POLICE INVESTIGATE HOMICIDE ON PORTSMOUTH BOULEVARD

PORTSMOUTH, VA — On January 11, 2023, officers responded to the 4000 block of Portsmouth Boulevard for a reported of a possible overdose victim. Upon arrival, officers located 40-year-old Jimmy Hernandez, who was unconscious. Life saving measures were taken, but Hernandez died as a result of the narcotics he consumed. His next of kin was notified. After a thorough investigation, detectives arrested and charged 29-year-old Chardae Alston with felony homicide and petit larceny.

We urge those with information about this incident to contact the Portsmouth Police Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also reach the Crime Line at **TIPS (**8477). Callers can also submit an anonymous tip through the Crime Line’s “P3 Tips” app or visit their website at www.portscrimeline.com. As always, Crime Line tipsters are never asked to give their names or required to testify in court. If a crime line caller’s tip leads to an arrest or the recovery of drugs or stolen property they could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.