Deputies: Suspect sought in connection to Va. robbery; one arrested

March 30, 2018

Tahja Cropper,

Left to Right: James Logan, 34, of Accomac; WANTED: Warner Byrd, 35, of Melfa (robbery, aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm during the commission of a robbery) Courtesy of Accomack County Sheriff's Office

Authorities are searching for an additional suspect after they say one man is in custody for his alleged involvement in a robbery, in Painter.

The Accomack County Sheriff's Office says on March 26, 34-year-old James Logan, of Accomac, was arrested in connection with a robbery that happened on March 18, in the 32500 block of Seaside Road.

Logan was charged with robbery, aggravated malicious wounding, and use of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He is currently being held at the Accomack County Jail without bond.

Authorities say they have also obtained warrants for 35-year-old Warner Byrd, of Melfa, on charges of robbery, aggravated malicious wounding and use of a firearm during the commission of a robbery.

Anyone with information related to this robbery is asked to call the Accomack County Sheriff's Office at 757-787-1131 or 757-824-5666.