Columbus
Tracy Leicher
Police seek elderly couple who swiped $1,000 worth of skincare
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – The Stafford County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) is investigating a larceny which occurred at the Kohl's at 1220 Stafford Market Place. According to a SCSO media release dated January 16, the incident occurred on January 16, 2024.
One dead after head-on collision in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a crash that claimed the life of a Dayton man this past weekend. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the crash occurred Saturday, January 13, 2024 on Waggys Creek Road (Route 742), just west of Rumsey Lane (Route 751) in Dayton.
Police seek identity of man who swapped old boots for new boots at Harrisonburg store
HARRISONBURG,, Va. – The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) is seeking information related to a retail theft incident that occurred on January 7. According to a January 17 media statement, officers responded to a call from employees at Boot Barn, a Burgess Road Western clothing store at approximately 2:00 p.m.
After falling through ice, man spends a terrifying 20 minutes trapped in Virginia lake
FREDERICK COUNTY, Va. – A local man is lucky to be alive after being rescued from the icy waters of Lake St. Clair on Wednesday. According to a media release from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), the incident occurred January 17, 2024.
Maryland man gets prison sentence for LGBTQ threats
MARYLAND — A Howard County man has been sentenced after making death threats LGBTQI+ advocates — including two state delegates. According to a Department of Justice media release, Adam Michael Nettina, 34, left a threatening voicemail for a Washington, D.C. advocacy group on the evening of March 28, 2023.
Speeding car grabs attention of police, everyone in vehicle arrested
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – Four individuals were arrested during a single traffic stop near the 131 exit on I-95. According to a media release by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), the incident occurred on the evening of January 10, 2024..
Firefighters from three towns battle Monday morning blaze in Virginia
PAGE COUNTY, Va. – Early Monday morning, the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential blaze about 6 miles southeast of Stanley. According to a media release by Chief Terry A. Pettit, when firefighters arrived at the Lucas Hollow Road home at 12:30 a.m., most of the single-story house was fully-involved. The owner and only occupant, Jeff Foster, was able to escape and was not injured.
Young mother dies after falling 100 feet in Virginia cave
GILES COUNTY, Va. – A Fairlawn woman died Friday, seemingly while exploring a cave. According to a media release, the incident occurred on January 12, 2024. At 4:13 p.m., the Giles County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) 911 Dispatch Center received a call that a female had fallen approximately 100 feet within a cave in the Staffordsville Community, just outside of Pearisburg.
A total loss; Virginia house fire causes $75K in damage and kills pet dog
PAGE COUNTY, Va. – Firefighters from two stations battled a Friday night house fire that took more than an hour to extinguish. In an emailed media release, Stanley Fire Chief Terry A. Pettit reported that the Stanley Volunteer Fire Department was called for a house fire at 9:24 p.m. on January 12. The house was located at 711 Frank Ballard Road, about three miles north of Stanley.
'Minor’ crash results in major charges for unlicensed teen driver
STAFFORD, Va. – Two joyriding teenagers escaped an early-morning crash with minor injuries and several charges. According to a media release by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the incident occurred on January 10 in the area of Plantation Drive and Newcastle Place.
Tragic house fire: Communities in two states mourn loss of young father and children
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A January 6 blaze claimed the life of a 28-year-old man and four children, all under the age of 5. According to a media release from West Virginia Fire Marshal Robert D. Bailey IV, Hardy County 911 operators received reports of a Woods Edge Road mobile home fire at approximately 5:00 a.m.
Police Searching for Suspect Who Robbed Virginia 'Gambling House'
HARRISONBURG, Va. – Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Big Valley Harrisionburg on Baxter Drive. According to a press release, the incident occurred on December 29, at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Young father dies in crash just days before birth of second child
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed a 28-year-old Manassas man. According to an emailed media release by VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, a 2016 Dodge Journey was traveling east, near the 500 block of Kings Highway (Route 3), on December 28. .
Single-vehicle crash claims life of young mother the day after Christmas
BROADWAY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a single-vehicle crash that killed a Rockingham woman on Tuesday. According to an emailed media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the crash occurred December 26 on Daphna Road – just north of Zion Church Road.
New Virginia laws go into effect January 1; Focus is on insurance, mental health and veterans
SB 1003 - Insurance Coverage of Hearing Aids for Minors. Under a new law, health insurers will have to provide coverage for hearing aids and related services for people 18 years or younger when recommended by an otolaryngologist.
Christmas night car accident seriously injures 'unseen' pedestrian
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. – Virginia State Police (VSP) are investigating a crash that seriously injured a woman on Christmas. According to a media release from VSP Sergeant Brent W. Coffey, the incident occurred Monday, December 25, on Port Republic Road, just west of Shen Lake Drive.
If you have an EBT card, you may be eligible for these extra discounts
[This article contains product affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.]. It’s almost 2024. Times are tough. Some might say it’s getting more and more difficult to stretch a dollar. However, if you’re receiving SNAP or EBT benefits, you most likely qualify for perks that you and your pocketbook will love.
Controversial Arlington Confederate Monument being moved to the Shenandoah Valley
ARLINGTON, Va. – This week, the issue of moving a cemetery monument is causing near-whiplash for anyone following daily updates of the debate. In 2022, an independent commission recommended that the memorial be removed. The decision was based, in part, by the push to remove items commemorating the Confederacy from military-related facilities.
Tracy Leicher
409+
Posts
52M+
Views
Commonwealth of Virginia crime news and human interest beats.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.