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Bronx man charged in violent rape on Virginia Avenue

BRONX, N.Y. — A 21-year-old man was arrested Wednesday in connection with the brutal rape of a 26-year-old woman on Virginia Avenue, authorities said. The victim was attacked around 3:30 a.m. in…

Teen arrested in fatal shooting on Schoolhouse Road in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of another 17-year-old on Schoolhouse Road earlier this week, Virginia Beach Police announced Thursday.…

Virginia man plotted to kill grandmother in murder-for-hire scheme, police say

FINCASTLE, Va. — A 53-year-old Virginia man conspired to have his 97-year-old grandmother killed in a murder-for-hire plot, according to police, with the alleged hitman being indicted this week and the mastermind…

Amber Alert canceled: Three missing children found safe in Virginia

FISHERSVILLE, Va. — Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert issued earlier Thursday morning after three children, ages 10, 8, and 6, were located safe. The alert had been issued following their reported…

New York man pleads guilty to threatening flight attendants, forcing plane diversion to Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. — A 31-year-old New York man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to interfering with a flight crew after his threats and disruptive behavior aboard a May 2023 flight forced the plane…

Seven killed on Virginia roadways over Thanksgiving holiday, troopers urge seat belt use

RICHMOND, Va. – Seven people died in traffic crashes across Virginia during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to preliminary data from Virginia State Police, marking a reduction from 11 fatalities in 2023…

Elderly Virginia man vanishes as truck turns up abandoned

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police and Fairfax County police are seeking the public’s help in finding an 80-year-old man who has been missing for nearly a week after disappearing in…

Two men sentenced in fentanyl trafficking conspiracy between California and Virginia

NORFOLK, Va. — Two men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme to distribute fentanyl and other drugs by mail from California to Virginia, according to federal…

Virginia Police Stop Woman’s Murder for Hire Plot

RIDGEWAY, Va. — A Virginia woman has been arrested and charged with criminal solicitation of murder and conspiracy to commit a felony after allegedly plotting to have someone killed, authorities said. Gennevieve…

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Virginia Beach police use city surveillance cams to arrest Lynnhaven Parkway robbery suspect

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery on Lynnhaven Parkway, thanks to swift investigative work and advanced surveillance technology, Virginia Beach…

Virginia Beach Police Respond to Fatal Bicycle Accident

Virginia Beach Police Respond to Fatal Bicycle Accident **VIRGINIA BEACH, VA** - Officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a fatal accident involving a bicyclist on Indian River Road…

Virginia man pleads guilty to trafficking fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin on interstate highway

NEWNAN, Ga. — A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to trafficking large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and other narcotics through Georgia, while his co-defendant admitted to concealing a felony, federal prosecutors…

West Virginia woman faked business operation to scam federal goverment out of COVID-19 relief funds

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A St. Albans woman was sentenced Friday to five years of federal probation and ordered to pay $25,830 in restitution after admitting to defrauding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)…

Virginia woman charged with murder after setting aquaintance on fire

MAX MEADOWS, Va. — A Virginia woman who was out on bond for an earlier assault charge is now accused of first-degree murder after allegedly setting another woman on fire, resulting in…

Man fatally shot by police after attempted robbery in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Norfolk man was fatally shot by a Virginia Beach police officer Tuesday night after he allegedly attempted to rob a store and advanced on the officer with…

Teen charged in Virginia Beach shooting after ShotSpotter alert

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A ShotSpotter alert led police to the scene of a shooting in the 5000 block of W. Hastings Arch on November 10, where a 15-year-old male was found…

Virginia Senator Pushes to Censor Online Video Game Platform Steam Over Alleged Discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Mark Warner of Virginia has intensified his scrutiny of Valve Corporation, the owner of Steam, the world’s largest digital distribution platform for PC gaming, citing concerns over the…

Three Charged for Mob Attack Outside Virginia Sheetz

STAFFORD, Va. — A man and his two passengers were arrested early Saturday morning following a disturbance and alleged assault at a Sheetz convenience store on Garrisonville Road, according to authorities. Stafford…

Eight Charged in Interstate Car Theft Ring Opearting from Virginia to New York

NEWARK, N.J. — Eight men have been charged for allegedly orchestrating an interstate luxury car theft ring that targeted high-end vehicles across New Jersey, New York, and other states, U.S. Attorney Philip…

19-year-old motorcyclist killed in Virginia Beach crash

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Princess Anne Road on Sunday night, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. Officers responded to the 4300…

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