Crime & Safety stories in Hampton Roads

Kevian Gatling was arrested for an August shooting in Ahoskie and is charged with attempted murder and other offenses, police say.

Police have identified a 73-year-old man who was found dead in July in James City County. Authorities do not suspect foul play in the incident.

In a Newport News double murder case, a man charged with killing his eight-month-old daughter and the child's mother had his mother present during police interviews. Testimony revealed the emotional plea from the mother urging her son to disclose what he knows.

Richard Millhouse, a 73-year-old man from Williamsburg, was found dead on July 21 along Richmond Road. Authorities have stated that foul play is not suspected in his death.

19-year-old Synclair Mayes faces involuntary manslaughter charges following a fatal car crash that killed 60-year-old Guadalupe Rivera. The incident occurred while Mayes was reportedly speeding on Johnstown Road.

The preliminary hearing for Navy sailor Synclair Tyrone Mayes, charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of landscaper Guadalupe Rivera, has been postponed until January 2027. Rivera's family, who traveled 16 hours from Florida for the hearing, expressed their disappointment and desire for justice.

Pharondus Clemon, now 21, was sentenced to 39 years in prison for the 2022 shooting death of 17-year-old Jesse Hogg during a marijuana deal in Portsmouth. The incident involved multiple firearms and a stolen vehicle.

Carlos Johnson is on trial for the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Keir Johnson, and their infant daughter, Chloe, who disappeared in 2017. The case has drawn significant attention due to its tragic nature and the unresolved status of the missing child.

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Prosecutors named Kelce as a victim during a sentencing hearing but did not reveal how much money the Kansas City Chiefs tight end lost.

James City County Police have released the name of the man found on Richmond Road on July 21. (Courtesy of James City County Police Department) JAMES CITY COUNTY — James City County Police have identified the 73-year-old man found on Richmond Road on July 21, as Richard Millhouse of James City Count

The murder trial of Carlos Johnson revealed that Keir Johnson's cell phone last transmitted data near Carlos's home. Testimony from a former detective highlighted connections between Carlos and other individuals, including movements of Keir's car after her disappearance.

Lewis Roy Hardy, 40, faces a minimum of 35 years in prison after being convicted of drug trafficking and firearm charges. The conviction followed a traffic stop in Portsmouth that uncovered multiple drugs and a loaded handgun.

Three individuals have been arrested following an investigation into the theft of salvageable metals valued at $100,000. The case highlights ongoing issues with metal theft in the region.

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested for allegedly plotting a mass casualty attack in the U.S. inspired by ISIS. Prosecutors claim he was purchasing guns and ammunition for his intended 'mission.'

Rashad Arthur Shabazz, 18, was sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison for stealing an ODU student's Chick-fil-A breakfast at gunpoint. The incident occurred on November 15, 2025, outside the campus restaurant.

Crime scene photo leaks in the Idaho murders have potentially resurfaced, which is illegal under newly passed state law.

A man received a 3.5-year prison sentence for stealing a Chick-fil-A breakfast from an Old Dominion University student and threatening him with a gun. The incident highlights issues of campus safety and violence over minor disputes.

Three individuals were arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Chesapeake during a targeted operation. The arrests included Gilberto Andreas Leon Cruz, Noel Yonahtan Pereira Pereira, and Gilberto Martinez Perez.

The family of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has filed a wrongful death notice against Utah Valley University, claiming negligence led to his assassination by a rooftop sniper. They argue that the university failed to implement standard safety measures during a public event attended by thousands.

A man riding a bicycle was shot on Cameron Street in Hampton late Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 10:58 p.m., prompting a police response to the area.

A man was seriously injured in a shooting while riding his bicycle on Cameron Street in Hampton late Tuesday night. The police are currently investigating the incident.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Blood recovered from the living room of Carlos Johnson, Jr. virtually matches one of the victims in his double murder trial, according to a forensic scientist who testified Tuesday. Johnson has been charged with first-degree murder in the presumed deaths of his infant daug

A man riding a bicycle was shot on Cameron Street in Hampton late Tuesday night. The incident occurred around 10:58 p.m., prompting a police response to the area.

Norfolk police have arrested a man from Virginia Beach in connection with a series of vandalism incidents that damaged several buildings. The arrest comes as authorities seek to address rising concerns over property damage in the area.

A shooting incident at the Tinee Giant store in Norfolk resulted in one person suffering a non life-threatening injury. The altercation that led to the gunfire occurred on September 15 around 5:35 p.m.

Pharondus Clemon II has been sentenced to 39 years in prison for the murder of Jesse Hogg, which occurred in 2022. This sentencing highlights ongoing issues of violent crime in the region.

Forensic testimony in the trial of Carlos Johnson, Jr. reveals that blood found in his home closely matches that of one of the murder victims. Johnson faces first-degree murder charges in the deaths of his infant daughter and her mother.