Virginia State Police

Virginia State Police issued a Critically Missing Adult Alert regarding a man. The alert concerns a missing 34-year-old individual who is from Chesapeake.

A suspect is being sought by Virginia State Police after a special agent's firearm was stolen during a vehicle break-in. The suspect fled the scene following the theft.

A man has died and another man was injured in separate crashes on westbound Interstate 64 near Granby Street, as reported by Virginia State Police. Both incidents occurred at the same location Monday morning.

Two people were injured after a shooting on I-64 near Pine Chapel Road in Hampton, Virginia, according to Virginia State Police. The incident occurred on August 1 around 3:03 a.m. on the westbound side of the highway. One of the injured individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Crime in Virginia is the lowest it has been in five years according to 2025 data from Virginia State Police. Despite the reported decline, some individuals may still perceive crime as worse.

Charles Nichols III, 33, faces attempted second-degree murder and multiple firearms charges after allegedly firing at Virginia State Police officers during a February 14 standoff at a Harbor Vista apartment in Portsmouth, Virginia.

One man was injured following a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday evening on Interstate 64 in Norfolk, according to Virginia State Police.

Six people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 264 near Frederick Blvd. in Portsmouth, Virginia. Four of the injured were adults, and two were under 18 years old, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Gloucester County that left two people seriously injured. The incident occurred Friday night.

Virginia State Police are searching for a 79-year-old man who went missing in Henrico County. He was last seen there on Saturday afternoon.

A father is seeking answers after his 19-year-old daughter, Alexis Styles, was shot and killed while riding in a car on Interstate 264 between Campostella Road and Ballentine Boulevard. Virginia State Police are conducting a search for a suspect following reports that 10 shots were fired on the interstate.

Norfolk Police Department and Virginia State Police are investigating an overnight incident on North Military Highway. The scene, discovered around 4 a.m., had a large police presence with crime scene tape blocking part of the road. A vehicle was involved, though details are incomplete.

The Virginia State Police (VSP) arrested two individuals in connection to a stolen vehicle in the town of Woodford, Bennington County. The incident involved a vehicle that was stolen from the area.

A Virginia State Police report indicates crime decreased across Virginia in 2025. Additional headlines include the Justice Department appointing a lawyer to lead Virginia’s federal prosecutor’s office, a Virginia Department of Social Services office evacuation due to threats, a study mapping heat islands in Northern Virginia, and air quality concerns from Canadian wildfire smoke.

Fairfax County Supervisor Andres Jimenez was charged with reckless driving after being stopped for driving 104 mph in a 70 mph zone on May 5. He was also charged with not having registration information and is scheduled to appear in court, represented by attorney Makan Shirafkan.

A 59-year-old man was indicted for a July 1 crash on Route 640 in Sussex County that killed a Virginia Department of Transportation worker and injured another. The incident involved a 2014 International Prostar tractor trailer, according to Virginia State Police.

Virginia State Police have issued a senior alert for 68-year-old Arthur Andrew Fladger, who was last seen in Portsmouth, VA on Saturday afternoon. Fladger suffers from a cognitive impairment.

Virginia officials clarified that existing marijuana laws remain in effect after budget language caused confusion about the timing of retail cannabis sales and enforcement of criminal penalties. The budget revived legal cannabis sales through a spending plan rather than standalone legislation, leading to differing interpretations among prosecutors, lawmakers, and law enforcement.

A 16-year-old human trafficking victim was located in Norfolk, and an Atlanta man was arrested. The investigation involved collaboration between Virginia Beach Police Department’s Human Trafficking Squad, Virginia State Police, Norfolk Police Department, and Homeland Security.

A stomach parasite causing severe diarrhea has been reported in Virginia, as highlighted in a WJLA headline. Other headlines mention Virginia Task Force One returning from Venezuela, a data center analysis involving Utah and Loudoun County, proposed wildlife regulations, and a competition for Virginia State Police's cruiser design.

Virginia State Police reported 15 deaths in 14 crashes across multiple counties and cities during the four-day Independence Day holiday period from July 2 to July 5.

A teen is dead and another is seriously injured after a minibike crash in Gloucester County, Virginia. The incident occurred at the intersection of Ambrose Road and Michael Lane around 10 p.m., as reported by Virginia State Police.

A 29-year-old man died after a head-on collision between his Dodge Ram 2500 and a U.S. Postal Service box truck on Parkersburg Turnpike in Augusta County, Virginia. The crash occurred when the Dodge Ram crossed the center line, causing both vehicles to veer off the road and collide with trees. The 79-year-old USPS driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Virginia State Police initiated a pursuit in Norfolk for a vehicle with a stolen license plate. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon.

A man was killed, and a woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash in York County, as reported by Virginia State Police.

The Virginia State Police is seeking information about a shooting that occurred on I-64 eastbound between Jefferson Avenue and J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News on June 27 at 11:23 p.m. The agency reported being notified about a patient at a hospital following the incident.

All westbound lanes on I-264 near First Colonial Road in Virginia Beach are closed due to a multi-vehicle crash, as reported by VDOT. WAVY has contacted Virginia State Police for further details.

A judge in Lancaster County issued an injunction temporarily halting Virginia State Police from enforcing Virginia’s new assault weapons ban, which was set to take effect on July 1, as reported by the Attorney General Jay Jones’ Office.

A 17-year-old was charged following a car crash involving a Virginia State Police vehicle on Interstate 64 in Henrico County early Saturday morning. The incident occurred on I-64 and resulted in the individual being charged.

Virginia State Police have issued a Critically Missing Adult Alert for Tyler Matthew Hanson, 23, who was last seen leaving his residence on Saddleback Trail Road in Chesapeake around midnight on June 18. His clothing description is unknown, and he may be driving a black 2004 Lexus GS300.

A charter bus operated by E&P Travel Inc. struck two cars during a traffic jam on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, then traveled 0.44 miles before stopping, causing a multivehicle crash that killed five people and injured over 40. Driver Jing Dong, charged with five counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving, expressed remorse for the incident. The crash occurred near a 1.6-mile work zone for overnight road resurfacing.

All lanes on I-264 West at the Downtown Tunnel have reopened after a vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday night. Virginia State Police were contacted for additional information about the accident.

Virginia State Police are investigating an overturned generator on I-664 in Newport News. The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon.

A critically missing adult alert has been issued for Isaac Benjamin Morris, 22, who was last seen around 11 p.m. Sunday on Naval Station Norfolk. Virginia State Police are seeking information about his disappearance.

Five people were killed and 44 injured in a bus crash on southbound I-95 in Stafford County, Virginia, when a bus failed to slow for traffic in a work zone. The driver, Jing S. Dong, was charged with five counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving, and the NTSB cited high speed as a contributing factor.

A bus crash in Virginia killed five people, including a family of four traveling to a wedding. The driver, Jing Dong, faces involuntary manslaughter charges. Investigations focus on his qualifications, including English language proficiency and adherence to speed and safety regulations.

A bus driver, Jing S Dong, has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter following a crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured over 40 others. Additional charges are expected, according to Virginia state police.

A bus driver, Jing S Dong, has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter after a crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured over 40 others. Additional charges are likely, according to Virginia state police.

Jing S. Dong of Staten Island, New York, was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, with additional charges pending, according to Virginia State Police.

A family of four was killed in a bus crash on Interstate 95. The accident occurred while they were traveling to a wedding.