Four Boaters Rescued After Vessel Capsizes Near Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
Emergency crews safely rescued four boaters after their vessel capsized near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, with authorities warning mariners the disabled boat remains in the water. Virginia Beach, VA – Four boaters…
Scratch-off ticket turns Virginia stop into $1M payday
Anonymous Virginia winner says he checked ticket “20 times” after realizing he hit Life of Luxury top prize WEBER CITY, VA — A routine stop at a small Virginia convenience store turned…
Two victims hit in suspected mail fraud scheme in Stafford County
Deputies investigate back-to-back reports of mail theft and check tampering as victims flag suspicious bank activity STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — Two separate fraud reports involving altered checks are under investigation in Stafford…
Scratch-off turns into $100K surprise for Virginia man
Dumfries player hits top prize on final winning ticket in discontinued lottery game as scratcher run officially closes WOODBRIDGE, VA — A routine stop at a Woodbridge convenience store turned into a…
Stafford DUI crackdown nets multiple arrests in overnight county patrol sweep
Deputies say impaired drivers, including repeat offenses and child endangerment case, were taken off roads in late May enforcement wave STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A series of late-night and early-morning traffic stops…
Stafford traffic stop uncovers drugs and paraphernalia near I-95 corridor
Driver and passenger both lacked valid licenses as deputies find narcotics during roadside search STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A traffic stop near Interstate 95 led to a narcotics arrest after deputies say…
Stafford Target theft spree ends with arrest after backpack full of stolen goods discovered
Teen accused of stealing from multiple stores after prior trespass warning, deputies say STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A retail theft investigation in Stafford County led to the arrest of a teenager accused…
Police Canine Killed, Two Chesterfield Officers Critically Wounded During Shootout at Domestic Disturbance Call
Chesterfield County, VA — A Chesterfield County police canine was killed and two police officers remain hospitalized after a gunman opened fire on responding officers during a domestic disturbance call Sunday afternoon,…
Free VIN Etching Event Aims to Curb Catalytic Converter Theft Across Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA — Virginia Beach drivers will have an opportunity to take a simple step that could help protect their vehicles from a costly and persistent crime when the Virginia Beach…
Deputy Killed, Second Wounded After Gunman Opens Fire During Welfare Check in Carroll County
A Carroll County Sheriff’s deputy was killed and a second deputy wounded after a man opened fire on responding officers during a welfare check Saturday night, authorities said. The suspect fled the…
Deputy killed in ambush during welfare check as gunman sparks massive manhunt
Virginia sheriff’s deputy slain and second deputy wounded after suspect allegedly opened fire without warning CARROLL COUNTY, Va. — A routine welfare check turned deadly Thursday night when a Virginia sheriff’s deputy…
West Virginia Woman Cited After Cumberland Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Paraphernalia Discovery
CUMBERLAND, Md. — A traffic stop in Cumberland led to a drug paraphernalia charge against a West Virginia woman after a police K-9 alerted officers to the presence of suspected controlled dangerous…
Missing Roanoke County Teen Last Seen Friday as Police Ask Public for Help
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. — Police are asking for the public’s help locating a 16-year-old girl who disappeared Friday morning in Roanoke County. Investigators are searching for Lillian Alexis Vilagi, who was last…
Sedan slams SUV then kills landscaper in horrific Chesapeake crash
Worker struck and killed after out-of-control car leaves roadway, police say CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A landscaper was killed Friday morning when a speeding sedan crashed into an SUV, spun out of control,…
Teacher’s thank you note turns into surprise cash windfall and school supply jackpot
Virginia first-grade teacher wins $2.5K as her school scores classroom supplies SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. — What began as a simple thank-you message ended with a surprise celebration for a Virginia first-grade teacher…
Alexandria Woman Accused of Assaulting Officer During Apartment Complex Fight in Dumfries
Dumfries, VA — A 29-year-old Alexandria woman was arrested after Prince William County police responded to a large fight at a Dumfries apartment complex Tuesday night and said she physically resisted officers…
Man Charged After Prince William County Detectives Investigate Online Contact With Minor
Manassas, VA — A 30-year-old Manassas man has been arrested following a Prince William County Police investigation involving an underage girl who detectives say he contacted through social media while falsely claiming…
Nude man found inside vehicle near train tracks police say
Stafford deputies also reported finding narcotics and paraphernalia STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Stafford County deputies responding to reports of a nude man near train tracks found a suspect inside a vehicle showing…
Hit and run driver vanishes after rear ending vehicle in Stafford County
Deputies searching for suspect after traffic light crash STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Deputies are searching for a driver accused of fleeing the scene after rear-ending another vehicle at a Stafford County intersection…
Man allegedly found drunk and argumentative on Stafford roadway
Deputies say Dumfries suspect showed signs of intoxication during encounter STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — A late-night call about an intoxicated person on Walnut Farms Parkway ended with deputies arresting a Dumfries man…
Virginia man wakes up thinking he won a few bucks then sees $215K jackpot
Lynchburg player says late night urge led to massive Cash 5 win LYNCHBURG, Va. — A Virginia man who bought a lottery ticket online after feeling an urge to play woke up…