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Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Virginia Beach Senior Amber Alert: Who is Marian Weaver Byers and where is she? Details here
On Monday, Virginia State Police issued a Senior Alert for Marian Weaver Byers, an 83-year-old woman missing from Virginia Beach, believed to be at risk due to cognitive impairment. She was last seen at around 2:35 PM local time and has been missing since. Virginia Beach Police issued a senior amber alert for an 83-year-old woman on Monday(Virginia Beach Police) Who is Marian Weaver Byers? Marian Weaver Byers, 83, is a Virginia Beach resident. She is 5'2', weighs approximately 120–150 pounds, has hazel eyes and gray hair, and was last seen wearing a yellow button-up shirt, black jeans, black sunglasses, and white shoes, possibly carrying a cane. Read More: New York flash floods: Which major airports are grounded? Here, have a look 'The missing senior suffers from a cognitive impairment and the disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety as determined by the investigating agency,' Virginia Beach police noted on a flyer. Where Was She Last Seen? Byers was last seen on Monday, around 2:35 PM EDT at the 700 block of Weich Lane, off Witchduck Road in Virginia Beach. She may be driving a gold 2010 Ford Escape with Virginia license plate GOD4MWB, as per officials. Read More: New York flash flood map: LaGuardia Airport, Westchester, Staten Island, Rockland affected; videos emerge Virginia Beach Police and Virginia State Police are actively searching, using K-9 units and checking local surveillance. The Senior Alert was broadcast via radio, TV, and cellphones through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). Residents are urged to call 757-385-5000 (non-emergency) or 911 with information. Read More: Scary video shows NYC subway line severely flooded amid heavy downpour Senior Alert vs. AMBER Alert A Senior Alert is issued for missing adults aged 60+ with cognitive impairments. An AMBER Alert targets abducted children under 18. Senior Alerts prioritize health risks; AMBER Alerts focus on abductions. Both use EAS/WEA broadcasts but differ in criteria.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
Inmate, 49, booked in Virginia Beach Correctional Center found dead
An inmate of Virginia Beach Correctional Center died by suicide Wednesday evening, according to a sheriff's office news release. Michael Margulies, 49, was found unresponsive in a routine security check at around 5:40 p.m. Medical staff was called immediately and CPR was attempted on the inmate. Margulies was transported to Sentara Princess Anne Hospital but was declared dead at 7:18, deputies said. He was serving a one-year and six-month sentence that started in November over multiple felony charges, including felony abduction, felony strangulation, misdemeanor assault on a family member, misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a child, and misdemeanor violation of a protective order. The incident is under investigation by the Virginia Beach Police Department and the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office Professional Standards Office, which deputies said is standard practice. The Chief Medical Examiner's Office in Norfolk will determine the official cause and manner of death. Margulies' death occurs just a day after another inmate suicide in Newport News City Jail. Editor's note: In the U.S., the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ODU to honor first responders in region at Crown Gala
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It will be a night to remember for first responders as Old Dominion University unveils its first-ever Crown Gala Saturday at Chartway Arena, marking the culminating celebration of its National Endowment of the Arts initiative. Crown is one of 50 programs ODU has created in the last academic year through a $20,000 NEA grant. This final project is dedicated to those who aid and protect Virginia communities. 'I said, we cannot leave out our first responders,' said Millicent Lee, ODU director of community relations. 'And, understanding that with mental health, our first responders can sometimes be a little patchy for them to look at … because they are these superheroes that sometimes are not able to take their capes off.' Inside Norfolk's Chartway Arena, dozens of first responders will gather from across the region with area leaders, representing 16 localities in the Commonwealth. 'I'm hoping they feel when they walk in the room that everything was done with intention, that every single thing was thought out just for them,' Lee said, 'and that when they walk in, they can maybe loosen their tie even though it's black tie, loosen their tie just a little bit to really take in everything that's going to be done.' ODU will present 19 public service awards to the first responders, from categories like mental health, leadership and resiliency. The university will also introduce a brand new partnership with the Virginia Beach Police Department's 4th precinct, but its public relations director only gave a hint of the big reveal. 'It's going to be very community-based and community-minded what we're planning on doing with our first responders,' she said. 'And I'm almost willing to say that in the state of Virginia, I don't think anyone else has thought to do this yet.' U.S. Army veteran and life coach Derick Johnson will deliver the Crown Gala's keynote address, with live entertainment provided by the Fuzz Band. The event starts at 7 p.m. Saturday. It is not open to the public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
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
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Death investigation underway after woman found dead in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach police are conducting a death investigation after a woman was found dead on Oleander Circle Saturday afternoon. Virginia Beach Emergency Medical Services received a call for service in the 600 block of Oleander Circle at approximately 12:20 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found one woman deceased on scene. The investigation is currently active and ongoing. There is no known threat to the community. 10 On Your Side is on the way to the scene to obtain more information. Continue to check for updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
