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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...

Discoveries made in cases of missing student and missing sailor

12Jun

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Discoveries made in cases of missing student and missing sailor

Tragic discoveries have been made in two Virginia missing person cases. Here's what's currently known about Morehouse student Kyle Coleman and Norfolk-based seaman Angelina Resendiz. UPDATE: Suspect named in Angelina Resendiz case WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia

Keyshawn Davis’ homecoming fight canceled & title stripped

7Jun

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Keyshawn Davis’ homecoming fight canceled & title stripped

In a stunning blow to Norfolk boxing fans, Keyshawn Davis’s WBO lightweight title defense against Edwin De Los Santos, scheduled for tonight at the Scope Arena in Norfolk, has been canceled. The reason? Davis missed weight by a staggering 4.3 pounds, coming in at 139.3 pounds against the 135-pound limit. As a result, he was stripped his WBO lightweight title. This marks a bitter disappointment for Davis’s homecoming fight, which was set to be Norfolk’s first world title fight in over 30 years. Last Punch Heavy Duty Punching Bag w/ Chains WTKR 3 reported that before the cancellation was announced Friday, Davis said, “I outgrew the weight.” He added, “I’ve been making this weight for over four years now. I woke up early this morning trying to make the weight.” The weight miss ...

Virginia Beach Police shoot & charge teen with fake gun

5Jun

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Virginia Beach Police shoot & charge teen with fake gun

An 18-year-old has been hospitalized and is in critical condition after being shot by Virginia Beach Police. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD), officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Honeygrove Rd. on June 4 at approximately 8:41 a.m. after an individual reported that someone had pointed a gun at them. Officers located the suspect, later identified as Shaun Marlar of Virginia Beach, who was armed with a handgun, VBPD announced. Want Protection but not a Gun? Check Out Byrna's Pistol & Rifle-Style Weapons The department stated that responding officers ordered Marlar to drop the weapon. Instead, he pointed the pistol at the officers, who then fired and shot him. VBPD reported that the recovered handgun was "a replica." Marlar was transporte...

2 years later, arrest made for 19-year-old’s murder in Fredericksburg

3Jun

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2 years later, arrest made for 19-year-old’s murder in Fredericksburg

Almost two years after 19-year-old Antione Fox was shot and left to die in the street, Fredericksburg Police announced the arrest of a suspect. Ahmad Haigler, a 26-year-old Spotsylvania man, was taken into custody on May 29. He is being held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond facing charges of: 1st Degree murder Use of a firearm to commit a felony Conspiracy to commit murder Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Fox was found on June 10, 2023 at approximately 3:30 a.m. in the 1700 block of Lafayette Boulevard near Twin Lakes. Fredericksburg Police said they received a report of a bleeding and unconscious man in the road. Fox died at the scene shortly after police arrived. With the sho...

Gloucester, VA Pitches Tech District for Data Centers

1Jun

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Gloucester, VA Pitches Tech District for Data Centers

Presenting what was described as the "the good, the bad, and the ugly, Gloucester held the first of what's supposed to be a series of meetings to pitch the public the idea of a new technology overlay district in Glenns to accommodate data centers. Hear what was presented and how the people responded: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram , Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia

Teen charged as adult for Chilhowie stabbing gets max sentence, but juvie

22May

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Teen charged as adult for Chilhowie stabbing gets max sentence, but juvie

In July 2024, after running away from home, Jose Rodriguez brutally stabbed an Exxon gas station attendant in Chilhowie then went on the run. According to authorities, the 15-year-old was planning to leave the country when he crashed and was apprehended in Tennessee. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Rodriguez, now 17, was tried as an adult without a plea agreement, and was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison for attempted murder. According to Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney Phillip “Bucky” Blevins that was the maximum penalty. “This was a savage, senseless act of violence that shook our community to its core,” said Blevins. “Attempted murder—no matter the age of the offender—is a serious crime that will not be tolerated in Smyth Cou...

Rookie K-9 applauded for role in catching wanted man with stolen vehicle

21May

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Rookie K-9 applauded for role in catching wanted man with stolen vehicle

On May 20, 2025, K-9 Grit, a rookie, from the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office (YPSO), played a key role in capturing 38-year-old Travis Inman, a wanted man who was allegedly spotted in a stolen vehicle. James City County Police Department (JCCPD) said they received a Be on the Lookout (BOLO) from Hampton Police after a Flock Safety camera detected a stolen vehicle in James City County. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included A few hours later, a JCCPD officer located the vehicle at the Woods of Williamsburg apartment complex on Tilghman Court. As officers processed the scene, they spotted a man matching the description of the suspect who was wanted in Hampton and Newport News. As they approached him, he ran into to the woods near Longhill Road and Lafayette Boulev...