Fort Eustis soldier sentenced for coercion of minors
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Fort Eustis soldier was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday for coercion and enticement of a child, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia said. Brady Beck Fant, 32, used social media platforms to take part in sexually graphic conversation with girls who were...
Mother whose son died in Norfolk jail speaks out
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Virginia Beach Radio DJ ‘Shaggy’ Sentenced On DWI, Obstruction Charges.
Popular radio DJ Brandon Stokes, known professionally as “Shaggy,” was sentenced Thursday in Virginia Beach, VA on charges of driving while intoxicated and obstruction of justice — but he won’t see much time behind bars, according to a report by WAVY-TV. According to online court records,...
Virginia Beach arena project paused with refunds promised to backers
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The plan to bring a 20,000-seat arena to the city of Virginia Beach has been put on pause, according to the campaign’s organizer, after the city denied the group’s request to build at the Oceanfront. According to a video posted on the organization’s...
Driver convicted of manslaughter in high-speed fatal Virginia Beach crash
The conviction stems from a May 7, 2023, incident.
Mom charged with fraud, claimed daughter was injured by metal in potato chips
A Virginia Beach mother is facing fraud charges after state police say she submitted falsified medical docs while seeking compensation for her daughter's alleged injury from metal found in a chip bag.
Driver injured in Virginia Beach crash on Head River Rd.
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A driver was hospitalized following a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in the 2900 block of Head River Road, according to Virginia Beach Police. Emergency Communications and Citizens Services received the initial report of the crash just after noon. Virginia Beach Police Department...
Barry Manilow’s Norfolk show rescheduled
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Barry Manilow can’t smile without Norfolk. One of the world’s best-selling musical artists, Manilow will be coming to Chartway Arena Aug. 8 for what’s being billed as “The Last Norfolk concert.” The Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winner had been scheduled to perform at Chartway Arena March 2, but...
Investigation: Local family shows how crypto scammers reel in, rob and ruin their victims
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — “I thought it was honest, but it was not honest.” That’s Harsh Nanda of Hickory, summarizing both the hopeful beginning and the damaging end to his foray into what he thought was a legitimate investment in cryptocurrency. His cautionary tale is proof-positive that you’re not safe in your own...
1 seriously hurt following crash on Route 58 in Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– A person is seriously hurt following a crash on Route 58 in Suffolk Monday morning. According to officials, fire crews were called to the westbound lanes of Route 58, near Wilroy Road, at 5:18 a.m. for the report of a single vehicle crash. Officials say the single occupant was pinned. After 45 […]
