PORTSMOUTH POLICE INVESTIGATE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A JUVENILE

UPDATE: 1/9/2023

Investigators are searching for 35-year-old Darius A. Jones. He faces several charges connected to the 3800 Turnpike Road homicide of a 5-year-old male. Those charges include Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I and II Control Substances, Felony Child Neglect, Felony Child Endangerment, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.

We urge those with information on his whereabouts to contact the PPD Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Or call the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also reach the Crime Line at **TIPS (**8477).

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

PORTSMOUTH, VA — On December 19, 2022, officers responded to an area hospital for the report of a 5-year-old male that was brought in by his mother, 31-year-old Kara M. Faulkner. The child was pronounced deceased on arrival. Following an investigation at the crime scene (the 3800 block of Turnpike Road), Faulkner was charged with contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, Child Neglect, Child Cruelty, Possession of a Schedule I or II Controlled Substance, as well as 2nd Degree Murder and Concealing/Moving a Corpse. Faulkner is currently in the custody of the Portsmouth Sheriff’s Office.

All those with information about this incident are urged to contact the PPD Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Or call 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 name 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.