Crime
Shooting on Shoulders Hill Road leaves Woman dead, Suffolk Police searching for suspect Derrick Corbett
SUFFOLK, VA — Suffolk Police are actively investigating a homicide following an early morning shooting that occurred in the 5600 block of Shoulders Hill Road.
At approximately 1:35 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, officers discovered an adult female, deceased at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds.
Two additional individuals were found to have sustained non-life-threatening gunshot injuries.
Both were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.
Through investigative efforts, Suffolk Police have identified the suspect as Derrick Dontre Corbett, 35, of Portsmouth.
He is currently wanted in connection with this violent incident.
Corbett faces the following charges:
- One count of Murder
- Two counts of Attempted Murder
- One count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Six counts of Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
- Three counts of Shoot/Cut/Stab in the Commission of a Felony
Law enforcement officials are actively searching for Corbett, who is considered armed and dangerous.
The public is urged not to approach him if seen, but to immediately contact authorities.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the current whereabouts of Derrick Dontre Corbett is asked to contact the Suffolk Police Department or submit a tip anonymously via the Suffolk Crime Line.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time.
Crime
Former Texas Worship Minister and Christian Musician Jon Sheptock Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A married Christian musician and former worship minister who once performed at a rally for former President Donald Trump has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges, authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Jon Sheptock, a former minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church, was taken into custody on September 26 by detectives from the Montgomery County Constable’s Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit.
He faces charges of possession and production of child pornography following a detailed investigation into allegations of long-term misconduct.
The arrest was based on testimony from a woman who alleged that Sheptock stole a photograph of her approximately nine years ago, when she was 17 years old.
The victim told investigators that after sending her the image, Sheptock demanded explicit photographs and later sent her a video depicting a violent assault, warning that he “did not want that to happen to her.”
Court records further indicate that Sheptock showed the victim nude images of both adults and minors on his computer.
Investigators allege that the misconduct continued as recently as October 2023, when Sheptock reportedly sent a text message to the victim containing a nude image of young girls.
Before his arrest, Sheptock was widely known as a Christian recording artist and motivational speaker.
His now-deleted website biography stated that he was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other, yet went on to describe himself as a “thriving Christian recording artist and speaker.” He has been married for 26 years and is the father of three daughters.
In a public statement, First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed that Sheptock was immediately removed from all ministry responsibilities following his arrest.
The church emphasized that Sheptock did not hold any position involving direct contact with children, and there is no indication that minors associated with the church were involved or affected.
Sheptock gained wider public attention in January 2022, when he performed the national anthem at a rally for then-President Donald Trump, according to The Independent.
If convicted, Sheptock faces a potential prison sentence ranging from two to twenty years.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Human Traffic.