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Off-duty VSP agent kills man allegedly attempting break-in
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Off-duty VSP agent kills man allegedly attempting break-in

An off-duty Virginia State Police special agent fatally shot a 40-year-old man who allegedly attempted to break into his home on Sunday, August 24.  The agent, a 10-year veteran of the force whose identity has not been released, has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an ongoing investigation. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ The confrontation unfolded around 11:45 a.m. at the agent's house on Lee Road in the Bay Colony area near the Oceanfront and Linkhorn Bay in Virginia Beach. According to preliminary findings from the Virginia State Police, the suspect, John Gregory Conner, approached the front door and tried to force his way inside.  What began as an attempted burglary escalated into a physical alterc...
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School Year Begins with Arrests of Virginia Teachers for Crimes Involving Children
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School Year Begins with Arrests of Virginia Teachers for Crimes Involving Children

For some Virginia schools, the 2025–2026 academic year is beginning with troubling headlines involving educators accused of serious crimes against minors. Suffolk Teacher Arrested for Drug-Related Offenses In Suffolk, a high school music teacher cast a shadow over the district’s Pre-Service Week—a time meant for staff training and preparation. On August 18, Suffolk Police said they were alerted to allegations that Sara Jordan, 41, had provided drug paraphernalia to students and used it with them on school property during the previous academic year at King’s Fork High School. Norton 360 Deluxe for 5 Devices |Advanced AI Scam Protection | VPN & Dark Web Monitoring After a swift investigation, Jordan was arrested on August 21, just days before students were scheduled to ret...
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Man dies in Alexandria Police custody, Investigations underway
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Man dies in Alexandria Police custody, Investigations underway

Authorities identified a man who died in police custody Friday, August 15, as Alan F. Tucker II, a 32-year-old possibly of Woodbridge. Tucker’s death occurred shortly after his arrest by the Alexandria Police Department (APD), prompting multiple investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire, officers responded to a call for “unknown trouble” shortly after 5 p.m. on August 15 at an apartment complex on the 2800 block of North Beauregard Street. The chief defined such a call as one where the details aren’t fully clear but there’s a public safety concern. Ring Spotlight Camera Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ Numerous calls had come into 911 that reported a man running through hallways, yell...
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$500 reward offered for escaped Danville inmate
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$500 reward offered for escaped Danville inmate

UPDATE: Parrish was taken into custody in Pittsylvania County on August 17. Two days after Brett Landon Parrish walked away from a supervised work crew, Danville CrimeStoppers announced a $500 reward for information leading to his capture. Parrish, 44, escaped custody around 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, while working at H.B. Moorefield Park, located at 4550 Riverside Drive. He was last seen heading west on Riverside Drive. Norton 360 Deluxe for 5 Devices |Advanced AI Scam Protection | VPN & Dark Web Monitoring A white male, Parrish stands approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs around 150 pounds. At the time of his escape, he was wearing blue jeans and a yellow t-shirt. He is currently serving time for a probation violation stemming from an underlying bur...
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Suspect in custody after woman killed & 2 officers shot in Chesapeake
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Suspect in custody after woman killed & 2 officers shot in Chesapeake

A 39-year-old man is in custody following a deadly domestic violence incident in Chesapeake that left a woman dead and two police officers shot. Shaun M. Boker was apprehended Wednesday morning in Portsmouth after a brief standoff with police. The incident began Wednesday night, August 6, when Chesapeake Police responded to a domestic assault call at an apartment in the 500 block of Willow Bridge Court. Bedside Handgun Safe | Fingerprint Access | Operate w/ App Officers arrived just before 10:30 p.m. According to Chesapeake Police Dept. they heard a woman inside the apartment screaming for help. As they attempted to get in the front door, Boker allegedly opened fire shooting through the door striking two officers. Both officers were transported to a hospital with injuries be...
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2 teens charged after 18-year-old female shot in Henry County
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2 teens charged after 18-year-old female shot in Henry County

Two teens have been charged following the shooting of an 18-year-old female during a party in Henry County. On August 3, at approximately 1:50 a.m., Henry County deputies were dispatched to the 1700 block of Chatham Road for a report of shots fired. Shortly afterward, a young woman arrived at SOVAH Health Martinsville with gunshot wounds. According to Henry County Sheriff’s Office, she came in by personal vehicle, was triaged by medical staff, and then airlifted to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Ring Spotlight Camera Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ The shooting occurred at a party in a residential neighborhood. In the hours after the incident, Sheriff Wayne Davis told RBS News Now, it was believed to be the victim’s 18th birthday party. The Sheriff ...
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2 Fatal Crashes in 2 Days in Spotsylvania
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2 Fatal Crashes in 2 Days in Spotsylvania

Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate fatal crashes that occurred within a 2-day span. Pedestrian Killed on Patriot Highway In the early hours of Tuesday, August 5, deputies responded to a tragic incident in the 10400 block of Patriot Highway, where a pedestrian was struck by a northbound vehicle. The crash occurred around 2:55 a.m. in an unlit section of the roadway. According to SCSO, two adult males attempted to cross the highway wearing dark clothing. One stopped midway, while the other continued into the path of oncoming traffic and he was hit. Apple AirPods 2 Pro | High Sound Fidelity | Wireless The victim, identified as Quinton Howard, 41, of Spotsylvania, was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. After th...
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Traffic pattern to shift at Mathews-Gloucester line bridge project
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Traffic pattern to shift at Mathews-Gloucester line bridge project

The traffic pattern on John Clayton Memorial Highway (Rt 3/14) in the bridge rehab zone at the Gloucester-Mathews county line will shift Wednesday, Aug. 13 sometime after 8 a.m., VDOT announced. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent Traffic will start traveling on the rehabilitated bridge deck over Burke Mill Stream. Signs, construction barrels, and new pavement markings will be added to guide drivers through the new traffic pattern. Left turns out from Windsor Road onto Route 14 eastbound will continue to be prohibited in the work zone until all construction is complete in November 2025. WATCH: Gloucester Pitches Tech District for Data Centers Save time, money & hassle w...
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VSP still hunting for vehicle in Norris Bridge shutdown
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VSP still hunting for vehicle in Norris Bridge shutdown

Virginia State Police are looking for a truck reportedly involved in a hit-and-run crash on Norris Bridge between Lancaster and Middlesex. According to VSP, at around 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, a silver/gray truck towing a large white camper was heading westbound across the bridge toward Lancaster when it when it crossed the centerline and struck a van going in the opposite direction. The van hit another vehicle. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent The collision between the latter two vehicles blocked both lanes, shutting the bridge down. VDOT didn’t announce the reopening of the bridge until almost 9 p.m. The drivers of van and the third vehicle were transported to a hospital with non-life-threate...
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