Thursday, May 23, 2019

Persons of Interest Located in Stuart Avenue Homicide


May 23, 2019

With the help of multiple tips, detectives have located and arrested two persons of interest in the homicide on Stuart Avenue that happened earlier this month.

Nicole P. Andrews, 41, of the 8200 block of Elswick Drive, Henrico and Donnell A. Young, 38, of the 3400 block of Maury Street were arrested Thursday and charged with possession of stolen property, conspiracy to commit robbery, and robbery. Additional charges are pending. Their booking photos are attached.

At approximately 11:23 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, officers were called to a residence in the 2000 block of Stuart Avenue for a welfare check.  Once on scene, they found Charles P. Smith dead inside the residence. 

“It is tips like these that are crucial to investigations,” said Major Crimes Captain James Laino. “We’d like to thank the public for their help and ongoing assistance.”

Anyone with information about this homicide is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Young at (804) 646-3926 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones may also be used. All Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous.