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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:32:44 -0700
When Brenda Little of Edenton thought about becoming a grandmother, she was filled with anticipation. But, she admits, she never expected things to turn out the way they did.
VA Man Indicted for Deadly Crash in August
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:07:50 -0700
A Norfolk man who was driving car that crashed into a house, killing three passengers, faces charges of aggravated involuntary manslaughter while driving drunk.
Norfolk man indicted in crash that killed 3
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:49:10 -0700
NORFOLK (AP) -- A Norfolk man who was driving a car that crashed into a house , killing three passengers, faces charges of aggravated involuntary manslaughter while driving drunk. The Virginian-Pilot reports that a Norfolk grand jury indicted 30-year-old Craig A. Watson on three felony charges. The Aug. 11 wreck also seriously injured two passengers. According to police, Watson was driving with ...
Beach man gets 35 years for attempted kidnapping
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:45:54 -0700
NORFOLK When undercover federal agents arrested Alan Paul Strieper at the Norfolk airport in February, they found in his car all the supplies needed for kidnapping, and maybe even killing, a young child: rope, tape, rubber gloves, bleach, sponges and a stuffed Elmo doll. Authorities said the agents probably saved a little boy's life that day.
Norfolk man indicted on 3 felonies for fatal crash
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:45:54 -0700
NORFOLK A grand jury indicted a drunken-driving suspect of aggravated involuntary manslaughter for a crash last month that killed three passengers. Prosecutors are seeking three felony charges against Craig A. Watson, 30, in the Aug. 11 wreck that also left two other passengers injured. The grand jury issued sealed indictments against Watson last week.
Staten Island man accused of taking part in multistate videogame theft ring
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:13:21 -0700
View full sizeWilfredo Matos, 30, was arrested on Aug. 22.ANNAPOLIS, MD. -- A Staten Island man and three pals from Brooklyn recently ventured to Maryland's scenic Chesapeake Bay area, but it wasn't to sail or swim. Instead, police allege Wilfredo...
Report card on South Hampton Roads legislators
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:16:04 -0700
U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, D-Newport News Represents the 3rd Congressional District, which includes parts of Norfolk and Portsmouth and stretches up to Richmond. First elected in 1992. Committees: Judiciary, Budget, Education and Labor. Voted with the Democratic Party majority 98 percent of the time.*
Majority of bank robbers end up in handcuffs
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:45:54 -0700
John Michael Keane had a lot of bills he couldn't pay - $1,100 a month to his estranged wife, plus debts for phone-sex lines and strip clubs. So, he decided to rob the same bank three times in seven months. After all, a famous bank robber once supposedly said, that's where the money is. But it's also where the high-definition cameras are - and the dye packs, and lots of eyewitnesses.
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Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:27:03 -0700
CABELL MIDLAND FALL BASKETBALL: Leagues begin Sept. 12. High school and middle school boys and girls teams. Final registration Sept. 7. Call Steve Bennett, 304-736-4824 after 5 p.m.
Md. state senate candidates weigh in on issues
Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:13:58 -0700
The Herald-Mail asked candidates in some contested races in the Sept. 14 primary election to respond to eight questions. Candidates who are unopposed in the primary were not asked to respond to the questions.
Local Roundup: Demich gives Roaders title
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:10:53 -0700
Boys Soccer<pBrunswick Invitational<pBRUNSWICK -- Drew Demich scored the winning goal of the match over Winters Mill on Saturday, giving host Brunswick a 1-0 win and the tournament championship
Growing popularity
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:13:59 -0700
With some encouragement from teachers and her mother, Mykema joined AVID as a sixth-grader, the first year it was offered. Once she got to South River, Mykema's AVID teachers helped her navigate financial aid forms, fill out college applications and polish her resume.
Ex-bank manager, recruiter charged in Boston loan case
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:14:22 -0700
A former Bank of America Corp. branch manager and a Virginia-based real estate recruiter were charged with wire fraud in federal court in an unfolding case of an alleged long-running mortgage fraud scheme that led to foreclosures and abandoned buildings in Dorchester and Roxbury, the US attorney’s office confirmed yesterday. United States - Real estate - Boston - Wire fraud - Mortgage fraud
6 teens credit AVID program for making it to college
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:36:23 -0700
North County High graduate Mandy Uebel was considering an array of different schools, but felt like she needed a push. Sadiyyah Owens, too, had plans for college - but with low grades during the first two years at Arundel High School, she didn't know how she'd get there.And Mykema Claggett a...
News Near You for Sept. 4
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:21:31 -0700
The inauguration ceremony of Claude G. Perkins as the 12th president of Virginia Union University will be held Friday at 9 a.m. at Richmond Center Stage, 600 E. Grace St. Inaugural events will be held Tuesday-Friday. For more details and a list of events, visit www.vuu.edu/inauguration.aspx or call (804) 342-3896.
Substance abuse prevention group to host forum
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:15:05 -0700
HUNTINGTON -- Anyone who is familiar with the consequences of prescription drug abuse is invited to be part of the solution at a Community Issue Forum on Prescription Drug Abuse hosted by the Cabell County Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership.
Ex-detective pleads guilty to robbing Chesapeake bank
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:15:51 -0700
A former police detective has pleaded guilty to robbing a Chesapeake bank.
Ex-detective pleads guilty to robbing Va. bank
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:10:31 -0700
CHESAPEAKE, Va. - A former police detective has pleaded guilty to robbing a Chesapeake bank. Preston Walcker admitted committing the May robbery at Old Point National Bank. He entered his plea at a hearing Thursday.
'Granddad Bandit' suspect to appear in court next week
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:12:44 -0700
Back in Virginia, Michael Francis Mara, better known as the "Granddad Bandit" suspect, will face two appearances next Friday in federal court in Richmond, where he is charged with bank robbery. Mara, 52, suspected of robbing 25 banks in 14 states, will have a detention hearing followed by an arraignment ...
Former Wash. deputy admits to robbing Chesapeake bank
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:16:17 -0700
CHESAPEAKE A former sheriff's homicide detective from Everett, Wash., interrupted a Thursday hearing scheduled to question the legality of evidence against him and instead pleaded guilty to robbing a Greenbrier bank. He still faces trials in three more robberies in Virginia Beach and Hanover County.
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