2 shot overnight on Effingham Street in Portsmouth, police say
Around 1:50 a.m. Sunday, police were called to the 400 block of Effingham Street. Once...
Crime and Public Safety
Virginia Beach police fatally shoot suspect; 1 other dead, 2 seriously wounded
Police said they were called around 7 p.m. Saturday for a reported stabbing on White...
These vibrant, bigger-than-life portraits turn gun death statistics into indelible stories
Survivors of shootings and their caregivers, whether dealing with physical injuries or generalized fear, often...
4 men acquitted on charges of bringing guns onto school property in Gloucester County
A jury in Gloucester County Circuit on Friday found four men not guilty of charges...
Hampton Roads leaders address gun violence with ideas to reduce it, including legislation, programs and more funding
Sen. Mark Warner met with various local elected officials, first responders and activists to discuss...
18-year-old killed in Thursday morning shooting; 17-year-old arrested
Branden Davis Jr., 18, died following a shooting Thursday morning and police arrested a 17-year-old...
4 men who carried guns into Gloucester School Board meeting now on trial
Four men are on trial after bringing concealed handguns into a Gloucester School Board meeting...
Tommy’s Restaurant in Hampton closes after car crashes into building
A car crashed into Tommy's Restaurant on Thursday, causing the restaurant to close while repairs...
Virginia Beach sheriff creates consumer protection unit in response to growing number of scams
As the number of scams targeting local residents has increased in recent years, Virginia Beach...
Mental health evaluations ordered for Norfolk couple charged with killing their newborn
A judge ordered that Hilary D. Johnson II and Z’ibreyea Parker be evaluated to determine...