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...
Former ES Officer admits to federal crimes
Former Eastville Police Officer Jerry Keith Brady Jr. admitted to one count each of wire fraud and money laundering earlier this month in U.S. District Court in Norfolk in a plea bargain with federal prosecutor Lindsey Halligan. Brady’s case involved 12 counts of wire fraud and two of money laundering....
Arrest warrant issued for man accused of stabbing family dog in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of stabbing a family's 3-year-old pitbull in Chesapeake's Deep Creek neighborhood earlier this month. The dog's owner, Brandi Hoover, said the stabbing led to her dog Blu's legs becoming paralyzed. Previous coverage: Chesapeake woman accuses...
Hampton University Escorts Candace Owens-Founded Group Off Campus For Unauthorized Homecoming Event
Hampton University said members of the far right group Blexit were escorted off campus after they tried to host an unauthorized homecoming event.
DeSean Jackson, Delaware State beat Michael Vick, Norfolk State in Philadelphia
DeSean Jackson and Delaware State continue to roll, beating Michael Vick and Norfolk State 27-20 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
