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128 Animals Seized Amid Spotsylvania Cockfighting Investigation

3Jun

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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...

FBI: Alleged Carroll County Cop Shooter Captured

2Jun

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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...

Leesburg Uses Data Center Revenue to Buy Historic Site

26May

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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...

Driver Dies After Norfolk Police Shooting

26May

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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...

Free Narcan Pop-Ups Coming to Northern Shenandoah Valley

23May

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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...

1st Arrest Announced for Norfolk Street Takeover

21May

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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...

15May

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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 ...

2 Months After, Suffolk Notifies Public of Cyber Incident

24Apr

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2 Months After, Suffolk Notifies Public of Cyber Incident

Two months after a cyber intrusion into the City of Suffolk’s network, officials are now notifying the public that personal information may have been accessed—though investigators still cannot confirm what data, if any, was taken. According to the city, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) alerted Suffolk on February 25 that a malicious actor may have exfiltrated data from municipal systems. It does not appear the city issued any public notification at the time. What Happened City officials report that a “threat actor” gained access to Suffolk’s network and attempted to deploy ransomware. Staff detected the intrusion and shut it down. Data was possibly exfiltrated during the window of unauthorized access, the city is warning. Suffolk acknowledges inve...

Suspect in Custody after Portsmouth Man Fatally Shot at Home

21Apr

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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...

Man Killed in Keen Mountain Correctional Center

10Apr

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Man Killed in Keen Mountain Correctional Center

On Thursday, April 9, a man was killed at Keen Mountain Correctional Center in Oakwood, Virginia. According to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), the victim appears to have been attacked by another inmate during an early‑morning incident. Corrections staff reportedly attempted life‑saving measures until first responders arrived. VADOC’s Office of Law Enforcement Services (OLES) has opened an investigation into the incident. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Officials emphasized that this was an isolated event. The facility remained secure, and there was no ongoing threat to staff or other inmates following the alleged attack. Keen Mountain Correctional Center is a Level IV maximum‑security facility with an additional 200‑bed Level II minimum‑securi...