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Jon Burkett

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JBurkett@wtvr.com

Jon Burkett is a Chesterfield native and Navy veteran. Jon has been a photojournalist and reporter at WTVR CBS 6 since 2000.

Recent Articles

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

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

    For the third night, divers suspended a search of the Appomattox River because of nightfall.
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  • Husband, wife killed in James City County plane crash

    Posted on: 6:19 pm, April 19, 2013, by and , 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.
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  • Mom launches search in Matoaca grad’s disappearance

    Posted on: 11:32 pm, April 18, 2013, by and

    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 , 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.
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  • Second late-night ATM robbery attempt in last month

    Posted on: 10:53 pm, April 16, 2013, by and

    Police are still going through the latest surveillance video to figure out if the same suspects are involved.
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  • Boston bomb response watched closely by local emergency crews

    Posted on: 11:43 pm, April 15, 2013, by

    In light of Boston Marathon explosions, local emergency crews explain crisis planning and emergency preparedness for large local events.
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  • Henrico ATM robbery victim describes ordeal

    Posted on: 10:39 pm, April 12, 2013, by and , updated on: 11:38pm, April 12, 2013

    Ten bucks, that's what the victim says the two got. Hardly a heist to brag about.
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  • Brandermill accident victim leaves behind ailing husband, distraught neighbors

    Posted on: 11:28 pm, April 11, 2013, by , updated on: 12:12am, April 12, 2013

    Police say a 68-year-old woman lost control and crashed in the side yard of a home in Brandermill, leaving behind stunned neighbors and a husband who desperately needs her.

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  • 75-acre brush fire shuts down 288, keeps Chesterfield firefighters busy

    Posted on: 11:35 pm, April 10, 2013, by and , updated on: 07:51am, April 11, 2013

    A 75-acre fire shut down parts of Route 288 for hours during the afternoon rush hour, and stayed closed until late Thursday.
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  • Bowling Green break-ins leave investigators with few clues

    Posted on: 11:38 pm, April 9, 2013, by

    The overnight thefts in one small town have left investigators without many clues.
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  • Timely tip foils Henrico jail escape plot

    Posted on: 12:47 am, April 9, 2013, by , updated on: 03:01pm, April 9, 2013

    A solid tip helps the Henrico sheriff intercept two inmates executing an escape.
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  • Hundreds pay tribute to beloved teacher

    Posted on: 7:39 pm, April 7, 2013, by and , updated on: 01:31am, April 8, 2013

    More than 400 people packed into the small town church to pay tribute to Dr. Madalyn Carey on Sunday afternoon.
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