Portsmouth Police
Coverage of Portsmouth Police in the Nexus archive.
- Gunfire shatters a neighborhood's sense of safety
Overnight gunfire sprayed the Westhaven community in Portsmouth, Va., leaving bullet holes near Westhaven Elementary School. According to Portsmouth Police, there were no reports of injuries from the incident, which occurred around 2:30 a.m. This event marks the fourth time shots have been fired recently in the neighborhood.
- Portsmouth police seek public help identifying theft suspects
Portsmouth police requested public assistance in identifying individuals. The investigation concerns a series of criminal incidents, specifically commercial thefts and larcenies.
- PPD: 2 men shot at intersection of Twin Pines Road, Towne Point Road
Two men were found shot near the intersection of Twin Pines Road and Towne Point Road in Portsmouth early Saturday morning. Portsmouth Police responded to a shooting at the location, arriving around 1:13 a.m.
- PPD: Juvenile injured in shooting on Jamestown Avenue
Portsmouth Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Jamestown Avenue, resulting in one juvenile being injured. The incident happened on Tuesday morning.
- PPD: Woman dies in shooting on High Street
A 33-year-old woman died following a shooting on High Street, as reported by Portsmouth Police. The incident occurred on Thursday.
- Portsmouth police investigate early morning shooting on Victory Boulevard
Portsmouth Police are investigating a shooting on Victory Boulevard that occurred early Monday morning, resulting in one person being injured. The incident is currently under investigation.
- Portsmouth police seek public's help in identifying armed robbery suspects
Portsmouth police are asking the public to help identify two suspects linked to recent armed robberies involving the purchase of gaming consoles via an online marketplace app. The suspects are believed to be in the 100 block of Founders Way.
- PPD: Shooting investigation in Port Norfolk area
Portsmouth Police are investigating a shooting near the intersection of Douglas Avenue and Bayview Boulevard in the Port Norfolk area. The incident occurred late Thursday night near Hull Creek, the Elizabeth River, and the Western Freeway.
- Police operation underway on Commonwealth Avenue in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Police are conducting a police operation in the 3500 block of Commonwealth Avenue. The public has been advised to avoid the area until further notice.
- PPD: Man shot on Broad Street in Portsmouth
A man was shot on Broad Street in Portsmouth, according to police. The injury was non-life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital.
- PPD: Woman shot on Carver Circle
A woman was shot on Carver Circle in Portsmouth, Virginia, on Thursday night. Police responded to a call around 9:55 p.m. and found her with a non-life-threatening injury.
- Portsmouth Police search for missing person
Portsmouth Police are searching for 33-year-old Luuah Lamar Bauman, who has been missing for over two weeks and may be experiencing behavioral health complications. He is described as 5-foot-10, 140 pounds, with his last known address in the 3500 block of Hartford Street. Authorities are requesting information from the public.
- PPD: Man previously arrested faces more drug, gun charges
Charles Ervin Livermon, 31, was arrested again by Portsmouth Police on drug and gun charges after previously being arrested on similar charges and being out on bond. The arrest was made by detectives from the police department's special investigations unit.