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Volume 60, Number 22 • June 5, 2014
Heroin found stashed in man’s mouth Contributed Report
Goochland deputies arrested a Richmond man on May 28 after finding eight packets of what is believed to be heroin inside the man’s mouth. Herbert Lee Evans, 42, of the 5400 block of Parker Street in Richmond, was initially stopped for speeding by Sergeant Greg Bock of the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office at 8:15 p.m. During the stop, Bock determined that Evans was driving on a suspended license. While questioning Evans, Bock noticed that Evans was chewing on and attempting to swallow a Evans plastic bag. After a brief struggle, Bock and deputies Sean Whitlock and Shawn Creasey pried eight individually wrapped packages of a material believed to be heroin from Evans’ mouth. They also recovered almost $300 from Evans’ pocket. Evans was charged with distribution of heroin, obstruction of justice, and driving on a suspended license.
Hats off to GHS grads Goochland High School marked its commencement ceremony on May 29, offering the 170 members of the class of 2014 a chance to come together one more time and celebrate their accomplishments. After a welcome by division superintendent Dr. James Lane, the graduates were treated to some words of wisdom from Goochland residents Richard and Kathy Verlanders. The Verlanders, parents of Major League Baseball star — and Goochland High School graduate — Justin Verlander, challenged the students to persevere, regardless of the odds they faced, in the interest of pursuing their dreams. For more on this year’s ceremony, see page 10.
Photo by John Bebee
Goochland Relay For Life to host first day-time event Saturday Contributed Report
Are you ready to Relay? Goochland Relay For Life is celebrating its 20th annual event from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday at the Goochland Elementary School track and field. This annual celebration honors Goochland community cancer survivors and caregivers while remembering family and friends who lost their battle to cancer.
Teams participating in the annual event “fight back” by telling their stories for why they Relay, as well as raising much needed dollars which benefit American Cancer Society programs, research, education and advocacy. This year’s event, “Luau For Life”, is the first day-time event with Opening Ceremonies beginning at noon followed by the Survivor Lap around the track. This event involves the entire family, offering food, games
and music available all day from teams and supporting vendors. Those taking part will have the opportunity to participate in Zumba, get dessert at the Cake Wall and test their aim in the Corn Hole Tournaments. The Luminary Ceremony will begin at 8:30 p.m. For more information about Goochland Relay For Life, visit www.relayforlife.org/goochlandva or contact Val Pace at (804) 763-9187 or valpace@ymail.com.