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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3rd-degree murder count could be reinstated in Floyd’s death
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Friday ordered a judge to reconsider adding a third-degree murder charge against a…
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Virginia man accused of shooting federal facility guard dies
NORFOLK, Va. — A man who officials say was equipped with roughly 600 rounds of ammunition when he exchanged gunfire…
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Officer charged with arranging two killings, Dallas police say
DALLAS — A Dallas police officer was arrested Thursday on two counts of capital murder, more than a year and…
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Virginia man convicted of murder for strangling wife
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A Virginia man has been convicted of murder and now faces up to life in prison for…
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Man charged with shooting guard at Virginia federal facility
NORFOLK, Va. — Authorities say a man accused of shooting a security guard at a Virginia social security building came…
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2 brothers from Kansas, Idaho arrested in Capitol riots
TOPEKA, Kan. – Two brothers from Kansas and Idaho were arrested Friday on federal charges stemming from the Jan. 6 riot…
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FBI: Capitol rioter dubbed ‘Doobie Smoker’ arrested in Virginia
NORFOLK, Va. — Authorities say a California man seen wearing American flag pants and allegedly smoking marijuana during the U.S.…
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Texas man arrested in the death of Rebecca Landrith
WHITE DEER TOWNSHIP, UNION COUNTY – A Texas man has been arrested in the death of Rebecca Landrith, whose body was…
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Man who escaped psychiatric hospital in Roanoke County arrested after stealing farm truck
Virginia State Police said the man who escaped a psychiatric hospital in Roanoke County is now in custody for stealing…
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DC Police: 14-year-old girl used dating app to lure victims into robberies, assaults
WASHINGTON — A 14-year-old girl faces multiple charges after authorities say she used a dating app to lure in victims…
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