Three Teens Nabbed For Armed Robbery Of Victim in Virginia Beach
Three teens, two from Norfolk, were arrested for an armed robbery in Virginia Beach, officials said.On August 27, at around 2:30 p.m., a woman was robbed and assaulted by three teens in the 4300 block of Holland Road, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
After a short vehicle and foot chase, the suspects who stole the victim's property were identified as 18-year-old Taquan Robinson, Tavern Calhoun, 18, and an unknown 17-year-old, officials reported.
The trio was charged with robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and conspiracy to commit a felony, police said…
Voluntary Manslaughter Suspect, 26, In Custody: Virginia Beach Police
Police have arrested a Virginia Beach man for causing fatal head injuries to another person while in a physical fight, officials said.On August 11, at around 11:15 p.m., Wesley Horbal, 26, and the victim were fighting at a business in the 3200 block of Shore Drive, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
During the fight, the victim sustained a head injury and was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment, police reported.
On August 25, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead, authorities said.
Police said four days later, Horbal was arrested for vol…
Police ID Virginia Beach Drowning Victims
Virginia Beach law enforcement investigated two separate drownings that occurred over the weekend, officials said.
On August 27, officers reported to the 16th Street area, where they discovered that 23-year-old Christian Flourentine of Alexandria disappeared in the water, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Flourentine's family member had seen him in the water hours prior, but after an extensive search, he was discovered deceased on the shoreline near 23rd Street, authorities said.
On August 27, 19-year-old Tawakal Ali, from Afghanistan, was reported missing near the 20…
Support Surges For Former VA Beach Firefighter After Severe Biking Accident
Former Battalion Chief Jon McIvor is learning to walk again at 44 years old.
On April 26, McIvor was in a biking accident that caused a severe C7 spinal cord injury, according to a GoFundMe page started for him.
Battalion Chief Jon McIvorErin and John Sutton's GoFundMe Page
At his hospital in Georgia, McIvor has fought through tremendous pain, countless treatments, and has maintained the determination to grow stronger each day, a friend wrote on the page.
"We, his friends, family, fellow firefighters, and neighbors are doing all we can to support Jon and his road to recovery, but could…
