On January 10, 2024, at 10:21 p.m., a Norfolk Police officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. The driver was identified as Johnathon W. Bratton, 62, of Norfolk. A check of his license showed that it was currently suspended. He was taken into custody. In a subsequent search, officers recovered a small bag of marijuana from him and a large knife, with an eight-inch blade, that was wedged between…

For the past few days, area law enforcement has been attempting to locate and arrest Patrick R. Prince, 35, of Norfolk, on two active arrest warrants; one out of Madison County for obstructing a court order (original offense was possession of a controlled substance) and one out of Lancaster County for failure to appear (original offense was attempt of a Class IV Felony). Prince had previously made…

On December 14, 2023, at 1:28 p.m., Norfolk Police and Norfolk Rescue were called to the 700 block of South 7th Street for a vehicle that had left the roadway, and that the driver may be having a seizure.  First responders found the car next to the railroad tracks and the driver appeared unconscious.  Responding officers recognized the driver as Brayden F. Wolff, 26, of Norfolk. Wolff was wearing…

On December 1, 2023, at 4:18 a.m., Norfolk Police responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 700 block of East Norfolk Avenue.  Officers had contact with an adult female outside the residence who stated that she had been assaulted by Christopher G. Ward, 42, of Norfolk.  She stated that Ward struck her in the head, placed both of his hands around her neck, and threatened that he was going…

On November 29, 2023, at 7:27 p.m., Norfolk Police were called to a business in the 1300 block of West Monroe Avenue. The reporting party advised that a male customer in the drive through window lane was refusing to leave after failing to pay for the food he ordered and stated he wouldn't leave as he had had too much to drink. When officers arrived, they located the white 2015 GMC Sierra Denali…

On November 24, 2023, at 5:48 p.m., Norfolk Police were called to a residence in the 800 block of Wood Street for an assault in progress.  When officers arrived, they found the adult male victim with an extremely swollen and bloody face.  The victim’s eyes were swollen shut and pools of blood surrounded him.  Norfolk Rescue responded and transported the victim to the emergency room.  The suspect…

On November 8, 2023, at 3:27 p.m., Norfolk Police responded to a disturbance at an apartment in the 700 block of South 20th Street. Officers had contact with a male and female. The female was identified as Simone Rene Arizola, 22, of Norfolk. Officers believed that she was under the influence of alcohol due to her slurred speech and odor of alcohol coming from her. The male showed officers…

The body recovered on October 19th, in the chimney of 1414 S 3rd Street, has been identified by scars, marks, tattoos, and an identification card found with the victim, as Zachariah A. Andrews, 29, of Norfolk.  Norfolk Police have had regular contact with Zachariah’s family since the beginning of the investigation. This is an ongoing investigation and additional information will be released as it…

On October 23, 2023, at 8:52 p.m., Norfolk Police were called to a residence in the 600 block of North 11th Street for a female that was out of control, yelling and screaming at roommates, and reportedly threatening to cut them.  When officers arrived, they had contact with tenants of the house as well as Safaa I. Mohammed, 23, of Norfolk.  Mohammed was very agitated, yelling at the roommates and…

On October 19, 2023, at 6:15 p.m., Norfolk Police were notified of a possible human body lodged in a chimney at 1414 S. 3rd Street. Norfolk Police officers and Norfolk Fire responded to the scene and was able to extricate the body from the chimney. An autopsy will be scheduled for the positive identification of the victim. The initial investigation indicates that this is the result of an accidental…