U.S. Marshals warn Hampton Roads residents of phone scam using spoofed numbers
NORFOLK, Va. — The U.S. Marshals Service for the Eastern District of Virginia is warning people in Hampton Roads about a phone scam where con artists are spoofing official numbers to trick victims into sending money. Scammers use “neighbor spoofing” technology to make their number appear as if it...
Chesapeake to develop unique character districts in 20-year plan
Chesapeake is looking ahead to the next 20 years with a comprehensive plan aimed at making the city more attractive to potential residents.
Jury deliberates in murder trial for man accused in shooting death of Ali Muhammad
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the murder trial of Jalen Garces, the man charged with second-degree murder in the June 2023 shooting death of Ali Muhammad in Norfolk. The jury will continue its deliberations at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, though no friends or extended family members...
When Confederate slaves rowed to this Virginia fort, they unknowingly set a precedent for...
Three Slaves’ Midnight Flight That Transformed America. Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia holds the key to understanding how three enslaved men changed American history forever. On May 23, 1861, Frank Baker, Shepard Mallory, and James Townsend rowed across Hampton Roads to escape their Confederate master who planned...
2nd suspect accused of murdering man inside Newport News convenience store
A second man has been arrested and accused of murdering a man inside a Newport News convenience store in May, according to the city's police department.
Mother and daughters from Gloucester to split $100K a year from Virginia Lottery win
A mother and her daughters are set to receive $100,000 a year for 10 years after winning big with the Virginia Lottery.
Chesapeake man gets 20-year prison sentence for fentanyl distribution
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Chesapeake man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the deadly overdose of a minor in Virginia Beach, according to police. On July 30, 23-year-old Izayah Dural was sentenced after being convicted of one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.
Man arrested in connection with shooting in parking lot of Hampton hotel
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened after a fight in an InTown Suites parking lot last month, according to Hampton police.
Police pursuit through downtown Suffolk ends in arrest; vehicle damaged
SUFFOLK, Va. — A man wanted on outstanding warrants is in custody after leading Suffolk police on a pursuit through the downtown area Tuesday evening. According to police, the incident began around 7:02 p.m. on August 12 in the 1000 block of Portsmouth Boulevard when officers attempted to stop the suspect’s vehicle....
Methamphetamine, firearms seized during search in York Co.: deputies
YORK, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News man was arrested on Tuesday after firearms and methamphetamine were found during a search, deputies said. According to officials, on Aug. 12, deputies with the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 2400 block of George Washington Memorial Highway following...
