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Vehicle Recovery

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local-news1 year ago

"Virginia Beach Pier Tragedies: Recovered Vehicle Reveals Grisly Discovery"

A red Nissan Kicks SUV, without license plates, was successfully recovered from the water off the 14th Street Fishing Pier at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront almost a week after it drove off the edge. One body was found in the vehicle, and the medical examiner will confirm the person’s identity. The recovery operation involved heavy equipment, divers, and a remotely-operated vehicle due to low visibility. The shoreline and pier surrounding the crime scene are closed, and updates on the recovery can be found on WAVY.com.

local-news1 year ago

"Underwater Footage: Recovery Efforts for Car Off Virginia Beach Pier Hindered by Weather"

A car that went off the end of the 14th Street Fishing Pier at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront remains underwater, and Virginia Beach Police are unable to retrieve it due to dangerous conditions. The submerged vehicle was located using sonar, but strong ocean currents and violent waves have hindered recovery efforts. The police are working with a diving corporation to safely retrieve the vehicle and investigate the incident, with the goal of reuniting any occupants with their loved ones and maintaining the integrity of all evidence.

missing-persons2 years ago

Teen's Missing SUV Recovered from Pond in Vernon Hills

The search for 17-year-old Brissa Romero, who went missing on her way to a work holiday party, has been suspended for the evening after her vehicle was found in a retention pond in Vernon Hills. Authorities believe Romero was driving the vehicle at the time it went into the pond based on surveillance footage. No body has been recovered yet, and search operations are set to resume in the morning. The circumstances surrounding Romero's disappearance remain unknown, and her family continues to hold out hope for her safe return.

missing-person2 years ago

"Missing Carpentersville Teen's Vehicle Found Submerged in Pond, Police Suspect Foul Play"

Police believe that missing 17-year-old Brissa Romero was inside her vehicle when it plunged into a retention pond in Vernon Hills, based on evidence at the scene and surveillance footage. Brissa was last seen entering a fast food restaurant alone before driving away, and her phone pinged near the location where her vehicle was recovered. Despite recovering her vehicle and backpack, Brissa's body has not been found. Her family is still holding out hope and plans to continue their outreach efforts.

crime2 years ago

"Georgia Deputies Discover Escape Car, 4 Inmates Still at Large"

The vehicle used in a jailbreak in Georgia has been found, but the four inmates who escaped remain at large. The blue Dodge Challenger was recovered in a parking lot in Macon after investigators followed up on leads. The inmates escaped from the Bibb County Detention Center by climbing out through a damaged window and cutting through a fence. The inmates, who were being held on charges ranging from murder to drug trafficking, are considered dangerous. The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service are assisting in the manhunt, and a $1,000 reward has been offered for tips leading to their arrest.

crime2 years ago

Miami Police Divers Recover Dozens of Submerged Cars in Florida Lake

The Miami-Dade Police Department is recovering multiple cars found submerged in a lake in Doral, Florida, after divers working on a missing person cold case discovered 32 cars in the lake. The first car pulled from the lake was confirmed to be stolen, and police expect all the cars to be of an older make and model. While the initial assumption is that the cars were stolen and discarded after a joy ride, police won't rule out the possibility of finding evidence linked to outstanding cases, including fraud or homicide. Volunteer divers suspect the lake is a dumping ground for ongoing criminal activity.

crime2 years ago

Manhunt underway for suspect after trooper shooting; vehicle recovered

Police have recovered the white Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by Scott Arthur O'Brien, the suspect wanted in the shooting of a female trooper during a traffic stop in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The trooper was shot in the elbow and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. O'Brien fled the scene and is still at large. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact 911 or the West Virginia State Police.