Current News- Virginia and North Carolina
Current news from across Virginia and Northern North Carolina is an important part of our website. We want you to know that our attorneys keep an eye what is happening across the region and within our legal system. Please feel free to browse our extensive news library to get an idea of the types of cases we handle.
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Police Investigate Hit and Run Crash in Sterling, VAA hit and run accident in Loudoun County, Virginia hope that new information about the van that hit a motorcyclist in Sterling will lead to an arrest.
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Man Arrested on Virginia Beach Drug ChargesA Virginia Beach man was recently detained for dealing heroin from a downtown hotel room. Police seized drugs and drug paraphernalia and arrested the suspect.
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Norfolk Police Officer Arrested on Drug Charges in NorfolkOne Norfolk police officer was arrested and three others resigned after an undercover drug operation revealed that the veteran officer was selling steroids.
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10 Large Scale Drug Rings Broken up in Hampton RoadsHampton Roads has become notorious, but for the wrong reasons. Drug charges abound in Norfolk/Virginia Beach area.
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Tazewell County Drug Arrest Example of Major Police EffortPolice in Tazewell County, VA have been increasing investigations into drug manufacturers and dealers. A recent arrest involved a methamphetamine lab.
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Roadside Memorials Pay Tribute to Virginia Accident VictimsPassing a roadside memorial is an all too common event. In Virginia, the memorials are a way for loved ones to remember the accident victim.
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Was an 18-wheeler Accident on I-64 in Virginia Caused by an Unsafe Truck?An accident involving an 18-wheeler closed the ramp from eastbound Laburnum to I-64 west near Richmond. The semi buckled in the middle under its heavy load.
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Motorcycle Accident Near Fredericksburg, VA Could Have Been WorseA motorcycle accident near Fredericksburg, Va. nearly ended in tragedy. The lone biker was found nearly 24 hours after he crashed in the woods off Bristow Road.
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Norfolk Police Officer Under Arrest on Drug ChargesA veteran Norfolk Police Officer has been arrested on several drug charges. The policeman is now free on bail, pending a scheduled arraignment.
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Vehicle Registration Stop Leads to Arrest in Medfield, Va.Medfield, Va. Police have arrested a Norfolk man on several prescription drug charges. The man was initially stopped for revoked vehicle registration.
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International Drug Bust Leads to Drug Charges in Norfolk, VAA cocaine drug ring was recently broken up by the DEA and one of its undercover agents. At least 5-kilograms of cocaine were to be flown into Norfolk, VA.
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ODU Students Selling More Than Used Textbooks- Drug Charges PendingTwo ODU students didn’t receive a shipment of marijuana that police allege they had requested. Instead they were sent to jail pending multiple drug charges.
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Virginia Beach Truck Driver Caused Accident- Fell Asleep at WheelA Virginia Beach truck driver recently caused a serious accident on I 64 near Portsmouth, Va. after falling asleep at the wheel of his 18 wheeler.
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Virginia Beach Woman Dies after SUV Runs Off the Chesapeake Bay BridgeA Virginia Beach woman has died after her SUV ran off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Contact a Virginia car accident attorney for legal help – 757-625-1214.
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Teen Dies after I-264 Pedestrian Crash in NorfolkA pedestrian accident on I-264 in Norfolk killed a teen. When you’ve been hurt, contact the attorneys at Tavss Fletcher for help with your case – 757-625-1214.
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Virginia Bill Would Ban Children from Riding on a MotorcycleA lawmaker in Virginia recently proposed a bill that would outlaw the practice of allowing children under the age of eight to ride on the back of a motorcycle. Though the bill had support from police in Virginia Beach and across the state, it was tabled and is not likely to advance any further.
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Spice Becomes Illegal in VirginiaLawmakers in Virginia have passed a bill that makes selling or possessing the synthetic marijuana substance, Spice, illegal. Depending on the amount found on a suspect anyone found with the drug could face misdemeanor to felony charges. The bill was passed unanimously and if it is signed by the governor, will take effect in July, 2011.
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Norfolk, Va. Man Sentenced to 15 years in Prison on Drug, Gun ChargesA Norfolk, Va. man has been sentenced to 15 years in a state prison for his role in several drug deals. The charges, brought by the U.S. Attorney's Office, involved the sale of 50 grams or more of cocaine base, and possession of firearms during and in relation to a narcotics trafficking offense.
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Truck Accident in Figsboro, Va. Leads to Reckless Driving ChargeA Cheerwine truck crashed and overturned in Figsboro, Va. The truck, carrying about one hundred 2-liter soda bottles, dumped its load into the yard of a home. Police believe that the accident, along with others the same day, was caused by drivers not compensating for slick conditions due to recent rains.
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Virginia Beach Teacher Surprised by Drug Arrest, Attorney SaysA Virginia Beach teacher, along with two young adults, have been arrested on various drug charges. The teachers attorney, along with many who know her, do not believe that she knew the package she accepted contained illegal drugs.