by James Ritch | Mar 22, 2022 | Headlines
Staff Report — A body believed to be Nathan Jenkins was recovered in the water off Chincoteague Monday. According to a Virginia Marine Police spokesperson, the Marine Police recovered the body at around 1:15 p.m.. Jenkins has been missing since Jan. 22, after a...
by James Ritch | Feb 3, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The search for a teen who went missing while duck hunting off Chincoteague is ongoing. “The search has been reduced to daily patrols by the officers by sea, land, and air. We are committed to the recovery of the young man and bringing closure to the...
by James Ritch | Jan 24, 2022 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — The Chincoteague community responded this week with an outpouring of search assistance, prayers, food, fundraisers, and more as the search continued for a missing 17-year-old, after a boat carrying a group of four young men going duck hunting took on...
by James Ritch | Jun 17, 2021 | Headlines
By Carol Vaughn — Marine Patrol Officer Trevor Wessells and Conservation Police Officer Anthony Pennino were awarded the meritorious service award, the second highest award given by the Virginia Wildlife Resources Conservation Police. The awards were given in a...