One ball short but $1 million richer in Virginia lottery draw

DELTAVILLE, Va. — George Clayton of Deltaville came just one number shy of winning the Mega Millions jackpot but still walked away with a $1 million prize after matching the first five…

New York man arrested after high-speed chase in Italian luxury car in Virginia

STAFFORD, Va. — A 24-year-old New York man was arrested Saturday night after attempting to flee deputies during a high-speed pursuit in Stafford County, authorities said. The incident occurred on May 24…

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Seven fatal crashes reported in Virginia over Memorial Day weekend

RICHMOND, Va. — Seven people died in seven separate crashes on Virginia roads over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to preliminary data released by Virginia State Police on Tuesday. The fatalities…

How a Jersey Girl is leading the race to become the next governor of Virginia

ROANOKE, V.A. — Democratic Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is leading the race to become Virginia’s next governor, according to a new poll from Roanoke College, positioning the Red Bank, New Jersey, native as…

One tap, $443K richer in Virginia mobile lottery win

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A woman from Alexandria claimed a $443,343 jackpot while playing the Virginia Lottery’s online instant game The Lamp, marking her largest win to date. The winner, Kendrea Linton, was…

Virginia man charged in smuggling of Honduran minor after ICE investigation

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A Virginia resident was arrested Sunday on federal charges of conspiracy to transport an illegal alien after authorities say he arranged and funded the smuggling of a 17-year-old unaccompanied…

How one man thinks he can flip two states, New Jersey and Virginia

TRENTON, N.J. — Brandon Straka, founder of the #WalkAway movement, has launched a campaign effort in 2025 aimed at shifting voter sentiment in two Democratic strongholds—New Jersey and Virginia—as both states gear…

A new pizza chain is coming to Northern Virginia

FAIRFAX, Va. — Mountain Mike’s Pizza has signed a development agreement to open three new locations in Northern Virginia, marking the California-based chain’s debut in the state. The deal, announced this week,…

ICE arrests violent repeat offender, gang member after Virginia city ingored 16 detainers

FAIRFAX, Va. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested a Guatemalan national with an extensive criminal record on May 12 after the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center declined to honor…

U.S. revokes migrant student’s visa, deports after caught spying at Virginia navy bases

PHILADELPHIA — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement removed a Chinese citizen from the United States last week after he was convicted of unlawfully using a drone to photograph U.S. naval installations in…

Virginia mother arrested for assaulting child at school bus stop

STAFFORD, VA — A Stafford County woman was arrested Tuesday after allegedly assaulting a child at a school bus stop and boarding the bus to continue the confrontation, according to the Stafford…

Virginia man sentenced to 30 years for sending $185K to ISIS via cryptocurrency scam

SPRINGFIELD, Va. — A 35-year-old man from Springfield was sentenced Wednesday to more than 30 years in federal prison after being convicted of funneling money to the Islamic State of Iraq and…

Ding Dong Ditch ends deadly in Virginia

A 27-year-old Spotsylvania County man has been arrested in connection with a May 3 shooting that left one person dead and another injured during a reported residential burglary, according to the Spotsylvania…

ICE arrests Honduran national after serious charges dropped in Virginia

FAIRFAX, Va. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Hyrum Baquedano-Rodriguez, a 26-year-old Honduran national, on May 2 in Fairfax after the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s attorney dismissed criminal charges against him…

Three arrested after gunfire incident during Virginia Beach Spring Break weekend

The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) announced Wednesday that three men have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of April 27 during Spring…

Mother of deceased Virginia infant now facing felony homicide charge

LYNCHBURG, Va. — A Lynchburg woman previously charged in connection with the death of her 5-month-old child is now facing a new and more severe charge of felony homicide, authorities confirmed Thursday.…

ICE arrests Honduran national in Virginia after court drops abduction and home invasion charges

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested a 26-year-old Honduran national in Fairfax, Virginia, after local authorities dropped felony charges that included abduction with intent to defile and burglary with intent to…

ICE nabs three migrants on various criminal charges in Virginia

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested three undocumented foreign nationals during an enforcement operation in Northern Virginia on April 21, the agency announced Friday. The operation was carried out in coordination…

Guns, drugs, and trafficking: Virginia State Police recover firearms and launch new human trafficking probes in statewide sweep

RICHMOND, VA — A week-long crime suppression operation led by the Virginia State Police resulted in the seizure of 27 firearms, more than $500,000 worth of narcotics, and the launch of dozens…

Virginia school official admits to $2.9M fraud scheme targeting veterans’ education benefits

ALEXANDRIA, VA — A former career services manager at a Virginia school pleaded guilty Tuesday to orchestrating a $2.9 million scheme to defraud the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by fabricating documents…

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