Businessman goes on trial for insurance fraud

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 8:15am

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - A Texas businessman accused of defrauding hundreds of investors out of more than $100 million is going on trial Tuesday in Richmond.

Adley Abdulwahab faces charges of wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering.

Abdulwahab was one of the principals in companies that bought life insurance policies from insured people at less than face value, then collected the benefits when those people died.

Five others related to the case have pleaded guilty, and one was convicted by a jury.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Changes coming to riverfront

Submitted by NBC12 News Staff

Monday, June 6th, 2011, 5:51pm

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) - There could be some changes coming to a popular fishing spot in Richmond. The city wants to spend nearly a million dollars to clean up the Intermediate Terminal site east of downtown.

The city is looking at adding a wooden dock and possibly pave the way for a restaurant overlooking the James.

Nearby fishermen have mixed reactions. Some don't want anything that will ruin their quiet fishing spot, but most say they'd welcome any development:

The site itself isn't much to look at - weeds growing in the cracks of the concrete and a large vacant building - but the view from this neglected site is much more attractive.

Frank Oliver grew up in Richmond and is back in town, visiting from Dallas. He said this popular fishing spot brings back a lot of memories.

"I used to play down here," Oliver said. "We used to come down and fish and do all the things in our younger years, and play hooky sometimes."

View Comments | Post a Comment

13 agencies start Richmond Crime Sweep

Submitted by NBC12 News Staff

Monday, June 6th, 2011, 5:27pm

RICHMOND, VA (WWBT) – You've been warned! That's the new message from police and prosecutors to criminals. 13 agencies have started a new campaign in a joint effort to sweep crime from Richmond.

Richmond's "Crime Sweep" ads will soon be flashing on city bill boards, and hitting your TV's.

"We're just trying to create a scenario where crime is not something that pays," said Mayor Dwight Jones.

Local and state police are teaming up with the FBI, ATF, and state and federal prosecutors to go after the drug dealers, the robbery suspects, and anyone using guns to commit violent on Richmond's streets.

"The word is out to criminals and their associates that these 13 agencies are looking for them and we will find, and put them behind bars," said Neil MacBride, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Richmond deputy sheriff fired after 'lengthy internal investigation'

Submitted by NBC12 News Staff

Monday, June 6th, 2011, 4:58pm

Press release from Richmond City Sheriff's Office

RICHMOND, VA - Sheriff C.T. Woody, Jr. today reported the arrest and subsequent termination of a Richmond City Deputy Sheriff.

Daryl Jemar Johnson, 40, was arrested early today after a lengthy internal investigation by the Richmond City Sheriff's Office Investigations Unit. Johnson has been charged with conspiring to distribute a controlled substance inside of the Richmond City Jail. Johnson is being held under a $4,500 bond.

Based on the findings of the investigation, Johnson's employment with the Sheriff's Office was immediately terminated. No additional comments will be made by the Sheriff or his staff until after the case reaches its conclusion.

View Comments | Post a Comment

Community Sponsors

Williams and Fogg - HVAC, Plumbing & Electric

Customer Satisfaction is our Number One Concern!

Up to $500 Off

Crime Report: June 3-6

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, June 6th, 12:39 pm

DISCLAIMER: The following incidents are preliminary in nature and are subject to change after investigation. Please note that the entries listed below do not cover every incident from overnight. The listings are subject to the judgment of staff officers’ sense of what is noteworthy.

CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS

1st Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC)
6/3/11 10:30 p.m.
1900 block of Redd Street
A male reported he was shot at by a known male. An arrest was made.

1st Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
6/3/11 9:41 p.m.
2500 block of Rosetta Street
A male reported he was assaulted by a known male.

1st Precinct
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (DOMESTIC)
6/4/11 11:50 p.m.
1800 block of Williamsburg Road
A male reported a known female tried to cut him.

View Comments | Post a Comment