Man who shot at officers, barricaded himself in building, charged with 11 counts
The man who shot at police and barricaded himself in an apartment building in Portsmouth on Wednesday has been charged with several counts, including attempted second-degree murder, according to VSP.
Three people arrested following drug bust in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Three Newport News men were arrested after investigators seized drugs, a firearm and cash during a search in York County on Thursday morning, according to officials. Authorities said investigators executed a search warrant in the 4500 block of George Washington Memorial Highway around 11:15 a.m. The search...
Newport News breaks ground on new Fire Station 11
The fire department provided the video above with images from Friday’s groundbreaking. NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – After years of planning, the day finally arrived. The City of Newport News held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station 11 on Friday, Feb. 13. The event began at 2 p.m. at 12601 McManus Blvd....
Students raise privacy concerns around FlockOS technology, WMPD explains surveillance limitations
Tuesday, Feb. 10, students from the College of William and Mary gathered in Washington Hall to discuss how to organize against Flock surveillance cameras in Williamsburg, Va. Charlie Goodman ’27 led the meeting, outlining the group’s effort to persuade the Williamsburg City Council to cancel its Flock contract over...
Reflections on the passing of a Surry County Legend
It seems appropriate to reflect during Black History Month on the February 1, 2026 passing of Marvin “Sherlock” Holmes, Sr. The venerable native son left behind a great legacy as a driver of significant positive changes to life in Surry County and beyond during his 86 years on earth.
Fort Eustis alerts community of active shooter exercise
Fort Eustis is alerting the community of an increase in emergency response personnel and vehicles for an active shooter exercise on Thursday.
Black Food Activists Return to the Farm
Over the years there has been a decline in the number of Black farmers in the United States. But, as Delmarva Public Media's Kevin Diaz reports, there has been a small resurgence on the Eastern Shore. RUSH: By some estimates, the peak of black farming in the United States was...
Norfolk murder suspect now focus of international manhunt
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi has had to use a rare method in the search for a Navy reservist wanted for murder in the death of his wife. The body of Lina Guerra, 39, was found Feb. 5 at the downtown apartment she shared with her husband, David Varela, 38. The body […]
2 arrested in York County traffic stop after deputies seize drugs and firearms
YORK COUNTY, Va. — Two people were arrested Wednesday in York County after deputies seized drugs and firearms during a traffic stop. York Poquoson Sheriff’s deputies stopped a vehicle at the intersection of George Washington Memorial Highway and Rich Road. During the stop, deputies discovered a large quantity of...
Police: Power lines down after James City County tractor-trailer crash
A tractor-trailer struck a power pole on Pocohontas Trail in James City County, VA, causing high voltage power lines to fall into the road and resulting in the driver being transported to the hospital with undisclosed injuries.
