Navy’s Newest Destroyer Arrives at Naval Station Norfolk Ahead of Commissioning
The Navy’s newest destroyer, the future USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr., arrived at its home port, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, March 20, ahead of its commissioning ceremony, scheduled for April 11. The warship’s namesake, retired Marine Corps Col. Harvey Curtiss Barnum Jr., a Medal of Honor recipient, was on...
Ex-Navy reservist sentenced for pandemic-era fraud
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A former Navy service member and Navy reservist was sentenced on March 12 to two years in prison for defrauding a pandemic-era relief program. Tiara Jenee Bryant, 36, was also ordered to pay $128,844 in restitution for wire fraud involving a fraudulent small business loan.
3 arrested in Suffolk identity-theft probe, charged with fraud and forgery
SUFFOLK, Va. — Three people were arrested after Suffolk police served two search warrants Tuesday as part of an identity theft and fraud investigation, authorities said. Officers executed warrants in the 2000 block of Sweetwood Drive and the 5000 block of Lytton Spring. Police said the searches led to the arrests of...
$6 million in cocaine seized from Suffolk
SUFFOLK, Va. — Law enforcement agencies have seized 159 kilograms of cocaine, valued at approximately $6 million, from a location in Suffolk linked to a suspected drug trafficking organization operating in the Hampton Roads area. The operation was a joint effort by the DEA Norfolk District Office, Suffolk Police...
Chesapeake man arrested for drug offenses, driving violations
(Currituck County Sheriff’s Office) On March 31, 2026, Deputies responded to a careless and reckless driving vehicle complaint. Deputies located the suspect vehicle, observed multiple traffic violations, and initiated a traffic stop. During the course of the stop, deputies interviewed the driver. A K-9 unit (DAX) was...
TV bandit bolts with $1K haul from Virginia store
TV thief wanted after walking out with nearly $1K in
3 Retail Giants Leaving Virginia in May 2026
The traditional department store model continues to face intense pressure, and JCPenney is actively adjusting its physical footprint. In Northern Virginia, a massive piece of local retail history is vanishing as the JCPenney at Springfield Town Center prepares to permanently lock its doors on May 24, 2026. After...
‘It’s like a dream’: Young VB woman owns own restaurant
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Keona Dooley is not just dreaming big. The Virginia Beach-based 20-year-old lives hers out every day. “A lot of times it’s hard for people to take in,” said Dooley, owner and operator of J&K Style Grill’s two Virginia Beach restaurants. “You can’t be 20 and owning it. Once you show them,...
Hopewell murder victim’s truck found in Virginia Beach
CAROLINE COUNTY, Va, (WRIC/WAVY) — Hopewell High School student Jayden McComber had been reported missing March 26. Two days later, McComber’s truck was found in Virginia Beach, 100 miles from his home, according to Caroline County Sheriff Scott Moser, and March 31, five days after being reported missing, the body of...
Virginia Beach educators raise concerns over extended school schedule
Students in Virginia Beach are now on spring break, but when they return April 13 they will face a longer school day.
