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…

Virginia Pair Convicted for Roles in January 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two Virginia residents, Casey Jane Tryon-Castro, 34, of Roanoke, and Micaiah Joseph, 33, of Triangle, have been convicted of multiple charges relating to their actions during the January 6,…

California Man Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl into Virginia

Major Fentanyl Trafficker Sentenced to 18 Years ABINGDON, VA – Robert Contreras, 24, known as “Quill,” was sentenced today to 18 years in federal prison for his role in a major fentanyl…

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…

Man Killed, Woman Critical in Virginia Beach Motorcycle Crash

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on Friday. At approximately 2:40 PM, Emergency Communications and Citizen Services received a report…

Virginia Beach Cyclist Fatally Struck by Jeep at Busy Intersection

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – On Saturday, at 6:14 PM, the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to a collision at the intersection of Lynn Shores Drive and Virginia Beach Boulevard. Richard Whelan,…

Winning $2 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Virginia

LOUISA, VA — A Powerball ticket purchased at Louisa Mini Mart, located at 305 West Main Street in Louisa, has become worth $2 million following Wednesday night’s drawing. The community is abuzz…

Drunk Driver Collides Head-On with Sheriff’s Deputy in Virginia

SPOTSYLVANIA, VA – A Spotsylvania Sheriff’s deputy searching for an alleged drunk driver ended up colliding head-on with the suspect’s vehicle. The incident occurred near the Orange County line, approximately 65 miles…

16-year-old Virginian charged as an Adult for October 21, 2023, murder of 24-year-old D.C. Resident

WASHINGTON – Ashton Inabinet, 16, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested yesterday on Second Degree Murder While Armed charges stemming from the homicide of 24-year-old Diamonte Lewis…

The Day Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Died in Virginia Christmas Parade

RICHMOND, VA — A festive mishap occurred during the Richmond Christmas Parade on December 4, 2010, when a large Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer balloon suffered a puncture wound. The incident unfolded as…

Virginia Man Found Guilty of Felony and Misdemeanor Charges Related to Jan. 6 Capitol Breach

WASHINGTON – A Virginia man was found guilty in the District of Columbia today of felony and misdemeanor charges related to his actions during the Jan.…

VIJAY JAYARAJ: Africa Doesn’t Need Western Elites’ Meaningless Climate Policies

VIJAY JAYARAJ: Africa Doesn’t Need Western Elites’ Meaningless Climate Policies Vijay Jayaraj on November 4, 2023 African priorities differ from those of Europe and North America. Among the Dark Continent’s most daunting…

Police Investigating Deadly Crash the Claimed Life of Virginia Man in Potomac

POTOMAC, MD – A vehicle collision occurred on Saturday, claiming the life of a Virginia man. Preliminary findings indicate that around 6:26 p.m., Byron Jennings, 60, of Lynchburg, VA, experienced a medical…

Off-duty Air and Marine Operations agents protect the public in two events on same day in Northern Virginia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) off-duty agents protected the public in two separate events in Northern Virginia on September 14, 2023. One of…

Drive-Thru Shooting at Virginia Wendy’s Injures Two

CHESAPEAKE, VA – A shooting occurred last Thursday morning in a Wendy’s drive-thru on the 3100 block of Western Branch Boulevard. Chesapeake Police reported that a black SUV pulled up alongside a…

Northwest D.C. Homicide Suspect Apprehended

Washington, D.C. – A 44-year-old woman has been arrested in relation to a homicide that took place on August 24th at the 3600 block of 16th Street in Northwest, D.C. Washington Metropolitan…

Virginia Beach Labor Day Weekend Beach and Surf Report

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Sunny skies and high temperatures dominate today’s weather, but beachgoers are warned of hazardous conditions including a high risk of rip currents effective through Sunday evening. Today’s weather…

EXCLUSIVE: Border Patrol Previously Released Alleged Virginia Gun Violence Suspects, Including MS-13 Member

EXCLUSIVE: Border Patrol Previously Released Alleged Virginia Gun Violence Suspects, Including MS-13 Member Jennie Taer on August 21, 2023 Two individuals allegedly involved in gun crimes in Virginia were previously released into…

Virginia Exits Voter Registration Sharing Pact

NORFOLK, VA – Virginia has become the eighth Republican-led state to withdraw from the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), a non-partisan voting-integrity partnership. ERIC was designed to facilitate the sharing of voter…

Millions In US Under Air Quality Alerts As Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwestern, East Coast Skies Yet Again

Millions In US Under Air Quality Alerts As Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Midwestern, East Coast Skies Yet Again Nick Pope on June 28, 2023 Tens of millions of Americans are under air quality…

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