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Public Safety from local newsrooms

From WTVR.com, Richmond Times-Dispatch and WRIC ABC 8News, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WTVR.com3 hours ago

    Newborn had cocaine in her system. Richmond CPS screened out the report. A month later, she was dead.

    A month before a baby girl died from cocaine toxicity, testimony revealed the newborn had cocaine in her urine and the hospital reported her exposure to Richmond CPS. The report was screened out.

  2. WTVR.com3 hours ago

    A newborn tested positive for cocaine. Why did Richmond CPS screen out the report?

  3. Richmond Times-Dispatch6 hours ago

    15-year-old girl killed after car ran off road in Powhatan

    Alcohol was reportedly not a factor in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.

  4. WRIC ABC 8News7 hours ago

    Fire officials warn residents of house fire risks during cold weather

    Fall and winter are busy seasons for home fires, and officials have a few reminders to help keep residents safe.

  5. WTVR.com9 hours ago

    The red flags that can help you spot a prize scam