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24Jul

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5 stabbed at Spotsy car meet, 1 arrest

A 19-year-old from Fredericksburg is being held without bond at Rappahannock Regional Jail after five people were stabbed at an unorganized, unpermitted car meet. Early on Sunday, July 20, Spotsylvania deputies were dispatched to the 4800 block of Southpoint Parkway for a report of a stabbing. GAME TIME: Grand Theft Auto V | PC - Xbox - PS 4 & 5 Stafford County Sheriff’s Office described the scene as chaotic with people scrambling in various directions. Some of the stabbing victims had already made their way to the hospital but several were still at the scene. The deputies rendered life-saving medical aid and Spotsylvania Fire Rescue took over and transported the victims to the hospital. None of the victims were named, but SCSO said they range from 15 – 20 years old...

Burgess, VA store gets paid for selling historic Mega Millions ticket

23Jul

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Burgess, VA store gets paid for selling historic Mega Millions ticket

On July 22, Virginia Lottery presented a check to a store in Northumberland County, VA for selling a historic $348 million winning Mega Millions ticket. Now, the question is: where's the winner? The clock is ticking to claim the prize. Here's what Virginia Lottery will do if no one comes forward... Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia

Missing Maryland woman found in river in Northumberland, VA

18Jul

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Missing Maryland woman found in river in Northumberland, VA

The body of a 79-year-old Maryland woman was found in the river in Northumberland, according to the Sheriff’s Office Louise Cox, of Prince George’s County had been reported missing. Her missing poster stated she was last seen on Saturday, July 12, in the evening at Rivertowne Shopping Center in Oxon Hill. The vehicle associated with her was a black 2014 Honda Accord. Northumberland Sheriff’s Office reported that its deputies were called to Ferry Road on Monday morning, July 14, for an unattended vehicle. They found the vehicle, ran the license plate, and began searching the area. Within minutes, those officers found a body offshore in the Little Wicomico River. Based on items at the scene, including her driver’s license, the person was determined to be Cox, whom NCSO stated wa...

Henrico master firefighter facing 11 child porn charges

16Jul

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Henrico master firefighter facing 11 child porn charges

A 43-year-old master firefighter is being held without bond after being arrested on child pornography charges in Hanover. Brian Godfrey Martin, of Mechanicsville, landed on authorities’ radar after Hanover investigators received a tip last July from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. That information suggested an individual in the county was possibly in possession of child sexual assault material (CSAM). PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included HCSO said a thorough investigation identified Martin as the suspect. He was arrested on July 15, 2025. Martin is charged with 1 count of possession of the child porn and 7 counts of child porn (2nd or subsequent offense) as well as 1 count of distribution of child porn and 2 counts of distribution of ch...

Suspects found & arrested for Mathews arson-murder case

15Jul

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Suspects found & arrested for Mathews arson-murder case

What began as an arson investigation in Mathews County evolved into a double homicide probe, following a deadly house fire on Friday, July 11, that claimed two lives and led to the arrest of two suspects. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Just after 10 p.m. Friday, the Mathews County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 17000 block of John Clayton Memorial Highway. Responding deputies and Mathews County Fire and Rescue units arrived to find flames engulfing the front of the residence. The blaze was so intense it shattered windows from the heat, MCSO reported. Emergency crews made entry and pulled two individuals from the burning home. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the victims as 54-year-o...

Suspect in custody after shooting at racetrack in Colonial Beach

14Jul

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Suspect in custody after shooting at racetrack in Colonial Beach

A 47-year-old Colonial Beach man who was briefly wanted for the weekend shooting at Custom T’s Motorsports Park is now in custody and being held without bond. Dwayne Newman, of Colonial Beach, has been charged for shooting Eric Fauntleroy on Saturday, July 12, during an event called Nanu’s Bikefest. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included The victim, who was shot once, sustained life-threatening injuries. Newman is charged with malicious wounding and using a firearm in the commission of a felony, 1st offense. He is currently being held at Northern Neck Regional Jail and has an arraignment scheduled for tomorrow, July 15. This is a developing story as the investigation is still ongoing. Additional details will be provided as they become available. ...

Halifax flooding closes roads, requires search & rescue teams

9Jul

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Halifax flooding closes roads, requires search & rescue teams

Heavy rains in Halifax, VA has led to flooding that closed numerous roads throughout the county and required numerous water rescues. Here are the details, including current road closures. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia

Indictment unsealed against Eastside Rollin 20s Crips in Virginia. Here’s who’s charged:

2Jul

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Indictment unsealed against Eastside Rollin 20s Crips in Virginia. Here’s who’s charged:

A 12-count indictment unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia names nine members of the Eastside Rollin’ 20s Crips (RTC) facing charges for criminal activities spanning from DC to Florida, including for racketeering, drugs, and murder.Here’s who’s charged and the allegations outlined in the indictment: Want a copy of the indictment?? Isaír Jared Choy Bethancourt(aka "Izzy," "Rich Locc," "Rich," "Rich Baby," "Richard Cartier Gaulden," "Richard C. Gaulden," "Richard Gaulden")• Conspiracy to commit racketeering• Conspiracy to distribute 400+ grams fentanyl• Conspiracy to commit murder in racketeering• Murder in racketeering• Murder by firearm• Firearm in drug trafficking Erika Lynn Wanzer(aka "Jody Johnson," "Kylie James," "Aniyah Williams")• Conspiracy to commit racketeering•...

Fairfax man behind mass shooting attempt at Haymarket church gets sentence

1Jul

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Fairfax man behind mass shooting attempt at Haymarket church gets sentence

Rui Jiang, a 36-year-old Fairfax man, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and five years of supervised release for his attempt to carry out a mass shooting at Park Valley Church in Haymarket. Jiang was convicted in March. Evidence showed he not only posted explicit online threats but later armed himself and went to the church during Sunday services on September 24, 2023. Norton 360 Deluxe for 5 Devices |Advanced AI Scam Protection | VPN & Dark Web Monitoring A manifesto found in his apartment detailed his violent intentions. Authorities credited the intervention of a concerned citizen, swift police response, and the vigilance of the church security team for preventing what could have been a catastrophic attack. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt C...

Former Warsaw, VA pastor convicted for years of indecency with children

17Jun

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Former Warsaw, VA pastor convicted for years of indecency with children

An 87-year-old former pastor of a Warsaw, VA church has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of child sex abuse under an Alford plea. Albert Benjamin Wharton, who led Victory Baptist Church and oversaw its affiliated Berachah Christian Academy, was indicted on 31 felonies after being extradited from Pickens County, SC in late 2023. Norton 360 Deluxe for 5 Devices |Advanced AI Scam Protection | VPN & Dark Web Monitoring Monday, in Richmond County Circuit Court, he pleaded guilty to eight charges—including six counts of indecent liberties and two of aggravated sexual battery—stemming from incidents alleged between 1981 and 1997. The victims, all former students, who were under 18, and in two indictments under 13, were prepared to testify that Wharton routinely summoned them to h...