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NORFOLK, Va. — Four people who were convicted for their roles in a deadly 2020 shooting have been sentenced, the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney said on Friday. Norfolk police officers were called to Park Crescent and Norchester Avenue on the morning of August 17, 2020, after learning that someone was shot there. That location is just a few streets away from Norfolk State University's campus.

4 sentenced for deadly 2020 shooting of Chesapeake man

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A day after being arrested when a loaded handgun was found in his backpack at Bayside High School, 18-year-old Kevonta Hawkins spoke with 13News Now from Virginia Beach city jail. He is charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds and receipt of a...

In jailhouse interview, Bayside High student says he had no plans to use gun found in his backpack

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Hampton, VA

HAMPTON, Va. — A judge has ordered Cory Bigsby, the father of missing Hampton 4-year-old Codi Bigsby, be sent to a psychiatric hospital in Williamsburg for mental health services. In a Friday morning hearing, Judge James Hawks read the results of a court-ordered evaluation of Bisby's mental health status....

Cory Bigsby ordered to be sent to Eastern State Hospital for mental health treatment

Portsmouth, VA

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — On Thursday night, people in Portsmouth had the chance to ask their questions about 911 upgrades, technology in the city, and crime prevention. Gun violence is something on everyone’s mind, no matter what city you live in. Last year, 42 people were shot and killed in the city and just since the beginning of 2023, at least 16 people have been killed.

Portsmouth Police Chief answers community questions about crime

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man was hurt in a shooting in Portsmouth early Friday morning, police said. The shooting happened near the 1100 block of Virginia Avenue, which is just off High Street, around 2:30 a.m. The man has a non-life-threatening injury and is being treated at a hospital,...

Portsmouth police investigate Virginia Avenue shooting that left man hurt

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia Beach jury has convicted a man in the retrial of a 2016 murder case. Jacquan Wilson was found guilty of first-degree murder, robbery, and use of a firearm stemming from the killing of 18-year-old Bryant Cueto outside of a Virginia Beach Applebee's in 2016.

Man convicted on all charges in 2016 Virginia Beach murder

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — You've probably heard of the name Meyera Oberndorf or been to the Virginia Beach library that bears her name. She was the very first woman to be elected to public office in Virginia Beach, the city's first and only female mayor, as well as its longest-serving mayor, holding the top seat for two decades.

Meyera Oberndorf | The 1st woman elected to public office in Virginia Beach

HAMPTON, Va. — UPDATE: A judge has ordered Cory Bigsby, the father of missing Hampton 4-year-old Codi Bigsby, be sent to a psychiatric hospital in Williamsburg for mental health services. Read the full story here. ----- There's a new effort to dismiss charges against Cory Bigsby in Hampton. He's...

Motion to dismiss filed in Cory Bigsby case

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Emotional testimony continues in a Virginia Beach murder trial. Jacquan Wilson is accused of killing 18-year-old Bryant Cueto outside of an Applebee's in 2016. Wilson is facing three felonies including first-degree murder, a robbery charge, and a gun charge. An eyewitness, and friend of the...

Day 2 of Virginia Beach murder trial begins with emotional testimony

Newport News, VA

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Two people were hurt and services were affected after a car drove into the Peninsula Health District building in Newport News earlier this month. The crash required health officials to relocate services to other places until the building can be repaired. While the main building is closed indefinitely, the Peninsula Health District has set up shop elsewhere.

Peninsula Health Center closed indefinitely: where to go for health services

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia State Police confirms a trooper from Fredericksburg is facing charges in Virginia Beach. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, Chad Bare was arrested around 1:35 a.m. on Monday in the 300 block of 55th Street. Investigators said Bare was charged with assault on...

State trooper arrested in Virginia Beach

NORFOLK, Va. — A student was charged after making a threat toward Northside Middle School, the Norfolk Police Department said. A police spokesperson said the threat was investigated and officers will be in the area of the school as a precaution. No further information was provided, but 13News Now...

Student charged after threat made at Northside Middle, Norfolk police say

NORFOLK, Va. — As the search continues for a new chief of police for the City of Norfolk, the interim police chief announced he is stepping down. Interim Chief of Police and Deputy City Manager Michael Goldsmith announced he is retiring, effective April 14. "Mike has served our community...

Norfolk Interim Police Chief Michael Goldsmith announces retirement

Chesapeake, VA

NORFOLK, Va. — An 18-year-old Bayside High School student brought a loaded gun to school this week that police say was stolen out of Chesapeake. The Chesapeake Police Department said they are still working to learn the origins of where that gun was stolen in their city. What is...

Guns in Hampton Roads are often stolen from cars

NORFOLK, Va. — Two Norfolk police officers who fired their guns at a suspect on Vincent Avenue last August were justified and won't face charges, the city's Commonwealth's Attorney said Tuesday. The shooting happened on the evening of Aug. 31, 2022. Police Sergeant Edward Lord and Investigator Logan Luketic...

Norfolk police officers were justified in shooting back at suspect on Vincent Avenue, prosecutor says

HAMPTON, Va. — There are currently over 150 clinics in the state that can provide free or reduced-cost birth control methods to patients, but that is changing for some areas of Virginia. A spokeswoman for the Virginia Department of Health announced changes coming to the Hampton & Peninsula Health...

Federal funding cuts create limited forms of birth control on Peninsula

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk city leaders have a new idea to address the ongoing officer shortage in the Norfolk Police Department: get rid of those positions entirely. The city’s new budget proposes cutting the number of officers within the Norfolk Police Department from 770 sworn officers to 652.

Norfolk city budget proposes cutting empty police officer positions

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A murder suspect is on trial again in Virginia Beach. Jacquan Wilson is accused of killing 18-year-old Bryant Cueto outside of an Applebee's in 2016. Wilson is facing three felonies including first-degree murder, a robbery charge, and a gun charge. Wilson pleaded not guilty to...

Virginia Beach murder suspect is on trial for the second time, representing himself

Washington, DC

WASHINGTON — Family members of some of the victims in the 2019 Virginia Beach mass shooting are meeting with lawmakers in D.C. this week to lobby for support and policy changes around mass shootings. Twelve people were killed inside Building 2 at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on May...

Families of 5/31 victims head to D.C., call on Congress for $40 million request for support

HAMPTON, Va. — A violent weekend across Hampton comes as the city closes on a violent first quarter for the calendar year. This weekend, three shootings resulted in three people being hospitalized from across city neighborhoods. A 29-year-old man is hospitalized and in critical condition, according to Hampton Division officials, after a light-colored car opened fire on him outside a home on Breckenridge Court. Family members of the victim told 13News Now on Monday he was awaiting surgery, but that he had been able to communicate with his family.

'Fairly awful' | Hampton Police Chief reflects on violent first quarter in the city

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Around 7 p.m. Monday, families in the Long Point area said they clearly heard several gunshots ring out. What happened next is a blur for some residents. "Gunshots happened behind that house and they were running between the house and the fairway," said Portsmouth resident Carla Debrough.

'It was frightening' | Long-time nurse's quick actions helped teen hurt in Portsmouth shooting

HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton, 1861: Mary Peake -- a free woman of color -- taught a class under the shade of an oak tree. A lifelong educator, Peake instructed a growing number of escaped slaves, fleeing bondage, and the war in the South. Eventually, Peake moved her classroom into...

Women's History Month: Mary Peake

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Two technicians with Verizon are being credited with saving three people and their pets from a burning home in Newport News earlier this month. The fire happened on Hurley Avenue, in the Hilton area of Newport News, on the morning of March 15, a spokesperson for the city told 13News Now.

Verizon technicians help save 3 people, animals from burning house in Newport News

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — After more than five years of planning, the Atlantic Park project at the Oceanfront is finally becoming a reality. Venture Realty Group announced Thursday it had closed on developing the $335 million surf park and entertainment venue backed by Virginia Beach native and Grammy Award winner Pharrell Williams.

It's official: Atlantic Park project approved for Virginia Beach

HAMPTON, Va. — The owner of Paradise Ocean Club says the business may be returning to Fort Monroe this summer after losing its lease from the National Park Service last fall. In September, the National Park Service, which owns the land, canceled Paradise Ocean Club's lease. Friday, owner Baxter...

Paradise Ocean Club possibly returning to Hampton this summer

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Results are in following a monthslong effort to survey people about the future of Virginia Beach's Rudee Loop. The local favorite attraction sits on the southern edge of the Resort Area, next to the Rudee Inlet. More than 4,000 people weighed in with their thoughts...

'Reimagining Rudee Loop' | Survey results about future of land presented to Virginia Beach City Council

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Families of 2019 Virginia Beach mass shooting victims release video calling for support from local, state leaders

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An attorney representing six families of victims killed in the 2019 Virginia Beach mass shooting released a video Wednesday demanding justice. The...

Families of 2019 Virginia Beach mass shooting victims release video calling for support from local, state leaders

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