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Jane Harper

Jane Harper covers state and federal courts for The Pilot. A native of Southeast Texas, she earned her journalism degree from The University of Texas at Austin and worked at newspapers in Texas and Maryland before moving to Norfolk in 1994.

Virginia Beach police have the scene of an officer-related shooting on White Beam Court taped off Sunday, July 21, 2024.

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Man killed by Virginia Beach police had attacked mother before, court records say

July 27, 2024 at 11:39 a.m.

Marques Hasbrouck was fatally shot by Virginia Beach police on July 20 after officers said he charged at them with two weapons. Court records show police had previously been called...

A Chesapeake officer was scheduled for traffic court on June 28, the same day that former President Donald Trump was having a rally in the city. Many of her cases got dismissed after she was sent to the rally.

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Chesapeake police investigate after cases dismissed while officer worked at Trump rally

July 26, 2024 at 6:28 p.m.

A Chesapeake officer was scheduled for traffic court on June 28, the same day that former President Donald Trump was having a rally in the city. Many of her cases...

Keelin Hogan, a former student of The Hague School, sued the school's ex-headmaster, claiming he sexually harassed her. She later filed an additional complaint against his wife, also a former school official, claiming she knew of his predatory behavior and allowed it to continue.

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Former Hague School headmaster and his wife settle student’s sexual harassment lawsuits

July 25, 2024 at 6:01 a.m.

Keelin Hogan, a former student of The Hague School, sued the school's ex-headmaster, claiming he sexually harassed her. She later filed an additional complaint against his wife, also a former...

Traivon McNulty was 20 when he shot and killed his 82-year-old mother Mary McNulty in July 2021. Traivon was a newborn when Mary McNulty and her husband took him in and later adopted him.

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Chesapeake man sentenced to 35 years for killing 82-year-old mother who’d adopted him as newborn

July 23, 2024 at 5:16 p.m.

Traivon McNulty was 20 when he shot and killed his 82-year-old mother Mary McNulty in July 2021. Traivon was a newborn when Mary McNulty and her husband took him in...

The man killed by police was identified as Marques Hasbrouck, 22, of Virginia Beach. A person found dead inside the home where the shooting occurred was identified as Victoria Lane Hasbrouck, 58. Police have not said whether the two were related.

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Virginia Beach police ID man killed by officers, say he charged at them with crowbar and metal rod

July 21, 2024 at 5:18 p.m.

The man killed by police was identified as Marques Hasbrouck, 22, of Virginia Beach. A person found dead inside the home where the shooting occurred was identified as Victoria Lane...

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Virginia Beach police fatally shoot suspect; 1 other dead, 2 seriously wounded

July 21, 2024 at 1:23 p.m.

Police said they were called around 7 p.m. Saturday for a reported stabbing on White Beam Court. When they arrived, they said they were met by a suspect armed with...

As the number of scams targeting local residents has increased in recent years, Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb has created a consumer protection unit to help those who have already fallen victim and to prevent others from becoming victims.

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Virginia Beach sheriff creates consumer protection unit in response to growing number of scams

July 18, 2024 at 6:05 p.m.

As the number of scams targeting local residents has increased in recent years, Virginia Beach Sheriff Rocky Holcomb has created a consumer protection unit to help those who have already...

A judge ordered that Hilary D. Johnson II and Z’ibreyea Parker be evaluated to determine if they were sane at the time their 9-day-old daughter died, and whether they're competent to stand trial.

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Mental health evaluations ordered for Norfolk couple charged with killing their newborn

July 18, 2024 at 5:56 p.m.

A judge ordered that Hilary D. Johnson II and Z’ibreyea Parker be evaluated to determine if they were sane at the time their 9-day-old daughter died, and whether they're competent...

Sean Fearon, 22, was arrested Monday and charged with committing a sexual assault while acting in his official capacity. No information about the circumstances of the alleged crime, or the alleged victim, were provided by police.

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Virginia Beach officer charged with sexual assault transferred to another jail

July 17, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Sean Fearon, 22, was arrested Monday and charged with committing a sexual assault while acting in his official capacity. No information about the circumstances of the alleged crime, or the...

Cassandra Meeks-Payton pleaded guilty in April to embezzling $9,470 in fees paid by families of students attending summer school. In addition to serving her jail term, she also was ordered to repay the stolen money.

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Former Norfolk schools employee sentenced to 9 months in jail for embezzlement

July 12, 2024 at 5:47 p.m.

Cassandra Meeks-Payton pleaded guilty in April to embezzling $9,470 in fees paid by families of students attending summer school. In addition to serving her jail term, she also was ordered...

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