Virginia Doctor Flooded Arlington Area With Large Quantities of Oxycodone

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A physician from Arlington was sentenced to a decade in prison for her role in illegally prescribing and distributing over a million oxycodone pills. The sentencing occurred today following…

West Virginia Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine and Firearms Offenses

ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA – William Albert Flinn, Jr., a 45-year-old resident of Moorefield, West Virginia, has been sentenced to 195 months in federal prison on charges related to methamphetamine distribution and firearms…

Guilty Pleas Entered in West Virginia Drug Trafficking Case

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – In a significant development in the fight against drug trafficking, three individuals have entered guilty pleas related to their involvement in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed substantial…

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Signs Bill Banning Legacy Admissions

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Signs Bill Banning Legacy Admissions Brandon Poulter on March 9, 2024 Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill Friday banning legacy admissions at public colleges in the…

Virginia Beach Police Arrest Suspect in Early Morning 7-Eleven Robbery

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — In a swift response to an armed robbery, Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) officers apprehended 18-year-old Lucca Ferreira following an incident at a local 7-Eleven. The robbery took…

Virginia Woman Discovers $3 Million Winning Mega Millions Ticket in Nightstand

PORTSMOUTH, VA — Melena Hill, a resident of Portsmouth, experienced the shock of a lifetime when she found a Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million in her nightstand drawer, over a month…

Duffield Nurse Wins Over $900K in Virginia Lottery Monopoly Game

DUFFIELD, VA — Emily Parker, a nurse from Duffield, was astounded to win a jackpot of $903,298 while playing the Virginia Lottery’s MONOPOLY Progressive Jackpots game from the comfort of her home.…

Nathalie Man Wins $500,000 in Virginia Lottery Scratch-Off

NATHALIE, VA — Otis Patrick, a resident of Nathalie, was on his way home from work when he decided to purchase a Precious Gems Series scratcher ticket from the Virginia Lottery. Little…

$50,000 Powerball Prizes Awarded in Three West Virginia Towns

CHARLESTON, W.VA. – While the $563 million Mega Millions jackpot remains unclaimed, three lucky Powerball players in West Virginia are celebrating $50,000 wins from the latest drawing. The winning tickets were sold…

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Virginia Man Arrested for Assault in Maryland

Cumberland, MD – Cumberland City Police arrested Charles Jeffrey Toles, 44, of Centerville, VA, following a reported assault at a Lamont Street residence on February 28. The incident, which originated from an…

Federal Indictments in West Virginia for Illegal Firearms Purchases

Elkins, WV – Two West Virginia residents have been indicted by a Grand Jury in Elkins on charges related to illegal firearms purchases. John Allen Shomo, 52, of Coalton, faces charges for…

Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Felonies Stemming from Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON – A man from Springfield, Virginia, has admitted to committing two felonies, including an assault on law enforcement, during the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Joseph Brody, 24, entered…

Virginia Beach Blue Knights Host Youth Chess Tournament Against New Bern Noble Knights

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Beach Police Department, led by Chief Neudigate, along with the Youth Services Unit and the Virginia Beach Blue Knights Chess Club, hosted a youth chess tournament…

$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on Virginia Beach Shooting of Young Boy

Virginia Beach, VA – A significant reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest in the shooting of an 8-year-old boy on February 13 in the 3200 block of…

Virginia Carpenter Strikes $125,000 Lottery Prize on Christmas Eve

Carrollton, VA – In a festive turn of events, James Jones, III, from Virginia, hit the jackpot by winning the $125,000 top prize of the Holiday Cash 20X Scratch-Off game. The lucky…

Two Men Hospitalized After Shooting at Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Virginia Beach, VA – A shooting incident at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront has left two men hospitalized, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. The incident occurred just after 12:10 a.m. on…

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Virginia State Police Urge Super Bowl Party Goers Against Drinking and Driving

Richmond, VA – Ahead of the upcoming big game, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Virginia State Police (VSP) are emphasizing the importance of planning a sober ride home. The…

Traffic Alert: Crash Shuts Down Oceana Boulevard in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, VA – The Virginia Beach Police Department is currently investigating an accident that took place earlier this morning on Oceana Boulevard, resulting in the closure of the road in both…

Violent Crime, Homicide Remain High in Virginia Beach as Lesser Crimes Dip

Virginia Beach, VA – In a recent presentation to the City Council, Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate unveiled the 2023 crime statistics, highlighting a decline in both violent and property crimes…

Vehicle Recovered in Tragic Crash Off Virginia Beach Pier

Norfolk, VA – In a meticulous recovery effort on Friday, February 2, Crofton Industries successfully retrieved a vehicle that had submerged off the 14th Street Pier on January 27. The operation began…

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