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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Man brought to Roanoke hospital Wednesday night after being shot, police say
ROANOKE, Va. — Police have launched an investigation after a man arrived at a Roanoke hospital Wednesday night with gunshot…
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Persons of interest identified in Franklin County homicide investigation
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – A man found dead Monday in Boones Mill may have been choked to death, according to records…
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Roanoke man charged after dog found dead with arrow
ROANOKE, Va. — A Roanoke man has been charged with two counts of felony animal cruelty after an animal warden…
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Man arrested after 12-year-old Florida boy abducted, raped, shot in face
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade police have confirmed that a man is in custody in connection with the abduction, sexual…
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Police: Oklahoma jail worker beaten, stabbed by inmates
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma County Detention Center employee who was taken hostage over the weekend was beaten and stabbed…
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Man hospitalized following early-morning Southwest Roanoke shooting
ROANOKE, Va. – A man is in the hospital after an early Monday morning shooting in Roanoke. At about 12:15 a.m.,…
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Police: Former DC teacher sexually abused 15-year-old student
WASHINGTON — A former DC Public Schools teacher faces a sex abuse charge after authorities say he had a sexual…
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Virginia Beach man killed by police played college football
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A man shot and killed by a police officer at a Virginia oceanfront resort area was a college…
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Man seriously injured after shooting in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. – A man is seriously injured after a shooting in the Northwest Roanoke area on Sunday, according to the…
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Danville robbery suspect still in hospital following shootout with Ohio officers
DANVILLE, Va. — 33-year-old Aaron Thomas is still in critical condition after authorities returned fire and shot him. The U.S.…
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