Victim, Suspect ID'd In Newport News Fatal Shooting That Stemmed From Road Rage Victim, Suspect ID'd In Newport News Fatal Shooting That Stemmed From Road Rage
Victim, Suspect ID'd In Newport News Fatal Shooting That Stemmed From Road Rage A suspect was arrested for shooting a 51-year-old woman to death in a Newport News parking lot, officials said.  On August 26, at around 1:30 p.m., officers arrived to a parking lot in the 300 Block of Oyster Point Road, where they found Crystal Mittelstadter, 51, suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the Newport News Police Department. Mittelstadter was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities reported. Law enforcement's initial investigation revealed that the incident actually began during a road rage incident between Mittlestadter and the suspect, officials said.  Wit…
Motorcyclist Killed In Norfolk, Sideswiped By Another Car: Police Motorcyclist Killed In Norfolk, Sideswiped By Another Car: Police
Motorcyclist Killed In Norfolk, Sideswiped By Another Car: Police A motorcyclist was killed after being sideswiped by another car in Norfolk, police said.On August 25, at around 3 p.m., Steven Bullock, who was riding his motorcycle in the 2700 block of Tidewater Drive, was hit by another car, on the side of his bike, according to the Norfolk Police Department. The impact of the collision sent the 48-year-old into a pole and he was pronounced dead at the scene, police reported. At this time, law enforcement does not know whether speed and alcohol were factors in the incident.
Virginia Beach Mother Recovering From Traumatic Carjacking Experience: Daughter Virginia Beach Mother Recovering From Traumatic Carjacking Experience: Daughter
Virginia Beach Mother Recovering From Traumatic Carjacking Experience: Daughter Janet Jones never expected a seemingly normal morning at work to turn traumatic in an instant. Jones arrived at a Norfolk site for work on August 20, when she was ambushed by multiple unknown men, before she could even get out of her car, her daughter wrote on a GoFundMe page. "This man hit my mother in the face to get her away from the drivers seat but her arm was stuck. He chose to start driving anyways with her hanging out of the driver’s side door. When her arm was finally freed, she fell down to the road and the back end of her car rolled over her. They left her on the pavement cov…
Norfolk Police Investigate Two Unrelated Fatal Shootings In Same Afternoon Norfolk Police Investigate Two Unrelated Fatal Shootings In Same Afternoon
Norfolk Police Investigate Two Unrelated Fatal Shootings In Same Afternoon Norfolk police are investigating two shootings that they believe were unrelated, from the same afternoon, officials said.  At around 2:55 p.m., on August 18, police responded to the intersection of  E. Little Creek Road and Granby Street, where they found  a man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to the Norfolk Police Department. Police said another male victim was pronounced dead at the scene. On the same day, shortly after 4:30 p.m., police reported to the 7400 block of Fenner Street regarding a residence shooting, authorities said. Law enforce…
Man, Woman Convicted Of Operating Virginia Meth House Man, Woman Convicted Of Operating Virginia Meth House
Man, Woman Convicted Of Operating Virginia Meth House A Norfolk man and woman were both convicted on Wednesday, August 3, of operating a meth house, officials said. Along with firearms, Vicente Andres, 61, and Margaret Sutton, 51, stored and sold meth and marijuana in a house on Danwood Drive, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. After law enforcement issued a search warrant, officers found 10 pounds of pure methamphetamine, 10 pounds of marijuana, 3 firearms, and currency from the illegal sale of narcotics, officials reported. Andres and Sutton were convicted of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to dist…
Norfolk 9-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced For Drug, Gun Charges: DOJ Norfolk 9-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced For Drug, Gun Charges: DOJ
Norfolk 9-Time Convicted Felon Sentenced For Drug, Gun Charges: DOJ A Norfolk man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for multiple gun and drug charges, federal officials reported.  Demetrius McGregor, 37, was sentenced on July 25 after his 2017 arrest in front of his Norfolk apartment, for his involvement in a suspected murder, according to the Department of Justice.  McGregor is no stranger to law enforcement, as he had been convicted nine times before this, for malicious and unlawful wounding, attempted robbery, and other related offenses, officials said. When police arrested McGregor back in 2017, they recovered a loaded Sig Sauer handgun fro…
Maryland Man Charged With Bias-Motivated Assaults, Posing As Police In DC Park: DOJ Maryland Man Charged With Bias-Motivated Assaults, Posing As Police In DC Park: DOJ
Maryland Man Charged With Bias-Motivated Assaults, Posing As Police In DC Park: DOJ A Maryland man who posed as a police officer is facing multiple charges for allegedly assaulting multiple men in bias-motivated attacks due to their sexual orientation, federal officials announced. Michael Thomas Pruden, 48, was arrested and charged for several assaults at a popular Washington, DC park, several of which were due to his victims’ perceived sexual orientation, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Specifically, Pruden was charged by a federal grand jury of: Five counts of assault on federal land; Impersonating a federal officer; Hate crimes sentencing enhancement alleging …
Pump It Up!: Arlington Ranks As Nation's Fittest City In New Study Pump It Up!: Arlington Ranks As Nation's Fittest City In New Study
Pump It Up!: Arlington Ranks As Nation's Fittest City In New Study Arlington doesn't skip leg day — or any day in the gym. That's one reason why it was named America's Fittest City by the American College of Sports Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation. And Arlington wasn't the only city in Virginia on the list. The annual study ranks cities based on their commitment to health. That includes everything from the percentage of people who have gone to the gym in the past month to air quality. Arlington led in several categories, including the percent of people in excellent or good health (70%), the lowest number of stroke victims (0.4%), and the lowest p…
Virginia Rapper Wanted On Weapons Charge: U.S. Marshals Virginia Rapper Wanted On Weapons Charge: U.S. Marshals
Virginia Rapper Wanted On Weapons Charge: U.S. Marshals U.S. Marshals are asking for the public's help to find a Virginia rapper who is wanted on a federal weapons charge, authorities said.  William “Mike” Burgess, a Norfolk rapper who goes by the name  POWER$$$ and MIC POWER$$$, is considered to be armed and dangerous, the U.S. Marshal Service said. Agents say you should not approach him.  Officials said Burgess is 5-feet-9-inches tall and weighs 215 pounds. He often frequents the Denbigh area of Newport News. Federal authorities ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact the U.S. Marshal Service at 1-877-926…
US Marshals In Virginia Nab 2 Teen Suspects In Mass Philly Shooting: DA US Marshals In Virginia Nab 2 Teen Suspects In Mass Philly Shooting: DA
US Marshals In Virginia Nab 2 Teen Suspects In Mass Philly Shooting: DA Two teenage suspects in the mass casualty shooting in Philadelphia last weekend were arrested Thursday, June 9 by members of the US Marshals Service in Norfolk, Virginia, authorities said. Quadir Dukes-Hill, 18, of Drexel Hill, and Nahjee Whittington, 18, of Philadelphia, were charged with murder, among other offenses, in Saturday's shooting on South Street, Assistant District Attorney Joanne Pescatore said at an afternoon news conference. They are expected to be extradited to Pennsylvania, where they will be held without bail. Dukes-Hill is charged with the death of Alexis Quinn, 27, whil…
NJ Native, Active-Duty Navy Sailor Missing For Days Found Dead In VA, 23 NJ Native, Active-Duty Navy Sailor Missing For Days Found Dead In VA, 23
NJ Native, Active-Duty Navy Sailor Missing For Days Found Dead In VA, 23 New Jersey native and active-duty Navy sailor Ethan F. Sabatini-Villafane, 23, was found dead in Virginia on Monday, March 7 — five days after he had been reported missing, several news outlets say. No foul play was suspected. Born in Voorhees, Sabatini graduated from Cleaview High School in 2017, his obituary says. Sabatini then joined the Military and became an active-duty U.S. Navy Sailor AT3 stationed in Norfolk, Virginia — his “greatest devotion,” his memorial says. Sabatini was remembered for his love of music, poetry, clothing, and his car. “Those who were lucky to know Ethan, kne…
Norfolk State Grad Saves Former Roomie's Life With Valentine's Day Organ Transplant Norfolk State Grad Saves Former Roomie's Life With Valentine's Day Organ Transplant
Norfolk State Grad Saves Former Roomie's Life With Valentine's Day Organ Transplant A brotherhood that blossomed 30 years ago between two Norfolk State University roommates is proving stronger than ever this Valentine's Day. Steve Robinson, 57, of Teaneck, is showing his love for Richard Koonce, 62, of Ohio, by donating part of his liver. The transplant will happen on Feb. 14 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Richard Koonce and Steve RobinsonProvided by Norfolk State University “I love Richard...he is the man that introduced me to my wife and helped me get on the right track...we helped each other grow as men,” Robinson said. “He is someone who always looks o…