Virginia Beach police make quick arrest in Fox Creek Court homicide

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on September 30 in the 600 block of Fox Creek Court. The Virginia Beach…

Two men arrested on handgun violations in Hanover traffic stop

HANOVER, Md. — Two men from Virginia were arrested after police discovered unregistered firearms during a traffic stop in Hanover early Sunday morning. Officers pulled over a gray Volkswagen Jetta near Old…

Virginia K9 Who Helped Police Find Missing People Passes Away

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department has announced the passing of Maddy, a K9 from GARD K9 Search and Rescue, who assisted law enforcement in several missing persons and…

Family offers $6,000 reward for information in son’s homicide

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The family of a Newport News man slain in 2021 has offered a $6,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. On December 30, 2021,…

Tractor Trailer Crashes into Highway Sign on I-64, Driver Charged with Reckless Driving

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Virginia State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday morning involving a tractor trailer and an overhead highway sign on Interstate 64. The incident happened at…

88-Year-Old Virginia Holocaust Survivor Dies from Boar’s Head Deli Meat Listeria; Family Files Lawsuit

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The family of Gunter Garshon Morgenstein, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, has filed a lawsuit after he died from a listeria infection linked to tainted deli meat purchased from…

Five Members of Black P. Stone Nation Gang Plead Guilty to Abduction and Murder in York County

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Five members of the Black P. Stone Nation gang have pled guilty to federal charges in connection with the abduction and murder of a woman in York County,…

21 New Troopers Join Virginia State Police Ranks to Serve the Commonwealth

RICHMOND, Va. — On Friday, August 23, 2024, 21 new troopers will graduate from the Virginia State Police Academy, becoming the latest members to join the force dedicated to serving and protecting…

Shirtless Man Goes Bananas, Throws Fruit At Clerk Who Reminded No Shoes, No Shirt Policy

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — The Newport News Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent robbery at a local 7-Eleven store. The incident occurred in…

License Plate Reader Technology Leads to Arrests in Virginia Beach Armed Robbery

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Following an armed robbery on Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) detectives have successfully apprehended four suspects with the aid of advanced license plate reader technology. The…

Fatal Crash on Interstate 64 Claims Life of Connecticut Man

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — A tragic accident on Interstate 64 resulted in the death of a Connecticut man this past Saturday evening. Virginia State Police are currently investigating the incident, which occurred…

Alarming Rise in Virginia Roadway Deaths Since Memorial Day, Police Report

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia State Police have reported an increase in traffic-related fatalities, with 25 lives lost due to 21 traffic crashes across the state from last Tuesday through this Tuesday. The…

Arrest Made in Connection with the Murder of Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – The Prince William County Police Department announced the arrest of Brendon Devon White, 30, in relation to the murder of 30-year-old Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks. Cooks’ body was…

Hampton Roads Men Indicted for Armed Robbery of Postal Carriers

NORFOLK, VA – Three individuals from the Hampton Roads area have been formally indicted and taken into custody on federal allegations related to the armed robbery of U.S. Postal Service mail carriers…

Virginia Mom Heading To Prison After 6-Year-Old Son Shot His First Grade Teacher

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Deja Taylor, a 25-year-old mother, was sentenced to two years in prison for felony child neglect related to an incident where her 6-year-old son shot his first-grade teacher…

Two Suspects Arrested in Virginia Beach Park Shooting

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – A shooting incident at Lineberry Park, Virginia Beach, has led to the arrest of two suspects on Wednesday. On November 9, around 6:15 PM, the Virginia Beach Police…

Norfolk CBP Intercepts Deuterium Destined to China

NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a shipment of China-bound deuterium cylinders in Norfolk on October 18 for violating nuclear nonproliferation licensing laws. The deuterium violated nuclear nonproliferation…

Norfolk CBP Seizes Firearms, Ammo Being Smuggled to Liberia in a Seaport Container

NORFOLK, Va. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized three firearms and over 200 rounds of ammunition in Norfolk, Va., on October 12 that was concealed inside a shipping container destined…

Domestic Violence Specialist Addresses Senior Safety at Peninsula S.A.L.T. Council

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – On a recent Tuesday, Dr. Cheryl Chavers, a Domestic Violence Specialist, was invited to share her expertise at the Peninsula Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) Council. The…

Guilty Plea Reached After Over 50 Kilograms of Cocaine Interdicted in New Kent County

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – A Durham, North Carolina, man pleaded guilty today to attempted possession of more than 50 kilograms of cocaine. According to court documents, on August 2, Jose Arellano-Rodriguez, 26,…

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