BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE COURTHOUSE — Two private farming operations were conducted on several acres of city property off Salem Road recently without the awareness
Category: Public Safety
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
THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE – A city police officer is accused of fraudulently obtaining prescription medication. Harry M. Kephart Jr., 29, on Monday was indicted on