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Solar Goes Up in Flames
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Solar Goes Up in Flames

On Friday, June 12, first responders suppressed a truck fire within minutes. At 1:01. crews arrived at Holland Rd. and Centerpoint Dr. at 1:01 to find a tractor-trailer hauling solar panels was on fire, Suffolk Fire & Rescue reported. (Photo: Suffolk Fire & Rescue) Eight units responded--FM1, FM2, FI2, B1, E1, E4, L3, S1--and by 1:18, the fire was suppressed. According to Suffolk Fire & Rescue, the mission was completed with no injuries and no traffic interruption. No cause for the fire was provided. Follow the Watchful Eye on X, Facebook, Instagram, Rumble & YouTubeto keep up with what's happening in Virginia. WATCH:
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2 Arrested in Portsmouth After Report of Men in Parking Lot with Guns
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2 Arrested in Portsmouth After Report of Men in Parking Lot with Guns

Portsmouth Police reported two arrests stemming from a call regarding men in a parking lot with guns. Around 8:43 p.m. on June 7, officers responded to a parking lot on Navajo Trail where it was reported that men were “handling” guns. Upon arrival, police allegedly saw two men attempting to hide the guns, which were recovered. The officers were suspicious of other criminal offenses and requested a K‑9 for an open‑air sniff. K‑9 Ace alerted to an adjacent vehicle. Police said officers obtained a search warrant and found 59 bags of marijuana (3.5 grams each) and several more guns, including a Glock with a switch. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Twenty‑seven‑year‑old Rashaun Duvon Carter Jr. and 25‑year‑old Jaquan Lamonte Majette were arrested. According to PP...
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Driver Dies After Norfolk Police Shooting
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Driver Dies After Norfolk Police Shooting

The Norfolk Police Department says it has requested the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to investigate a fatal officer‑involved shooting that occurred Monday night. According to NPD, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1800 block of E. Little Creek Road on May 25 at around 9:42 p.m. and discovered the driver had multiple misdemeanor warrants. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection |Two-Way Talk with Audio+ Police say the driver refused repeated commands to exit the vehicle and then attempted to drive away, dragging an officer in the process. The officer fired their weapon, striking the driver, who has not yet been identified. The driver suffered a life‑threatening gunshot wound, was taken to a hospital, and was later pronounced dead. The office...
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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 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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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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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.
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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...
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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...
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