Maybe if the Powhatan Deputies patrolled our neighborhoods more often rather than running radar on 60 & 288, these types of crimes and others could be prevented. Can’t remember the last time a Deputy came thru my neighborhood. Let’s start holding our elected officials responsible and demand they do the jobs we taxpayers pay them to do. This lady is lucky she wasn’t killed, hope she has a speedy recovery.

I know this woman. She is a compassionate teacher with a wry sense of humor and very self-effacing. No one deserves this kind of treatment. She was probably scared out of her mind when this happened. Who wouldn’t be? She will need help after this and it would be great if Powhatan would pull together to help her.

I hope they lock this animal up and throw away the key.

I also hope this lady gets as much and any assitance she needs to put her life back together.

I’m very sorry for this to happened to her. I can not believe anyone would ever do this, so close to my home. Something you hear only in movies. I feel very remorse for this poor lady, what has happened to her. This person is a monster and deserves to rot in jail and suffer for his consequences!!! I will keep her in my prayer. I give all my love to her and her family.

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund (a division of the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission) will reimburse her for medical expenses, lost wages and possibly some of her home damage.  There is a maximum to this benefit but it should help.  The Powhatan Sheriffs Dept and/or Victim Witness Coordinator should be informing her of this.  Once prosecuted, the defendant is charged with restitution in paying the Fund back for her expenses.  This is a wonderful program.  May God heal her quickly.  Prayers are important.

I am friends with one of the victim’s brothers.  Incidentally, she has 11 siblings.  So yes, some help will be appreciated.  In particular, helping to house her out of town family as they come to visit.  Perhaps there is a local hotel/motel who would like to offer deeply discounted (read that FREE)rooms?

Does anyone know if there is some way to offer help to the woman?  Financial assistance if needed, some help if her home as she recovers, where to bring a casserole?  I am sure people would like to offer to help her in some way to show our concern.

As for the low life scumbag that did this - I hope he is convicted and sentenced harshly.

Thank you Powhatan Today for keeping up updated on this horiffic act of violence.  Bless this poor lady and prayers for a quick recovery!
Thanks also for the law enforcement and citizens involved in catching this varmit!  Leaving her in serious condition, this scum bag should realize he is now in a very “serious situation”!

ashamed on him, what was he thinking about, I would not do a dog like that, People work hard for their money then you set back and wait and just take it, throw away the keys he need to stay in jail. I am tired people of people like that!!