Teenage boy hospitalized with life-threatening wound after Acorn Street shooting
Chesapeake police officers responded to the 1700 block of Acorn St. after gunshots were reported in the area. Officials found a teenage boy suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound on arrival.
Annual report points to Hampton Roads’ aging bridges
NORFOLK, Va. — The overall condition of Hampton Roads' bridges is improving despite aging infrastructure, according to the 2025 State of Transportation report presented by the Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization (HRTPO). The organization’s annual report examines a wide range of regional transportation...
Suffolk police chief says violent crime has dropped in the city
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Suffolk Police Chief Danny Buie says violent crime has dropped significantly in the city. On Jan.9, he announced that murders are down year-over-year by more than 50%. There were 11 murders in 2024 and five in 2025. He added that there was a 17% decrease in Part 1 offenses, which are […]
Suspect arrested in Virginia Beach’s first 2026 homicide
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach police have made an arrest in the city’s first homicide of the year. Jeremiah Cuffee, 19, of Chesapeake, died in the hospital after the shooting on Frazier Lane that happened at 12:31 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Virginia Beach detectives have...
4 displaced in residential fire on Grove Avenue
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Four people were displaced following a residential fire on Grove Avenue Monday evening, according to Suffolk Fire & Rescue. Units were dispatched to the 100 block of Grove Avenue at around 9:15 p.m. Upon arrival, they found smoke showing from the front door of a single-story residence. The fire...
City of Williamsburg meals tax now among the highest in the U.S.
WILLIAMSBURG – The City of Williamsburg ranks among the top of a new nationwide list, but this one doesn’t come with any bragging rights. Following a vote by City Council on Jan. 8, the locality now has one of the highest meals tax rates in the county. Council...
Military accountability amendment introduced after death of Angelina Resendiz
A new amendment requires military accountability report on missing service members after a Norfolk-based Navy sailor's death.
After ‘gut punch,’ Ashley Furniture steps in to help
After a Chesapeake resident said he was left high and dry after trying to purchase furniture from Value City Furniture, another area furniture company stepped in to help. Link: https://wavy.com.
Navy sailor found dead at Naval Station Norfolk, investigation underway
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — An investigation is underway after a navy sailor was found dead Friday at Naval Station Norfolk, according to a spokesperson for Naval Education and Training Command. Fire Controlman (Aegis) 1st Class Alonzo Tablet Martin Jr. was found deceased inside the command’s building. Martin Jr. was...
Man and woman wanted after shoplifting at Chesapeake discount store
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man and woman are wanted for shoplifting at a discount store in Chesapeake, according to police. On Jan. 4, the suspects took approximately $300 worth of household items from a discount store in the 1400 block of Bainbridge Boulevard. They then exited the store without paying for them.
