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1st Arrest Announced for Norfolk Street Takeover
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1st Arrest Announced for Norfolk Street Takeover

As the investigation continues, Norfolk Police Department announced the first arrest connected to a street takeover on May 17 in West Ghent. Detectives and Fire Marshals charged Isaiah A. Duncan‑Simmons, 19, of Virginia Beach, with disorderly conduct and carelessly damaging property by fire. Heavy Duty Steering Wheel Lock | Adjustable | Highly Visible According to police, multiple calls came in around 8:20 p.m. that Sunday reporting a large crowd, along with cars speeding and driving recklessly, at the intersection in the 1000 block of Redgate Avenue near Greenway Court. Isaiah Simmons (Photo: NPD) Duncan‑Simmons was arrested on May 20 in the 4000 block of Starwood Arch with assistance from the Virginia Beach Police Department. NPD said officers proactively track and moni...
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2 Dead at Scene of Officer-Involved Shooting in Alexandria
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2 Dead at Scene of Officer-Involved Shooting in Alexandria

Two people are dead, including a man fatally shot by police, after an officer‑involved shooting early Monday at an apartment complex on Canterbury Square in Alexandria. Officers were dispatched around 4 a.m. to 27 Canterbury Square after a 911 caller reported that a female had been shot inside the apartment. When officers arrived, a family member was standing near the doorway and was immediately removed from the scene for safety. Inside the unit, officers encountered a barricaded suspect in a bedroom where they believed the wounded female was located. McGuire said the man refused repeated verbal commands to come out. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ According to McGuire, the situation escalated when the suspect suddenly “running full speed...
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Northumberland Man Charged for Gloucester Robbery
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Northumberland Man Charged for Gloucester Robbery

A 27-year-old Callao man is being held in Gloucester County Jail following a robbery report involving Kay’s Jewelers. Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office said the robbery was reported on Saturday, May 9, around shortly after 5 p.m. When police responded to Kay Jewelers Kay Jewelers at 6738 Fox Center Parkway #7, they reportedly saw the suspect vehicle attempting to flee and that vehicle led Gloucester police on chase that went into York County, prompting assistance from York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police. Gabriele Nicola Randazzo was apprehended and taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Randazzo has been charged with grand larceny, burglary, felony eluding, and reckless driving. GCSO said an active investigation remains underway and ...
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Caroline Man Caught in Midst of Fredericksburg Burglary
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Caroline Man Caught in Midst of Fredericksburg Burglary

A 45-year-old man from Caroline County was found trying to break into a business in Fredericksburg around 3:30 a.m. on April 29, the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office reported. Police were tipped off by a commercial alarm triggered in the 3500 block of Shalaby Way. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrived within minutes and saw a man wearing a mask trying to break into a business. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ When the man, later identified as Steven Tankersley III, saw the deputies, he ran but was reportedly caught after a brief foot chase. The Sheriff’s Office said a K9 was dispatched to the scene and conducted an article search that led to the recovery of multiple items Tankersley allegedly tossed while trying to get away. Tankersle...
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2 Arrested for Jewelry & Gun Burglary in Mathews
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2 Arrested for Jewelry & Gun Burglary in Mathews

The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office has announced two arrests in connection with a residential burglary in which jewelry and firearms were stolen. On April 15, deputies responded to the 100 block of Morris Flippin Road for a reported break‑in. According to the sheriff’s office, more than $1,000 worth of jewelry and guns were taken while the homeowners were away. Deputies canvassed the neighborhood and, with help from residents, video surveillance, and Flock camera technology, identified suspects from Gloucester and Newport News. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ On Saturday evening, April 18, 2026, with assistance from the Newport News Police Department, Michael Paul West, 47, of Hayes, Virginia, was arrested and charged with: Break...
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Suspect in Custody after Portsmouth Man Fatally Shot at Home
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Suspect in Custody after Portsmouth Man Fatally Shot at Home

A day after a 47‑year‑old man was found shot inside his Portsmouth home, police announced an arrest and multiple charges. On Saturday, April 18, Portsmouth police responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of Mayflower Road. Officers found Christopher Blair suffering from gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died. According to the preliminary investigation, 44‑year‑old Bentley Tramaine Cherry went to Blair’s home, where the two men got into an argument. Police say Cherry then shot Blair. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included By Sunday, police reported that Cherry, listed as a Suffolk resident was in custody. He is charged with first‑degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and shooting in the commission of a fel...
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Alexandria Deputy Charged for Drug Smuggling
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Alexandria Deputy Charged for Drug Smuggling

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has arrested one of its own on drug-related charges. Former deputy Amarachukwu Igwe was allegedly caught attempting to smuggle narcotics into the Alexandria Adult Detention Center on April 4. According to ASO, her intent was to provide the drugs to an inmate. Authorities took Igwe into custody before any narcotics were delivered to the intended recipient or entered the facility’s general population. Igwe was transported to the Arlington County Detention Facility for processing. She faces the following charges: Delivery of drugs to prisoners Conspiracy to deliver drugs to prisoners Possession of a Schedule III controlled substance Igwe joined the Sheriff’s Office on July 14, 2025. Sheriff Sean Casey said her employment was terminated...
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Man Gets 2-Day Sentence for Road Rage Attack
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Man Gets 2-Day Sentence for Road Rage Attack

A 64-year-old man convicted for a road rage attack was only required to serve two days behind bars. Peter Anthony Clark was found guilty following a March 24 bench trial stemming from a 2024 incident on East Little Creek Road in Norfolk. On Oct. 17, another driver attempted to turn left at a median and encountered Clark, who ran a stop sign and nearly caused a head-on collision, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office. Both drivers stopped and exchanged words before the situation escalated. Clark exited his vehicle, approached the victim, and reportedly reached through the driver’s window in an attempt to strike him. When the victim opened his door to push Clark away and stepped out of his car, Clark punched him in the face and pulled his hair—ripping some of it from his h...
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Sentencing Complete in Gloucester Child Video Case
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Sentencing Complete in Gloucester Child Video Case

The U.S. Eastern District of Virginia has issued the second sentence in the case of Asia Tamara Billups, a now-20-year-old Gloucester woman, and Michael J. Machonis, 30, of Bridgewater, New Jersey, for their roles in a case involving an infant and toddler. A federal investigation revealed the two met on Snapchat in April 2024 and later became friends on several other platforms. In July 2024, in response to a CyberTip about child-related digital images and conversations, authorities in New Jersey interviewed Machonis, who admitted receiving digital images of “babies” via WhatsApp from Tamara Billups, who he said he thought was 18 and lived in North Carolina or Virginia, federal court documents reveal. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ A ...
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Philly Man Extradited for Aeropostale Robbery in Leesburg
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Philly Man Extradited for Aeropostale Robbery in Leesburg

A Philadelphia man has been extradited to Virginia in connection with a 2024 burglary at the Aeropostale store at Leesburg Premium Outlets. According to Leesburg Police, officers responded to the store around 5:15 a.m. on November 23, 2024, after receiving a burglary report. They arrived to find the front door’s glass shattered and an undisclosed number of items stolen. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ Investigators identified the suspect as 59‑year‑old Timothy Earl Root. He was extradited to Loudoun County on March 3 and is charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, grand larceny, and destruction of property. Root is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. Police say the investigation remains ongoi...
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