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1 Arrested, 2 Wanted for Theft of Navy Materials
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1 Arrested, 2 Wanted for Theft of Navy Materials

Portsmouth Police Department reported that its detectives recovered about $40,000 worth of materials for the Navy that had been stolen. According to PPD, its Criminal Investigations Bureau used ALPRs to determine where the materials intended for the United States Navy” were sold and to locate, recover, and return the materials to the rightful owner. Ring Spotlight Cam Pro | 3D Motion Detection | Two-Way Talk with Audio+ One suspect, 58-year-old Teresa Diane Barham, was arrested and charged with larceny with intent to sell. The license plate readers have not yet led detectives to two additional suspects, and PPD is asking for the public’s help to find them. 61-year-old Denton Allen Everton and 25-year-old Loren Torreo Butts have each been charged with grand larceny and larce...
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Norfolk Man Who Stabbed Mother 28 Times Found Not Guilty
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Norfolk Man Who Stabbed Mother 28 Times Found Not Guilty

A 35‑year‑old Norfolk man who stabbed his mother 28 times was found not guilty by reason of insanity. On April 19, 2025, Howard Patrick Randle, now 35, went into his mother’s bedroom and asked about an app on his phone. According to the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney, Randle got angry during that discussion and started stabbing his mother. The woman ran to the bathroom but couldn’t get the door closed, and he continued stabbing her, the Commonwealth stated. The woman finally made her way outside, and Norfolk Police found her bleeding in the street. She was treated for 28 stab and cut wounds. Police-Grade Pepper Spray | Belt Clip Included Randle was charged with misdemeanor assault and felony malicious wounding. Randle’s mother later told authorities that her son had a histo...
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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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