Desiree Montilla is a Reporter at NBC12. She covers a diverse range of themes including security and law enforcement, health and wellness, and agriculture, while also delving into arts and entertainment. Desiree has been featured in various outlets such as WECT News, WSFA 12 News, and KTVA-TV, showcasing her versatility and commitment to impactful storytelling.
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Desiree's coverage heavily focuses on local news, community events, and human interest stories in the Virginia area. She frequently covers evolving or breaking stories related to entertainment news, family & relationships, weather, crime and accidents.
Given her focus on local news and community events in the Richmond area, she would likely be interested in pitches that feature uplifting human-interest stories with a strong local angle. Consider offering exclusive access to individuals involved in heartwarming or impactful events within the community.
Additionally, Desiree seems open to covering government announcements and developments pertaining to public safety issues such as citations for parking violations and initiatives by emergency services. If you have story ideas related to these areas with a specific focus on Richmond or Virginia as a whole – particularly those involving real-life impact – they may align well with her coverage interests.
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19-year-old Camron Harris was arrested and charged in the shooting.
Published Aug. 19, 2026 at 12:15 AM CEST | Updated 8 minutes ago
By: Desiree Montilla
Published Aug. 19, 2026 at 10:15 PM CEST | Updated moments ago
By: Desiree Montilla, Destini Harris
The concerns come following a recent HVAC outage.
Superintendent Jason Kamras told families a recent HVAC outage resulted in mold growth in the basement and on some furniture.
Published Aug. 21, 2026 at 9:16 PM CEST | Updated moments ago
The expansion is creating more space for new programs for students in Chesterfield County..
On April 20, Krissy Watson donated a kidney to Hudson Day.
By: Desiree Montilla
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988.
By: Desiree Montilla
Two pieces of steel beams from the World Trade Center’s North Tower stand next to each other outside Manakin Station One to honor the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
