VBPD: Peeping Tom incident reported in Aragona neighborhood
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Aragona Village, named for the late developer John Aragona, is a neighborhood that’s showing its age. Built in six sections beginning in 1955, it was an ideal location, halfway between the Oceanfront and Norfolk. More than 60 years later some homes are unoccupied and several are under...
This Wildly Unusual Restaurant In Virginia Will Leave You Absolutely Speechless
Finding a restaurant that serves decent breakfast isn’t particularly difficult, but finding one that makes you question reality while serving that breakfast is considerably more challenging. The Pocahontas Pancake House in Virginia Beach accomplishes this rare feat with an enthusiasm that borders on aggressive, and...
No fooling: New parking fees start April 1 for VB convention, sports centers
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Get ready to pay more to park in Virginia Beach beginning April 1 — no fooling. The city said it will start charging people to park at the Convention Center and Sports Center at the Oceanfront. It will cost $1 for the first hour. The cost will go up incrementally, with a $10 maximum...
VBPD: ShotSpotter technology leads to arrest in Providence Road shooting
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Police said the use of ShotSpotter technology led to the arrest of a man Wednesday in connection to a shooting earlier this week on Providence Road. Christopher Riley Anderson, 37, has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding after police said a man was shot in the 6300 block of...
Man charged with firing shots near Lynnhaven Parkway
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach man was issued two misdemeanor summonses after police responded to a report of gunfire early Feb. 22. At about 1:55 a.m., Emergency Communications and Citizen Services received a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire in the 1300 block of Lynnhaven Parkway. Officers responded and, with...
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.
