Misdemeanor charges dismissed in dog attack case, felonies still possible
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Robert Packer, the owner of two dogs involved in a brutal attack on four neighbors last fall, had all misdemeanor charges related to the case dismissed in Newport News General District Court Friday. Packer had faced five misdemeanor counts, including dog at large resulting in injury,...
Norfolk police make arrest in 2021 arson that left one person dead
NORFOLK, Va. — After over four years, an arrest has been made in a Norfolk arson that left one woman dead. Norfolk police and fire crews were called to the 3500 block of Somme Avenue in Norfolk on August 12, 2021, just before 1 a.m., after receiving a report of a house fire.
Hampton man convicted for assaults in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — It is two years in jail for the Hampton man who was convicted for his role in a pair of assaults that happened in Waynesboro. Online records showed that Cleavon Orlando Wilson was sentenced to five years in jail with three of those years suspended during a hearing Friday afternoon in...
Undetermined death under investigation in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk police were on Front Street investigating an undetermined death on Friday morning. Police said they were called to the 500 block of Front Street around 9:45 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person. When first responders arrived, they pronounced a man on the...
Hampton Roads braces for Sunday wintry mix: which cities are opening shelters
NORFOLK, Va. — City leaders are prepping for a wintry mix to arrive in Hampton Roads on Sunday, and a Weather Impact Alert has been declared for the afternoon. While some have activated city warming shelters across the area, others are waiting to see what the weather will bring.
Drunk Driver Arrested At EMS Station
FOUR OAKS — A Virginia man was arrested Saturday morning after deputies said he pulled his vehicle into the parking lot of a Johnston County EMS station while impaired. Kevin Jay Bluett, 50, of Newport News, Virginia, allegedly drove his 2024 Volkswagen into a handicapped parking space at the Four Oaks EMS station on...
Williamsburg astronaut involved in Int’l Space Station medical evacuation
A Williamsburg astronaut was brought back to Earth on Thursday after a medical evacuation cut a five-month mission aboard the International Space Station short.
Annadale Millwork to build new facility in Newport News, adding 154 jobs
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corporation and Frogale Lumber Supply is expanding operations into Newport News with an $11.5 million investment that is expected to create 154 more jobs, according to a statement from Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office. The milling company’s deal will...
Del. Mark Downey: Elected doctor seeks healthier futures for Virginians
House District 69's incoming rep ran on campaign promises to protect health care access. Once he is sworn in, Delegate Mark Downey will be the only doctor in Virginia's General Assembly. Downey, a practicing pediatrician, ran on campaign promises like lowering the cost of living, protecting Medicaid coverage and...
York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office now using ‘Flock Transparency Portal’ to increase transparency around Flock camera usage
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office is looking to increase transparency surrounding its usage of Flock cameras. They plan to do this through the newly launched “Flock Transparency Portal.” It’s a website that the sheriff’s office is hoping will provide insight to residents about how...
