VBPD: 5 stole $10k in electronics from Best Buy in less than a minute
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach Police are looking to identify five individuals who are accused of stealing nearly $10,000 worth of merchandise from the Best Buy near Town Center. On July 8, a red Dodge journey SUV parked outside of the electronics retailer at 217 S. Independence Blvd. according to a post o
Virginia Man Tried To Get Ex Arrested After Threatening To Kill Her, FBI Agent,...
He didn't stop at threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend. Federal prosecutors say a Virginia man also threatened to murder her boyfriend, target her family, and even an FBI agent before trying to convince his own relatives in law enforcement to have her falsely arrested. Norfolk resident Christopher M…
London Bridge Road closed in both directions following crash
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A crash on London Bridge Road Thursday morning shut down traffic in both directions. Virginia Beach Police were called to the 1700 block of London Bridge Road for the report of a single vehicle crash. They posted a traffic alert on social media just before 11 a.m. The alert stated […]
Federal lawsuit alleges apartment complex illegally evicting domestic violence survivor
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach woman has filed a federal lawsuit alleging her apartment complex is illegally evicting her because of a fire that prosecutors say was intentionally set by her former boyfriend. The lawsuit, filed July 21 in federal court, names Shanidra Osborne as the plaintiff...
The Book Exchange in Norfolk is moving and expanding
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Book Exchange in Ward’s Corner is relocating to a new space and expanding its offerings, with the addition of a Sports Exchange. The Book Exchange is expected to move in early September to its new location directly across the street, at 7601 Granby St. This is the former Rite Aid […]
Former Earle-Sears campaign staffer receives suspended sentence in assault case
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Rocktown Now) — A former Rockingham County resident, who was a part of Winsome Earle-Sears’ gubernatorial campaign last year, was in court Thursday morning to face a misdemeanor assault and battery charge. According to online records, William Cole Trower pleaded guilty during a hearing in...
Now out of the hospital, local mother recalls horrific attack by ex-boyfriend
Rebekah Bane says she's now on a mission to warn others about the red flags of abusive relationships after her ex-boyfriend abducted, stabbed and ran her over with his vehicle on July 5.
Virginia Beach Teen Charged After Police Find Concealed Firearm During Oceanfront Traffic Stop
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – A 17-year-old from Chesapeake was arrested Saturday night after officers conducting proactive patrols near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront found a concealed firearm during a traffic stop, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. Police said officers were patrolling the 2100 block of Atlant
Virginia Beach R&B group Blackstreet honored with street name
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia Beach City Council honored a Grammy-winning vocal group at its July 14 council meeting. They passed a resolution to designate Beasley Drive with the honoree title BLACKstreet Boulevard. The group was formed in the early 90s when founder Chauncey Black lived in Virginia Beach, “righ
Murders continue historic decline despite spikes in a few cities, study finds
Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year.
