Virginia Beach Crime

Crime, law and justice, and police blotter near Virginia Beach, VA or anywhere in the US.

Recent Crime News

• Hampton Commonwealth's Attorney candidates spar at d...

  5 hrs ago | via Hampton Roads Daily Press 

  Two Democratic candidates for Hampton's top prosecutor post sparred Tuesday in a spirited forum at Hampton City Hall over voting histories, residency issues and money for a witness protection program.

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• Not everyone goes to beach just to drink in sunshine

  9 hrs ago | via The Virginian-Pilot 

  After all, many of us were stunned to learn that some Virginia Beach power brokers now want the still-unapproved line to run down Laskin Road rather than straight along the $40 million right-of-way. You know, the one that was purchased just in case the project is ever approved.

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• What's Up With That? Cyclists on Old Bridge Road

  12 hrs ago | via Patch.com 

  If you were on Old Bridge Road or Prince William Parkway heading into Manassas Monday before noon, chances are you saw a Prince William County police motorcade escorting a bunch of cyclists.

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  Related Topix: Prince William County, VA, Woodbridge (Washington, DC), Woodbridge, VA

• Residents want smoking ban on beach

  14 hrs ago | via WAVY-TV 

  The Chesapeake Beach Civic League voted to support a proposed smoking ban along Chicks Beach and plans to present an online petition to City Council.

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• Another Hells Angel arrest, three still wanted in Ho...

  16 hrs ago | via Myrtle Beach Online 

  Another arrest has been made in Operation Red Harvest and only three people remain wanted in the 18 month investigation into the cultivation of marijuana by the local chapter of the Hells Angels, according to police.

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• Virginia Beach municipal workers unions taking posit...

  19 hrs ago | via Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space 

  When planning for light rail started in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, the original intent was to have the system connect Norfolk and Virginia Beach, the two largest communities in the metropolitan area, and the home of the largest military bases there.

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• Va. town prepares for OpSail 2012

  Monday | via EMS1 

  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Approximately 150,000 people are expected to gaze skyward from the Oceanfront this Friday through Sunday as the Navy's Blue Angels zip overhead.

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  Related Topix: US Military, US Navy

• McLean's Big News Week: 12 Arrested at Party, Elderl...

  Sunday May 27 | via Patch.com 

  Catch up on McLean news you might have missed last week. Monday May 21 A FavoriteA McLean Shortcut About to Close.

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• State Police Identify Goochland Fatal Crash Victim

  Saturday May 26 | via NBC29 

  Troopers say 26-year-old Ashley Quarles wasn't wearing her seat belt when the dodge Dakota she was riding in blew a tire and ran off the road in Goochland County. 4 comments

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• World T.E.A.M. Sports Welcomes GM as a Sponsor of 20...

  Saturday May 26 | via PR.com 

  World T.E.A.M. Sports CEO and President Paul Tyler announced today that GM Fleet and Commercial Operations has joined as a sponsor of the second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America's military.

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  Related Topix: Virginia Beach, VA, Altria Group, Tobacco, Life, Veteran Affairs

• Head to the water this weekend

  Friday May 25 | via Examiner.com 

  Memorial Day weekend and the weather's great for outdoor water activities.A All the way from Lynchburg to Indiana today, the sun's been shining and America is on the road.

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  Related Topix: Sports, Swimming, Outdoor Recreation

• Two candidates push for Hampton Commonwealth's Attor...

  Friday May 25 | via Hampton Roads Daily Press 

  Two candidates vying to become Hampton 's next top prosecutor appeared at a Daily Press editorial board meeting Thursday to talk about why they should get the job.

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• May 25 Headlines: Memorial Day Driving App, New Rest...

  Friday May 25 | via Patch.com 

  Good Morning McLean, Virginia Help for Memorial Day Drivers . Virginia tries to help motorists with new traffic app and new signs in Virginia Beach.

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  Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Virginia Beach, VA

• Police arrest Texas fugitive in Virginia Beach

  Thursday May 24 | via WVEC-TV Norfolk 

  The U.S. Marshall Service with help from Virginia Beach police arrested a fugitive wanted for a crime in Houston Wednesday Officers arrested Zumbotha Newsome who was being sought in connection to a deadly road rage incident that happened in April.

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• Fake medic alert calls target seniors

  Thursday May 24 | via WVEC-TV Norfolk 

  When April Smith of Virginia Beach got an offer for free medic alert equipment, she knew it was too good to be true.

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• Texas homicide suspect arrested in Virginia Beach

  Thursday May 24 | via Hampton Roads Daily Press 

  On Tuesday the United States Marshal Service contacted the Virginia Beach Police Department asking for assistance in locating a fugitive from Texas.

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• 'Cancer bride' walks out of jail, aplogizes

  Thursday May 24 | via Times Herald-Record 

  Jessica Vega is free after seven weeks in jail. Her plea deal mandated repaying duped donors, and at sentencing Wednesday she was credited with time served.

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• Va. Beach police look for hit-and-run vehicle

  Wednesday May 23 | via Hampton Roads Daily Press 

  Virginia Beach police are looking for a vehicle they said hit a bicyclist Sunday around 10 a.m. The bicyclist was traveling near the 4000 block of First Court Road when it was struck by the vehicle, described as a red, smaller type vehicle.

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• Virginia Beach woman gets two years in prison for st...

  Wednesday May 23 | via Hampton Roads Daily Press 

  A jury has recommended that a Virginia Beach woman spend two years behind bars for stealing four cans of oysters and a jar of horseradish.

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• 2 injured, Eb I-24 blocked in Lyon County

  Tuesday May 22 | via KFVS12 

  Missouri Department of Conservation officials shot and killed an elk that wandered away from the restoration area in Carter County.

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