Man charged after burglaries at businesses in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man was charged Tuesday after a string of burglaries in Norfolk, according to the Norfolk Police Department. On March 31, Eddie F. Young, 54, of New Jersey, was charged in connection with burglaries that impacted several businesses in the city. According to detectives, he now faces charges...
Nonprofit founder says ‘my legacy is gone’ nearly 1 year after fire destroys headquarters
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It was almost a year ago when a fire broke out at the Save Them Spay Them Love Them headquarters in Virginia Beach. After going back and forth with the city of Virginia Beach for the past year, the organization’s founder says her legacy at that location may be over. […]
Rainbow Cactus owner sentenced to 3 years unsupervised probation for shooting customer
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The owner of Rainbow Cactus, a long-standing Virginia Beach nightlife establishment, was sentenced to three years of unsupervised probation after shooting a customer in November 2023. Alan Phillips admitted to shooting Serina Concepcion on Nov. 3, 2023, leaving her critically injured. Phillips...
VBCPS: Green Run HS student faces criminal charges for having loaded weapon
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A Green Run High School student is facing criminal charges after being found in possession of a loaded weapon Tuesday, Virginia Beach City Public Schools has confirmed. VBCPS said that, in addition to the criminal charges, the student also faces disciplinary action according to the school...
Woman shot in Newport News; homicide investigation underway
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon. Around 12:54 p.m., police were called to the 300 block of Deputy Lane after receiving a report of a shooting. When police arrived, they found a woman suffering from a gunshot...
Neighbors report gruesome injuries to cats from suspected traps in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Residents in a Newport News neighborhood say several cats have been severely injured or killed in recent weeks by what they believe are foothold traps placed throughout the community. The incidents have been reported in the Colony Pines neighborhood near Jouett Drive, where neighbors say...
Rare plants arrive at Norfolk Botanical’s ‘Garden of Tomorrow,’ opening delayed
The Norfolk Botanical Garden is installing rare and endangered plants in its new $50 million Garden of Tomorrow project, which is now slated to open late summer following construction delays.
Utility truck driver dies after two-vehicle crash
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Suffolk Police responded Monday at around 2:06 p.m. to a two-vehicle auto accident in the 3400 block of Bridge Road in Suffolk, according to officials. Upon initial investigations, it is believed that the driver of a utility truck suffered a medical condition. This occurred when they rear-ended...
Norfolk man convicted of malicious wounding, attempted robbery in 2025 attack
NORFOLK, Va. — A Norfolk man was convicted Monday of malicious wounding and several related charges after prosecutors said he beat another man with a handgun during a dispute last year, according to the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. Keith Lamont Sears, 43, was found guilty of malicious wounding, using...
Suffolk Police seek new information on 1999 cold case
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Suffolk Police Department is seeking new information on a cold case from 1999, according to a post from the department on Facebook. On March 31, 1999, at around 5:40 a.m., Henry “Hank” Cuffee, 33, was found dead at the end of Skeet Road in the Huntersville neighborhood. Residents found...

















