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Person barricaded in car at Strawbridge Marketplace
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (123+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An individual has barricaded themselves in a car at the Strawbridge Marketplace in Virginia Beach Monday afternoon. Little information was available from police, aside from them... Person barricaded in car at Strawbridge Marketplace in Virginia Beach VIRGINIA…...
Child drowns in Kempsville area of Virginia Beach; no foul play suspected
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (142+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A child is dead after drowning near Padma Court on Tuesday, according to Virginia Beach police. Around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Virginia Beach police arrived at the 4700 block of Padma... Child drowns in Kempsville area of Virginia Beach;…...
Virginia Beach sees significant crime reduction as police chief reports safest conditions in 5 years
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (339+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach residents are experiencing the safest conditions in five years, according to Police Chief Paul Neudigate, who reported significant drops across all major crime categories during a recent briefing. Violent crimes including murder, rape and robberies…...
14-year-old girl missing from Virginia Beach
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (107+ words) The following information was provided by Watkin's mother and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. We do not yet have confirmation from police. Date last seen: Jan. 29 Last known location: Leaving her home in Virginia Beach around 5:25 a.m. Physical…...
18-year-old shot by Virginia Beach police pleads guilty to three charges
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (197+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An 18-year-old shot by a Virginia Beach police officer at a storage unit facility last June has pleaded guilty to three charges, according to court documents. Shaun Marlar pleaded to two counts of assault and battery of…...
Mailman said bottled urine is part of the reason he dumped dozens of pieces of mail in Virginia Beach
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (316+ words) A Virginia Beach mail carrier admitted to dumping more than 200 pieces of mail in a dumpster. Jerold Mayers pleaded guilty to one count of delay or destruction of mail and is scheduled to be sentenced in March 2026. The incident occurred…...
Virginia reports decrease in homicides in '24, but significant increase in hate crimes
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (273+ words) Homicides were down in Virginia in 2024, but hate crimes — particularly against religious groups — rose sharply, according to a new report from Virginia State Police. Homicides were down in Virginia in 2024, but hate crimes â particularly against religious groups â rose…...
Virginia Beach Police looking for teen last seen Nov. 8
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (95+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia Beach Police are looking for Gianna Hansen, a 16-year-old missing for more than three weeks. Police say she was last spotted in the Kings Grant area of Virginia Beach 3:30-4:00 p.m. on Nov. 8, 2025. At the time, she…...
Woman pepper sprays 2 troopers on I-264 in Virginia Beach: VSP
9+ mon, 4+ week ago (116+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Two state troopers were pepper sprayed by a woman on I-264 in Virginia Beach Thursday morning, according to Virginia State Police. This happened near Independence Boulevard around 6:20 a.m. when a trooper was told about a pedestrian on…...
Man killed after crashing into culvert on Indian River Road in Virginia Beach
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (114+ words) A North Carolina man who crashed into a culvert on Indian River Road Saturday morning has died, Virginia Beach police said Tuesday. Man killed after crashing into culvert on Indian River Road in Virginia Beach VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A North…...