Virginia State Bar suspends local attorney

Suspect

Midlothian attorney Khalil Wali Latif's law license has been suspended for one year and one day due to misconduct. According to the Virginia State Bar, the court found Latif committed misconduct by failing to return unearned fees and by filing a petition with the Court of Appeals when his license was suspended. Latif was already under a one year and one day suspension for other misconduct.

The new suspension will begin on Oct. 28. He is also required to pay $2,900 in restitution to four former clients by Aug. 1. If he fails to comply with any terms, his license may be revoked.

Open garage crimes are up

Between June 15 last year and June 15 this year, there have been 23 residential break-ins where an open garage door served as the thieves' entry point. To combat these types of thefts, the Chesterfield County Police Department Crime Prevention Section is reminding residents to take preventive measures by closing and locking all garage and shed doors.

"Leaving a garage or shed door open is an invitation for thieves to help themselves to a homeowner's tools, sports equipment, alcohol from the garage refrigerator, and items from the family vehicles," said Crime Prevention Officer Bryan Miltenberger. "It can also lead to home burglary."

To learn how to avoid becoming a victim, please call the Crime Prevention Section at 674-7006 for a list of prevention tips.

Police investigate another home invasion

County police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred in the 20800 block of River Terrace Road about 2:08 a.m. on July 3. No one was injured during the incident.

Police said three masked male suspects forced their way into the home, entered the victims' bedroom, ordered them to the floor at gunpoint, and demanded cash. The suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspects are described as black males who wore dark clothing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police department at 748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 748-0660.

Composite sketch released

The Chesterfield Police Department has released a composite sketch of one of the suspects wanted in connection with the June 26 robbery of a Brink's employee at 11500 Midlothian Tnpk.

Two men robbed the employee at gunpoint as he left the Midlothian Turnpike entrance of Chesterfield Towne Center. A Brink's bag containing cash was stolen. The victim was not injured during the incident.

The suspects are described as a white male and black male. The composite depicts the white male suspect. Anyone with information should call the police department at 748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 748-0660.