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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...
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...
Virginia Beach Trafficker Allegedly Found Sleeping in Vehicle
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Virginia Beach Trafficker Allegedly Found Sleeping in Vehicle

An alleged Virginia Beach drug trafficker was allegedly found sleeping in a vehicle leading to a major seizure, according to Virginia Beach Police Department. WATCH: Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble& YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia.
Man Gets 2-Day Sentence for Road Rage Attack
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Man Gets 2-Day Sentence for Road Rage Attack

A 64-year-old man convicted for a road rage attack was only required to serve two days behind bars. Peter Anthony Clark was found guilty following a March 24 bench trial stemming from a 2024 incident on East Little Creek Road in Norfolk. On Oct. 17, another driver attempted to turn left at a median and encountered Clark, who ran a stop sign and nearly caused a head-on collision, according to the Commonwealth’s Attorney Office. Both drivers stopped and exchanged words before the situation escalated. Clark exited his vehicle, approached the victim, and reportedly reached through the driver’s window in an attempt to strike him. When the victim opened his door to push Clark away and stepped out of his car, Clark punched him in the face and pulled his hair—ripping some of it from his h...
Virginia Breeze Launching 1st East-West Bus Route
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Virginia Breeze Launching 1st East-West Bus Route

Virginia Breeze is launching a new bus route—the Tidewater Current. This will be the first east-west line in the Virginia Breeze network connecting 10 cities and 5 counties between Virginia Beach and Harrisonburg. CHECK OUT: Compact Rolling Weekender Bag | Multiple Pockets | Lightweight, Under-Seat Design The route’s stops include: Virginia Beach Convention Center Norfolk – Military Highway Park & Ride Newport News – Newport News Transportation Center Williamsburg – Williamsburg Transportation Center New Kent – Colonial Downs / Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Richmond International Airport Richmond Main Street Station Charlottesville – Scott Stadium Staunton – Crossing Way Park & Ride Harrisonburg – Godwin Transit Center Tidewater Current will be...
Death Toll Rises to 2 in ODU Campus Shooting, Identities Revealed
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Death Toll Rises to 2 in ODU Campus Shooting, Identities Revealed

One of the victims wounded in Thursday’s shooting inside a Reserve Officers’ Training Corps classroom at Old Dominion University has died, authorities confirmed. The victim was identified Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, the head of the university’s Army ROTC program and a professor of military science. Shah, a Virginia native and an ODU alumnus, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2003 and has received numerous military commendations, including two Bronze Stars. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Authorities say the shooting unfolded Thursday morning when the gunman entered the ROTC classroom and opened fire. The suspected shooter was identified by the FBI as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former Army National Guardsman who had previously been convicted of providing support to the...
Driver in Overboard Crash on Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Identified
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Driver in Overboard Crash on Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel Identified

The driver killed in the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT) accident involving a tractor-trailer running overboard has been identified as Ronnie Andrews, age 61, of Robersonville, NC. Andrews’ body and the vehicle, which was owned by Perdue Farms, were recovered from the water Sunday night by Crofton Diving of Portsmouth. Charge All Your Devices at Once: 5-in-1 Fast Charging Stationw/ Wireless Charging The cause has not yet been determined. But CBBT authorities said weather was not a factor in the accident, as there was no rain, mild winds around 15 mph, and fair visibility. Due to guardrail and curb damage, there is a lane closure in the southbound direction near the scene of the accident that is expected to remain in place for several days until repairs are completed. In ...