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Indictment unsealed against Eastside Rollin 20s Crips in Virginia. Here’s who’s charged:
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Indictment unsealed against Eastside Rollin 20s Crips in Virginia. Here’s who’s charged:

A 12-count indictment unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia names nine members of the Eastside Rollin’ 20s Crips (RTC) facing charges for criminal activities spanning from DC to Florida, including for racketeering, drugs, and murder.Here’s who’s charged and the allegations outlined in the indictment: Want a copy of the indictment?? Isaír Jared Choy Bethancourt(aka "Izzy," "Rich Locc," "Rich," "Rich Baby," "Richard Cartier Gaulden," "Richard C. Gaulden," "Richard Gaulden")• Conspiracy to commit racketeering• Conspiracy to distribute 400+ grams fentanyl• Conspiracy to commit murder in racketeering• Murder in racketeering• Murder by firearm• Firearm in drug trafficking Erika Lynn Wanzer(aka "Jody Johnson," "Kylie James," "Aniyah Williams")• Conspiracy to commit racketeering•...
Fairfax man behind mass shooting attempt at Haymarket church gets sentence
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Fairfax man behind mass shooting attempt at Haymarket church gets sentence

Rui Jiang, a 36-year-old Fairfax man, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison and five years of supervised release for his attempt to carry out a mass shooting at Park Valley Church in Haymarket. Jiang was convicted in March. Evidence showed he not only posted explicit online threats but later armed himself and went to the church during Sunday services on September 24, 2023. Norton 360 Deluxe for 5 Devices |Advanced AI Scam Protection | VPN & Dark Web Monitoring A manifesto found in his apartment detailed his violent intentions. Authorities credited the intervention of a concerned citizen, swift police response, and the vigilance of the church security team for preventing what could have been a catastrophic attack. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt C...
Suspect named in case of dead Norfolk sailor
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Suspect named in case of dead Norfolk sailor

The suspect has been named in the case of Angelina Resendiz, the Norfolk sailor who went missing and was found dead.But was her mother lied to? Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Station w/ Wireless Charging Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
Spring robbery spree at Sheetz in Leesburg: arrests & ongoing investigations
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Spring robbery spree at Sheetz in Leesburg: arrests & ongoing investigations

Sheetz stores in Leesburg have had a rough ride with three armed robberies in less than a month. At least two of the individuals arrested are suspects in previous Leesburg cases, and investigations are still underway as other suspects remain at large. Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
Alabama fugitive arrested for armed robbery in Spotsylvania
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Alabama fugitive arrested for armed robbery in Spotsylvania

Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office announced a wanted 34-year-old Alabama man has been charged for a robbery at an unspecified business in the 10200 block of Patriot Highway. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included According to the Sheriff’s Office, on June 13th a man went into the business. Armed with a gun, he pushed the clerk to the register, took some cash, and fled. The area where the armed robbery reportedly occurred Spotsylvania deputies established a perimeter and started an investigation that involved multiple units, including K9 teams. That investigation led them to a “a nearby hotel” where Michael Kirksey was found and arrested from the room. Kirksey was charged with robbery and served with a fugitive from justice warrant from Alabama where Kirksey is wa...
Norfolk man who beat & sodomized mother sentenced to life+
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Norfolk man who beat & sodomized mother sentenced to life+

A Norfolk man has been sentenced to life plus 33 years for violent crimes in early 2023, including sodomizing his biological and attacking a man he tried to carjack afterward. received the sentence following a combination of jury convictions and a plea agreement finalized earlier this year. The Incident According to details that emerged from the case, on the morning of January 7, 2023, Melvin O’Neal III, now 32, was visiting his mother at her Wake Circle apartment. PHOENIX Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included He went to the bathroom under the guise of taking a shower, turned on the water, and then called to his mother to come check something. When she came in, he launched a violent attack. He began beating her over her head and knocked her to the ground. He drag...
Former Warsaw, VA pastor convicted for years of indecency with children
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Former Warsaw, VA pastor convicted for years of indecency with children

An 87-year-old former pastor of a Warsaw, VA church has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of child sex abuse under an Alford plea. Albert Benjamin Wharton, who led Victory Baptist Church and oversaw its affiliated Berachah Christian Academy, was indicted on 31 felonies after being extradited from Pickens County, SC in late 2023. Norton 360 Deluxe for 5 Devices |Advanced AI Scam Protection | VPN & Dark Web Monitoring Monday, in Richmond County Circuit Court, he pleaded guilty to eight charges—including six counts of indecent liberties and two of aggravated sexual battery—stemming from incidents alleged between 1981 and 1997. The victims, all former students, who were under 18, and in two indictments under 13, were prepared to testify that Wharton routinely summoned them to h...
Discoveries made in cases of missing student and missing sailor
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Discoveries made in cases of missing student and missing sailor

Tragic discoveries have been made in two Virginia missing person cases. Here's what's currently known about Morehouse student Kyle Coleman and Norfolk-based seaman Angelina Resendiz. UPDATE: Suspect named in Angelina Resendiz case WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTube to keep up with what's happening in Virginia
Feds announce seizure of 145 BidenCash  domains & crypto funds
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Feds announce seizure of 145 BidenCash domains & crypto funds

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) announced the seizure of approximately 145 internet domains and cryptocurrency funds associated with the notorious BidenCash marketplace. What is BidenCash? Launched in March 2022, BidenCash quickly became a go-to platform for cybercriminals trading stolen credit card information and personally identifiable information (PII).   Months after launching, the platform published over 3 million credit cards for free to promote its service. In addition to the card details, information such as the cardholders’ names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers were also shared as part of that promo, according to EDVA. Norton 360 Deluxe for 5 Devices |Advanced AI Scam Protection | VPN & Dark Web Monitoring The market...
Virginia Beach Police shoot & charge teen with fake gun
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Virginia Beach Police shoot & charge teen with fake gun

An 18-year-old has been hospitalized and is in critical condition after being shot by Virginia Beach Police. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD), officers were dispatched to the 4600 block of Honeygrove Rd. on June 4 at approximately 8:41 a.m. after an individual reported that someone had pointed a gun at them. Officers located the suspect, later identified as Shaun Marlar of Virginia Beach, who was armed with a handgun, VBPD announced. Want Protection but not a Gun? Check Out Byrna's Pistol & Rifle-Style Weapons The department stated that responding officers ordered Marlar to drop the weapon. Instead, he pointed the pistol at the officers, who then fired and shot him. VBPD reported that the recovered handgun was "a replica." Marlar was transporte...