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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Charges upgraded for suspect in 2024 Lynchburg murder investigation
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg Police have released new and upgraded charges in the September 2024 shooting deaths of two Lynchburg Residents. On Monday September 30, 2024, 33-year-old Nathaniel Pridemore was identified as the suspect in the death of 19-year-old Cash Gaudio after a shooting that occurred on Fairlea Court. LPD identifies victim, makes arrest in connection to Fairlea Court homicide Pridemore faces one upgraded charge of Aggravated Murder and one new charge of Shooting in Committing or Attempting a Felony, according to LPD. Pridemore also faces the following charges in connection to shooting and killing his presumed partner, 36-year-old Christina Hamilton, a home on Turnbridge Road on the same day: Aggravated Murder (Code of Virginia § 18.2-31) Use or Display of Firearm in Committing Felony (Code of Virginia § 18.2-53.1) Discharging Firearms or Missiles Within or at Building or Dwelling House (Code of Virginia § 18.2-279) Shooting in Committing or Attempting a Felony (Code of Virginia § 18.2-53) Investigations continue into three homicides in Lynchburg Pridemore remains in custody without bond pending trial. Anyone who has information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Bond (434) 455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WFXRtv.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Yahoo
Police training officer takes pride in training new recruits
PARKER (KDVR) — For Parker Police Department training officer Jake Pridemore, it's just another day. For recruit officer Danielle Terry, it's not just another day. But it's a good day. 'Training is hard, but I love it every day. I learned a lot. Pridemore is a great training officer,' Terry said. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox The Parker Police Department has been in service for 42 years. Today, 79 sworn officers call it home. Make that 80 with Officer Terry. 'I think for trainees, new hires, it's a lot of things going on. When to turn on your lights, call the traffic stop on the radio, how to speak with people,' said Pridemore. Officer Jake Pridemore has been with Parker PD for five years now. A Parker native himself, he said carrying the badge here has special meaning. 'I've always had a calling to serve and be part of something bigger and better than myself. What better place to do it than my hometown?' Pridemore said. As officer-in-training Danielle Terry finishes her traffic stop, Pridemore looks on with a critical eye. 'She (Terry) found her speeder, picked him out, did a phenomenal job with the radio traffic. Phenomenal job with parking her patrol car and contacting him,' said Pridemore. For putting it on the line every day and for training new officers who will be putting it on the line as well, this month's Support the Shield honor goes to Parker PD's training officer Jake Pridemore. 'It's awesome, thank you. I'm just blessed to have this opportunity. Thank you very much,' Pridemore said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
