Incident Reports

HCSO continues to seek assistance in locating missing adult

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The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office continues to request the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult.

Karen Louise Ryan, 65, was last seen on Wednesday, May 25, at her residence in the 6600 block of Rural Point Road. She was last spoken to by phone on May 26. She was reported missing by family on May 28.

Ryan is described as a white female, 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 212 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

The sheriff’s office continues to actively search for Ryan. At this point, investigators and deputies have searched her residence and property. Canine teams have also been deployed in the immediate area of her residence with negative results.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Karen Ryan is asked to contact Investigator Josiah Robertson with the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 572-3333 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile devices to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Information submitted by Lt. James Cooper, information officer for the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

KAREN LOUISE RYAN

Assistance sought to identify larceny suspects

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On June 2, deputies responded to Lakeridge Square Apartments and the Stony Run Condominiums for a report of multiple larcenies from vehicles.

A total of seven vehicles were entered and rummaged through overnight. Three of the vehicles had their windows smashed out to gain entry.

One vehicle, a black 2015 Toyota RAV4 bearing Virginia registration WWU-3148, was stolen.

Based on surveillance footage, it is believed four suspects were involved in these incidents.

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office encourages all citizens to not only lock their vehicles but to also remove any items of value, to include their keys.

Anyone with information about this incident or who can identify the suspects is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 3656140 or the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 7801000. Citizens can also download the “P3 Tips” app for their mobile device to submit their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.

Information submitted by Lt. James Cooper, information officer for the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.

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Held on Saturday, June 11, this year’s Faire boasted countless attractions for all ages to enjoy, including a first-ever “Strawberry Kids” Parade, live performances at the Blackwell Stage, and a “Kid Zone” filled with games and a Dunk Tank, which featured local public officials taking a plunge while fundraising for their favorite charities.

“The Ashland Strawberry Faire is a fun-filled family day where people can come, the kids can play really inexpensive games and everyone can have a good time,” said Sharon Chidsey, president of the Faire’s Board of Directors.

In addition to providing free entertainment, proceeds from the Faire go back into the community in the form of nonprofit support and yearly scholarships provided to local students.

Photo courtsey of Diane Stoakley

Betty La Place of the Ashland Strawberry Faire Board of Directors was crowned this year’s adult Spirit of the Faire winner.

She said they were eager to see their longtime vendors again along with new participants, with this year featuring almost 300 arts and crafts, food, nonprofit and business vendors.

Among the Faire’s returning vendors were members of the Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) Tri-City Chapter who brought their impressive, choppers for kids to climb aboard. The display was part of the Faire’s “Motor Mile” attraction, which featured an assortment of transportation to touch and see, including a new mechanical bull and horse ride.

Bear, the vice president of the chapter, said he has been participating in the Faire for around 10 years now and always has a great time.

“I was not expecting a crowd this big today because of the weather,” Bear added in amazement.

Despite the day’s gloomy and unpredictable weather forecast, the sun prevailed by the early afternoon and provided pleasant weather for a majority of the Faire. Even

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