Portsmouth Police Department
Coverage of Portsmouth Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Two injured after shooting on Williamsburg Avenue in Portsmouth
Two people were injured after a shooting on Williamsburg Avenue in Portsmouth on July 10 at 11:54 p.m., according to the Portsmouth Police Department. Officers responded to a call in the 500 block of the street.
- Portsmouth officer injured in Chesapeake after Fourth of July parade
A Portsmouth police officer was injured in a crash involving a group of law enforcement motorcycles after a Fourth of July parade in Chesapeake when an SUV turned in front of them without yielding.
- Commercial property theft increasing in Portsmouth
Vandalism and commercial property theft are increasing in Portsmouth, according to the Portsmouth Police Department. Thieves are targeting copper pipes, water main valves, and AC units, prompting police to recommend keeping properties well lit to deter theft.
- PPD: Juvenile hurt in shooting on Mt. Vernon Ave
A juvenile female was shot and hospitalized after a police investigation in the 1100 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia, just before 4 a.m. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.