Virginia Beach robbery suspect federally charged

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A federal grand jury returned a direct indictment against John Butler III, 25, in connection with a 2024 robbery in Virginia Beach.

Butler, who is from Norfolk, was charged federally with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, unlawful carrying a concealed weapon (second offense) and robbery.

The crime occurred on Oct. 17, 2024 in the 600 block of Newtown Road.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents arrested Butler on June 30, 2025…

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