Norfolk man pleads guilty to abusing 6-week-old son, sentencing set for January 2026
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man pleaded guilty last month to child abuse and neglect as well as child cruelty after being suspected of shaking and injuring his 6-week-old son last year. On Nov. 16, 2024, William Robert Lee Jr., 28, took his son to Children’s Hospital of the...
Shooting at Marcy Street home leaves man hospitalized with serious injuries: NPD
A man was seriously injured after a shooting Thursday morning on Marcy Street, according to Norfolk police.
Chesapeake Humane Society has empty kennels
Every kennel is empty at the Chesapeake Humane Society because of our incredible community of holiday fosters.
PETA launches Christmutts Toy Drive for chained dogs in Hampton Roads
NORFOLK, Va. — PETA is spreading holiday cheer for local dogs who live outdoors by collecting toys for animals chained or penned outside in the Hampton Roads area. Donations can be made online or dropped off at participating businesses throughout December. “Dogs forced to live outside in the cold...
Virginia landlord surprises tenants with free rent for the holidays: ‘I know exactly how...
In a kind and impressive show of holiday spirit, a Virginia landlord, Travis Johnson, has done far more than expected. He surprised his tenants with a big break from money worries just as the holidays were starting by waiving two full months of free rent, giving real financial help to the people renting from him....
Hampton Roads led the state in vehicle crashes in 2024
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Every year, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles releases data on vehicle crashes from across the commonwealth. While experts wait for the official release of 2025 data, Carter Killorn, CEO of Virginia Statewide Incidents, says Hampton Roads, and specifically Virginia Beach, lead the state...
Customs warns parents about counterfeit toys after major seizure in Virginia
NORFOLK, Va. (WSET) — Customs and Border Protection is alerting parents to the dangers of counterfeit toys following a significant seizure in Virginia. Officers recently confiscated over 17,000 counterfeit children's items at the Area Port of Norfolk-Newport News. Officials said the toys were valued at an estimated...
Intense Debate: Calls for State AG to Probe into Spanberger Rally’s Funding
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on State AG Pressed to Investigate Spanberger Rally Funding. State AG Pressed to Investigate Spanberger Rally Funding.
Woman found dead on sidewalk on Jefferson Ave in Newport News; investigation underway
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)– A death investigation is underway after a woman was found lying on a sidewalk in Newport News. According to police, officers were called to the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and 45th Street just after 3 a.m. for the report of a person lying on the sidewalk. When officers arrived, they...
NPD: Man arrested in Waterside Dr. shooting
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man faces malicous wounding and other charges in connection to a shooting early Sunday morning on Waterside Drive near the Waterside District, Norfolk Police said. Lorne S. Bailey, 23, of Hampton has been charged with malicious wounding, four counts of attempted malicious wounding, the use of...

















