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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Alexandria Deputy Charged for Drug Smuggling
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Alexandria Deputy Charged for Drug Smuggling

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office (ASO) has arrested one of its own on drug-related charges. Former deputy Amarachukwu Igwe was allegedly caught attempting to smuggle narcotics into the Alexandria Adult Detention Center on April 4. According to ASO, her intent was to provide the drugs to an inmate. Authorities took Igwe into custody before any narcotics were delivered to the intended recipient or entered the facility’s general population. Igwe was transported to the Arlington County Detention Facility for processing. She faces the following charges: Delivery of drugs to prisoners Conspiracy to deliver drugs to prisoners Possession of a Schedule III controlled substance Igwe joined the Sheriff’s Office on July 14, 2025. Sheriff Sean Casey said her employment was terminated...
Former VA Lt. Governor Killed in Murder-Suicide
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Former VA Lt. Governor Killed in Murder-Suicide

A once-prominent figure in Virginia politics is dead following a domestic tragedy in Northern Virginia. Former Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, before taking his own life early Thursday morning, according to law enforcement. The incident occurred around midnight at the family’s residence in Fairfax County. Police confirmed that the couple’s two teenage children were inside the home at the time of the shooting. The Incident Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis reported that the former Lieutenant Governor shot his wife several times in the basement of the home, then went upstairs to the primary bedroom where he shot and killed himself. The couple’s son placed the 911 call to report the incident. Responding officers discovered both Sebrina and Ju...
Man Killed in Keen Mountain Correctional Center
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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...