Virginia Beach Police Department
Coverage of Virginia Beach Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- VBPD: Man injured in accidental shooting on Suhtai Court
A man was injured after accidentally shooting himself on Suhtai Court Thursday night. According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, the incident involved an accidental self-shooting.
- Virginia Beach Police investigate shooting on Woolard Crescent
Virginia Beach Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Woolard Crescent. The department was at the scene in the 800 block of Woolard Crescent as of 5:00 a.m. on Aug. 15.
- VBPD: 2 injured in crash on South Rosemont Road
Two people were injured in a crash on South Rosemont Road in Virginia Beach, reported by the Virginia Beach Police Department. The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. and involved a vehicle and a residence in the 1500 block of South Rosemont Road. Emergency responders including police and the fire department were dispatched to the scene.
- VBPD: Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting on Hampshire Lane
A 46-year-old man was arrested by the Virginia Beach Police Department for a July 9 shooting on Hampshire Lane that resulted in one fatality. The incident is under investigation.
- VBPD investigate pedestrian-involved crash on South Independence Blvd
The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a pedestrian-involved crash that occurred Monday morning on South Independence Boulevard. The incident is currently under investigation.
- VBPD: Fatal crash involving motorcycle and bus on Buckner Boulevard
A fatal crash occurred between a motorcycle and a bus on Buckner Boulevard in Virginia Beach, resulting in one death. The incident took place on Friday evening.
- VBPD holds inaugural youth football camp
The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) is hosting its first youth football camp at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Chief Paul Neudigate described it as the department's inaugural event.
- Inside the Investigation: One-on-one with VBPD Chief Paul Neudigate
Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate discussed the creation of VBPD's Real Time Crime Center, technology initiatives, and other issues affecting policing in Virginia Beach during an interview with WAVY's Andy Fox as part of the Inside the Investigation show.
- VBPD: 5 stole $10k in electronics from Best Buy in less than a minute
Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating five individuals accused of stealing nearly $10,000 in electronics from a Best Buy store near Town Center in less than a minute. The incident occurred on July 8 at 217 S. Independence Blvd., with a red Dodge Journey SUV used in the theft.
- Woman's remains identified by DNA in Virginia, exposing second alleged murder linked to same 4 suspects
Four suspects are charged in two linked murders in Virginia after DNA analysis identified Helen Marie Pullen Banks, whose remains were found in March. The same suspects are accused of killing 18-year-old Jayden McComber, with investigators connecting the cases through DNA and ballistic evidence.
- VBPD: 2 injured, 1 seriously, in two-vehicle crash on Lynnhaven Parkway
Two people were injured, one seriously, in a two-vehicle crash on Lynnhaven Parkway in Virginia Beach, as reported by the Virginia Beach Police Department. The crash occurred around 2 p.m. on Sunday.
- VBPD: Teenage boy injured in single-vehicle crash on Indian River Road
A teenage boy was injured in a single-vehicle crash on Indian River Road on Friday evening, as reported by the Virginia Beach Police Department. The incident occurred in Virginia Beach, but no further details about the crash or the boy's condition have been disclosed.
- VBPD: 19-year-old man arrested with loaded gun and alcohol on Atlantic Avenue
A 19-year-old man was arrested by the Virginia Beach Police Department on July 11 for having an open container of alcohol and a loaded handgun on Atlantic Avenue. Officers patrolling the 1700 block of Atlantic Avenue around 12:30 a.m. observed the man in possession of the items.
- Virginia Beach Police invite community to upcoming National Night Out
The Virginia Beach Police Department is inviting the community to participate in National Night Out on August 4 to build stronger relationships and promote crime prevention.
- VBPD seeks info connected to July 10 officer shooting of man on beach
The Virginia Beach Police Department is seeking information about a July 10 shooting incident involving an officer and a man on a beach near Shore Drive. Authorities are asking for witnesses or anyone with relevant details to come forward.
- Teen boy injured in scooter-involved crash on Level Green Boulevard
A 17-year-old boy was injured in a scooter-related crash on Level Green Boulevard. The incident occurred Thursday evening, as reported by the Virginia Beach Police Department.
- Teen boy arrested in Virginia Beach with rifle stolen from North Carolina
A teenage boy was arrested in Virginia Beach after running toward 21st Street with a rifle stolen from North Carolina. The incident was reported by the Virginia Beach Police Department.
- VBPD: Man wounded after shooting on Gardenwood Parkway
A man was wounded following a shooting on Gardenwood Parkway, as reported by the Virginia Beach Police Department. The incident occurred on Tuesday night.
- Five charged after Virginia Beach Police conduct human trafficking operation
Five people were charged after Virginia Beach Police conducted a two-day human trafficking and vice operation on July 3. The operation, led by the department's Special Investigations Bureau, aimed to identify trafficking victims and reduce demand for commercial sex.
- VBPD: 3 injured in two-vehicle crash on Holland Road
Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Holland Road Tuesday night, as reported by the Virginia Beach Police Department.
- VBPD: Man hurt in overnight shooting on Thousand Oaks Drive
A man was injured in a shooting on Thousand Oaks Drive and later walked into a hospital, as reported by the Virginia Beach Police Department.
- Virginia Beach man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
A 44-year-old man from Virginia Beach was arrested after digital files containing child sexual abuse material were found on his electronic devices, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
- VBPD: Motorcyclist seriously hurt following crash on Lynnhaven Pkwy
A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries in a crash on Lynnhaven Pkwy in Virginia Beach. Police responded to the incident and transported the adult victim to the hospital. The driver's details were not fully disclosed in the report.
- Five seriously injured after two-vehicle crash on Landstown Road in Virginia Beach
One adult and four juveniles were seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Landstown Road in Virginia Beach, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. The incident occurred on July 11 at approximately 1:45 p.m. in the 200 block of the road.
- The Currituck County Sheriff's Office and Virginia Beach Police arrest man for sexual exploitation of a minor
The Currituck County Sheriff's Office and Virginia Beach Police Department arrested Douglas Kiper on July 9 for sexual exploitation of a minor. The arrest was coordinated between the two law enforcement agencies.
- VBPD: Officer-involved shooting on Shore Drive
The Virginia Beach Police Department is currently on the scene of an officer-involved shooting on Shore Drive. The incident involves law enforcement and a shooting event.
- VBPD: Juvenile injured in stabbing on Westminster Lane
A juvenile was injured in a stabbing on Westminster Lane on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
- Sandbridge Road in Virginia Beach temporarily closes after crash
Sandbridge Road in Virginia Beach was temporarily closed after a single-vehicle crash caused serious injuries to a man on Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. in the 700 block of Sandbridge Road, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
- VBPD: 2 injured after SUV, golf cart collide on Bay Colony Dr.
A man and a woman were critically injured after an SUV and a golf cart collided on Bay Colony Drive in Virginia Beach Thursday evening, according to police. The accident occurred around 7:40 p.m. in the 200 block of the road.
- VBPD launches new drone program at Oceanfront
The Virginia Beach Police Department has launched a new drone program at the Oceanfront to assist during serious emergencies. This Drone as First Responder Program is among the first in the region and coincides with the holiday weekend.
- VBPD adopts new technology to help improve efficiency and modernize operations
The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) has adopted Peregrine Technologies, a data-integration platform, to enhance operational efficiency and modernize police operations. VBPD officials state the tool simplifies their work, with police technology administrator Brandon Kyle explaining its benefits.
- VBPD: 18-year-old man arrested for shooting on Holland Road; woman injured
An 18-year-old man was arrested by the Virginia Beach Police Department for a shooting on Holland Road that left a woman injured. The incident occurred on Wednesday.
- Child hospitalized after crash on S Military Highway in Virginia Beach
A child was hospitalized with serious injuries after a pedestrian crash on South Military Highway in Virginia Beach. The incident occurred on June 24 at approximately 6:27 p.m., according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
- VBPD: Woman shot on Dam Neck Road
A woman was shot on Dam Neck Road in Virginia Beach, as reported by police. Officers responded to a gunshot victim in the 3200 block of the road and found a woman who had been shot.
- VBPD: Man arrested in connection to deadly shooting on Florentine Way
A man was arrested in Virginia Beach following a deadly shooting on Florentine Way. Police responded to the 5100 block of Florentine Way around 6:30 p.m. on June 10 and found 20-year-old Jayda Edwards with a gunshot wound.
- Man accused of felony hit-and-run in Virginia Beach motorcycle crash
A 43-year-old man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run motorcycle crash on Atlantic Avenue in Virginia Beach on Friday night. The Virginia Beach Police Department reported the incident.
- VBPD: Bear spotted at Salem Middle School
A bear was spotted at Salem Middle School in Virginia Beach on Saturday, according to police. The incident was reported by the Virginia Beach Police Department.
- Virginia Beach Police conduct an investigation on Birdneck Road
Virginia Beach Police are investigating an incident on Birdneck Road. The Virginia Beach Police Department reported that I-264 was closed in both directions between Birdneck Road and First Colonial Road on June 21 at approximately 2:55 a.m.
- VBPD: Bicyclist seriously hurt in crash near Town Center
A bicyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a vehicle near Town Center in Virginia Beach on Thursday night. The incident occurred at the intersection of Virginia Beach Boulevard and Central Park Avenue at 11:10 p.m.
- Virginia Beach police officer sentenced for crimes against children
Anthony Paul, a 41-year-old police officer, was sentenced to five years in prison for indecent liberties with two teenagers. The incidents occurred in 2019, two years before his hiring by the Virginia Beach Police Department.