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Amazon Truck Involved in Norfolk Crash Sparks Car Fire

NORFOLK, VA – A dramatic crash involving an Amazon delivery truck has left Norfolk residents on edge and demanding action against speeding in their neighborhood. The collision, which occurred on Lafayette Boulevard at approximately 2:30 p.m., saw the truck narrowly avoid crashing into a home, intensifying calls for improved traffic safety measures. Homeowner Albert Lewis received an alarming call while out with his wife, informing him that a crash had occurred on his front lawn. …

Revelations Unfold in Norfolk Sailor’s Tragic Death as Suspect’s Identity Disclosed

Norfolk, Virginia — Authorities have released new details regarding the death of a sailor stationed at Naval Station Norfolk, including the identification of a suspect in the case. The investigation has drawn considerable attention as the circumstances surrounding the incident continue to evolve. The sailor, identified as 22-year-old Seaman Apprentice Jordan McGowan, was found dead in his quarters earlier this month. His death has been described by officials as a tragic loss to the community …

Navy Sailor, 21, Found Dead, Fellow Sailor Detained

NORFOLK, VA – A tragic mystery unfolded in Virginia this week as the search for a missing Navy sailor ended with the discovery of her body. The sailor, Angelina Rendes, 21, was found dead in a wooded area less than 10 miles from her base in Norfolk. Rendes had disappeared on May 29, triggering an investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). The NCIS has placed another Navy sailor under pre-trial confinement in connection …

Norfolk Firefighters Escape Unharmed Following Propane Tank Explosion

Norfolk, VA — A team of brave firefighters managed to escape injury during a perilous incident this Thursday when a propane tank exploded at a residential property in Norfolk, causing widespread alarm but thankfully no casualties. The fire department, which responded promptly to the emergency call, discovered the propane tank engulfed in flames upon their arrival. The blaze had erupted during routine maintenance, posing an immediate threat not only to the firefighters but also to …

Woman Charged with First-Degree Murder in Norfolk Stabbing Death Case

Norfolk, Virginia – A woman has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a stabbing death case in Norfolk from January, according to authorities. Shantika Davis, 45, was recently arrested in Virginia Beach for her alleged involvement in the incident that resulted in the death of Clarence Jefferson, 57, as reported by the police. The tragic event unfolded just before 11 p.m. on January 8, when Norfolk police responded to a call for assistance …

Man on Trial for Brutal Triple Homicide in Norfolk Faces Justice in Court

Norfolk, Virginia – A murder trial is currently underway in Norfolk for Cola Beale, who stands accused of a series of violent crimes in 2022. After being convicted for killing his girlfriend and father figure, Beale now faces a first-degree murder charge for allegedly murdering his cousin as well. In a chilling turn of events, Beale was found guilty for the brutal killings of 31-year-old Czavi’er Hill and his adoptive father, 73-year-old Clifton Baxter. The …

Norfolk DA Seeks Footage From Drivers in Search for I-95 Shooter’s Dark Sedan

NORFOLK, MA – The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office is reaching out to the public for dashcam or other footage in the investigation of a fatal shooting on Interstate 95. The victim, Justin R. Parker, was tragically killed when multiple shots were fired into his vehicle, causing him to swerve and collide with another car. Parker, a 37-year-old from North Attleboro, was driving a black Mercedes on the southbound side of I-95 in Foxborough around 10 …

Norfolk Mass Shooter Faces 4 Life Sentences for Killing 3 Women: Judge’s Decision Pending

NORFOLK, Va. – A judge in Norfolk, Virginia is considering the possibility of imposing four life sentences on a mass shooter who killed three women. The shooter was convicted of taking the lives of the three victims in a shopping mall. The shooter, a former security guard, was found guilty of fatally shooting the three women in a Nordstrom store in MacArthur Center in Norfolk. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the trial …

Man Found Guilty in Norfolk Mass Shooting Faces Four Life Sentences Plus 43 Years

NORFOLK, Va. – A man faces sentencing for a mass shooting that claimed the lives of three women and left two others injured at the Young Terrace Apartments in 2021. A jury convicted Ziontay Palmer of 10 charges related to the shooting, including three counts of aggravated murder, as well as malicious wounding, assault, and use of a gun. The 21-year-old Palmer was found guilty of shooting his then pregnant ex-girlfriend, her mother, his ex-girlfriend’s …

Four North Carolina Men Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder-For-Hire Plot Resulting in the Death of a Norfolk Woman

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Four men from North Carolina have been sentenced to life in prison for their involvement in a 2016 murder-for-hire that led to the death of a Norfolk woman. Jaquate Simpson, Landis Jackson, Kalub Shipman, and Nelson Evans were found guilty in March 2023 and received mandatory life sentences for the murder of 59-year-old Lillian Bond. Court documents and trial evidence revealed that the murder was linked to a long-standing drug trafficking …