota pulled over. As the trooper approached the Toyota, it sped away and a pursuit was initiated," a state police spokesperson said. "The pursuit continued north on Chippenham Parkway and then onto Parham Road. The Toyota then turned onto September Drive and into a neighborhood. When the Toyota encountered a dead end, it began to turn around in the cul-de-sac in Lakeway Court. The trooper pulled his patrol car in front of the Toyota to stop it."

The woman got out of her car and fired a gunshot at the trooper as he approached her, the Virginia State Police spokesperson said. The trooper was struck in the arm and in his bulletproof vest.

The woman ran away into the neighborhood.

"At approximately midnight, a second trooper located the woman and commanded her to drop the weapon. The female complied and she was taken into custody without further incident. Charges are pending at this time," a Virginia State Police spokesperson said. "Henrico County Police immediately responded to the scene, with one Henrico Officer applying a tourniquet to the injured trooper and rendering aid until EMS arrived on scene. The trooper was transported to VCU Medical Center for treatment of the non-life threatening wound."

No state troopers fired their weapons during the incident.

The woman, Crime Insider sources said, was driving on a suspended license.

Witnesses can email news tips and photos here.

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Karisa Daniels

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Karisa Shyane Daniels, 23, of Durham, North Carolina, was booked in Henrico jail overnight and charged with attempted capital murder of a Virginia State Trooper and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

Daniels is also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted non-violent felon, according to online court records, and additional charges are pending.

Police found Daniels in a West End backyard following a Tuesday night shooting involving a Virginia State Trooper.

Senior Trooper C.A. Putnam is expected to be OK after he was shot in the arm.

The situation began after 11:35 p.m. when Trooper Putnam attempted to pullover a woman driving 87 miles-per-hour in a 60 mph zone Chippenham Parkway north, Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corrine Geller said.

“When the trooper activated his emergency lights, the Toyota pulled over. As the trooper approached the Toyota, it sped away and a pursuit was initiated,” a state police spokesperson said. “The pursuit continued north on Chippenham Parkway and then onto Parham Road. The Toyota then turned onto September Drive and into a neighborhood. When the Toyota encountered a dead end, it began to turn around in the cul-de-sac in Lakeway Court. The trooper pulled his patrol car in front of the Toyota to stop it.”

Virginia State Police Senior Trooper C.A. Putnam (PHOTO: Virginia State Police)

Daniels, police said, got out of her car and fired a gunshot at the trooper as he approached her, the Virginia State Police spokesperson said. The trooper was struck in the arm and in his bulletproof vest.

Daniels ran away into the neighborhood.

“At approximately midnight, a second trooper located the woman and commanded her to drop the weapon. The female complied and she was taken into custody without further incident. Charges are pending at this time,” a Virginia State Police spokesperson said. “Henrico County Police immediately responded to the scene, with one Henrico Officer applying a tourniquet to the injured trooper and rendering aid until EMS arrived on scene. The trooper was transported to VCU Medical Center for treatment of the non-life threatening wound.”

A dispatcher can be heard over scanner traffic after the shooting saying, "the trooper is reporting that the suspect has a semi-automatic handgun, which is what she used to shoot him."

No state troopers fired their weapons during the incident.

Witnesses can email news tips and photos here.

Stay with CBS 6 for the latest on this developing story.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A Virginia State Police Trooper is recovering in the hospital after he was shot in the arm during a high-speed police chase in Henrico County Tuesday night.

The suspect, 23-year-old  Karisa Shyane Daniels, of Durham, North Carolina, was charged with attempted capital murder of a Virginia State Trooper and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Daniels was also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted non-violent felon, according to online court records, and additional charges are pending.

Police found Daniels in a West End backyard following a Tuesday night shooting involving a Virginia State Trooper.

Karisa Shyane Daniels

Senior Trooper C.A. Putnam, 39 is expected to be OK after he was shot in the arm.

The situation began after 11:35 p.m. when Trooper Putnam attempted to pullover a woman driving 87 miles-per-hour in a 60 mph zone Chippenham Parkway north, Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corrine Geller said.

“When the trooper activated his emergency lights, the Toyota pulled over. As the trooper approached the Toyota, it sped away and a pursuit was initiated,” a state police spokesperson said. “The pursuit continued north on Chippenham Parkway and then onto Parham Road. The Toyota then turned onto September Drive and into a neighborhood."

Senior Trooper C.A. Putnam

Zach Sternheimer, who lives in the neighborhood, said he heard a "tremendous screech."

"It sounded like an imminent accident,” Sternheimer added.

When the Toyota encountered a dead-end, it began to turn around in the cul-de-sac in Lakeway Court. The trooper pulled his patrol car in front of the Toyota to stop it.

“I looked outside and saw there was SWAT with guns everywhere,” Sternheimer said. “They were nervous, they were serious they had their shield out SWAT gear on.”

Daniels, police said, got out of her car and fired a gunshot at the trooper as he approached her, the Virginia State Police spokesperson said. The trooper was struck in the arm and in his bulletproof vest. Daniels ran away into the neighborhood.

Zach Sternheimer and Laura French.

“At approximately midnight, a second trooper located the woman and commanded her to drop the weapon. The female complied and she was taken into custody without further incident. Charges are pending at this time,” a Virginia State Police spokesperson said. “Henrico County Police immediately responded to the scene, with one Henrico Officer applying a tourniquet to the injured trooper and rendering aid until EMS arrived on scene. The trooper was transported to VCU Medical Center for treatment of the non-life threatening wound.”

A dispatcher can be heard over scanner traffic after the shooting saying, "the trooper is reporting that the suspect has a semi-automatic handgun, which is what she used to shoot him."

No state troopers fired their weapons during the incident.

Putnam graduated the VSP Academy in August 2004. He is assigned to the Area 6 Office located in Powhatan. That office includes Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, Amelia County and Colonial Heights.

Daniels was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday in Wake County, North Carolina on numerous assault and weapons charges. She is a convicted felon who was released in 2016. Her parole ended in January. Her prior convictions include, resisting an officer, larceny and shoplifting.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. – After a three hour standoff, a male suspect who barricaded himself inside his Henrico County home has surrendered to police.

The suspect, identified as Kenneth Raub, was arrested after he surrendered into police custody without incident Wednesday night.

Police said around 5:45 p.m. officers were called to the 6600 block of Park Avenue to serve Raub a felony warrant for probation violation.

“Once police made contact with the occupant and went to apprehend him, he retreated to a bedroom inside the home,” said a police spokesperson.

Police said Raub, who was possibly armed with a firearm, barricaded himself inside a back bedroom inside the home.

Police confirmed that the suspect was the only occupant of the home. Crime Insider sources tell CBS 6 that a Swat Team also responded to the scene.

There were no injuries reported during the barricade situation. Normal traffic flow has been restored in the Park Avenue area.

Police have not released any charges related to the incident at this time.

Stay with CBS 6 for the latest on this developing story.

RICHMOND, Va. -- A Virginia-based task force is in Puerto Rico ready to respond after Hurricane Irma. The category 5 storm  is expected to pass near or just north of Puerto Rico Wednesday.

Virginia Task Force 2 has 45 rescue specialists in San Juan. Among them, Henrico firefighter Mike Bassett.

Michael Barakey is the deputy task force leader from Virginia Beach.

"We're prepared to go to work,” he said in a Skype interview Wednesday morning before the storm.

TRACK HURRICANE IRMA HERE

Virginia Task Force 2 arrived Tuesday with two packed military aircraft.

"We brought 16 pallets of equipment and six vehicles. Two are large and four are small command vehicles,” Barakey said.

The task force is composed of mostly Hampton Roads firefighters, but there are also crews from all over the Commonwealth.

Bassett is a rescue specialist with the Henrico County Fire Department.

"We do everything from search to water rescue and building collapse,” said Bassett.

The team can be deployed by FEMA to respond to emergencies. The task force specializes in urban search and rescues.

"We have boats and water crafts that can go into flooded areas and can do search and rescues in flooded areas. We also do wide-area search with boots on the ground performing area searches to try to identify people who are lost,” said Barakey.

Barakey said the team has responded to hurricanes before, but Hurricane Irma could present new challenges in a new environment.

"It's not as structurally sound or hardened as areas we are used to dealing with in the States. But the core city of San Juan is built to code, it's areas outside of San Juan that could be a challenge, the rural areas. The bridges and some of the roads appear to be not be as sound,” he said.

Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló has declared a state of emergency and has activated the National Guard in preparation. He said the island's infrastructure won't be able to withstand Irma's force.  One major concern is the island’s weak electrical system. Storm damage could leave some areas without power for a week, and others for four to six months.

"These are very strong winds that we're talking about, something that we have never experienced here in Puerto Rico before and quite frankly and not a lot of jurisdictions have. So again we asked the people to keep us in their thoughts and prayers hoping for the worst part of the hurricane to get us by,” said Gov. Rosselló.

RICHMOND, Va. — A local smoothie shop owner has a taste for pizza – and he may be eyeing tacos next.

Vimal Patel, whose V.N.P. Management owns two area Tropical Smoothie Café franchises, along with business partner Ricky Patel recently purchased the Christian’s Pizza location in the Village Shopping Center.

The pair closed on the sale in late August for a disclosed amount, Vimal Patel said. The deal did not involve the Christian’s Pizza location near VCU at 404 Harrison St.

“As far as locations go, this is the first shopping center you reach leaving the University of Richmond, and is close to Genworth and Altria’s headquarters,” Vimal Patel said. “It’s in a good location and was a great business opportunity.”

This is Vimal Patel’s third restaurant venture in the region. He owns Tropical Smoothie Cafés in White Oak Village in eastern Henrico and the Spring Rock Green Shopping Center in Chesterfield.

“We were actually looking for a site to open another Tropical Smoothie location, and then this opportunity presented itself,” he said.

Broker Nathan Hughes with Sperity Realty represented the seller, whose identity was not disclosed.

Christian’s Pizza, a chain launched in Charlottesville in 2001, opened the Village Shopping Center location at 7003-A Three Chopt Road in 2014, the brand’s first in Richmond. That was followed soon after by the VCU location.

Continue reading on RichmondBizSense.com. 

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- A new type of playground designed for children with special needs was unveiled Wednesday at Northstar Academy on Shrader Road in Henrico County.

The playground, which is open to everyone, has new swings, slides, rock climbing and all types of new equipment to help children learn.

Teachers said that will give the students a chance to interact socially with other children in the area.

“One of the really nice things is about this park is our older high school kids can come out,” Crystal Trent with Northstar Academy said. “We were limited in the past to just the younger kids. Now we can have some of our older kids out here some of our high schoolers even like to come out here and hang out. They don’t like to jump around but they like to hang out.”

If you want to take your kids to check it out, the new adaptive playground is next to Shrader Lanes near Parham Road. (Northstar Academy's address is 8055 Shrader Road for GPS purposes.)

RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia firefighters are back in Puerto Rico to help with search and rescue efforts after Hurricane Maria.

Virginia Task Force 2 Urban Search and Rescue Team (VATF-2) is in San Juan with about 20 firefighters, five of those are from the Henrico County Fire Department. The group just returned from a previous mission in Puerto Rico.

CBS6 spoke to Deputy Task Force Leader Michael Barakey via FaceTime on Thursday. He explained with what the group will be tasked.

"Anything from the search of collapsed buildings, rescue efforts, whatever we find. Water--could be moving water, could be swift water,” he said. “Today is the day that we were able to get out and actually perform for recon. So we have three teams that are out on the island, working the east side, central and west side.”

The team can be deployed by FEMA to respond to emergencies. They were deployed to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Irma and then came back to face the aftermath of  Hurricane Maria.

"Our task force arrived Saturday morning to Norfolk international and we were back on the road Monday morning. So got about a day and a half with our families," Barakey said.

Barakey said this time around, they're dealing with a lot more damage and zero communication, as the entire island is without power.

"We are dependent on sending our own people into the island and learning from the locals, and from there sending the rest of our team to perform for search and rescue based on what we are receiving as intel,” he said.

This is the strongest hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in 80 years. Maria brought down cell towers and power lines, snapped trees, tore off roofs and unloaded at least 20 inches of rain.

Wednesday, the firefighters spent the day clearing debris and downed trees just to be able to get their crews out.

"The compound took a very heavy hit here where we're at. Bring a lot of remediation here,” said Barakey.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. – Waiting for your turn to shine requires patience; lots of patience. Especially when you’re six years old, surrounded by adults.

It’s Bryant Hennessy’s big day. The Henrico first grader is appearing in his first television commercial. This may be a terrifying prospect for some, but Bryant is used to staring down fear.

Three years ago Easter Sunday, Bryant’s doctors delivered a parent’s worst nightmare, their son was diagnosed with Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Carolyn Hennessy says her son’s battle with A.L.L. would last three years.

Bryant Hennessy is a survivor.

“It was devastating,” says Bryant’s mom, Carolyn. “They told us that it was leukemia. When they told me he would be finished in 2017, I almost fell to the floor because I could believe how long it was. But here we are.”

Bryant would endure rounds of chemotherapy, steroids and endless hospital stays.

“It was really tough,” says Bryant.

Through it all the soft-spoken boy yearned for the day he would be cancer free. That day finally arrived in July. Bryant was so touched by the care he received. He already knows his career path.

“Make sure you have to look for me if you have cancer because I’m going to be a cancer nurse when I grow up,” says Bryant.

Bryant is also working with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Light the Lantern

“At light the night when everyone lights their lanterns what does that look like? It looks super pretty,” says Bryant.  “They raise a lot of money,”

Light the Night is a nationwide fundraiser made up of teams like Brave for Bryant.

“We always have a motto in that if you have something really, really bad spin it around and make it as best you can,” says Carolyn.

For this little guy shooting a commercial is small change when you’ve beaten cancer.

“I think anyone who has cancer is brave and strong and whatever you think of you can make it happen,” says Bryant.

Bryant Hennessy is a young man who is shining bright through the lens of life by helping others.

“Because it’s just the right thing to do and if you don’t I feel like you’re missing out on all of the fun.”

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night” fundraiser is Oct. 7.

Watch CBS 6 News at 6 p.m. Thursdays for Greg McQuade's "Heroes Among Us" reports. If you know of someone CBS 6 should feature, email heroes@wtvr.com

Watch CBS 6 News at 6 p.m. Thursdays for Greg McQuade's "Heroes Among Us" reports. If you know of someone CBS 6 should feature, email heroes@wtvr.com

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- A man with a gunshot wound was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries late Thursday night, according to Henrico Police.

Police were called to the Regency Inn on Eastridge Road, near Parham Road, to investigate a shooting at about 11 p.m. Thursday.

"Upon further investigation police located a male victim in a vehicle on Interstate 64 west near exit 177 [Interstate 295 in Short Pump] suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound," Henrico Police Lt. Michael Stanton said. "The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The investigation is currently ongoing."

Police have not yet released additional details about the shooting investigation.

This is a developing story.

Witnesses can email news tips and photos here.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day is a nationwide day to remember surviving military families and honor the legacy of their loved ones.

"It's that one club that you don't want to belong to,” said Lula Lamb, a Gold Star step-mother.

Lamb and Robert Fitzgerald, who lost their son, Lt. Almar Fitzgerald, US Marine Corps, while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, lives in Henrico County.

"He was a quirky guy. He reminded you of Steve Urkel. He was a geek, loved his video games,” said Lamb.

"He always tried to not hurt anyone's feelings. It's like let me sacrifice Almar for the world or whoever he was dealing with,” said his father.

Almar went to the Citadel where he majored in criminal justice. His father served in the Army for more than two decades, something that influenced Almar greatly.

"He could've done anything he wanted to do, but he took after his father and decided to serve,” said Lamb.

Robert Fitzgerald

He joined the Marine Corps and trained in Quantico. In 2005, he was deployed to Iraq. On February 18, 2006, he was injured when an IED detonated. He died in a hospital in Germany on February 21, 2006.

Sept. is a hard month for these parents. Almar would've turned 35 years old on Sept. 21.

"We think what would he have done? What would he have accomplished? He loved kids…he would've been an outstanding father,” said Lamb.

His parents struggle with his death, but say they find comfort in knowing why he died.

"Without those young men and women and men and women during my time, this country could not be as it is or could not be as great as it should be,” said Fitzgerald.

Robert Fitzgerald points to a photo of his son, Lt. Almar Fitzgerald.

Lamb says being a Gold Star family is like being in a club no one wants to be a part of. But those families share a bond that helps many get through the darkest times.

"We can tell our stories, we can cry, we can laugh…and other family members get it,” said Lamb.​

Lt. Almar Fitzgerald was an organ donor. His parents say six people received his organs when he died. They say in a way, he still lives on through those people.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- Fire officials said a blaze that broke out at an apartment complex in the West End Sunday afternoon has been deemed accidental.

Crews were dispatched to the Colonial Village at Chase Gayton apartment complex on Chase Gayton Drive off of Gaskins Road at approximately 2:23 p.m. and arrived two minutes later to find fire coming from the rear of the top floor of a three-story building.

"Firefighters immediately began escorting occupants of surrounding apartments out and assisted Henrico Police, who was removing a man from his apartment when he entered the smoke-filled environment to search for his cat and he was overcome by smoke," Henrico Fire spokesman Capt. Taylor Goodman said. "As additional fire personnel arrived, the hose lines were immediately placed inside and outside of the building to control the fire and keep it from spreading."

One resident was transported to VCU Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Several citizens were escorted from the building along with multiple birds and cats.

The fire was marked under control at 2:49 p.m.

Officials said the blaze was deemed accidental and electrical in nature.

BALTIMORE -- A Henrico County man previously convicted of reckless endangerment for not disclosing his positive HIV status to his sexual partners, has died, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore, Maryland.

Daniel Cleaves was found dead at about 2 p.m. on September 18 after officers were called to the 2400 block of West Lexington Street, according to a Baltimore Police spokesperson.

"Once at the location, officers located an adult male laying unresponsive. The male had no signs of physical trauma," a Baltimore Police spokesperson said. "The victim was pronounced deceased at the location."

While the cause of death remains under investigation, detectives said it appeared Cleaves died of a drug overdose, the police spokesperson said.

"This case is still labeled as 'Questionable Death,'" she added.

In 2015, Cleaves was convicted and sentenced to 18 months behind bars for failing to disclose his HIV status to sexual partners in Maryland. He was accused of similar behavior in Henrico, but that charge was dismissed due to a one-year statute of limitations on misdemeanors.

This is a developing story and there will be more information starting at 5 p.m.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Two men have been charged with multiple crimes, including assaulting a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest, in connection to a Henrico burglary on Saturday.

Police said the incident started when officers responded to the 300 block of Imperial Drive for a burglary in progress.

During the incident, police said 18-year-old Melvin Yovany Argueta attempted to force his way into an apartment after a dispute with the resident.

Police said the second suspect, 21-year-old Josue Moises Maldonado Argueta, obstructed officers while they were attempting to speak with Melvin.

Melvin Yovany Argueta, Josue Moises Maldonado Argueta

“When officers attempted to arrest Josue, he resisted.  Melvin then assaulted one officer and fought with two others before he was taken into custody,” said a police spokersperson.

There were no reported injuries during the incident.

Melvin and Josue have both been charged with resisting arrest and obstruction of justice.

Melvin has also been charged with three counts of assault of a law enforcement officer, vandalism, and attempt burglary.

HENRICO, Va. -- A silver 1996 Acura 2.5 TL is all Shelby Durham says tshe had left after losing her job and her home. She’s now even more upset because last weekend she says that too, was taken from her.

The reported car theft also wiped out many of her children’s possessions. She says it was stolen from outside of a West End hotel she has been staying in with her two children and her boyfriend.

“Cars seats, strollers, a full box of wipes," Durham said. "There was paperwork in there because my son had just gotten out of the hospital. So a lot of stuff that I need is now gone.”

The mom of two is staying at the Hotel-I 64 in the 6500 block of West Broad Street. She says Saturday after coming back in from running errands, her hands were full. She says she was carrying her one-year-old baby, her bags and she was getting her vomiting two year old out of the back seat.

Durham mistakenly left the car keys dangling in the door. A good Samaritan, James Coleman spotted Durham’s keys and turned them into the hotel’s front desk. Before he went in, he said a man approached him about the keys.

“He said he thought the keys belonged to a lady with two children,” Coleman said. That woman had been staying on the same floor as Durham, according to the hotel manager who spoke with CBS 6. Both Coleman and Durham say that other woman looked at the car keys and told the clerk that they weren’t hers. Moments later, Durham says the man who approached Coleman went back to the front desk.

“And he said he was there to get the keys for the woman," Durham said. "Then the car was gone.” Coleman said he feels terrible about the whole ordeal. He said that he turned the keys in because he feared if he left them in the car door, someone would come along and steal it. He said he never expected the keys to be given away to someone without any verification.

Coleman said he feels terrible about the whole ordeal. He said that he turned the keys in because he feared if he left them in the car door, someone would come along and steal it. He said he never expected the keys to be given away to someone without any verification.

“The clerk did not do due diligence. There has to be some type of verification. You don’t just hand the keys to any person. I mean, verify something. The license plate, the registration. Tell what’s in the car and things like that,” Coleman said.

Henrico police verified that Durham did file a police report that day. Now she is begging anyone who sees the silver Acura TL to contact police.

"I’ve called tow companies and it’s not there," Durham said. "I’ve called junkyards and parts places in case they try to sell it. It’s not there. So to me, that means it is still out here somewhere."

She also wants police to review hotel surveillance video so they can see who got their hands on her keys and her car.

GLEN ALLEN, Va. -- It was not that long ago that much of Glen Allen in western Henrico was farmland.

And it sure felt that way again Tuesday morning for some people on their way to work around Innsbrook.

Henrico Police stopped traffic during the morning commute as a runaway pig darted back and forth across Nuckols Road, near Sadler Road.

"Just another day at the office," Henrico Police posted in response to the video. "And yes, the irony is not lost on us."

Police indicated Animal Protection was "well aware" of the situation.

The man who recorded the video, Craig Forman, said he had never seen anything like this before while driving to work.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Social media posts indicating attempted child abductions in Henrico’s West End were investigated and determined to be unfounded, according to police. Henrico Police posted a Facebook update on the situation Tuesday night.

“The Henrico Police Division is aware of recent posts and/or emails circulating concerning alleged attempts to abduct juveniles. These incidents were reported to have occurred this past weekend in the western part of the county,” the post read. “These incidents have been investigated and were determined to be unrelated. Additionally, there is no evidence to suggest any of these incidents were an attempt to abduct someone.”

The posts that circulated on social media indicated incidents took place in the near West End, one near St. Mary’s Hospital, the other along River Road.

Again, police found no evidence of an attempted abduction.

Henrico Police asked anyone to report suspicious activity by calling the non-emergency number at 501-5000 or 911, depending on the circumstance.

You can email news tips or photos here.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A $1 million Mega Millions ticket was sold in Henrico’s West End, according to the Virginia Lottery.

“The winning numbers for the September 26 drawing were 1-10-57-66-75 and the Mega Ball number was 4,” a lottery spokesperson said. “This ticket matched the first five numbers and missed only the Mega Ball number. That wins Mega Millions’ second prize of $1 million.”

The ticket was purchased at the Hari Sai Exxon, located at 10400 Ridgefield Parkway in Henrico’s far West End.

“Whoever has the ticket has 180 days from the drawing date to claim the prize,” the lottery spokesperson said. “The Virginia Lottery advises that before doing anything else, the winner should immediately sign the back of the ticket to establish ownership. When the person is ready to claim the million-dollar prize, he or she should contact the Virginia Lottery.”

Since no one matched all winning Mega Millions numbers, the jackpot for Friday night’s drawing has grown to an estimated $20 million.

RICHMOND, Va. – A Henrico school bus was involved in an accident Wednesday afternoon, near the intersection of Broad Rock and Belt Boulevard in Richmond.

According to police, a truck pulled out in front of the school bus and the driver swerved to avoid a collision.

There was one child on board the bus at the time, and the child was not injured according to police.

The school bus driver was taken to local hospital for treatment of medical issue.

It is unknown if charges will be filed.

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. -- A Former middle school teacher in Henrico County has been arrested after police say he proposed sex acts to a minor during a child sex sting operation.

Court documents say nine times between March and May, while Jeffrey Lazenby was a band teacher at Quioccosin Middle School, he proposed sex acts to a minor via a communication system, such as a cell phone.

A grand jury indicted the 31-year-old Lazenby.

"The first offense if somebody is convicted of this is a class 5 felony, you can get you up to 10 years in prison and if you are convicted of a second offense, it is one to 20 years with a mandatory minimum of at least one year for each charge," said CBS 6 legal expert Todd Stone.

Jeffrey Lazenby

Lazenby is not a teacher this school year, according to Henrico schools spokesman Andy Jenks.

"Mr. Lazenby's employment with the school division ended this past June, and it remains our understanding that no current or former students of ours were involved in this matter. We'd refer any further questions to the investigating law enforcement agencies."

Court documents list the nine different dates during last school year where Lazenby allegedly proposed a sex act to a minor. Crime Insider sources tell Jon Burkett that minor was an undercover officer pretending to be a teenager.

"You don't see victim initials in the indictments, so that normally tells you it was an undercover operation where an officer posed as a teen and he had interaction with those officers," said Stone.

Quioccosin Middle School

Crime Insider sources believe the nine indictments all involve the same undercover officer over that two-month period.

Some neighbors tell CBS 6 they remember seeing officers surround the home where Lazenby lives in Prince Edward County, thinking it was out of the norm.

"It’s usually very quiet around here, don't no one get into trouble," said Ava Allen.

Lazenby is being held at Piedmont Regional Jail with no bond.