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Police focusing on 5-year-old shooting case at Boykins, VA gaming spot
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Police focusing on 5-year-old shooting case at Boykins, VA gaming spot

Five years after it occurred, Southampton Sheriff's Office is trying to breathe new life into an unsolved case involving a shooting and attempted robbery at a gaming spot in Boykins, VA. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
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Youth suspected in 2 Montgomery County stabbings
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Montgomery County has seen two stabbing incidents within a 10-day span—one in Blacksburg and another in Shawsville. In both cases, the suspects have been young. Blacksburg Incident At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, Blacksburg Police responded to reports of a stabbing in the 900 block of University City Boulevard. Officers arrived to find one individual injured. The victim was treated at a local hospital and released the following day. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ As part of the investigation, authorities executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1100 block of University City Boulevard and identified 20-year-old Ben Plaue of Blacksburg as the suspect. Plaue was arrested on September 8 and faces charges of...
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Martinsville pill mill doctor sentenced for +460 drug charges
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Martinsville pill mill doctor sentenced for +460 drug charges

A 42-year-old Martinsville doctor convicted on 467 drug-related charges has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison. Joel Smithers opened his medical practice in Martinsville in August 2015. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia, Smithers prescribed controlled substances to every patient he saw. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging The drugs involved in Smithers’ scheme included oxymorphone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and fentanyl. Most of his so-called patients traveled hundreds of miles to reach his office. Smithers, who did not accept insurance, collected over $700,000 in cash and credit card payments by March 7, 2017, when federal agents executed a search warrant at his practice. In tot...
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State Police looking for 19-year-old I-85 murder suspect
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State Police looking for 19-year-old I-85 murder suspect

Virginia State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 19-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting along Interstate 85. At approximately 3:47 p.m. on August 28, troopers responded to reports of a shooting on I-85 northbound near the five-mile marker in Mecklenburg. When troopers arrived at the scene, they found a Honda Civic that had gone off the right side of the road and down in a culvert. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included The driver, Hunter A. Bates, 20, had been shot and was pronouncd dead at the scene. A female passenger was transported to an area hospital and later released. Scene of Mecklenburg crash where Hunter Bates was found. The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Appomattox Field Of...
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Off-duty VSP agent kills man allegedly attempting break-in
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Off-duty VSP agent kills man allegedly attempting break-in

An off-duty Virginia State Police special agent fatally shot a 40-year-old man who allegedly attempted to break into his home on Sunday, August 24.  The agent, a 10-year veteran of the force whose identity has not been released, has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ The confrontation unfolded around 11:45 a.m. at the agent's house on Lee Road in the Bay Colony area near the Oceanfront and Linkhorn Bay in Virginia Beach. According to preliminary findings from the Virginia State Police, the suspect, John Gregory Conner, approached the front door and tried to force his way inside.  What began as an attempted burglary escalated into a physical alterc...
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School Year Begins with Arrests of Virginia Teachers for Crimes Involving Children
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School Year Begins with Arrests of Virginia Teachers for Crimes Involving Children

For some Virginia schools, the 2025–2026 academic year is beginning with troubling headlines involving educators accused of serious crimes against minors. Suffolk Teacher Arrested for Drug-Related Offenses In Suffolk, a high school music teacher cast a shadow over the district’s Pre-Service Week—a time meant for staff training and preparation. On August 18, Suffolk Police said they were alerted to allegations that Sara Jordan, 41, had provided drug paraphernalia to students and used it with them on school property during the previous academic year at King’s Fork High School. Norton 360 Deluxe for 5 Devices |Advanced AI Scam Protection | VPN & Dark Web Monitoring After a swift investigation, Jordan was arrested on August 21, just days before students were scheduled to ret...
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Man dies in Alexandria Police custody, Investigations underway
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Man dies in Alexandria Police custody, Investigations underway

Authorities identified a man who died in police custody Friday, August 15, as Alan F. Tucker II, a 32-year-old possibly of Woodbridge. Tucker’s death occurred shortly after his arrest by the Alexandria Police Department (APD), prompting multiple investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire, officers responded to a call for “unknown trouble” shortly after 5 p.m. on August 15 at an apartment complex on the 2800 block of North Beauregard Street. The chief defined such a call as one where the details aren’t fully clear but there’s a public safety concern. Ring Spotlight Camera Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ Numerous calls had come into 911 that reported a man running through hallways, yell...
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Suspect killed & Nottaway officer shot after high-speed chase
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Suspect killed & Nottaway officer shot after high-speed chase

An unidentified person is dead after a police pursuit turned fatal. Around 5 a.m. this morning, an Amelia County deputy reportedly tried to stop a 2005 Toyota Tacoma that was going over 100 mph in a 55-mph zone on Rt. 360. That Tacoma didn’t stop, according to Virginia State Police, and a police chase began that crossed into Nottaway County. Save time, money & hassle w/ Walmart BusinessLow prices, Scan & Go, Free shipping, Free delivery, 2% back in rewards A Virginia State trooper and multiple Nottaway deputies joined the pursuit. When the truck reached the intersection of Rocky Hill Road (Rt. 153) and eastbound Rt. 460, it ran off the right side of the road into the woods. The driver ran into the woods and authorities chased the individual. According t...
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Winner of VA Lottery’s largest jackpot came forward
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Winner of VA Lottery’s largest jackpot came forward

The winner of Virginia’s largest jackpot has come forward. A winning Mega Millions ticket for a $348 million jackpot was sold on June 27 in Burgess. VA Lottery said the person walked into the Virginia Lottery headquarters in Richmond “about four weeks” after the drawing and presented the winning ticket. Save time, money & hassle w/ Walmart BusinessLow prices, Scan & Go, Free shipping, Free delivery, 2% back in rewards In Virginia, for any prize over $1 million, the winner can claim the prize anonymously, which is what this individual chose to do, according to a statement from the VA Lottery. The winner had the choice of taking the $348 million jackpot in annual payments over 30 years or a one-time cash option of $155.6 million before taxes. That person chose ...
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