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  • 6 days ago | wtkr.com | Angela Bohon

    The following information was provided by Suffolk Police Department:Name: Joel ArochoAge: 16Date last seen: Saturday, May 31, 2025Last known location: 200 block of Smith Street in SuffolkPhysical description: Arocho is a white male, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a burgundy shirt. Arocho is approximately five-foot-ten inches tall and 130 pounds. More details: Arocho has a history of mental health issues.

  • 1 week ago | wtkr.com | Angela Bohon

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As preparations ramp up for a busy weekend with the Jackalope extreme sports festival at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, questions linger at Mount Trashmore, where the summer carnival remains closed. As of Thursday, the rides were still in place. Joel Cadwell, the owner of National Event Management, which runs the carnival, stated, “Right now, we’re just in a light pack-up mode.

  • 1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Angela Bohon

    Share VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Efforts to enhance public safety continue in Virginia Beach as police make arrests involving what’s called straw purchases. That is when someone buys a gun legally and then sells it to someone prohibited from owning a firearm, such as a felon or a minor. On May 27, the Virginia Beach Police Department published a press release stating that its officers executed multiple search warrants on May 16 and seized two firearms, as well as firearm parts and accessories.

  • 1 week ago | wtkr.com | Angela Bohon

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Efforts to enhance public safety continue in Virginia Beach as police make arrests involving what’s called straw purchases. That is when someone buys a gun legally and then sells it to someone prohibited from owning a firearm, such as a felon or a minor. On May 27, the Virginia Beach Police Department published a press release stating that its officers executed multiple search warrants on May 16 and seized two firearms, as well as firearm parts and accessories.

  • 1 week ago | wtkr.com | Angela Bohon

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Mount Trashmore Summer Carnival, which was set to run until June 17, was shut down after just a few days due to a lack of security staffing. Virginia Beach City leaders announced the decision on Sunday evening, citing insufficient public safety personnel. Mayor Bobby Dyer addressed the staffing issue, stating, “Memorial Day was upon us, and we had events all over. We had recognition of Memorial Day going on, the Oceanfront was up and running.

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Interesting story today in VB: https://t.co/YKLBu1Xaei #wtkr