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Newsby Staff WriterJune 5, 2019

Anonymous Donor Funds Purchase of Patrol Cars for Small Town Department

Officers with the Hurt (VA) Police Department will soon be on patrol in brand new squad cars thanks to the kindness of an anonymous donor who is funding the purchase and outfitting of the vehicles.

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Virginia Beach Police Had Planned to Hold Active Shooter Training for Civilians Over Weekend

The instruction would have included recognizing hostile situations, utilizing common items for defense and a "no-skills needed" maneuver to combat a gunman.

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Newsby David GriffithJune 3, 2019

Video: Gunfight Between Officers and VA Beach Gunman Lasted More Than 10 Minutes

Virginia Beach Police Chief James Cervera said the gunman opened fire on four of his officers immediately after they made contact with him on the second floor of the building and the exchange of fire between officers and the suspect was "double-digit minutes" long.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 31, 2019

Virginia Police Officer Saved by Ballistic Vest in Response to Tragic Active Shooter Event

An officer with the Virginia Beach Police Department was struck by gunfire while responding to an active shooter event at a municipal building that left 11 innocents dead on Friday afternoon. Six other people were wounded in the attack. The gunman was also reportedly killed during a gunfight with responding officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 27, 2019

Video: Virginia Officer Captures Snake in Residential Backyard

A female officer with the Henrico County (VA) Police Division was seen on video capturing a snake in a residential backyard as onlookers marveled at her quick hands and bravery.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 15, 2019

Virginia Officer Injured in Traffic Collision

An officer with the Petersburg (VA) Police Department was injured in a two-car traffic collision early Monday. The injuries the officer sustained were described as non-life-threatening.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 13, 2019

Virginia Officer Joined Force at 58, Now Patrolling at 62

In the police academy the then 58-year-old Friday received the best in physical fitness award. He was running 10 miles a day before entering the academy.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 16, 2019

Virginia Officer Wants Mattel to Bring Back Police Barbie Doll

Virginia Beach homicide detective Angela Murphy wanted to get a crime-fighting Barbie doll for her 6-year-old daughter, but discovered that the toy company no longer makes this version of the iconic toy.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 4, 2019

Virginia Officer Makes Pancakes for Disabled Man

Sergeant Wendy Brewer and Officer Kegan Bostic kicked into action, searching the kitchen for something for the man to eat. Finding the cupboards bare but for a box of pancake mix, they set about the simple gesture of making a stack of pancakes for the man in need.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 27, 2019

Virginia K-9 Finds 2 Lost Kids in 15 Minutes of Searching

K-9 Bane and his handlers and other deputies were deployed to aid in the search. Within 15 minutes of K-9 Bane entering the woods he was able to track and locate the children, the Sheriff's Office says.

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