Portsmouth Crime

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Recent Crime News

• Citizens say enough is enough

  20 hrs ago | via WAAY 

  Twenty six reported robberies last week alone and people around the city say they have had enough.

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• Huntsville Police investigate restaurant robbery

  22 hrs ago | via WAAY 

  Huntsville Police are investigating a robbery at the Quizno's located at 4314 University Drive.

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• Changes sought in Portsmouth jail's work program

  Friday May 25 | via The Virginian-Pilot 

  Portsmouth Police Chief Ed Hargis and Commonwealth's Attorney Earle C. Mobley said they want Sheriff Bill Watson to increase supervision for his work programs and restrict more inmates from participating.

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  Related Topix: Prison, Portsmouth, VA, Drugs

• More charges filed in officer assault

  Wednesday May 23 | via WAVY-TV 

  A Portsmouth man now faces an attempted murder charge after police say he brutally attacked a Suffolk police officer over the weekend.

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  Related Topix: Suffolk, VA, Portsmouth, VA

• Portsmouth police search for man accused of attempti...

  Tuesday May 22 | via WTKR-TV Norfolk 

  According to Portsmouth police, on May 18, residents in the Cavalier Manor area reported a man who was acting "suspicious" near a vacant home in the 1000 block of Darren Drive.

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• Man caught on camera trying to steal A/C unit in Por...

  Tuesday May 22 | via WVEC-TV Norfolk 

  A man was caught on camera trying to steal an air conditioning unit in Portsmouth, and police are hoping you can help identify him.

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• Theives take a shine to copper

  Tuesday May 22 | via WAVY-TV 

  At least two businesses in Portsmouth have been hit by copper thieves this month, forcing the installation of security cameras.

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• FBl kicks off public awareness campaign with Newport...

  Tuesday May 22 | via Hampton Roads Daily Press 

  The Norfolk FBI will kick-off a five month public awareness campaign Tuesday night with a parents meeting in Newport News .

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• Mesa police chief's 250-mile bike ride honors fallen...

  Monday May 21 | via AZCentral.com 

  Mesa Police Chief Frank Milstead tries to lead by example by keeping physically fit, but his recent 250-mile bicycle ride had a lot more significance than a good workout.

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• Fund established for Officer Winslow

  Monday May 21 | via WAVY-TV 

  The Suffolk Police Officers Association has set up a fund for an officer critically injured in the line of duty .

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• Chesapeake schools, police at odds over searches

  Sunday May 20 | via The Virginian-Pilot 

  Chesapeake school officials say videos are protected student records under federal law and that the division is obligated to protect confidential student records.

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• Suspect in Suffolk police officer assault in custody

  Saturday May 19 | via Hampton Roads Daily Press 

  Police have apprehended a Portsmouth man accused of assaulting a police officer during a foot chase off Nansemond Parkway Saturday morning, said city spokeswoman Debbie George.

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  Related Topix: Suffolk, VA, Portsmouth, VA, Norfolk, VA

• Va police officer attacked, suspect arrested

  Saturday May 19 | via WRIC-TV Richmond 

  A Suffolk police spokeswoman says a man suspected of attacking an officer after a traffic stop has been arrested.

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• Police seek credit card theft suspect

  Friday May 18 | via WAVY-TV 

  Kelly O'Sullivan with Chesapeake Police says a victim's credit card was stolen on March 23, and within the next couple of days, the card was used multiple times at various locations in Chesapeake, Suffolk and Portsmouth.

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• Prank Craigslist Ad Lists Toddler for Sale

  Thursday May 17 | via WRC-TV 

  Several people flagged the ad Wednesday. It stated a 2-year-old baby girl was for sale for $300 in Portsmouth, Va.

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• Friends of Portsmouth murder victim participate in f...

  Wednesday May 16 | via WTKR-TV Norfolk 

  It's been three months and there are still no arrests in two murders that took place in the Port Norfolk section of Portsmouth.

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• Stories I'd like to see

  Tuesday May 15 | via Columbia Journalism Review 

  In his weekly "Stories I'd Like to See" column, journalist and entrepreneur Steven Brill spotlights topics that, in his opinion, have received insufficient media attention.

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• Citizens help Portsmouth police catch alleged thief

  Monday May 14 | via WVEC-TV Norfolk 

  Police have charged a man with stealing items from a vehicle and are investigating whether or not he attempted other vehicle break ins.

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• Police nab man accused in thefts

  Monday May 14 | via WAVY-TV 

  Portsmouth Police have arrested a Suffolk man after several witnesses claimed they saw him pulling on car doors in a parking lot Saturday.

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• Wanda Sykes finds out her ancestors evaded slavery i...

  Saturday May 12 | via Examiner.com 

  Wanda Sykes was stunned to find out that she is one of the rare descendants of African American ancestors who managed to evade slavery during that horrific time in American history.

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