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Arrest made in March double-homicide on Dale Dr. in Portsmouth

Police are still looking for a second suspect in the case.

By: Jay Greene

Posted at 11:44 PM, May 09, 2023

and last updated 2023-05-09 23:50:14-04

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth police have made an arrest in a double murder that happened back in March on Dale Drive.

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On Tuesday, police announced they arrested 40-year-old Brian Johnson in connection to the deaths of Carlos Cordova and Carlos Castro-Murillo.

Johnson is charged with two counts of aggravated murder and several other charges. He's currently being held in Portsmouth City Jail without bond.

Authorities are still searching for 27-year-old Akea M. Faison who is facing first-degree murder charges.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 757-393-8536 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.