2 injured, 32 displaced in Norfolk apartment fire

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Two people were injured and at least 32 people have been displaced as the result of a two-alarm fire Tuesday afternoon at an apartment complex on Sewells Point Road in Norfolk, an official with Norfolk Fire-Rescue said. Photos that came into the WAVY newsroom Tuesday afternoon showed a dramatic apartment fire…

Man last seen with missing Chesapeake teen is confirmed sex offender

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police issued a CODI Alert for a 14-year-old Chesapeake girl, and the man she was last seen with has prior convictions of sexual assault, Virginia State Police said. Deborah Jenkins was last seen wearing a black zip up hoodie and black pants. She was last seen around 1 a.m.…

Legal guardian’s ex-boyfriend, last seen with missing 14-year-old out of Chesapeake, confirmed sex offender

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia State Police issued a CODI Alert for a 14-year-old Chesapeake girl, and the man she was last seen with has prior convictions of sexual assault, Virginia State Police said. Deborah Jenkins was last seen wearing a black zip up hoodie and black pants. She was last seen around 1 a.m.…

Responsible pet ownership: Leash laws and preventing dog attacks in Hampton Roads

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Dog owners not only have a responsibility to protect their pets, but also a responsibility to keep other people safe. Recently, there have been several reported dog attacks in the Hampton Roads area within the past year. Back in April, a woman died in Portsmouth after being mauled by three dogs,…

Searches for ‘How to change my vote’ spike morning of Election Day

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The 2024 presidential race had Americans and foreign countries alike anxiously awaiting the results. However, some voters may have had second thoughts on who they casted their ballot for — whether that was at the federal, state or local level. On the morning of Election Day, before the polls were even…

Man in custody after firing multiple shots at police car in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY)– A man is in custody after firing multiple shots at a police vehicle in Portsmouth early Monday morning. According to police, officers were called to the intersection of High Street and Dinwiddie Street at 2:03 a.m. for the report of shots fired. The suspect was described as a male wearing a grey…

Over 6 acres of land involved in Virginia Beach brush fire

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach Fire Department (VBFD) put out a brush fire that involved over 6 acres of land on Saturday morning. At approximately 8 a.m., units responded to a report of a brush fire in the Ashville area of Virginia Beach. Crews arrived at around 8:15 a.m. to find heavy…

Virginia Beach police investigate gunfire incident at West Hastings Arch

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — An individual sustained injuries from gunfire in West Hastings Arch on Sunday evening. At approximately 6:51 p.m., the Virginia Beach Police Department received a report of gunfire in the 5800 block of West Hastings Arch. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who has since been transported to a local hospital…

NPD: Man pronounced dead after fatal shooting in Greenleaf Drive

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A man has been pronounced dead after a fatal shooting in Greenleaf Drive on Saturday evening. At approximately 8:45 p.m., the Norfolk Police Department received a report of a shooting in the 1500 block of Greenleaf Drive. The man later succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. Another man…

Crews respond to fire in Virginia Beach Saturday morning

VIRGINA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Virginia Beach responded to a fire in the Acredale section early Saturday morning. According to officials, crews were dispatched to the 5100 block of Westerly Drive at 3:24 a.m. for the report of a two-story residential structure. When crews arrived, they found an RV located between two structures on…

One injured following boat crash in Suffolk

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY)– Crews in Suffolk are investigating a boat crash Saturday morning. According to officials, crews were dispatched to a boat crash in the area of 100 Riverside Drive at 1:10 a.m. Three boaters were in a 19-foot Carolina Skiff center console when it stuck an object in the water causing significant damage and…

2 dead in I-64 crash in New Kent County

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) — Two people are dead after a fiery crash on Interstate 64 westbound in New Kent County Friday morning, Virginia State Police said. A vehicle struck a tree and then caught fire around 10:57 a.m., State Police said. The tree fell across all westbound lanes and part of the eastbound…

Virginia Beach teen receives racist text after election

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Following Election Day, people across the nation have received racist text messages. 10 On Your Side spoke with a woman in Virginia Beach who said her son received one of those text messages. Decisive win for Trump, devastating loss for Democrats It reads “Greetings, You have been selected to pick…

Police: Teen hurt after shooting in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A 17-year-old boy is in the hospital after a shooting in Portsmouth Friday afternoon, police said. Around 12:50 p.m., Portsmouth police responded to a call for a shooting in the 4000 block of River Shore Road. Upon arrival, officers found a boy suffering from a gunshot wound. His injuries are believed…

CPD: Employee shot during attempted robbery at Andy’s Barber Shop along Indian River Rd.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — An employee was shot during an attempted robbery at Andy’s Barber Shop along Indian River Road Thursday morning, police said. According to officials, just before 11:40 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Indian River Road for reports of a shooting at a business. Police said the suspect entered…

Tackling the types of crime that increase during the holiday season

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Holidays bring an increase in shoppers, both online and in stores, which leads to an increase in theft, robbery, burglary, assault and cyber crimes. Local police departments told 10 On Your Side that they get more reports of online phishing scams at around this time of year. Most of them are…

Virginia US Rep. Gerry Connolly announces cancer diagnosis after reelection

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — U.S. House Representative Gerald “Gerry” Connolly announced Thursday that he was diagnosed with esophagus cancer. His announcement comes just days after he was reelected to Virginia’s 11th District. In a statement shared on X, Rep. Connolly said that he learned about his cancer diagnosis days ago and he plans to…

Police: 1 dead in double shooting on North King St. in Hampton

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — One of the two men shot on North King Street in Hampton Wednesday afternoon has died in what is being classified as a homicide, police said. Hampton Police got the call around 4:11 p.m. and are on the scene of a shooting investigation in the 1500 block of North King Street,…

Police: Man found with apparent gunshot wound dead in NN

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A man has died after he was found with what police said was an apparent gunshot wound on River Road in Newport News Wednesday night. Newport News Police said they did not have suspect information to release as it continues their homicide investigation. Officers were sent to the Admiral Pointe…

Woman in critical condition after shooting in Norfolk, two others injured

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Three people were injured in a shooting on Corprew Avenue Wednesday evening, including a woman who was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said. Norfolk Police received a report on the shooting in the 2700 block of Corprew Avenue at around 7:45 p.m. Two men also suffered non-life-threatening…

The Latest: Donald Trump wins US presidency, GOP reclaims Senate majority

Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts. With a win in Wisconsin, Trump cleared the…

Trump wins Pennsylvania, granting him Electoral College victory: DDHQ projecting on The Hill

(NEXSTAR) — Former Pres. Donald Trump is the winner in Pennsylvania, earning the swing state’s coveted 19 electoral votes, and giving him an Electoral College victory, according to Decision Desk HQ on NewsNation and The Hill. The popular vote nationwide remained too close to call early Wednesday morning, but the win in Pennsylvania was enough…

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