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Solar Goes Up in Flames
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Solar Goes Up in Flames

On Friday, June 12, first responders suppressed a truck fire within minutes. At 1:01. crews arrived at Holland Rd. and Centerpoint Dr. at 1:01 to find a tractor-trailer hauling solar panels was on fire, Suffolk Fire & Rescue reported. (Photo: Suffolk Fire & Rescue) Eight units responded--FM1, FM2, FI2, B1, E1, E4, L3, S1--and by 1:18, the fire was suppressed. According to Suffolk Fire & Rescue, the mission was completed with no injuries and no traffic interruption. No cause for the fire was provided. Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia. WATCH:
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Patrick County Calls in Armored Vehicle for Standoff With Alleged Shooter
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Patrick County Calls in Armored Vehicle for Standoff With Alleged Shooter

A 72‑year‑old man allegedly shot into two homes in the middle of the night, then engaged in an hour‑long standoff in his own residence, Patrick County Sheriff Dan Smith reported. At about 3:30 a.m. on June 9, the Patrick County Sheriff’s Office received a shots‑fired call in the area of Mountain View Loop. Responding deputies found that shots had been fired into two occupied homes. In one residence, a bullet struck close to where a 3‑year‑old was sleeping, Smith stated. Both houses are located across the road from Curtis Harold McBride’s home, and the investigation provided probable cause to obtain a search warrant for his residence. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ According to Smith, despite multiple attempts, McBride refused to c...
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Church Treasurer Charged for Embezzlement in Mathews
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Church Treasurer Charged for Embezzlement in Mathews

Kevin C. Hogge, of Diggs, has been arrested for embezzling money from Salem Church. According to Mathews County Sheriff’s Office, church leaders reported suspicious financial activity involving the church treasurer in January. After a months-long investigation, MCSO reported finding numerous instances of forged checks and suspects over $70,000 was embezzled. The 55-year-old was arrested June 9, and is facing two counts of embezzling checks and two counts of forgery. Hogge was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia.
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128 Animals Seized Amid Spotsylvania Cockfighting Investigation
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128 Animals Seized Amid Spotsylvania Cockfighting Investigation

A total of 128 animals were seized as part of a cockfighting investigation, the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office announced. A deputy responding to an unrelated call for service at a residence in the 6900 block of Old Courthouse Road observed activity believed to be consistent with animal fighting and reported the concerns to the sheriff’s office Animal Control Division. On May 29, deputies and members of the Virginia Animal Fighting Task Force executed a search warrant at the residence. According to the sheriff’s office, investigators recovered evidence consistent with the operation of a cockfighting enterprise. Animals seized from the property included 21 roosters, 26 hens, 80 chicks and a Great Pyrenees dog. No arrests or charges have been announced. However, as of June 2, the i...
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FBI: Alleged Carroll County Cop Shooter Captured
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FBI: Alleged Carroll County Cop Shooter Captured

The 55-year-old suspect accused of shooting two Carroll County, Virginia, deputies has been captured. According to Carroll County Sheriff Kevin Kemp, on May 29, his office received a request from a family member to conduct a welfare check on Fancy Gap Highway in Cana. Two deputies were dispatched, and upon arrival, they made contact with Michael Puckett. During the encounter, Puckett opened fire on the officers, Kemp said, and the deputies returned fire. Both deputies were struck. Deputy Logan Utt was pronounced dead. The second, unnamed deputy was struck in a ballistic vest, received medical evaluation, and is reported to be in stable condition. Deputy Logan Utt Puckett fled the scene and remained on the run for several days. During that time, he was charged with aggravated mu...
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Leesburg Uses Data Center Revenue to Buy Historic Site
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Leesburg Uses Data Center Revenue to Buy Historic Site

The Town of Leesburg has officially closed on its purchase of Rock Spring Farm, a 13‑acre property listed on both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. The Town Council voted on March 10 to purchase the property, located within Leesburg’s Old & Historic District, for $5.75 million. In April, the council approved a funding package that drew equally from two sources: $2.88 million from the town’s data center computer equipment tax reserve and $2.88 million from the Utilities Fund. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging The use of data center revenue is notable. While data centers have been a major economic engine for Loudoun County, these operations are an increasingly contentious issue in Northe...
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Driver Dies After Norfolk Police Shooting
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Driver Dies After Norfolk Police Shooting

The Norfolk Police Department says it has requested the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to investigate a fatal officer‑involved shooting that occurred Monday night. According to NPD, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1800 block of E. Little Creek Road on May 25 at around 9:42 p.m. and discovered the driver had multiple misdemeanor warrants. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection |Two-Way Talk with Audio+ Police say the driver refused repeated commands to exit the vehicle and then attempted to drive away, dragging an officer in the process. The officer fired their weapon, striking the driver, who has not yet been identified. The driver suffered a life‑threatening gunshot wound, was taken to a hospital, and was later pronounced dead. The office...
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Free Narcan Pop-Ups Coming to Northern Shenandoah Valley
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Free Narcan Pop-Ups Coming to Northern Shenandoah Valley

In response to a spike in overdose cases, the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Use Coalition will hold a series of pop‑ups to distribute free Narcan throughout the region. The Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force is warning the public about what it describes as a recent spike in opioid‑related overdoses. In 2025, there were three fatal overdoses and 25 non‑fatal overdoses. Since February 2026, there have already been three fatal incidents—one in Winchester and two in Frederick County—and three non‑fatal incidents, Virginia State Police announced. Fentanyl is believed to be the cause. The Narcan pop‑up events are an effort to increase community access to life‑saving resources, according to a statement from Matthew Demlein, public relations coordinator for VSP...
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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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Measles Outbreak Declared in Virginia
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Measles Outbreak Declared in Virginia

Health officials have declared a measles outbreak in Buckingham County as the number of confirmed cases in Central Virginia continues to grow. The Virginia Department of Health announced Tuesday that 12 outbreak-associated cases have now been identified in Buckingham County. Officials said none of the infected individuals recently traveled, indicating the virus is spreading locally within the community. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Health authorities warned the actual number of infections could be higher than currently reported as additional cases are investigated. VDH is urging residents to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a spreading rash. Measles is ...
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