FOUR SUSPECTS CHARGED IN ACCOMACK COUNTY HOMICIDE CASE

Accomack County, VA - On February 28, 2025, indictments were issued against four men in connection with a homicide that occurred in Accomack County, Virginia, according to Sheriff W. Todd Wessells.

The Incident

On February 13, 2024, at approximately 8:32 p.m., the Accomack County Sheriff's Office received a report of shots fired in Onancock, Virginia.

Deputies responded to the 26000 block of Stumpy Lane, where they discovered an unresponsive male suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victim, identified as Rashaun Anthony Brown, 26, of Onancock, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Norfolk Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death a homicide, prompting an extensive investigation by local and federal authorities.

Arrests and Charges

On March 18, 2025, the following individuals were arrested and charged in connection with the case:

• Tyvon Lyncurtis Smith, 32, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, was charged with:
  • First Degree Murder
  • Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder
  • Use of a Firearm in Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon  

Smith is currently incarcerated at the Accomack County Jail with bail denied.

• Christopher Clovis-Weathers Monfiston, 32, of Chesapeake, Virginia, was charged with:
  • First Degree Murder
  • Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder
  • Use of a Firearm in Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon  

Monfiston is being held at the Accomack County Jail with bail denied.

• Kriq Nygee Weathers, 27, of Parksley, Virginia, was charged with:
  • First Degree Murder
  • Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder
  • Use of a Firearm in Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon  

Weathers is incarcerated in the Virginia Beach City Jail, with bail denied.

• Taquan Lee Bell, 26, of Accomac, Virginia, was charged with:
  • First Degree Murder
  • Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Murder
  • Accessory After the Fact
  • Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony  

Bell is incarcerated at the Accomack County Jail, with bail denied.

Investigation and Law Enforcement Collaboration

The investigation into this homicide case involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Virginia Beach Police Department, Homeland Security Investigations (Norfolk), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Federal Bureau of Investigations. Their combined efforts led to the identification and apprehension of the suspects.

Ongoing Investigation

The investigation remains ongoing. Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this incident or other crimes to contact the Accomack County Sheriff's Office at (757) 787-1131 or (757) 824-5666.

Tips can also be submitted via the Sheriff's Office website.

Disclaimer: This article contains content regarding an individual formally charged with a crime or traffic violation. It is important to underline that every individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The details mentioned in this article reflect the current stage of the legal proceedings and are not meant to imply or conclude guilt or innocence.