Crime & Safety stories in Hampton Roads

At least two students said she claimed she would "light them up," according to a police report.

The hearing is underway Friday ahead of a trial of former Richneck Elementary School assistant principle Ebony Parker.

Authorities in Florida say they have found the body of one of the two missing University of South Florida doctoral students and a suspect is in custody.

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A targeted shooting at the Mall of Louisiana resulted in one death and five injuries, leading to the mall's closure. Five suspects are in custody as investigations continue.

Mauricio Jimenez, a former Home Depot manager, has been charged with orchestrating a fraud scheme that cost the company over $4 million. The alleged scheme involved excessive markdowns on large orders at multiple Miami-area stores from December 2023 to April 2026.

Jonathan and Jolene Harms were found guilty of multiple felonies related to a threatening 'kill list' manifesto targeting various individuals. They face over 200 years in prison and are set for sentencing on July 20.

Daniel Van Dyke was sentenced to 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of his stepfather, Roy Stackhouse. The incident occurred during a heated argument in their Virginia Beach home over a bowl of chili.

[Link: https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/04/23/ice-arrests-illegal-alien-charged-possessing-child-pornography-who-was-released] Commonwealth Attorney Descano and Sheriff Kinkaid refused to notify ICE and released Roni Mendez-Escobar on October 27 2025 on the streets. **15 felony counts of possession

Three men have been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in March, leaving one individual with multiple gunshot wounds. The arrests were made by the Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office.

The Bertie County Sheriff's Office is asking for public help to locate a man who has violated sex offender registration requirements. This situation raises concerns about community safety and compliance with legal obligations.

A recent report highlights how scammers use timing and AI to trick victims into falling for phishing emails. Experts emphasize the importance of digital literacy and caution against unsolicited communications.

Portsmouth Police have arrested Bejayzeun Petty and Alijah Harrison, both 22, following a surveillance operation that led to drug and firearm charges. They face multiple violations, including possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

A targeted shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge resulted in one death and five injuries after an argument escalated into gunfire. Authorities have taken five suspects into custody and confirmed that some victims were innocent bystanders.

A U.S. special forces soldier has been arrested for allegedly profiting $400,000 from a bet on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The soldier placed a long-shot wager shortly before a covert operation led to Maduro's extradition to New York on drug trafficking charges.

Christopher Gillum, a former law enforcement officer from North Carolina, was arrested in Florida for allegedly planning a mass shooting targeting Black individuals at a New Orleans festival. He was found with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.

A U.S. soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, has been charged for using insider information to win $400,000 in bets on Venezuelan President Maduro's capture. He faces multiple charges, including fraud and unlawful use of confidential information.

Authorities say they are investigating the discovery of unidentified remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, in Memphis that could have been there for years.At a news conference Wednesday, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn CJ Davis said a skull was found near a wooded area

A North Carolina woman has been charged in an alleged conspiracy to attack a Texas synagogue.

Christopher Gillum, a former police officer from North Carolina, was arrested in Florida for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival. He was found with a handgun and 200 rounds of ammunition and is awaiting extradition to Louisiana on charges of terroristic threats.

Norfolk police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning on Norview Avenue. Officers responded to the scene at 7:40 a.m., but no injuries have been reported.

A high-speed chase initiated by Virginia State Police ended with a crash at the Shoreline Apartments in Virginia Beach. The suspect, John A. Ramos, was arrested and faces multiple charges.

The retrial of former Franklin County Deputy Jason Meade, charged with murder for the shooting of Casey Goodson Jr., commenced in Columbus, Ohio. Goodson was shot multiple times in the back while entering his grandmother's house, raising questions about police conduct and accountability.

Norfolk police are looking into a shooting that occurred Thursday morning in the 1900 block of Norview Avenue. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, and the investigation is ongoing.

Shantay Lashay O'Donnell, a 46-year-old woman from Virginia Beach, has been arrested after a viral video showed her shooting a gas station clerk during an attempted robbery in Columbia, Maryland. The clerk is in serious condition, and O'Donnell faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.

Ailani Roundtree was denied bond after crashing into diners at Murphy's Irish Pub, injuring seven people. The judge criticized her actions as potentially fatal.