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ICE D.C. Arrests Illegal Salvadoran Woman Convicted Of Assault In Virginia
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), arrested Roxana Beatriz Ayala-Duran, 41, an illegally present Salvadoran national, in Alexandria on February 25th. Ayala-Duran has a prior conviction for assault in Virginia. ICE officials emphasized their commitment to public safety in the region. “The...
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Veteran Opens Up About Being Fired from Hampton VA Medical Center By Trump: ‘I Was Blindsided’
Retired Army Staff Sergeant Alexzandria “Alex” Hunt says she was blindsided after being terminated from her position as a supply technician at the Hampton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. The decision, which came on February 25, was reportedly based on her work performance, but Hunt believes it was...
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Multiple individuals sentenced in Virginia for defrauding pandemic unemployment program
Abingdon, Virginia – A federal investigation into fraudulent pandemic unemployment claims has resulted in the sentencing of five additional individuals this week in U.S. District Court in Abingdon. The scheme, which involved fraudulent filings through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), resulted in the theft of over $341,000 in relief funds meant for eligible recipients.
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Virginia Spring Weather Update: Strong Storms, Heavy Rain Possible This Weekend Across Central and Southwest Virginia
Blacksburg, VA – A shift in spring weather will bring warm temperatures and increased storm chances across central and southwest Virginia this weekend. Residents should prepare for periods of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms, particularly on Saturday and Sunday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Blacksburg, strong...
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UVA, GMU respond to Trump admin demands over diversity initiatives
This story was reported and written by VPM News. After the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter in February saying funding could be rescinded if schools don’t adhere to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, at least two Virginia universities have adjusted how they approach diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Norfolk woman confesses to payroll fraud that diverted more than $419,000 into personal account
Norfolk, Virginia – A former payroll manager in Norfolk has admitted to carrying out an elaborate embezzlement scheme, stealing more than $419,000 from her employer over a yearlong period. Courtney Johnson-Gregory, 47, pled guilty to wire fraud after investigators uncovered hundreds of unauthorized payments made from company accounts into her personal bank account.
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Darien Smith, Sheneice Smith Robbed Woman Of $130K+ In VA
The elaborate hoax started in March 2024, when the Woodbridge woman received a call from a man who claimed she had won a massive cash prize and a brand-new car—but first, she had to pay some fees to claim her winnings. Over the next several months, detectives say the...
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Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Chesapeake, resident undergoing post-exposure treatment
CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Health Department reported a case of rabies found in a raccoon recently. The Chesapeake Animal Services reported an incident that occurred on March 6 between a raccoon, dog and resident on Hazel Avenue in the Norfolk Highlands area of Chesapeake. Testing confirmed the raccoon was rabies positive. The dog […]