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PPD: Third suspect in Augustine Circle murder turns himself in

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The last of three suspects connected to the murder of Arthur Lee Harris Jr. is in custody, according to Portsmouth police.

On Monday, 26-year-old Lavell Lashae Newton turned himself into police.


Police previously arrested 24-year-old Brian Antwan Peoples and 24-year-old Jakobi Kyree Taylor. Both men are being held in the Portsmouth City Jail without bond.

Police say the three suspects killed Arthur Lee Harris Jr. on Feb. 9 in the 3800 block of Augustine Circle. Harris was found with a gunshot wound at the scene and later died at the hospital.

All three suspects have been charged with 1st degree murder and other firearm-related offenses.