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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...
$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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
2-Year-Old Foster Child Found in Car in Amherst Dies
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2-Year-Old Foster Child Found in Car in Amherst Dies

A Madison Heights man is facing charges after making the fatal mistake of leaving a 2-year-old strapped in a car for over 8 hours on Thursday. Amherst County Sheriff L.J. Ayers described a bizarre series of events that led to the discovery of 2-year-old Hudley Hamlett’s lifeless body. Charge & Go Hands-Free: 7-Color Backlit Phone Holder | Wireless Charging | Mount on Windshield / Dashboard / Vent Brian L. Dalton, Hamlett’s guardian, strapped the boy into a car seat Thursday morning and drove to work in downtown Lynchburg—without dropping the child off at daycare. After working a full day, Dalton returned to his vehicle, drove to the daycare center on South Amherst Highway, and went inside to pick Hamlett up. Staff informed him the child had never been dropped off. At that p...
Danville Councilman Set on Fire at Work
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Danville Councilman Set on Fire at Work

Danville Councilman Lee Vogler was set on fire at his day job. The suspect was swiftly identified and has been arrested. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
Body found in York River days after Richmond man went missing
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Body found in York River days after Richmond man went missing

After a two-day search of the York River, on Tuesday morning, a body believed to be that of Steven Kendall Wright, a Richmond man, was discovered. Wright vanished Sunday afternoon while swimming at Gloucester Point Beach. At approximately 10:11 a.m. on July 29, Camp Peary Police Officers aboard Marine Two spotted the body of a male floating face-down near the center of the river, roughly 0.45 miles from the Gloucester Point Fishing Pier. O'Neill Men's Superlite Coast Guard Approved Life Vest The recovery occurred nearly 42 hours after Wright, 50, was seen entering the water then not resurfacing. Emergency crews launched a rapid response after a 911 call was placed to the Gloucester County Emergency Communications Center around 4:30 p.m. on July 27. Deputies joined forces wit...