Crime & Safety
Virginia crime news including robberies, shootings, crime news, fights and public safety about Virginia’s largest cities like Roanoke, Salem and Norfolk
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Police chase in S.E. Roanoke ends with crash, felony charges
A Roanoke man is in jail after he tried to flee from police Thursday during a high-speed pursuit that ended…
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Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office reminds residents about Project Lifesaver
ROANOKE, Va. – Roanoke City Sheriff’s deputies are reminding residents about Project Lifesaver. Deputies explained the program and its benefits…
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Prosecutors seek 8-year prison term for ex-Rocky Mount police officer in Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors are seeking an 8-year prison sentence for a former Rocky Mount police officer, arguing that he abused his…
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Deputies seize methamphetamines, firearm in arrest of Gretna man
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. – The Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office seized methamphetamines and a gun during the execution of a narcotics…
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Man pleads guilty, faces prison for hitting boy getting off school bus
HENRY COUNTY, Va. – A man accused of hitting a boy who had just gotten off a school bus in…
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First responders recognized for service on downtown Vinton fire
ROANOKE, Va. – Vinton town officials recognized the first responders who put out the downtown fire on July 2. It’s…
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Roanoke community celebrates National Night Out
ROANOKE, Va. – There were no lights or sirens, just music and fun at Roanoke’s National Night Out. “This is…
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Baby bottles recalled due to lead levels
A popular baby bottle manufacturer has issued a recall due to high lead levels in some of its products. The…
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Bedford man sentenced to eight years for 2021 crash that sent family to hospital
BEDFORD, Va. – A Bedford County man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after a DUI crash in…
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Nancy Pelosi’s husband pleads not guilty to DUI misdemeanor charges
SAN FRANCISCO — The husband of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi pleaded not guilty Wednesday to misdemeanor driving under the…
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