Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 7, 2026 —

Chesterfield County, Virginia – Fred Gerald Nichols and Paul Lawrence McGee, identified as former owners of the Shoosmith landfill, have surrendered to authorities. Both individuals were reportedly listed as fugitives prior to their surrender.

Nichols and McGee face charges related to alleged environmental violations that occurred at the Shoosmith landfill. The specifics of these alleged violations were not detailed in the available information.

Following their surrender, both Nichols and McGee were released. The terms of their release included unsecured bonds.

The Shoosmith landfill is located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Further details regarding the timeline of the alleged violations, the exact nature of the charges, or any subsequent legal proceedings were not immediately available.

The contractor’s names were provided as Fred Gerald Nichols and Paul Lawrence McGee. The company or entities they formerly owned or managed in relation to the Shoosmith landfill were not specified.

Information regarding the permit status, any inspection outcomes, or specific code violations leading to these charges was not disclosed.

Both individuals surrendered to authorities after being identified as fugitives. The circumstances that led to them being listed as fugitives were not provided.

The charges stem from alleged environmental violations at the landfill. The exact nature of these environmental violations and the period during which they allegedly occurred remain unspecified.

Following their surrender, Fred Gerald Nichols and Paul Lawrence McGee were processed and subsequently released on unsecured bonds. The conditions or amounts associated with these unsecured bonds were not made public.

The legal process is expected to continue, though specific next steps or timelines were not detailed.



Story summarized from the original created by Melissa Hipolit on www.wtvr.com, see more information here.

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