RADFORD – A juvenile missing from Delaware was discovered in Radford last week after the report of a suspicious person led to the arrests of two women.
According to the City of Radford, the case began when officers from the Radford City Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious person in the 1800 block of Smith Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 at approximately 6:54 a.m.
“Upon arrival, officers discovered a disabled vehicle occupied by two juveniles and an adult female,” the statement reads. “During the investigation, the vehicle’s license plate was found to have been reported stolen out of Bedford County.”
“The adult female in the vehicle initially provided a false identity but was later identified as Kacheri Blount. Blount was wanted by the Richmond Police Department on four felony and six misdemeanor warrants,” the statement continues.
Blount was taken into custody on the outstanding warrants from Richmond and local charges are pending.
“As officers conducted an intensive roadside investigation, they determined that the vehicle was connected to a missing juvenile case from Delaware,” according to the City of Radford. “The missing juvenile was located inside the vehicle and had been disguised as the opposite gender in an apparent attempt to conceal their identity. Officers revealed that both females in the vehicle took extensive measures to hide the juvenile’s identity.”
A second individual involved, Kacheri Ieisha Allen, was located in the 2000 block of Preston Street and was arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor and carrying a concealed weapon.
Radford City Police Department Captain, J.L. Slaughter commended the officers for their work.
“The quick thinking and determination of our officers led to the safe recovery of a missing juvenile and the arrest of two individuals with multiple charges,” he said. “Their ability to piece together critical information under pressure was instrumental in resolving this situation. I am proud of their dedication to keeping our community safe.”
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