Va. jail announces reforms after $950K inmate suicide settlement
NORFOLK, Va. — The family of an inmate who died by suicide at the Norfolk City Jail has reached a $950,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit filed in federal court against the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office and former staff, whose actions were found to have led to the inmate’s death.
Driver convicted of manslaughter in high-speed fatal Virginia Beach crash
The conviction stems from a May 7, 2023, incident.
Mom charged with fraud, claimed daughter was injured by metal in potato chips
A Virginia Beach mother is facing fraud charges after state police say she submitted falsified medical docs while seeking compensation for her daughter's alleged injury from metal found in a chip bag.
Barry Manilow’s Norfolk show rescheduled
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Barry Manilow can’t smile without Norfolk. One of the world’s best-selling musical artists, Manilow will be coming to Chartway Arena Aug. 8 for what’s being billed as “The Last Norfolk concert.” The Emmy, Tony and Grammy award-winner had been scheduled to perform at Chartway Arena March 2, but...
Investigation: Local family shows how crypto scammers reel in, rob and ruin their victims
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — “I thought it was honest, but it was not honest.” That’s Harsh Nanda of Hickory, summarizing both the hopeful beginning and the damaging end to his foray into what he thought was a legitimate investment in cryptocurrency. His cautionary tale is proof-positive that you’re not safe in your own...
Driver hospitalized after vehicle slams into Portsmouth shop
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A woman was hospitalized with minor injuries after her vehicle crashed into a Portsmouth business early Monday morning. Portsmouth Police confirmed the incident occurred around 2 a.m. at Portsmouth Alignment, located at 3119 Elm Avenue. The business owner told WAVY this is the second time a...
Man arrested following shooting on Jefferson Ave in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY)– A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News last week. Police have arrested 21-year-old Jacquese Ihienkonye of Newport News in connection to the shooting that occurred at the Palace Inn and Suites on February 17. Police were...
VB honors Officers Reese and Girvin one year after line-of-duty deaths
"A year ago today our world tilted on its axis a year ago today we lost two of our heroes," Police Chief Paul Neudigate said.
About 1,700 customers lose power in Portsmouth due to equipment failure, most restored
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — More than a thousand customers were without power in Portsmouth early Monday morning as crews worked to restore service. According to Dominion Energy, roughly 1,700 customers lost power just before 5:30 a.m., primarily in and near the Churchland area of Portsmouth. The outage was caused by failed...
Three hurt following shooting in Virginia Beach Town Center; suspect in custody
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– Three people are hurt after being shot in the Town Center area of Virginia Beach early Sunday morning. According to police, officers were called to the 200 block of Market Street just after 2 a.m. for the report of gunfire heard in the area. When officers arrived, they found two men […]

















