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Atty Gen. Jones Aims to Reverse Action on College Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
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Atty Gen. Jones Aims to Reverse Action on College Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

Attorney General Jay Jones announced he has filed a motion to withdraw an agreement the former Attorney General Jason Miyares made to settle a Department of Justice lawsuit. The lawsuit centered around giving college benefits to illegal immigrants, most notably, in-state tuition rates. Jones said the action was taken during the final moments of Miyares "expiring" administration, but, to the contrary, he made a day one commitment to protect Virginians from federal overreach and to safeguard Virginia students. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging “On day one, I promised Virginians I would fight back against the Trump Administration’s attacks on our Commonwealth, our institutions of higher education, and most importantly – our students...
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Weapons & Ammo Recovered, Arrests Made in Herndon Juvenile Investigation
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Weapons & Ammo Recovered, Arrests Made in Herndon Juvenile Investigation

Weapons and over 100 rounds of ammunition were recovered amid the arrest of two juveniles, Herndon Police Department revealed. Charges obtained against the juveniles thus far include: Robbery Use of firearm in commission of a felony Felony destruction of property Felony Firearm violation—subject to protective order Wearing a mask in Public Brandishing a firearm (x4) Reckless handling of a firearm Disorderly conduct Possession of a firearm under 18 Protective order violation (x4) Vehicle tampering Vehicle trespassing Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included HPD didn’t give any details on the nature of the incidents involved or where the weapons recovered but revealed the arrest were made in December, and officers and detectives worked qui...
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Arrest Made for Hit-and-Run that Killed 20-year-old Spotsylvania Man
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Arrest Made for Hit-and-Run that Killed 20-year-old Spotsylvania Man

An arrest has been made in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Spotsylvania that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man on January 9. According to Lt. Colonel Delbert Myrick, preliminary findings show that around 10 p.m. that Friday night, Sameer Anwar was riding an e-bike equipped with lights eastbound on Courthouse Road when he was struck from behind by a burgundy GMC SUV. (AD) The SUV fled the scene, and Anwar hit by a second vehicle, whose driver remained on site until Spotsylvania police and fire and rescue crews arrived. Deputies found Anwar lying in the roadway, where he was pronounced dead. Myrick reported that, in addition to the work of the Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit, several witnesses stayed at the scene and provided crucial evidence. Based on w...
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Virginia Man Wanted by USMS
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Virginia Man Wanted by USMS

The US Marshals Service is asking the public for tips and information to help locate Christopher Brian Havens, who was last seen in early January 2025. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included The lead deputy contact on the case is Jeffrey Imgrund who can be reached at (703) 486-6503 or jeffrey.imgrund@usdoj.gov Information can also be provided at 877-WANTED2 or usmarshals.gov/tips WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X , Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia.
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18-year-old Charged for Ramming Chesterfield Fire Station
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18-year-old Charged for Ramming Chesterfield Fire Station

An 18-year-old is facing charges for intentionally crashing into a Chesterfield fire station. According to a statement from Chesterfield Fire & EMS, on January 4, there was “a scary situation” at Station 7 on Hull Street Road. A car drove into the front of the station multiple times, breaking the glass bay doors. The driver, “who was also driving a stolen car,” got into the station and was detained until Chesterfield Police arrived and arrested him. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Carson Lambert, of Moseley, a senior and football star at Benedictine College Preparatory, allegedly arrived at the fire station shortly before 3 a.m. He told told police he was at a bar in Richmond “getting jumped” and hopped into “a random car,”...
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VA Bill Calls for End of Losing 4th Amendment Rights in Plea Agreements
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VA Bill Calls for End of Losing 4th Amendment Rights in Plea Agreements

Senator Saddam Azlan Salim is once again working to protect individuals’ Fourth Amendment rights, which safeguard against unreasonable searches and seizures. In Virginia, it is a common practice for Commonwealth’s Attorneys to draft plea agreements that require defendants to waive their Fourth Amendment rights in exchange for reduced charges or lighter sentences. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Senator Salim has filed SB 23 for the 2026 Session of the Virginia General Assembly. The bill would prohibit plea agreements and court orders from containing provisions that extinguish a defendant’s Fourth Amendment rights or limit their ability to seek expungement. SB 23 includes a carve-out whereby it won’t apply in cases involving sex...
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VSP Trooper Rammed During Chase Into Maryland
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VSP Trooper Rammed During Chase Into Maryland

The driver accused of ramming a Virginia State Trooper during a pursuit across state lines on December 29 was identified as Naturi Michon Hayes of Elkridge, MD. Shortly before midnight a Virginia State Trooper was informed of a stolen vehicle in Alexandria. The trooper attempted to make a traffic stop but the driver’s refusal started a pursuit, according to VSP. From Route 1 the chase went to I-495 East where the initial trooper was joined by a second trooper. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included After crossing the Woodrow Wilson Bridge into Maryland, the two Virginia State Troopers attempted to stop Hayes. Still allegedly refusing, she rammed the initial trooper’s vehicle causing it to crash into the guardrail near Exit 3A, Indian Head Highway. Maryland State Poli...
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VA Tries to Swiftly Settle Federal Lawsuit Over College Benefits for Illegal Immigrants
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VA Tries to Swiftly Settle Federal Lawsuit Over College Benefits for Illegal Immigrants

On December 29, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Virginia, alleging that sections of state law violated federal law by granting certain college benefits—particularly in-state tuition rates—to undocumented immigrants without making the same benefits available to all U.S. citizens. Virginia quickly moved to avoid prolonged litigation, agreeing to a consent judgment. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging In a motion filed one day after the lawsuit, the Commonwealth agreed that a federal court should declare the disputed sections of law in violation of the Supremacy Clause and therefore invalid. Virginia also agreed that the court should enter a permanent injunction prohibiting the challenged practices and preventin...
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More Arrests in $1.1 Million Drug Smuggling Case at Virginia Women’s Prison
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More Arrests in $1.1 Million Drug Smuggling Case at Virginia Women’s Prison

As previously reported, this fall VADOC announced a list of arrests and charges linked to a $1.1 million drug smuggling investigation at Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland. Now, VADOC has announced a second round of charges. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X , Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia
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