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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.

The City of Portsmouth announced that the City Hall Surface Parking Lot exit will be temporarily closed. This closure is associated with the demolition taking place at the Civic Center.

The recreational water advisory for Hull Creek has been lifted in Portsmouth, as announced by the Portsmouth Health Department. The advisory followed an incident involving an estimated 3 million gallons of sewage that gushed into local streets. Furthermore, the Virginia Department of Health reported no evidence of remaining impact on drinking water.

Portsmouth police requested public assistance in identifying individuals. The investigation concerns a series of criminal incidents, specifically commercial thefts and larcenies.

A Portsmouth resident named Devon Martorella reported that his decorative skeleton, nicknamed Harold, was stolen from his front yard. The theft occurred on August 11 and was executed by a young man riding a bicycle.

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.

The Hope After the Gunfire Foundation will host its inaugural Hope & Hygiene Community Day. This event is scheduled for this Saturday in Portsmouth from 4 to 7 p.m. The day aims to provide support to children and families affected by gun violence.

The U.S. Marshals Service Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of fugitive Shawn Jamal Harmon. This effort relates to a 2023 homicide that occurred in Portsmouth.

A Portsmouth woman named Jyllan Morgan reported unsafe living conditions after a sewage backup flooded her apartment with what she described as human waste. She is a resident of Beacon 303 at Olde Towne, and the damage was shown to 10 On Your Side.

The Portsmouth Humane Society temporarily closed on Monday after one of its building's air conditioning units went down. Currently, cute animals, portable air conditioning units, and fans are located inside the facility. Executive Director Dyanna Uchiek described dealing with the situation as "incredibly exhausting."

A 26-year-old man was arrested on Sunday night in Portsmouth after striking a police vehicle. The incident occurred while he was attempting to flee an illegal car meetup.

Approximately 3.15 million gallons of sewage spilled after a pipe burst on Douglas Avenue near Rolfe Terrace in Portsmouth. The Hampton Roads Sanitation District reported that it had completed emergency repairs related to the incident on Friday.

Wastewater gushed from Douglas Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia, reaching three-to-four feet and lasting several hours. A resident sent a video of the sewage spill to WAVY. Hampton Roads Sanitation District crews and contractors are addressing the issue.

A 50-year-old Portsmouth woman was murdered in Suffolk in 2024, and her family continues to seek answers as police have closed the case without making an arrest.

The Hampton Roads Sanitation District is addressing a pipeline failure on Douglas Avenue in Portsmouth. Contractors are assessing damage, making repairs, and conducting cleanup efforts after a 30-inch force main failed.

Severe weather caused flooding in Norfolk and Portsmouth on Aug. 4, with 10 On Your Side providing a guide on road closures and weather alerts. WAVY viewers submitted photos documenting the impact.

Michael Marshall, a Portsmouth native, partners with nonprofits to provide counseling and reentry services for former inmates based on his own experience with incarceration at 17.

Norfolk council is set to consider a school sales tax referendum. The city would join Portsmouth and Newport News in seeking voter approval to fund school construction.

A shooting on Victory Blvd. in Portsmouth, Va., left one man dead and three others injured around 3 a.m. Police responded to the 3500 block after hearing gunshots and found a large crowd at the scene.

Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas used $300,000 in campaign funds for her legal defense following an FBI raid on her businesses in May, which occurred before a new state law prohibiting such use took effect on July 1. The article also notes Virginia's delayed release of a report on data centers' environmental impact and a fatal car crash in Chesapeake involving a Navy sailor charged with involuntary manslaughter.

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.

Portsmouth voters will vote on a 1% sales tax proposal in November. The tax aims to fund new facilities and improvement projects for Portsmouth Public Schools.

A nearly 100-year-old trumpet, a family heirloom, was stolen from a Portsmouth home after a fire last week. The victims are attempting to recover the item, which was not the only thing taken from the home.

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.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy traveled to Portsmouth for UK PM Andy Burnham's first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office. The UK pledged 'unwavering support' in Ukraine's ongoing defense against Russia.

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to England, reaffirming military support and announcing the sharing of British drone-jamming technology. The visit included discussions on protecting Ukraine’s infrastructure and a $33 billion aid commitment, with joint exercises and combat testing of new systems.

Andy Burnham, the new U.K. prime minister, met with President Zelenskyy to pledge a close partnership, touring a military base in Portsmouth where Ukrainian soldiers are conducting exercises. The U.K. announced sharing its 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system to aid Ukraine's war effort, emphasizing continuity in support despite Burnham's focus on domestic issues.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reaffirm British support for Ukraine. The visit includes sharing the UK's 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system and a military exercise for Ukrainian personnel. The meeting occurs amid ongoing Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and retaliatory strikes by Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a naval base in England to discuss continued UK support for Ukraine. During the visit, Zelenskyy also met Ukrainian military personnel in an exercise focused on enhancing war-fighting capabilities, and the UK announced it will share the intellectual property for its 'Stone Cloak' electronic warfare system with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia and Ukraine continue exchanging drone attacks, with recent strikes causing casualties and infrastructure damage.

TowneBank reported Q2 net income of $193.2 million with earnings of $2.09 per share. Adjusted earnings were 78 cents per share, while revenue net of interest expense was $247 million, below Street forecasts.

Mercy Chefs, a Portsmouth-based disaster relief nonprofit, has deployed mobile kitchens to Texas to provide meals for first responders and search-and-rescue teams following flash flooding. Two members of Mercy Chefs' local Texas team experienced floodwaters in their area.

Four people were injured following a shooting and stabbing on Virginia Avenue in Portsmouth, Virginia, as reported by the Portsmouth Police Department. The incident occurred around 2:49 a.m. on July 18 in the 1100 block of Virginia Avenue.

Mercy Chefs is hosting weekly Summer Backpack Giveaway events every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Hampton Roads, with a culminating free block party in Portsmouth in August. The program provides food-filled backpacks at specified locations.

Jaylen Harris, a man wanted for murder in Oregon, was extradited to Portland from Portsmouth, Virginia, where he was released from jail then immediately rearrested. A judge ruled his constitutional rights were violated due to delays in the extradition process.

A man was injured in a shooting on Sunday afternoon in Portsmouth, VA, and received treatment at a local hospital. Portsmouth police are investigating the incident.

A 21-year-old man was charged with DUI after a two-vehicle crash at the Downtown Tunnel in Portsmouth, resulting in non-life-threatening injuries to the other driver.

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.

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.

The U.S. Coast Guard announced the relocation of the Reliance-class medium endurance cutter USCGC Venturous (WMEC 625) to Portsmouth on July 10. This marks the first of two medium endurance cutters transitioning to Virginia this month, with the USCGC Resolute (WMEC 620) scheduled to rehome to Base.

Joseph Alfonzo Cross was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing twin brothers Alvin and Calvin Joyner and injuring a woman in Portsmouth in 2023. The conviction occurred in September 2025.