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County school bus involved in hit-and-run incident

No injuries reported among 19 people on board the bus

Fairfax Man Recounts Meat Cleaver Attack by Father-in-Law

Santosh Basnet speaks out after his father-in-law killed two family members and attacked him in their apartment.

Richmond Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Improve Shockoe Bottom Safety

New security measures include Flock cameras, increased patrols, and a community ambassador program

Lynchburg Community Reacts to Recent Shootings

Local leaders weigh in on public safety concerns after weekend violence

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Arrested Again After Courthouse Appearance

Bryan Betancur was arraigned on assault charges and then arrested in the parking lot on an unrelated warrant.

Man critically injured in Richmond shooting

Authorities seek information from neighbors after Hillside Court incident

5 Teens Injured in Virginia Beach Oceanfront Shooting

Police searching for two suspects after incident near 18th Street and Pacific Avenue

Deputies Find Man Dead in Ditch on Saturday

Prince Edward County Sheriff's Office investigating the incident with no signs of foul play

6-year-old boy injured in Newport News hit-and-run

Police searching for driver who fled the scene after striking the child

2 Arrested in Portsmouth Pedestrian Death

Eric Reign Rivers and Shelton Bailey charged with involuntary manslaughter in January incident.

Woman charged in fatal 2025 Chesapeake pedestrian crash

Kimberly M. Horton faces involuntary manslaughter under the influence charge after incident at gas station

Shooting victim sues Kenbridge, police chief over alleged failure to protect

Heather Burrow alleges police chief Christopher Wallace refused her request for a police escort, then called her alleged shooter, leading to a violent attack

Shooting Reported in Virginia Beach Lynnhaven Area

Police are investigating the incident near Virginia Beach Boulevard.

Deadly Crash on Centerville Turnpike in Chesapeake

Police report one fatality after two-vehicle collision on busy Virginia roadway.

Chesterfield Man Dies After February Apartment Fire

Victim succumbed to injuries sustained in blaze that injured 3 others and killed 3 dogs.

Police Warned Prosecutor About Illegal Immigrant Accused of Murder, But He Was Released Anyway

Authorities say they alerted the Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney's office that the suspect had a history of violent offenses and could commit murder if released, but he was freed regardless.

Fairfax Police Warned About Stabbing Suspect Before Woman's Death

Emails show authorities pressed to keep Abdul Jalloh locked up, but he was repeatedly released on probation violations.

State Department Diplomat Accused in Deadly Virginia Road Rage Stabbing

Jared Llamado, 32, allegedly killed one and injured three others in highway attack before being shot by police

Foreign Service Officer Suspected in Virginia Mass Stabbing

Incident leaves one woman and a dog dead in road rage attack

Woman Arrested for Violent Road Rage Incident in Fredericksburg

The 28-year-old suspect allegedly struck another vehicle multiple times and stabbed the driver with a knife.

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