CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT)- A Chesterfield woman found guilty this afternoon of pulling a gun at a school bus stop -- is out of jail. 33-year-old Susan Desantiago was convicted of brandishing a firearm, and assault and battery. She was taken into custody immediately, but has since been released.

Her attorney says he has already filed an appeal to the verdict. Until then, Mrs. Desantiago is back at home. The trial lasted just under 2 hours. In all, 6 witnesses testified.

Desantiago bowed her head and cried as the verdict came down. She claims she feared for her life and pulled a gun in self defense, but a judge disagreed -- finding her guilty on all charges.

Susan Desantiago walked into court Tuesday with her head held high. During testimony she spoke softly about what she says happened on March 12 -- in the 6400 block of Fairpines Road in Chesterfield.

CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT)- All travel lanes on Route 288 south have been reopened after a concrete truck spill.

The right and center lanes were closed on Route 288 south at Route 360/Hull Street Road due to a spill, leaving only one travel lane for most of the afternoon, according to VDOT. The ramp from Route 288 south to Route 360 east was also closed.

Cleanup was originally estimated to continue through rush hour and cause major delays, however VDOT announced the roadways were back open shortly before 4:00 p.m.

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CHESTERFIELD, VA (WWBT)- An overwhelming response for an upcoming blood drive in memory of three Manchester High School students.

More people have signed up since we first told you about it.

Now there's a waiting list!

Virginia Blood Services originally expected 50 donors for next Monday's blood drive that number has gone well over 150.

The unexpected response calls for extra staff at a time when donations are in high demand.

Mondays are typically slow for Virginia Blood Services.

May 14 will be anything but the norm. 

"We'll be sending out an extra blood mobile that day just to help with the overflow of donors," said Marly Fausz with Virginia Blood Services.

The blood drive at Kids R Kids Learning Academy will honor Avery Spence, Gage Edwards and Lauren Tuck.

All three went to Manchester High School, a campus that has seen its share of tragedies.