Jon Burkett

Recent Articles

• Boardwalk brawls overwhelm Va. Beach, unsuspecting tourists

  Posted on: 11:32 pm, April 29, 2013, by Jon Burkett, updated on: 07:24am, April 30, 2013

  Over a span of just 12 hours, from Saturday night into Sunday morning, Virginia Beach police responded to 325 calls for service. Read More ›

  

• Security stepped up for RIR’s big NASCAR weekend

  Posted on: 11:14 pm, April 26, 2013, by Raymond Hawkes and Jon Burkett, updated on: 09:22am, April 27, 2013

  The customary flashing blue lights and officers in uniform. You'll see plenty of that Saturday at Richmond International Raceway Read More ›

  

• Firefighters rescue Henrico woman from sinkhole

  Posted on: 10:28 pm, April 25, 2013, by Jon Burkett and Bill Fitzgerald, updated on: 06:25am, April 26, 2013

  It started out about the size of a Coke can -- but a homeowner says the hole seemed to grow by the hour. Read More ›

  

• VIDEO: Gun scare inside Henrico jail

  Posted on: 5:48 pm, April 24, 2013, by Alix Bryan and Jon Burkett, updated on: 08:38am, April 25, 2013

  "An inmate approached a deputy today and advised that he overheard a conversation that a gun was in one of our day rooms,” said Sheriff Mike Wade. Read More ›

  

• UPDATE: Three people shot in Henrico

  Posted on: 2:40 pm, April 24, 2013, by Scott Wise and Jon Burkett, updated on: 10:47am, April 25, 2013

  Police have not yet released any information about a suspect. Read More ›

  

• All-out search for second missing VSU student enters fifth day

  Posted on: 10:50 pm, April 23, 2013, by Jon Burkett and Bill Fitzgerald, updated on: 10:42am, April 24, 2013

  Chesterfield County and the Commonwealth are pulling out all their resources, including sonar, a helicopter and extensive manpower. Read More ›

  

• 4 charged with hazing after students disappear in river

  Posted on: 3:05 pm, April 23, 2013, by Scott Wise, Wayne Covil and Jon Burkett, updated on: 06:05pm, April 23, 2013

  Watch reports from CBS 6 senior reporter Wayne Covil beginning on CBS 6 News at 5. Read More ›

  

• Source: Evidence at Ettrick business linked to search for VSU students

  Posted on: 10:43 pm, April 22, 2013, by Jon Burkett and Bill Fitzgerald, updated on: 09:25am, April 23, 2013

  For the third night, divers suspended a search of the Appomattox River because of nightfall. Read More ›

  

• Husband, wife killed in James City County plane crash

  Posted on: 6:19 pm, April 19, 2013, by Nick Dutton and Jon Burkett, updated on: 12:32am, April 20, 2013

  CBS 6 News' Jon Burkett is headed to the scene. Stay with CBS 6 News and WTVR.com for the latest on this developing story. Read More ›

  

• Mom launches search in Matoaca grad’s disappearance

  Posted on: 11:32 pm, April 18, 2013, by Alix Bryan and Jon Burkett

  The Matoaca grad and Chicago Art Institute student has vanished without a trace, last seen on April 6.
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• POLICE: Robber goes back for seconds

  Posted on: 11:52 pm, April 17, 2013, by Jon Burkett, updated on: 06:55am, April 18, 2013

  Police say the robber made a big mistake, though, by wasting precious getaway seconds on a return trip to the register area. Read More ›

  

• Second late-night ATM robbery attempt in last month

  Posted on: 10:53 pm, April 16, 2013, by Bill Fitzgerald and Jon Burkett

  Police are still going through the latest surveillance video to figure out if the same suspects are involved. Read More ›