Police confirm missing Portsmouth kids have returned home
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Three juveniles reported missing in Portsmouth have been found safe, according to police. The Portsmouth Police Department said the teens were last seen around 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the 2500 block of Oakleaf Place. They were identified as Ta’Liyah Edwards, 16; Mesiah Edwards, 15; and Jaysah...
Pitbull Diesel rescued from storm drain, reunited with family
A 15-year-old pitbull named Diesel was reunited with his family after being rescued from a storm water drain in Norfolk.
Toddler dies following DUI crash on I-64 in Hampton involving teen driver
According to Virginia State Police, the crash occurred just after 2 a.m. on March 23 in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 64 in Hampton.
Weapon offenses rise on Virginia university campuses
Old Dominion, Virginia Commonwealth universities have the highest number of violations, according to Virginia State Police data. Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO. Violations bottomed out in 2020 as campuses emptied during the COVID-19 pandemic, then rebounded sharply. By the end of 2025, reported...
Why These IRRESISTIBLE Burgers Have Locals Hooked in Portsmouth, Virginia
Open Mon, Wed–Fri 11 AM–7 PM | Sun 11 AM–5 PM | Closed Tue. In Portsmouth, some spots whisper for attention, but Gourmet Burger Bistro just lets the grill do the talking. Locals rave about the hand-pressed patties, rich toppings, and easygoing service that makes you feel...
The sad reality we face: learning to protect ourselves while at houses of worship
At a recent event in Hampton Roads, Michael Goldsmith, regional security advisor for the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, emphasized key points to remember if facing an armed, active threat while in a place of worship: Know where the exits are – before a crisis happens. If you need to hide, is there a room […]
Townhouse fire in Chesapeake displaces resident, no injuries reported
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A townhouse fire in Chesapeake early Monday morning displaced one resident but caused no injuries, according to the fire department. Crews with the Chesapeake Fire Department were dispatched to the 2500 block of Janice Lynn Court around 1:28 a.m. after multiple 911 callers reported a house fire in...
Person shot during dispute at Virginia Beach 7-Eleven, police say
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A person was shot during a dispute at a 7-Eleven in Virginia Beach on Monday morning, according to police. The Virginia Beach Police Department said officers were called around 8:55 a.m. to the 800 block of Diamond Springs Road for a reported dispute between two customers. During the...
Baby Boy, 1, Dies Days After Car Crash Cops Claim Was Caused by Intoxicated...
A 1-year-old Virginia boy tragically died just days after sustaining severe injuries in a car crash that police claim was caused by his 14-year-old mother. The little boy, who was identified only as Ma'Khai by relatives, was involved in an early morning crash on Monday, March 23, according to local media outlet WTKR...
Police searching for missing 13-year-old in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Police in Portsmouth are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 13-year-old girl. The Portsmouth Police Department said Armoni Crenshaw was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026. Authorities said Crenshaw was last seen wearing a pink hoodie and black pants. She is described as 5...
