Change of Command Ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk
Capt. Ray Glenn became Naval Station Norfolk’s 53rd commanding officer, succeeding Capt. Matt Schlarmann.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-64 in Norfolk closes eastbound lanes
A multi-vehicle accident on I-64 in Norfolk near Tidewater Drive has closed all eastbound lanes, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Norfolk longshoreman claims $100,000 Virginia Lottery prize
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk longshoreman won a $100,000 top prize after purchasing a Virginia Lottery scratcher at a local Wawa. Justin Johnson claimed the first top price available in the “10X the money” game. Johnson bought the winning ticket located at 6301 North Military Highway in Norfolk. He was using the...
Why Do Drivers Run Red Lights?
You probably don’t need to be told that car accidents are stressful, especially when they happen because someone ran a red light. When a driver breaks a traffic rule and causes a crash, they are usually responsible for the damage. If they have auto insurance, their insurance company will typically be the one that...
No arrests 3 years after stray bullet kills beloved Portsmouth woman
Alaejah Johnson was struck in the head by a stray bullet inside her Portsmouth home on Feb. 27, 2023. Her parents are still waiting for answers as police report no new updates in the case.
Crews respond to fire on E. Ocean View Ave in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Norfolk are responding to an overnight house fire. According to officials, crews were called to the area of Grove Avenue and E Ocean View Ave just after 2 a.m. for the report of a smoke investigation. When crews arrived on scene, in the 1700 block of Ocean View Avenue, they […]
Missing endangered woman found safe
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Police in Suffolk are searching for a missing woman with a disability. Destini Dreann Tyus, 32, was last seen on February 26 in the 1000 block of Snead Drive wearing a black jacket, purple pants, and purple shoes. Police say she is believed to be wearing a brown wig. She has a defined birth mark...
Virginia Beach police seek suspects in $64K identity theft case
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A man and woman are wanted in connection with identity theft, according to Virginia Beach Police Department. On Nov. 20, 2025, the two suspects intercepted checks totaling over $64,000. Police did not provide the location where this occurred.
Man faces DUI and manslaughter charges in double fatal Portsmouth crash
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Portsmouth police arrested Christopher M. Gaskin, 33, in connection with a Feb. 12 crash that killed two people. Gaskin faces two counts of aggravated involuntary manslaughter and a DUI charge. The collision occurred just before 11 p.m. at the intersection of High Street and Elm...
Elizabeth River Project receives $2M grant to build living shorelines in Norfolk
A $2 million federal grant will fund new living shoreline projects along the Elizabeth River, aimed at improving water quality and adding natural buffers in neighborhoods that experience flooding.
