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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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Amherst & FBI Offering $30k Reward to Close 2022 Murder Case
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Amherst & FBI Offering $30k Reward to Close 2022 Murder Case

Amherst County Sheriff L.J. Ayers announced that an active investigation is underway and multiple agencies are coordinating to bring closure to the 2022 murder of T’Khira Monique Browley. Browley, also known as “Cakes,” was shot on March 19, 2022, during a birthday party at 351 Old Wright Shop Road in Madison Heights at about 2 a.m. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ This month, Sheriff Ayers said representatives from the FBI, Lynchburg Police Department, and Virginia State Police are assisting his office, noting that their coordinated effort involves making contact both locally and outside the area. “There have been some new developments in the case, to include physical evidence and eyewitnesses coming forward to share information from the ...
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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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2 Dead at Scene of Officer-Involved Shooting in Alexandria
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2 Dead at Scene of Officer-Involved Shooting in Alexandria

Two people are dead, including a man fatally shot by police, after an officer‑involved shooting early Monday at an apartment complex on Canterbury Square in Alexandria. Officers were dispatched around 4 a.m. to 27 Canterbury Square after a 911 caller reported that a female had been shot inside the apartment. When officers arrived, a family member was standing near the doorway and was immediately removed from the scene for safety. Inside the unit, officers encountered a barricaded suspect in a bedroom where they believed the wounded female was located. McGuire said the man refused repeated verbal commands to come out. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ According to McGuire, the situation escalated when the suspect suddenly “running full speed...
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Northumberland Man Charged for Gloucester Robbery
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Northumberland Man Charged for Gloucester Robbery

A 27-year-old Callao man is being held in Gloucester County Jail following a robbery report involving Kay’s Jewelers. Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office said the robbery was reported on Saturday, May 9, around shortly after 5 p.m. When police responded to Kay Jewelers Kay Jewelers at 6738 Fox Center Parkway #7, they reportedly saw the suspect vehicle attempting to flee and that vehicle led Gloucester police on chase that went into York County, prompting assistance from York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia State Police. Gabriele Nicola Randazzo was apprehended and taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Randazzo has been charged with grand larceny, burglary, felony eluding, and reckless driving. GCSO said an active investigation remains underway and ...
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Caroline Man Caught in Midst of Fredericksburg Burglary
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Caroline Man Caught in Midst of Fredericksburg Burglary

A 45-year-old man from Caroline County was found trying to break into a business in Fredericksburg around 3:30 a.m. on April 29, the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office reported. Police were tipped off by a commercial alarm triggered in the 3500 block of Shalaby Way. The Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrived within minutes and saw a man wearing a mask trying to break into a business. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ When the man, later identified as Steven Tankersley III, saw the deputies, he ran but was reportedly caught after a brief foot chase. The Sheriff’s Office said a K9 was dispatched to the scene and conducted an article search that led to the recovery of multiple items Tankersley allegedly tossed while trying to get away. Tankersle...
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2 Months After, Suffolk Notifies Public of Cyber Incident
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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...
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Smithfield Man Linked to ODU Shooting & Charged
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Smithfield Man Linked to ODU Shooting & Charged

Hear how a Smithfield, VA man was linked the March 12 shooting at ODU in Norfolk, why he's facing four charges, and the latest update to the status of his federal case. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia.
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1 Dead, 5 Injured in Eastern Shore Shooting
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1 Dead, 5 Injured in Eastern Shore Shooting

The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police have launched a coordinated investigation after one person was killed and five others were injured during a shooting early Sunday morning. According to Accomack Sheriff W. Todd Wessells, the Emergency Operations Center received a report of an active shooter at Par 4 Bar & Grill at approximately 1:41 a.m. Deputies and first responders arrived at the Lankford Rd. business and found multiple victims. Biometric Gun Safe for Vehicles | Fingerprint, Keypad, Key | Carrying Handle Five men had gunshot wounds, and another male suffered a laceration to the face. As Emergency Medical Services personnel exited their ambulance, an individual began firing in their direction, according to Wessells. No EMS personnel were injure...
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Suspect in Custody after Portsmouth Man Fatally Shot at Home
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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...
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