CRIME & SAFETY
Shots fired incident at Williamsburg Hooters; suspect arrested
A man has been arrested in connection with a shots fired incident at a Hooters in Williamsburg. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/man-arrested-in-connection-with-shots-fired-incident-at-williamsburg-hooters/
A low blow: Dozen vases stolen from headstones at Peninsula cemetery
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — It’s about as low as you can go — stealing from graves. A family contacted 10 On Your Side after discovering the vase on their mother’s headstone at Greenlawn cemetery had been stolen. 10 On Your Side quickly discovered that they are not the only victims.
NNPD giving free steering wheel locks during crime prevention event
The Newport News Police Department announced that they will be giving away free steering wheel locks for registered Hyundai owners. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news/nnpd-giving-free-steering-wheel-locks-during-crime-prevention-event/
Accused in Smithfield hit-and-run that injured teen due in court July 29
A Gloucester County woman accused of a Nov. 4 hit-and-run on Benns Church Boulevard that left a 14-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries is scheduled to appear in court on July 29 for a preliminary hearing. Virginia State Police say the teenager was walking a bike along the highway at approximately 12:25 a.m. the night of […]
National Crime Victim’s Rights Week in Hampton
The Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and Victim Services Unit is hosting several events during National Crime Victim’s Rights Week (NCVRW). Violent Crimes Specialist Tyrone George is at the Digital Desk to discuss the week with Digital Host Sarah Goode. https://trib.al/JrU8rwi.
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