2 bodies found in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — The bodies of two people have been found in Virginia. The Virginian-Pilot reports (http://bit.ly/2s1Ffre ) police were investigating the scene where the bodies were found in the Alexandria neighborhood of Virginia Beach on Sunday. Neighbors say an incident like it is unusual for the area. David Vanderberg, who has lived … Continue reading →

Virginia Beach SPCA wildlife program suspended

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Beach Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ wildlife rehabilitation program has been temporarily suspended for allegedly violating reporting guidelines related to bald eagles. The Virginian-Pilot reports (http://bit.ly/2rPfGbN ) that according to the state Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, SPCA employee Cara Stutzman didn’t immediately tell … Continue reading →

City launches domestic violence campaign in wake of murders

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — The top prosecutor for Virginia’s largest city is launching a domestic violence awareness campaign. The Virginian-Pilot reported Tuesday, May 16 (http://bit.ly/2rmSnFV) that about 25 percent of Virginia Beach homicide victims in the last two years have been killed by someone they loved. Commonwealth’s Attorney Colin Stolle hopes the new campaign … Continue reading →

Negative tone defines GOP primary in Hampton Roads

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Randy Forbes is an elder statesman in the Virginia GOP who has supporters across the Republican spectrum, from establishment figures to tea party activists. Scott Taylor is the ambitious up-and-comer, a former Navy SEAL who served in Iraq and is a member of the state House of Delegates. … Continue reading →

Norfolk, Virginia Beach police to change stun gun policies

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Police in Norfolk and Virginia Beach have changed their stun gun policies in response to a recent federal appeals court ruling. The Virginian-Pilot reports (http://bit.ly/1RYdTfg) the Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said last week that police should not use stun guns on people who are trying to evade custody … Continue reading →

Deputies using iPads to help translate conversations

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — When a Chinese woman was brought to the Virginia Beach jail on prostitution charges this summer, she was so distraught that deputies thought she might need to be on suicide watch. They tried to ask her questions, but she did not speak English. “We were stumbling trying to figure out … Continue reading →

US transportation secretary visiting Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx is heading to Virginia to discuss transportation issues in the state. Foxx will address the Governor’s Transportation Conference at the Virginia Beach Convention Center on Friday. Foxx’s remarks will mark the end of the three-day conference that also featured speeches from Gov. Terry McAuliffe, Virginia … Continue reading →