Teens Care Too and Hanover Cares to host Hidden in Plain Sight

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Teens Care Too and Hanover Cares Coalition will host Hidden in Plain Sight on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at First Union Baptist Church, 6321 Pole Green Rd, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111. Because of the sensitive nature of Hidden in Plain Sight, it is not recommended for children. There is no cost to attend the event, however, pre-registration is required and space is limited. Visit https:// tinyurl.com/2y74xwdv to register.

Hidden in Plain Sight is a free community initiative to help educate parents on possible signs of drug and alcohol use by teens. A teenager’s bedroom is replicated to

Jan. 4

DWI: drugs, 1st offense was reported in the 8000 block of Lee-Davis Road/ Kiwi Lane.

Jan. 5

Threat to extort money was reported in the 11100 block of Countrys Identitye Lane.

Manufactured, Sale, Possession of a Control Substance -Schedule I,II was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road.

Grand Larceny -$500 Or More Not From Person was reported in the 10400 block of Hickory Hill Road/Elletts Crossing Road.

Petit Larceny Parts was reported in the 11000 block of Palmwood Circle.

Trespassing after being forbidden to do so was reported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 9400 block of Robinson Hall Court.

Simple Assault was re-

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Hiding spots for drugs and drug paraphernalia are often hidden in plain sight.

allow parents to look around to find indicators of drug use and hiding spots, often hid- ported in the 9100 block of Atlee Road.

Possession of tobacco products — Minor was reported in the 10300 block of Chamberlayne Road.

Stalking: type not clear from record was reported in the 11100 block of Cross Corner Road.

Identity theft to defraud above $200 was reported in the 9400 block of Hartford Oaks Drive.

Profane, threatening language over public airway was reported in the 8100 block of Rose Hill Drive.

Jan. 6

Credit Card Fraud up to $200 in 6 months was reported in the 11200 block of Linderwood Drive.

Possession of a controlled substance-Schedule I,II was reported in the 3700 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Petit larceny from auto was reported in the 11500 block of Verdon Road.

Simple assault was re-

County high school students dedicated to educating their peers and parents about the dangers of substance use.

Grace Bakeman, former Teens Care Too coordinator, said “Parents in our community are often told to watch for warning signs that their teen might be using tobacco, alcohol or other drugs, but sometimes those signs are hard to see even when they are right in front of you. Our teens brought Hidden in Plain Sight to our community because they wanted a way to help parents see the indicators of use so they can get their child help.” den in plain sight.

The Teens Care Too coalition is composed of Hanover ported in the 7000 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike.

Jan. 7

Sale, distribute marijuana up to 1/2 oz. to above to 5 lbs. was reported in the 11000 block of Washington Highway.

Concealment, Price Alter Merchandise above $500 was reported in the 7500 block of Cold Harbor Road.

Prisoner- make, sell, possession of schedule III, marijuana was reported in the 7200 block of Courtland Farm Road.

Simple Assault was reported in the 1900 block of Piping Tree Ferry Road. Obstructing Justice No

Hanover Cares is dedicated to eliminating the use of alcohol, nicotine and other drugs among Hanover submitted by Whitney Whalen, executive director of Hanover Cares Coalition.

County youth, through education and community collaboration. The coalition is excited to partner with First Union Baptist Church, the Chickahominy Baptist Association, Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Hanover County Public Schools, and Hanover County Community Services Board. Youth from Teens Care Too will also be in attendance and lead parents through the experience and engage attendees about their concerns.

For more information visit hanover-cares.org and connect to additional prevention resources.

Force was reported in the 11300 block of Washington Highway/Vermeer Place.

Accident, driver did not report, W/ Damage above $1000 was reported in the 2200 block of Westwood Road.

Accuse person of an offense, intimidation for money was reported in the 9300 block of Pecan Tree Court.

Jan. 8

Assault On Law Enforcement, Court, Doc, Fire, Medical was reported in the 8200 block of Atlee Road.

Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 7400 block of

Bell Creek Road. Assault and battery on a family member was reported in the 10300 block of Oak Shade Court. Threat To Extort Money was reported was reported in the 10300 block of Gladfelter Road.

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