Chesapeake, Va.
Coverage of Chesapeake, Va. in the Nexus archive.
- Lanes close after tractor-trailer crash on I-64 near Great Bridge Boulevard in Chesapeake
Lanes have closed on I-64 near Great Bridge Boulevard in Chesapeake following a tractor-trailer crash that occurred Saturday morning. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the west right lane, right shoulder, and exit 291B were temporarily shut down as of August 22.
- Lawsuit by more than 1,000 women against Chesapeake Regional comes to court
Over 1,040 plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against an authority connected to Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. The lawsuit alleges that the hospital was grossly negligent in granting operating privileges to OBGYN Javaid Perwaiz, who was convicted on federal charges.
- Chesapeake Crime Line will highlight one cold case each week hoping this leads to more community tips
The Chesapeake Crime Line plans to highlight one cold case each week to encourage community tips. The article notes there are over 100 unsolved homicides in Chesapeake, and the effort requires assistance from the local community.
- Chesapeake Humane Society challenges public to donate pet food in August
The Chesapeake Humane Society is challenging the public to donate 100 bags of pet food in August to address shortages in their pet pantry. The initiative began last year after they noticed food supplies were depleting early in the year.
- Florida man walking across country to raise awareness about mental health makes stop in Hampton Roads
Kyndal Ray Edwards, a Florida man, is walking across the United States to raise awareness about mental health and recovery. He made a stop in Hampton Roads, specifically in Chesapeake, Virginia, during his four-year journey.
- Former Chesapeake volunteer faces sex crime charges
Robie Evans III, a volunteer with the Chesapeake Parks and Recreation Department, faces multiple sex crime charges, including rape by force or intimidation, incest with a child between 13 and 17, and forcible sodomy. The charges involve children and were announced in a WAVY news report.
- Chesapeake Police offer free steering wheel locks for Hyundai, Kia vehicles
Chesapeake Police Department is offering free steering wheel locks to registered owners of eligible Hyundai and Kia vehicles that use a key to start, as these models are widely stolen. The initiative aims to deter theft by providing physical security devices to vehicle owners.
- Police: Woman dead after being struck by car on Battlefield Blvd.
A woman has died after being struck by a car on Battlefield Boulevard near Campostella Road in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Friday night. Police responded to the 2200 block of Battlefield Boulevard around 10 p.m. following reports of the incident.
- Suspect uses counterfeit money to purchase monitor
A suspect used $460 in counterfeit money to purchase an LG 34-inch monitor from a victim in Chesapeake, Virginia, and fled in an older model Ford Focus. The suspect identified as 'Kyle Higgs' communicated with the victim through an OfferUp account.
- Chesapeake Police investigate hit-and-run in the intersection of Kempsville Road and Butts Station Road
Chesapeake Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident at the intersection of Kempsville Road and Butts Station Road that occurred around 7:30 a.m. on June 20. The incident resulted in minor damage and no injuries. The suspect vehicle remains unidentified.
- Chesapeake Public Schools announces Summer Food Service program
Chesapeake Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, offering free meals to children Monday through Thursday from June 29 to August 6. Meals are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, with children required to remain on-site while eating.
- CFD: Family of three displaced in house fire on Dana Drive
A family of three was displaced after a residential house fire occurred on Dana Drive in Chesapeake, Va., as reported by the Chesapeake Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the blaze in the 800 block of Dana Drive at approximately 5:20 a.m.