Police arrest man who burned flag outside Virginia home

A Virginia man caught on video burning an American flag hanging outside a home in Richmond has surrendered to police, WTVR reported.

Explore>> Read more trending news

Andrew Rosas, 26, turned himself in to police Wednesday night. He was charged with arson, WTVR reported.

James Tanner said the cam on his front porch caught the flag being burned, police said.

“This is vandalism and you have somebody that totally disregards the safety of the people around there,” Tanner told WTVR. “It also totally disregards what the flag represents.”

In Virginia, burning a flag with malicious intent can result in a misdemeanor criminal charge, WTVR reported.

About the Author

Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Georgia high school coach arrested, accused of hitting, choking players

The Greene County High coach was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of simple battery, according to investigators.

1h ago

Georgia Power, PSC staff strike deal for $16B expansion to power data centers

Georgia Power and the Public Service Commission’s staff unveiled a deal that would allow the utility to build huge amounts of new power plants, mostly to serve data centers.

Warnock renews push for enhanced job training with bipartisan bill

Employers that come to Georgia “are having a hard time finding workers with the education they need,” U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock said in a written statement.

The Latest

Credit: Oscar Guevara Saenz

Georgia high school coach arrested, accused of hitting, choking players

1h ago

Georgia Power, PSC staff strike deal for $16B expansion to power data centers

A.M. ATL: Seacrest goes deep

Featured

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

MARTA chief says new train cars give smooth, quiet ride

Interim CEO Jonathan Hunt told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s editorial board he is focused on project delivery, which he said is key to winning back public trust.

God’s Acre: Former Native American boarding school reveals complex history

A Native American boarding school established by Moravian missionaries in North Georgia in the early 19th century reveals a complicated and compelling history.

Why Midtown’s holiday lights display is a little less vibrant this year

Midtown Bright, the annual winter lights display, was cut back this year.