10 Arrested in Virginia Beach Raid, Guns and Drugs Seized

Police executed a search warrant at a condemned home linked to repeated illegal activity.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The Virginia Beach Police Department arrested 10 people and seized firearms, ammunition, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia during a raid on a condemned home that had generated 46 calls for service since July 2022. Several of the individuals had outstanding warrants, and others were allegedly in possession of illegal drugs.

Why it matters

This raid highlights ongoing issues with crime and illegal activity in certain neighborhoods of Virginia Beach, which has struggled with gun violence and drug-related crimes in recent years. The seizure of multiple firearms, including a stolen sawed-off shotgun, also raises concerns about the proliferation of illegal weapons in the area.

The details

Acting on surveillance that observed continued unauthorized activity at the condemned home on Williamsburg Road, police obtained a search warrant and executed it around 8:10 a.m. on February 14. During the raid, they detained 10 individuals, several of whom had outstanding warrants, and recovered two rifles, a short-barreled rifle, a stolen sawed-off shotgun, ammunition, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. A vehicle believed to have been used to transport illegal substances was also seized.

  • The home had been condemned multiple times, most recently on December 5, 2022.
  • The home had generated 46 calls for service since July 2022.

The players

Virginia Beach Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that conducted the raid and made the arrests.

Jason Rawlins

A 50-year-old Virginia Beach resident arrested on charges including possession of Schedule I/II drugs, firearm possession by a felon, possession of narcotics with a firearm, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, trespassing, and maintaining a common nuisance.

Deshaun Morrow

A 26-year-old Virginia Beach resident arrested on charges of possession of Schedule I/II drugs and trespassing.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in Virginia Beach.”

— Robert Jenkins, Virginia Beach resident (Virginia Beach Pilot)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow any of the suspects out on bail.

The takeaway

This raid underscores the ongoing challenges Virginia Beach faces with repeat offenders, illegal weapons, and drug-related crimes in certain neighborhoods. It raises questions about the effectiveness of the city's efforts to address these public safety concerns and the need for a more comprehensive approach to community policing and crime prevention.