Man guilty of threatening Norfolk-based collection agency over his debt
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A Texas man pleaded guilty to sending threatening messages to a Norfolk-based collection agency over a debt he owed. Court documents reveal that a Norfolk-based collection agency sent Taylor Bullard, 35, a message about an outstanding debt. In response, Bullard sent a signed message threatening to
All of Southside Still Under Drought Warning
Despite significant precipitation across the Commonwealth in recent days, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in coordination with the Drought Monitoring Task Force (DMTF) continued the existing drought advisory statuses for Virginia. All of Virginia is in a drought warning, with the exception of Isl
5-year sentence for Norfolk sailor with thousands of CSAM files
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – A U.S. Navy sailor stationed in Norfolk was sentenced to five years in prison after he was found with thousands of files of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Sergio Octavio Garcia, 30, received the sentence on May 29 for purchasing and possessing the illicit content, which included the abuse of
Juvenile seriously injured in Hampton multi-vehicle crash
A juvenile was seriously injured following a multi-vehicle crash Thursday evening in Hampton, according to police.
Proposed Chesapeake battery storage facility draws concern from nearby residents
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Residents in Chesapeake’s Hickory and Woodard Mills areas are voicing concerns about a proposed lithium battery storage facility planned near homes and schools. East Point Energy is proposing the Mill Stone Energy Center, a battery energy storage facility that would span 31 acres on a...
Landscaper killed after crash on Johnstown Road in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A landscaper was killed Friday morning after a serious crash in the Great Bridge section of Chesapeake, police said. Police said the crash happened shortly before 10 a.m. in the 400 block of Johnstown Road. Investigators said a black sedan was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when it colli
Motorcycle and vehicle collision under investigation at Princess Anne and Baxter Road
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (WAVY) — A crash investigation is taking place Thursday night following a motorcycle and vehicle crash at the intersection of Princess Anne and Baxter Road in Virginia Beach. The motorcycle was wrecked, lying on the ground. A tow truck arrived at the scene. There is no official word on injuries at th
Multi-vehicle crash closes lanes on I-564 near Terminal Boulevard
Motorists can expect delays due to a multi-vehicle crash Friday morning on I-564 near Terminal Boulevard in Norfolk.
Norfolk landlord rejects popular soul food restaurant’s bid for second location
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Rachael and Len Copeland said they are frustrated after plans to open a second location for Coopers Restaurant in Norfolk came to a halt. The Portsmouth couple, who own the soul food buffet, say they believed they had secured an opportunity to take over a restaurant space on Orapax Street after a Norf
Shooting on Goff Street leaves three injured in Norfolk
Three people were injured in a shooting on Goff Street in Norfolk Thursday night, one of whom was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

















