CRIME & SAFETY

A tragic accident on I-64 in York County claims the life of a Williamsburg resident. The victim was on a journey with a spouse and five children when the incident occurred. Tune in for more details on this heartbreaking story.

The crash happened around 12:20 p.m. Sunday when the tire of a 2017 Jeep Renegade traveling westbound on I-64 became dislodged.

She was identified on Monday as 43-year-old Angela Nicole Shanks of Newport News.

(Updated at 12:55 p.m.) It’s likely a hoax but a threatening phone call prompted another large police response at Yorktown High School today. Someone called 911 shortly before noon, claiming to be in a bathroom at the school and planning a shooting, according to a police dispatch. The call taker could then hear gunshots and screaming in the background, possibly from a recording.

Join the community-building events hosted by local police departments in Williamsburg, Franklin, and other localities. Tune in to learn more about the National Night Out happening on October 3, fostering stronger relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

A chilling incident unfolds in Newport News as a man falls victim to a fatal shooting on 36th St. Tune in to this video for the latest updates on this shocking crime that has left the community in a state of fear.

More than 100 bikers left from Newport News Park on Sunday morning on a ride in support of a program that helps locate people with dementia and other conditions, should they go missing.

Isle of Wight and Southampton counties have partnered with the cities of Franklin and Suffolk to house children accused of crimes at the Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center in Williamsburg. Chesapeake Juvenile Services, which had previously housed the four localities’ juvenile detainees, ceased accepting non-Chesapeake inmates at the end of March. The Middle Peninsula Juvenile Commission, […] The post Area juvenile detainees will move to Williamsburg appeared first on The Suffolk News-Herald.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WWBT) - A Newport News man has been convicted of killing his wife, even though police never found her body. On Thursday, a jury found Adrian Lewis guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Shanita Eure-Lewis. WVEC reports a jury found Lewis not guilty of using...

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office says 40-year-old Brandon Michael Massey, of Gatesville, North Carolina, has been charged with two felony counts of breaking and entering and one misdemeanor count of destruction of a property.

HAMPTON — Police are asking for the public's help as they seek a suspect who allegedly fired a flare gun at man, striking him in the face at a gas station Thursday. Arrest warrants have been issued for Elton Stanley, 37, who has no fixed address, on felony charges of second degree assault and reckless conduct, according to Hampton Police Chief Alex Reno. Reno advised anyone who sees Stanley not to approach him, and to contact police immediately.

A shocking incident unfolds in Hampton as a 14-year-old girl is struck by a pickup truck. Rushed to a local hospital, the young victim receives treatment for injuries thankfully deemed non-life-threatening. Tune in for the full story.

The prosecution rested their case against Adrian Lewis Wednesday, and just minutes later, the defense also rested without calling any witnesses or presenting any evidence.

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office will hold a Drug Take Back event in October.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Jurors could begin deliberating in the trial against Adrian Lewis, a Newport News man accused in his wife’s death, as soon as Thursday. Prosecutors rested their case on Wednesday after eight days of presenting evidence. Adrian Lewis’ defense attorneys also rested, without presenting any evidence.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — If Hampton had a Page Six-style tabloid, councilman Chris Bowman could end up on the cover. Randy Bowman — no relation — who twice unsuccessfully ran for City Council, has some commentary to offer. “I find it very disturbing that a council member...

Discover the story of Deric Simons, sentenced to 29 years behind bars for a string of armed robberies at local 7-Elevens in 2019. Uncover the details of this crime spree that led to a nearly three-decade prison term.

A dump truck caught on fire in front of a home in Gloucester, Tuesday morning.

Join the Newport News PD in their mission to support victims of domestic violence. Discover how their donation drive is making a difference, with boxes placed across the region to collect items for local shelters. Tune in to learn how you can contribute.

Join the Newport News Police Department as they unite with survivors of domestic violence, marking an early stand against this pervasive issue. Witness their efforts to raise awareness and bring about change in this compelling video.