Virginia Beach EMS will limit use of lights, sirens on responses outside of Priority...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — This week, an operational change went into effect for Virginia Beach EMS in which first responders will limit the utilization of lights and sirens for calls under their Priority 2 designation. The change, confirmed by Chief Jason Stroud, is amid a nationwide shift by localities...
Haunted Hampton Roads: Fort Monroe
Note: All this week, 10 On Your Side is spotlighting different haunted locations in Hampton Roads. In this episode, we visit the Fort Monroe in Virginia Beach. HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — With more than 400 years of history at Fort Monroe, you can take a stroll down an alley, and you might bump into one of […]
2 accused of stealing nearly $500K worth of jewelry from Greenbrier Mall store
Two males are accused of holding four people at gunpoint inside a Greenbrier Mall store and taking nearly $500,000 worth of jewelry earlier this month, according to the FBI Norfolk Field Office.
Hampton Roads leaders rally to brace for impacts to SNAP, Medicaid
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Leaders from across Hampton Roads are coming together to prepare for upcoming federal changes that could impact SNAP and Medicaid benefits. The GOP spending bill, known as H.R. 1, could change eligibility requirements for millions of Americans. On Friday, at Virginia Peninsula Community College,...
Chesapeake firetruck responding to medical emergency struck by vehicle, officials say
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) –A Chesapeake firetruck was involved in a vehicle crash while responding to a medical emergency Friday morning. According to officials, around 7:45 a.m., a Chesapeake Fire Department engine was traveling to Perry Street to respond to a medical emergency when they were struck by a vehicle on the...
Norfolk couple sentenced to prison for death of 9-day-old baby
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A Norfolk couple was sentenced Friday to 12 years and 10 years in prison, respectively, after the death of their 9-day-old baby. According to a press release from the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney Office, Hilary Darnell Johnson II, 24, and Z’Ibreyea Shantel Parker, 22, arrived at the...
Suffolk Wendy’s temporarily closes following accidental fire
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — An accidental fire has led to the temporary closure of a Wendy’s on North Main Street in Suffolk. According to Suffolk Fire & Rescue, crews arrived at Wendy’s, located in the 700 block of North Main Street, on Friday at approximately 9 a.m. They found a small fire active in the […]
Portsmouth sees major crime decline, homicides down 50%, overall crime down 17%
Newly released figures from the Portsmouth Police Department show the city is making measurable progress, and leaders say a mix of targeted enforcement and community outreach is driving the change.
SPD: 2 people arrested in connection with string of vandalisms in northern Suffolk
Two people have been arrested in connection with a string of vandalisms in northern Suffolk.
Teacher who was shot by 6-year-old student at school testifies she thought she had...
School Shooting Newport News Lawsuit The Virginian-Pilot A former Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student in her classroom in 2023 testified Thursday that she thought she had died that day. Abby Zwerner testified in her $40 million lawsuit filed against a former assistant principal who is accused of...
