Augusta County Sheriff’s Office announces 13 counts of abuse and neglect of a child following infant’s death

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The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office has announced charges against a woman following an infant’s death. On October 18, 2023, deputies responded to an unresponsive child at a home on Stuarts Draft Highway in Stuarts Draft. Fire and Rescue personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the child passed away. An investigation was carried out by the Augusta … Read more

Chesapeake Police Department investigating after a 15-year-old was fatally shot and two adults injured on Macdonald Road

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The Chesapeake Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday night. Around 7:36 p.m. on January 21, 2024, CPD officers responded to the 1300 block of Macdonald Road in reference to an injured person. At the scene, officers located a 15-year-old male and two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. All victims were … Read more

Virginia State Police asking for public’s help in identifying hit-and-run victim in Augusta County

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The Virginia State Police is asking for the public’s help in identifying a hit-and-run victim in Augusta County. On January 21, 2024 just before 4 a.m., VSP responded to a fatal hit-and-run crash on Interstate 81 near the 210 mile marker. VSP said a middle-aged white male was walking along the southbound lanes when he … Read more

Danville Police investigating shooting that injured a 19-year-old male on Wednesday

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The Danville Police Department is investigating a shooting on Wednesday night that injured a 19-year-old man. According to DPD, the shooting occurred around 9 p.m. on January 17, 2024 in the 500 block of Keen Street. A 19-year-old male was struck by gunfire and remains in stable condition. Police say the shooting was not a … Read more

Fairfax County Police announce murder charge against 14-year-old in fatal Annandale stabbing

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Fairfax County Police Major Crimes Bureau detectives have announced a charge against a 14-year-old for murder in relation to the fatal stabbing in Annandale on January 14. Detectives say that the 14-year-old fatally stabbed a 17-year-old victim. During the assault, the 14-year-old reportedly lost control of the knife and was stabbed by the victim. An … Read more

Danville Police Department involved in officer-involved shooting on Wednesday

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The Danville Police Department was involved in an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday in the 500 block of Apollo Avenue. Just after 4 p.m., officers responded to the area of Apollo Avenue for a report of a suspicious male who was described as a former employee of a business located on Riverside Drive. Officers were told … Read more

Portsmouth Police Department investigating homicide of Victor Driver

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The Portsmouth Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 37-year-old victim on Twine Avenue. According to a social media post from PPD, investigators with the Major Crimes Homicide Unit are asking for the public’s help in finding information about the homicide of 37-year-old Victor “Derf” Driver. Around 12:02 a.m. on July 28, 2023, authorities … Read more

Prince William County Police investigating after man and woman found deceased with gunshot wounds

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The Prince William County Police Department is investigating after a man and woman were found deceased from gunshot wounds. Around 6:09 p.m. on January 14, 2024, officers responded to a home in the 18300 block of Cabin Road in Triangle to investigate a death. At the scene, officers located a 42-year-old man and a 30-year-old … Read more

Charlottesville Police investigating after victim suffers non-life-threatening gunshot injury

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The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a shooting incident in the area of Hardy Drive. According to a social media post from CPD, it is investigating a shots fired incident. One victim is receiving treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Police advise that there will be a heavy police presence in the area as the … Read more

Virginia Beach Police officers shoot suspect who is in critical but stable condition

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The Virginia Beach Police Department said two officers were involved in an officer-involved shooting on January 12, 2024. Around 7:04 p.m., officers with the Virginia Beach Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Riverfront Court for a report of a dispute in progress. At the scene, officers knocked on the door repeatedly and announced … Read more