Attorney fees for eviction cases are skyrocketing in Virginia, says new study
It’s common for attorneys representing landlords in eviction cases to charge attorney fees. It’s also common for the tenant to foot the bill, on top of late fees and back rent owed. Sometimes, attorney fees are a flat rate, while other times they're a percentage of the total...
Virginia Beach Police investigate crash involving HRT bus
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department are investigating a vehicle crash involving an HRT bus Thursday morning. According to officials, just before 9:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4200 block of South Plaza Trail for reports of a crash involving a bus. Police said...
VBPD, Human Services to host event at Lynnhaven Mall for National Prescription Drug Take...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Police Department and Virginia Beach Human Services are getting ready for a drop off event for expired and unwanted prescription drugs for National Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday. The event is set to take place at a table near the food court at Lynnhaven Mall...
“Unthinkable and Unsolved”: The Judy Baldwin murder case
WAVY's Andy Fox reports. https://www.wavy.com/news/investigative/wakefield-murder-case-leaves-family-in-pain-suspects-still-at-large/
Portsmouth woman among 6 arrested in attempted $1 million drug smuggling case at women’s...
RICHMOND, Va. — A Portsmouth woman is among six people arrested in a months-long investigation into the attempted smuggling of about $1.1 million worth of drugs into the Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland County. Brittany Louise Decarli, a current probationer, faces two counts of attempting to...
Police activity in the surrounding neighborhood put Waters Middle School on outside hold
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth Public Schools confirmed that William E. Waters Middle School was placed on an outside hold on Thursday while police investigated an incident in the surrounding neighborhood. A spokesperson with the school division provided the message that Waters Middle School principal Jennelle Burden...
Abby Zwerner, teacher shot at Richneck, will get her day in court next week
On the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2023, a 6-year-old student at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News took out a gun he stole from his mother and shot his first grade teacher, Abby Zwerner.
New York AG to be arraigned on fraud charges in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) is scheduled to appear before a Norfolk federal judge on Friday. James is due in court to be arraigned on mortgage fraud charges. A federal grand jury indicted James earlier this month. The case centers around a home in Norfolk. She’s accused of buying...
Man fleeing ICE agents dies after being hit by car on I-264 in Norfolk:...
A man, who was fleeing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), died after being hit by a car on I-264 on Thursday, according to Virginia State Police.
Virginia Dog Overcomes Wrongful Surrender And Finds A Loving Forever Home
Andi never imagined that the people she trusted most would walk away from her. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened. Her owner brought her to the Norfolk Animal Shelter, claiming she had bitten her boyfriend. At ten years old, this sweet Dachshund suddenly found herself behind shelter walls, confused and...

















