Unattended Fire Pit Ignites Shed in Virginia Beach
Fire crews extinguished a blaze behind a Maharis Road home after yard debris burning was left unattended.
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Should Virginia Beach allow residents to burn yard debris in backyard fire pits?
Virginia Beach Crime News
Coverage of crime in Virginia Beach focuses on public safety, law enforcement actions, court proceedings and the justice system. The news here tracks incidents, policy changes and the legal outcomes that follow them.
Violence
Virginia Beach Man Sentenced for Brother’s Murder
A 47-year-old man received a 25-year prison sentence following the fatal shooting of his younger brother.
Accidents
Police Seek Help Identifying Woman Found 50 Years Ago
Virginia Beach police are asking the public for information after DNA-based predictions produced a composite image of a homicide victim whose remains were found in 1976.
Sex Crimes
Three Women Arrested in Virginia Beach Trafficking Probe
Virginia Beach Police seized over $55,000 and four vehicles following a months-long human trafficking investigation.
Drug Crime
Live Poll
Do you trust that local police operations effectively reduce gang activity in your community?
Virginia Beach Police Arrested Eight in Drug Sweep
Authorities executed seven search warrants during a multi-month operation targeting gang activity and illegal firearms.
Law Enforcement
Live Poll
Is now a good time for your city to invest in major capital building projects?
Virginia Beach Evaluated Sites for New Police Academy
The city council is considering locations for a modern training facility to replace its 70-year-old building.
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Regular subjects here include police activity, criminal investigations, judicial proceedings and public safety policy. Reporting spans the city and the communities around it, tracking developments that affect safety for residents. The seasonal arrival of visitors often shifts the types of public safety calls that law enforcement agencies manage. High-profile court cases and changes to law enforcement staffing are the two elements that generate the most sustained attention.