Norfolk man pleads guilty to attempting to tamper with witnesses
A Norfolk man pled guilty Thursday to attempted witness tampering after federal prosecutors said that he threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend, her family, her current boyfriend, and an FBI agent while under investigation.
New report says that Norfolk’s homicide rate has increased since 2025
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A new report from the Council on Criminal Justice says the homicide rate in Norfolk has increased since 2025. The report states that out of 30 cities that were sampled, the homicide rate in Norfolk increased by 64% from the first half of 2025 to the first half of 2026, followed […]
NFR: 2 injured in house fire on Easton Street
Two people were taken to the hospital following a residential structure fire Saturday afternoon on Easton Street, according to Norfolk Fire-Rescue.
Vatican-recognized ‘miracle baby’ wanted in connection with shooting
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A Hampton teenager whose survival as a newborn was recognized by the Catholic Church as a miracle is now wanted by police in Rhode Island in connection with a double shooting. Newport police in Rhode Island announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for 19-year-old Tyquan Johnson on charges
YPSO: Use safe online exchange zones for online purchases
YORK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — It’s a theme seen quite often. You’re scrolling away on your phone and something catches your eye that you want to buy from someone on social media. So when you jump on the deal, all that’s left is to pick up the item. But that dreamlike deal can turn into […]
NPD: 17-year-old boy dies after shooting on Druid Circle
A 17-year-old boy died following a shooting Friday night on Druid Circle, according to Norfolk Police.
Man dies after boat strikes dock on Elizabeth River
One man died following a motorboat striking a pilling and stationary dock on the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.
Ambulance stolen from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital recovered in Portsmouth
An ambulance was stolen from Sentara Norfolk General Hospital on Thursday evening before being recovered a short time later, according to Old Dominion University Police.
Hampton man sentenced following federal drug and firearms offenses
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY)- A Hampton man was sentenced to more than five years in prison on drug charges. According to the Department of Justice, 29-year-old Damion Chesson was sentenced to five years and eight months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a d
HBCU legend who passed up big schools remembered
Jackie Dolberry had the chance to play at a big school. But she chose Hampton, a D2 HBCU in the CIAA. The rest was history. The post HBCU legend who passed up big schools remembered appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
