Undetermined death investigated after water rescue in Norfolk
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk police responded around 1:25 p.m. Wednesday to the 5900 block of International Airport Road for a report of a water rescue. Officers found an unresponsive individual in the water. The incident is being investigated as an undetermined death, according to police. The Office of Chief...
Arrest made in 2023 Newport News murder
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Police in Newport News say they've made an arrest in a deadly shooting that happened in 2023. The shooting happened late on the night of June 17, 2023, in the 400 block of North Chalice Court in the King's Ridge Apartments. Officers arrived to find 41-year-old Phillip Dewayne Murphy Jr. outside of...
Woman Accused of Assaulting Norfolk Police Officer During ABC Store Robbery Response
NORFOLK, Va. — A woman is facing serious felony charges after police say she assaulted a Norfolk police officer who was responding to a reported robbery at an ABC store in the Ocean View area Sunday evening. According to the Norfolk Police Department, officers were dispatched around 5:30 p.m....
NNPD: Woman stabbed on Antrim Drive
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A woman was found stabbed on Antrim Drive in Newport News Wednesday afternoon, police said. Around 1:46 p.m., Newport News Police said officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 700 block of Antrim Drive. When they arrived, they found a woman suffering from a stab wound, according...
Annandale Millwork to expand in Newport News with $11.5M investment
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corporation plans to expand its operations in Newport News with an $11.5 million investment that is expected to create 154 new jobs, according to an announcement from Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office. The family-owned manufacturer of structural building components...
Chesapeake superintendent retiring in July, school board begins hiring search
The Chesapeake School Board is hiring a new superintendent to succeed Jared Cotton once he retires July 1 after eight years of service in the role.
Judge accepts mom’s insanity plea in Virginia Beach toddler murder trial
A woman was found not guilty by reason of insanity Wednesday, in the death of her 2-year-old daughter at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront in 2022.
Work on new Wards Corner Target to impact E. Little Creek Rd. traffic
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Work is underway on the second Target store in Norfolk, and it’s about to impact traffic in the area. The company put its bullseye on Norfolk’s Wards Corner. A new store is being built at the long-vacant Kroger location along East Little Creek Road.
Neighbors jump into action after teen shot in Chesapeake
Chesapeake police are investigating after a teenager was shot Monday night on Acorn Street. He is in serious condition, according to police.
Norfolk residents challenge Flock camera program in court
A federal judge will hear arguments Wednesday in a case challenging Norfolk's Flock camera surveillance program, with two residents claiming the system violates their Fourth Amendment rights.
