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3 days ago
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Serious crash in Virginia Beach causing delays
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Virginia Beach Police Department(VBPD) is on the scene of a serious crash with multiple injuries at the intersection of Lynnhaven Parkway and Salem Road. Police are informing people to avoid the area and expect serious delays. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Fallen VB officers honored in memorial ceremony
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The city of Virginia Beach held its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, honoring officers who have died in the line of duty — including two recently fallen officers whose loss is still being felt deeply across the community. Complete Coverage: Fallen VBPD Officers Reese and Girvin . Their names were recognized during the ceremony, as families laid roses on the memorial wreath to commemorate their service and sacrifice. 'I brought Cameron with me today,' said Barbara Girvin, the mother of Cameron Girvin. 'He's in my bracelet. And I brought him with me so he could be part of this.' Barbara Girvin also reflected on a recent gathering with her son's former colleagues. 'We got together yesterday with his fellow officers for breakfast,' she said. 'We had a seat at the end of the table that was empty. And we knew Cameron was there in spirit.' Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate spoke about the ongoing impact the officers' deaths have had on the department and the broader community. 'To see the heartbreak on the faces of the mothers and the fathers, knowing that they entrusted their sons to this police department and to this city — and unfortunately, we didn't live up to it,' Neudigate said. 'Time does make it a little bit better. But when you see them, it's all fresh and raw again.' According to Neudigate, the department is working to address these challenges by expanding support services. 'Twenty-five years ago, we would never admit that we were having trouble,' he said. 'That just wasn't part of our profession.' Virginia Beach Police have since hired a full-time clinician and are adding new mental health resources for officers. 'It's not only needed — it's expected,' Neudigate said. 'And if we don't address it now, we'll be addressing it later.' The ceremony was held at the Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Memorial at the Oceanfront on 35th Street. Community members, city leaders and families of other fallen officers were also in attendance. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
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Dozens of arrests made, guns seized during College Beach Weekend at the Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH — Police arrested 53 people, responded to multiple 'shots fired' incidents, and seized dozens of weapons at the Oceanfront this past weekend after thousands of young people descended on the resort area for the annual College Beach Weekend, according to the department. The number of arrests was more than double the amount made during last year's Fourth of July weekend, when 23 people were arrested, according to data provided by police. Men in their late teens and early 20s made up for the majority of those arrested this past weekend, the data showed. The youngest person taken into custody was a 14-year-old Virginia Beach boy charged with drug possession, and the oldest was a 53-year-old man cited for public intoxication, the data showed. Most of the issued charges were for crimes like carrying a concealed weapon, drug possession, assault, fleeing from law enforcement, disorderly conduct, drunken driving and public intoxication, according to the data. Of the 53, police provided detailed information for 38 of them. The data showed that a little more than half were from Hampton Roads. Eleven came from other parts of the state, three were from out of state, and four had unknown addresses. Only three were female. Police said they also confiscated at least 28 guns. 'Unfortunately, not all that visited the Oceanfront area this past weekend came to have a good time; many came with criminal aspirations,' police said in a statement issued late Monday. 'In addition to dealing with large crowds of teens and young adults, VBPD officers responded to several shots fired and shooting-related offenses during the weekend, including ShotSpotter activations and a person shot in the 1400 block of Pacific Avenue on Sunday morning.' College Beach Weekend has long been known to result in occasional violence and numerous arrests as students from nearby historically Black colleges and universities flock to the area for a few days before final exams begin. In 2019, Virginia Beach native and music mogul Pharrell Williams hosted a weekend-long, star-studded music festival created in part to keep the College Beach Weekend crowds entertained and out of trouble. The hugely successful festival was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID, then moved to Washington D.C. in 2022. It came back to Virginia Beach in 2023, but was hampered by bad weather. The festival was expected to be held again this past weekend, but city officials cancelled their contract with organizers earlier this year after they missed multiple deadlines. Instead, they lined up some R&B and hip-hop music acts that performed Friday and Saturday. Virginia Beach police spokesman Ricky LaBlue said the department had an enhanced presence at the Oceanfront. Virginia Beach mayor Bobby Dyer said Tuesday he was pleased with the work done by police, especially in rounding up so many guns. 'The good news is they're getting them off the street,' Dyer said about the firearms. 'We have a police force that's doing its job.' When asked whether Williams could try to bring Something in the Water back to Virginia Beach next year, Dyer didn't rule it out. 'We'll have an open door, but they've got to play by the rules,' he said. 'We gave them every conceivable chance.' Staff Writer Stacy Parker contributed to this report. Jane Harper,
Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Virginia Beach child abduction suspect not fit to stand trial
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The man accused in a double stabbing and deadly abduction was found not fit to stand trial on Thursday. While in court on Thursday, Dana Plummer, who is accused of stabbing his ex-wife and stepdaughter before abducting his three children in August of 2024, was ruled incompetent and ordered to undergo in-patient restoration services. VBPD: 1 child dead, 2 injured after Amber Alert ends in crash in Maryland This comes after a doctor said in court in February Plummer was fit to stand trial, but required more testing before coming to a decision. Another competency evaluation for VB abduction suspect Police said on Aug. 15, 2024, Plummer's vehicle was spotted on I-95 after an Amber Alert was issued for three children. One of the children, Plummer's 16-month-old daughter, died after a pursuit ended in a vehicle crash in Maryland. Shortly after the incident, Plummer told 10 On Your Side he believed he was mentally competent, saying, 'mental fortitude is something I've always taken pride in, always. I'm of sound mind.' Virginia Beach child abduction suspect arraigned, says he's 'of sound mind' Plummer's next court date is scheduled for July 31, 2025. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-03-2025
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Kiggans proposes bill to secure tax-exempt status for donations to fallen Virginia Beach officers
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Congresswoman Jen Kiggans introduced new legislation on Tuesday to ensure the donations and funds towards fallen Virginia Beach Officers Cameron Girvin and Christpher Reese remain tax-exempt. Complete Coverage: Fallen VBPD Officers Girvin and Reese The Virginia Beach Heroes Act is supported by the Virginia Beach Police Foundation and cosponsored by fellow representatives Rob Wittman (VA-01), Bobby Scott (VA-03), John McGuire (VA-05), Ben Cline (VA-06), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Don Beyer (VA-08) and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10). Hundreds pay tribute to fallen Virginia Beach officers 'Our community lost two local heroes when a cowardly criminal gunned down two of Virgina Beach's finest during a routine traffic stop,' Kiggans said. 'Officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese were taken too soon, leaving behind grief-stricken families and a forever grateful community. I am proud to introduce this bill to ensure the families of our fallen heroes can receive the charitable support they deserve with ease. The City of Virginia Beach, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the United States of America will forever be grateful to these officers who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our community, and their families will always remain in our prayers.' The legislation will ensure that the cash contributions made towards the families of the fallen officers will not fail to qualify as tax-exempt, and that payments made by charitable organizations maintain their tax-exempt status. 'We are very supportive of the legislation introduced by Representative Kiggans and deeply appreciative of her efforts, along with that of the multiple cosponsors, to help protect the financial well-being of the widows of Police Officers Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese who were killed in the line of duty in Virginia Beach on February 22, 2025,' Jack Jacocks, President of the Virginia Beach Police Foundation said. The full bill can be read here. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
