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Juvenile Charged in Springfield Town Center Shooting

Suspect arrested at scene after non-fatal attack on adult male victim

Florida Man Charged After 13 Hit-and-Run Crashes on I-95

Authorities say the suspect, Garrett Ryan Sulli, was homeless and responsible for the multiple crashes in Virginia.

Mathews County Prosecutor Dies in Shooting

Tina Marie Walls remembered as a fierce advocate for crime victims

Virginia State Trooper Injured in Hit-and-Run on I-264

Suspect vehicle fled the scene after striking the trooper's vehicle on the shoulder.

Norfolk Shooting Leaves Man Critically Injured

Police investigating incident on West 41st Street

1 Killed in Shooting at Hampton Bar with Revoked Permit

Police investigating incident at downtown bar in early morning hours

Fatal Shooting on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Leaves One Dead

Police have detained one person of interest, say no ongoing threat to community

5 Teens Charged in Portsmouth Killing

Police say the suspects, ages 15-16, face aggravated murder and robbery charges.

Au Pair Sentenced to 10 Years for Role in Virginia Double Murder

Judge rejects lenient plea deal, gives maximum sentence to Juliana Peres Magalhaes

Au Pair Sentenced to 10 Years for Virginia Double Murder

Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter for her role in the killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.

Au Pair Sentenced to 10 Years in Virginia Double Murder

Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter for her role in the 2023 killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.

Williamsburg Police Investigate First Homicide in 2 Years

A 33-year-old man was found dead in his apartment with a gunshot wound.

Charge Dismissed Against LU Student in Knife Threat Case

Prosecutors say they lacked evidence to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Brazilian Au Pair Sentenced to 10 Years for Murder Plot

Juliana Peres Magalhães schemed with lover to kill his wife and another man.

Brazilian Au Pair Sentenced to 10 Years for Murder Scheme

Juliana Peres Magalhães plotted with lover to kill his wife and another man

Five Teens Charged in 2023 Portsmouth Shooting

Suspects aged 15-16 face aggravated murder and other charges

Williamsburg Police Investigate Murder of 33-Year-Old Man

Victim found dead in apartment from gunshot wound

Au Pair Sentenced to 10 Years in Banfield Double Murder Case

Juliana Peres Magalhães pleaded guilty to manslaughter for her role in the killings of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan.

Woman Arrested for Carjacking in Bailey's Crossroads

Suspect Peggy Li'Nae Sykes, 28, of Arlington, charged with carjacking

Jury Awards $20 Million to Teen Abused at Grafton Berryville Facility

Surveillance video captured alleged abuse by an employee at the psychiatric residential treatment center.