Woman’s body found on beach in Ocean View area of Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Police continue to investigate after a woman’s body was found Sunday morning on the beach in Ocean View. A Norfolk police spokesperson said the body was found around 7:40 a.m. in the 1800 block of E. Ocean View Ave., near Grove Avenue. The woman was unresponsive when police arrived, and she…

Norfolk police investigating fatal pedestrian crash on E. Virginia Beach Blvd.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – The Norfolk Police Department is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash early Tuesday morning. Police said that on Feb. 6 at approximately 3:55 a.m., they received a call about a crash involving a pedestrian in the 3400 block of E. Virginia Beach Boulevard between Scott Street and Ballentine Boulevard. The pedestrian was…

“They can take the fence but they can never take your memory from me.” Codi Bigsby memorial removed per city request

HAMPTON. VA. (WAVY) — The City of Hampton Parks & Recreation posted a notice that said a memorial for a missing boy must come down Feb. 5. The fence is named after 4-year-old Codi Bigsby, who was reported missing two years ago.The Codi Fence has become a place for the community to gather and mourn.…

NPD: Man dies after crash on Chesapeake Blvd.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a man dead. Saturday just before 10 p.m., police responded to the 8500 block of Chesapeake Boulevard after a car hit a tree. The driver has been identified as 23-year-old Jeffery Pleasant of Richmond. Pleasant was taken to the hospital where he…

One man injured following shooting in Elizabeth City, near Tatem Lane

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — On Feb. 3, just before 10:50 p.m., Elizabeth City Police officers responded to shots fired in the area of Tatem Lane, police said. A 30-year-old man was already in the hospital with a gunshot wound, and officers determined the incident occurred in the area of Cahoon Street and Butlers Lane…

1 man hospitalized following shooting in Elizabeth City

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — On Feb. 3 around 2:20 p.m., officers with Elizabeth City Police Department responded to shots fired in the 1800 block of Weeksville Road, police said. Officers found a 38-year-old man with a gunshot wound. He was transported to Albemarle Medical Center with unknown injuries. Officers found several shell casings, and…

Leader of drug conspiracy sentenced to 30 years in Virginia Beach

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The leader of a drug conspiracy was sentenced on Feb. 2 in Virginia Beach to 30 years in prison for his role in leading a multi-year, multi-state methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. Malik “Mayo” Dillard imported bulk packages of nearly pure methamphetamine to Virginia from out of state suppliers, according to court documents.…

VB residents say fishing pier forever changed after tragic event

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A week since someone drove a car off of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier and many people still gathered at the community-made memorial along the boardwalk. One of those people was Virginia Beach resident Abbie Gregg. “I’ve personally felt lonely and depressed in my life, and I just felt the…

Body found in vehicle recovered in Virginia Beach, police say

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Almost a week after a vehicle went off the edge of the 14th Street Fishing Pier at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, crews were finally able to remove it from the water Friday morning. Police said one body was found in the vehicle, and the Medical Examiner’s Office will confirm the…

Family, police say Suffolk woman knew, worked with alleged killer

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — A woman who was shot and killed in Suffolk earlier this week knew the person alleged to have killed her, family and police confirmed. Jackquelyn Stevenson, who died Tuesday morning on Mill Lake Road, worked with Antonio Newsome at shopping network QVC in Suffolk. Arrest made, victim identified in deadly Suffolk…

Oceanfront community lights candles for driver who went off the pier

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — After nearly a week of delays, the car that went off the end of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier has been recovered. Hours after the car and the deceased man inside were recovered Friday morning, a number of people left candles at the ever-growing memorial situated outside the pier’s entrance.…

How one device is giving police a better look underwater in the VB recovery operation

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Unfavorable conditions have stopped divers and equipment operators from going into the ocean and attempting to retrieve the car that drove off the Virginia Beach pier. That’s where Chesapeake Fire Department’s Station 4 ROV, or remotely-operated vehicle, was called in to help. “It’s basically a little drone that goes underwater,”…

Woman and her dog fatally struck by vehicle near Smithfield

SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — A woman and her dog were killed following a vehicle crash Thursday morning on VA-10 in the vicinity of Riddick Road near Smithfield. Police say that at 7:10 a.m., a pedestrian walking her dog was struck by a 2002 Toyota Four Runner. The victim, 43-year-old Amber Gibson, and her dog died…

First Black music teacher in VB dies, leaves behind legacy

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It takes a special kind of person to have a legacy that transcends their lifetime, but Dr. Ruby Allen did just that. Remarkable doesn’t even begin to describe the barrier-breaking achievements she made throughout her life. She was the first Black choir teacher in Virginia Beach. She taught at the…

VB crews await safer waters to recover car from ocean

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — It’s been five days since a car drove off the 14th Street pier in Virginia Beach and crews are still waiting for better weather conditions before attempting to recover it. Waiting for “perfect” conditions, however, might be too much to hope for. Officials say the wind is the biggest threat.…

Suspect in fatal Downtown Tunnel crash denied bond

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Nine days after she turned herself in to police, the woman accused of driving the wrong way into the Downtown Tunnel, causing an accident that left one dead, was denied bond in a Norfolk courtroom. Dominique Goodwin, 27, is facing one count aggravated manslaughter in the death of 43-year-old Shelby “Lexus”…

Woman shot on Heacox Lane in NN, appears accidental

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Newport News police are investigating a shooting in the Windsor neighborhood Thursday morning. Click here to subscribe to WAVY’s breaking news email alert Officials said they were notified of a gunshot victim just after 3:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Heacox Lane. This location is near Windsor Castle Drive…

“Forever in our hearts.” Codi’s Fence memorial removal for Hampton boy presumed dead

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Wednesday marks two years since 4-year-old Codi Bigsby was reported missing from his home near Old Buckroe Road. Today, community members plan to clean up Codi’s Fence, a spot that’s memorialized Codi since his disappearance. The fence sits on Old Buckroe Road and surrounds the Hampton Soccer Park. The community has…

Fatal motorcycle crash in Hampton under investigation

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — A man is dead after a motorcycle crash Tuesday night in Hampton. Police say the crash happened just before 7 p.m. at Neil Armstrong Pkwy. and Nettles Lane and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation found the motorcyclist was heading north on Neil Armstrong Parkway when…

A well-known animal rehabber unexpectantly died

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The local animal rescue community lost one of their own, as Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge founder Evelyn Flengas died Jan. 25. Reck on the Road: Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge “It has been kind of hard … it was a little unexpected,” said Meredith Broadhurst, Evelyn’s Wildlife Refuge president. She described her as a…

VBPD releases underwater video of car that went off pier

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — More than two days after a car went off the end of the 14th Street Fishing Pier at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, it remains underwater. Recovery of car that went off the VB pier postponed On Monday, Virginia Beach Police detailed the timeline of the response to date and released…

VBPD investigating shooting at intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Round Hill Drive

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a shooting on Lynnhaven Parkway early Tuesday morning. According to officials, officers were notified on Jan. 30 at around 3:50 a.m. of a gunshot victim at the intersection of Round Hill Drive and Lynnhaven Parkway. Police arrived to the scene and found a…

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