THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — The Virginia Beach Court Appointed Special Advocates, who help children involved in the court system, seek volunteers and sponsors.
Category: Public Safety
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Two private farming operations were conducted on several acres of city property off Salem Road recently without the awareness
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS City police and members of the Virginia Beach Explorers Post 911, comprised of teens and young adults interested in law enforcement,
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — The citizens advisory committee for the First Precinct recognized Master Police Officer Chris Szymanski this past month for his efforts in
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE SANDBRIDGE — This past month, the Sandbridge Pig Pickin’ brought about 2,000 people to Little Island Park support to volunteer rescue efforts here
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PUNGO — Three people traveling in a car that lost control on Princess Anne Road were hurt this morning in a crash
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — A shootout left two people dead after police say a man opened fire at officers trying to take him into custody late
BY AMY POULTER COURTHOUSE — As the number of body cameras worn by police officers grows around the U.S., Virginia Beach police are researching options on
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — The citizens advisory committee for the First Precinct seeks donations and support for an upcoming silent auction that helps
BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE – A program that allowed for safe, environmentally-friendly disposal of prescription drugs expanded this month from the First Precinct to all city