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Nine new automated traffic enforcement cameras will soon be installed and become operational in Suffolk to help provide safety to citizens on the road.  Director of Public Works Robert Lewis said in a Friday interview that the nine intersections mentioned in the city’s May 31 newsletter have “just been approved” and still have to go […] The post Traffic cameras explained appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.

Looking for the chance to own a piece of Suffolk’s history? The historic Lee Jordan Clubhouse, located at 1709 Pitchkettle Rd., is for sale by its owners. A frequent gathering spot for Suffolk residents over many generations, it currently serves as the meeting location for the Suffolk Lion’s Club and the Jolly Boys Club. The […] The post Lee Jordan Clubhouse: A Suffolk landmark on the market appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.

Virginia, known for its historical significance and diverse communities, also faces crime challenges in certain cities. In this extensive article, we explore the cities with the highest crime rates in the state, shedding light on the factors contributing to crime and examining potential solutions. By understanding these challenges, we can work towards fostering safer and more secure environments for residents across Virginia.

A man named Ricky J. Johnson was arrested for robbing a bank in Norfolk, Virginia. He was taken into custody shortly after police responded to the bank for the report of a robbery.

Portsmouth police said Ryheem Jasaun Hargrow Pugh was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in addition to use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

FRANKLIN, Va. (WAVY) – It’s been six months since Ronnie Everette Jr.’s body was found in some bushes, ending a days long search for the teenager who had been reported missing by his family. Investigators tell us they have a “person of interest” – but are still lacking some evidence that could help solve the […]

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man and woman are facing charges after a man was shot in front of a Portsmouth daycare, the Portsmouth Police Department said. Ryheem Jasaun Hargrow Pugh, 22, is charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Angel Peterson-Bryant,...

A Suffolk man was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for his role in a string of 7-Eleven robberies that ended with him and an accomplice getting shot by a customer. The accomplice died at the scene. U.S. District Judge Rebecca Beach Smith issued the sentence to Ronald Lee Brookins Jr. during a hearing in Norfolk federal court. Brookins, 22, pleaded guilty earlier this year to multiple ...

After an appearance in court Friday morning, 29-year-old Rashid Ali Bynum remains in the Chesapeake jail, awaiting extradition to New Jersey. Bynum is charged in the February shooting death of Eunice Dwumfour, 30, of Sayreville, N.J. Murder suspect still in Chesapeake jail, charged …. After an appearance in court Friday...

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – Deadly car crashes are way up in Hampton Roads – reaching historic levels in 2021. A recent study by the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission shows that a record 179 people died in crashes on local roads in 2021, and fatalities are up 81% over a decade. That number exceeds increases seen across Virginia and the United States.

SUFFOLK, Va. — Three people can't go home tonight after a fire in Suffolk. It happened in the Holland area of the city, just before 1 p.m. Thursday. The Suffolk Fire Department said firefighters found heavy smoke coming from a single-story house in the 200 block of Tree Lane. No one was home at the time. The fire was brought under control by 1:39.

Suffolk’s Embroidery and Print Shop is in a celebratory mode after being named the 2023 Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year award.  Pamela and Marshall Miller, the married couple that owns the shop, said they were shocked at receiving the nomination. After a lengthy questionnaire and making the first round, visits […] The post Chamber honors Suffolk’s small business of the year appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk detectives need help finding a 14-year-old girl. Ziyonna Heckstall was last seen around 11:30 a.m. on Friday in the 500 block of Ashlawn Drive. That's in the Oakdale Farms section of the city. Ziyonna is about 5'7" inches tall and about 130 pounds. She was...

A man has died following a shooting outside a daycare Thursday morning in Portsmouth. Man dead following shooting outside Portsmouth daycare. A man has died following a shooting outside a daycare Thursday morning in Portsmouth. Hampton Roads service members competing in 2023 Warrior …. Several local military members are competing...

The man, Rashid Bynum, was arrested in connection to the death of Eunice Dwumfour: a councilwoman for Sayreville, New Jersey, who was shot and killed four months ago, according to police.

The Franklin Police Department has been investigating a recent spate of alleged catalytic converter thefts in the city, with seven being reported over four days in May. FPD Deputy Chief R.E. Porti stated that the department responded to three calls of catalytic converter theft on May 10. At about 8:40 a.m., officers responded to the […] The post Catalytic converter thefts hit area appeared first on The Tidewater News.

Someone abandoned an abused dog near the Chesapeake Transfer Station and Chesapeake Animal Services is asking for the public's help to find that person. Dead dog found in plastic tote outside Chesapeake …. Someone abandoned an abused dog near the Chesapeake Transfer Station and Chesapeake Animal Services is asking for...

New information: https://www.wavy.com/news/criminal-complaint-portsmouth-murder-victim-shot-in-front-of-his-children/. Person of interest now facing charges in deadly Portsmouth …. New information: https://www.wavy.com/news/criminal-complaint-portsmouth-murder-victim-shot-in-front-of-his-children/. Franklin Police seek answers in October murder. It's been six months since Ronnie Everette Jr.'s body was found in some bushes, ending a days long search for the teenager who had been reported missing...

A major event is premiering at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this weekend - the Jackalope Festival. A major event is premiering at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this weekend - the Jackalope Festival. Shooter in killing of Chesapeake delivery driver …. The man who pulled the trigger in the March 2019...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Portsmouth man who was arrested in October last year has pleaded guilty to possessing a machine gun. According to court documents, 21-year-old Trashawn Newsome was on the scene of a stolen car investigation near Camelot Boulevard back in October of 2022. Newsome was speaking to the people inside the stolen vehicle.