Deshawn Wilson disappeared nearly nine months ago, Norfolk mother says she won’t give up...
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk mother is continuing to ask for the public’s help in finding her missing son, Deshawn Wilson Jr., 22, who disappeared nearly nine months ago. Wilson, 21 at the time, was last seen March 15, according to his mother, Shaquita McKinney. She said Wilson had been staying with a relative...
Rapper who kept it real remembered by loved ones, fans
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth resident Darryl Ferguson, 39, known on the stage as “X the Real,” was shot and killed Nov. 26, just as families were were preparing for Thanksgiving. As police search for the killer, loved ones say “X the Real” kept it real when he rapped about life in Portsmouth. Some of […]
‘Cruisin’ to help:’ Local woman delivers food, supplies across Hampton Roads
Jennifer Bolding drives across Hampton Roads daily helping those in need, with food, clothing and support through her nonprofit Cruisin' to Help the Homeless.
Decades-old VDOT Advisory Radio is going away
(WAVY) — After decades of providing traffic updates, VDOT Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) will air the final broadcast on Saturday. While all eight other VDOT districts already retired their radio systems, the Hampton Roads District continued to extend the broadcasts life for as long as possible. According to VDOT, the...
Police in Suffolk searching for missing 32-year-old man
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Police in Suffolk are searching for a missing 32-year-old man. Isaiah Brown was last seen on November 28 at his residence on East Washington Street prior to commuting to Norfolk to see family. Brown is a black male with brown eyes and black hair. He is 5’6 and weighs 150 pounds. He […]
Portsmouth Police seek help finding missing, endangered 14-year-old boy
The Portsmouth Police Department is searching for a missing 14-year-old boy.
Gloucester man accused of firing at an occupied vehicle
A Gloucester man was arrested on Nov. 20 and charged with feloniously shooting at an occupied vehicle and two counts reckless handling of a firearm.
Chesapeake Police hunting for information on gambling machine theft
The Chesapeake Police Department has been hunting for any information relating to a gambling machine robbery. The City of Chesapeake issued a plea for information or for individuals to come forward in a convenience store case covering the 1000 block of Fentress Road. Convenience store gambling machine robbery. On...
Two women sentenced to federal prison after playing key roles in Virginia based drug...
Newport News, Virginia – In a major sentencing related to a wide-ranging drug trafficking operation in Hampton Roads, two women have been sent to federal prison for their roles in distributing narcotics and transporting drug money across state lines. Federal investigators began their probe in June 2021 after...
Norfolk Police denies ICE profiling claims in traffic stop; acknowledges video
The Norfolk Police Department acknowledges it is aware of a widely shared social media post alleging that a Hispanic sailor was profiled and detained by an ICE agent during a Norfolk traffic stop.
