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  • CRIMEJul 13 · 16:54 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    Man indicted in fatal crash of VDOT worker in Sussex County

    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.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 06:25 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    Virginia State Police issue senior alert for missing Portsmouth man

    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.

  • POLITICSJul 9 · 21:01 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURY
    Virginia cannabis budget language triggers legal confusion, political fallout

    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.

  • CRIMEJul 9 · 15:05 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    16-year-old human trafficking victim located in Norfolk; man arrested

    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.

  • HEALTHJul 8 · 09:05 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURY
    Stomach parasite that causes severe diarrhea has reached Virginia and more headlines

    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.

  • SECURITYJul 7 · 19:32 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    VSP: 15 dead on state highways over Independence Day weekend

    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.

  • CRIMEJul 7 · 14:50 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    Teen dead, another injured following minibike crash in Gloucester County

    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.

  • CRIMEJul 3 · 12:32 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGE
    29-year-old man killed in head-on crash with USPS truck

    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.

  • CRIMEJul 3 · 11:58 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    Virginia State Police initiate pursuit of stolen license plate

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

  • SECURITYJul 1 · 16:16 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    Driver killed, passenger injured in York County crash

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

  • CRIMEJun 28 · 16:43 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    Virginia State Police seeks information on shooting on I-64 between Jefferson Avenue and J. Clyde Morris Boulevard in Newport News

    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.

  • SECURITYJun 27 · 05:35 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    Multi-vehicle crash shuts down I-264 west in Virginia Beach

    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.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 21:42 UTCWRIC ABC8 RICHMOND
    Confusion ensues after assault weapons ban ruling

    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.

  • CRIMEJun 20 · 18:18 UTCWRIC ABC8 RICHMOND
    17-year-old charged after trooper-involved crash on I-64 in Henrico

    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.

  • SECURITYJun 19 · 16:48 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    Critically Missing Adult Alert issued for Chesapeake man

    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.

  • CRIMEJun 18 · 20:13 UTCWTOP DC
    Bus in deadly Stafford Co. crash traveled nearly half a mile after initial impact, report finds

    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.

  • SECURITYJun 18 · 03:19 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    All lanes reopened after crash on I-264 West at Downtown Tunnel

    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.

  • SECURITYJun 17 · 17:53 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    Virginia State Police investigate overturned generator on I-664

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

  • SECURITYJun 16 · 19:23 UTCWAVY10 NORFOLK
    VSP: Man missing from Naval Station Norfolk

    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.

  • SECURITYJun 4 · 08:40 UTCWTOP DC
    Authorities seek witnesses of deadly I-95 bus crash in Stafford

    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.

  • SECURITYJun 1 · 20:59 UTCWTOP DC
    What qualifications are bus drivers required to have to operate on the roads safely?

    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.

  • SECURITYMay 31 · 13:42 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Bus driver charged in Virginia crash that killed five people

    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.

  • SECURITYMay 31 · 13:42 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Bus driver charged in Virginia crash that killed five people

    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.

  • SECURITYMay 30 · 22:32 UTCCBS NEWS
    Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter

    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.

  • SECURITYMay 30 · 21:37 UTCSKY NEWS
    Family of four killed in bus crash had been travelling to wedding

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

  • SECURITYMay 30 · 19:23 UTCAP NEWS
    4 of 5 victims of Virginia bus crash were traveling to a family wedding, relative says

    Four members of the Doncev family from Massachusetts, traveling to a family wedding in South Carolina, died in a bus crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia. A fifth victim, a 25-year-old woman from Worcester, Massachusetts, also died. The bus was operated by E&P Travel Inc., and the driver was identified as Jing S. Dong.

  • SECURITYMay 30 · 17:00 UTCWTOP DC
    Search underway for man suspecting of killing a Virginia sheriff’s deputy

    A Virginia sheriff’s deputy was killed after a man opened fire during a welfare check, while another deputy was injured but is in stable condition. Law enforcement is searching for the suspect, who is described as armed and dangerous.

  • SECURITYMay 30 · 00:18 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English, Sean Duffy says

    A bus crash in Virginia killed five people and injured dozens when the driver, Jing S. Dong, failed to slow down near a work zone. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the incident, stating the driver does not speak English, violating federal requirements for commercial drivers. Investigations into New York's licensing and training processes are underway.

  • SECURITYMay 30 · 00:18 UTCFOX NEWS
    Virginia bus crash that killed five involved driver who doesn't speak English, Sean Duffy says

    A Virginia bus crash killed five people and injured dozens when a non-English-speaking bus driver failed to slow down near a work zone on Interstate 95. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy condemned the incident, calling it 'unacceptable' and vowing to investigate the driver's licensing and training records. The driver, Jing S. Dong, a naturalized U.S. citizen from China, was injured in the crash.

  • SECURITYMay 29 · 14:00 UTCSKY NEWS
    Bus collision kills five and leaves 35 injured in Virginia

    A bus collision on Interstate 95 near Quantico, Virginia, resulted in five deaths and 35 injuries. The Virginia State Police provided a photo of the accident scene.

  • SECURITYMay 29 · 13:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say

    A bus struck six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, killing five people and injuring 34, with three in critical condition. The crash occurred in a work zone when the bus failed to slow for traffic.

  • POLITICSMay 13 · 09:05 UTCVIRGINIA MERCURY
    A racist remark about Jeffries sets off Democratic anger in Virginia and more headlines

    A racist remark about Jeffries sparked Democratic anger in Virginia. Additional headlines include efforts to pass a collective bargaining bill, a timeline for hiring Virginia Tech's new president, hantavirus monitoring in Maryland and Virginia, and Virginia State Police receiving a 9/11 steel artifact.

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