“I did feel bad a lot but it’s constant pressure for writing tickets. You really didn’t let anybody go unless it was another police officer,” said Linwood Christian, former Eastville Police Chief.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Speeding tickets generated $1.3 million for the town of Eastville in 2022, according to the police department.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Billions of dollars in public funds intended to help with COVID relief were misused and the total loss may be much larger than we originally thought, according to the Government Accountability Office.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
In the late 1980s, James King attended a wedding in Ohio, and later that night, he brutally murdered the mother of the bride. He served 20 years for that murder, after which, he moved to Virginia.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A contractor who was in the United States illegally from El Salvador was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to raping an 11-year-old girl on three separate occasions.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
An undercover sting operation led to the arrest of a sex offender who recently learned he'll likely spend the rest of his life in prison.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A U.S. Navy sailor was extorted for thousands of dollars after connecting with someone on the dating app Tinder in a case that highlights the growing threat of online scams, according authorities.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A local church leader faces charges for allegedly recording people in public bathrooms throughout the city, with officials saying there may be many more victims who have not yet been identified.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The former president of the Mid-Atlantic Maritime Academy in Norfolk has pleaded guilty to providing false information to the Coast Guard during an investigation, according to federal prosecutors.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Extortion cases continue to rise across the country, with the FBI reporting it as the second most common cybercrime in 2024.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Two Virginia women, whose family members were murdered decades apart, want changes to state law after the killers became eligible for annual parole hearings.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
It's a date that's been circled on many calendars since Norfolk State and Delaware State found their current head coaches and the 2025 schedule was unveiled.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
WTKR is celebrating 75 years of broadcasting from its Norfolk location, marking decades of memorable moments — some more unusual than others.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The Virginia Lottery Board approved the operator's license for the developer and operator of the Norfolk casino on Wednesday, bringing the project a step closer to its temporary opening next month.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Early voting is underway in Norfolk ahead of the November fourth election, with turnout driven by economic concerns and the closely watched governor's race.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Norfolk City Council voted 6-2 on Tuesday to approve Colonna's Shipyard rezoning. More than a dozen Berkley area neighbors spoke out with concerns about possible expansion.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A man shot overnight near Rosemont Middle School in the Tanners Creek neighborhood of Norfolk has died, police said Wednesday morning.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Hampton Police have arrested and 18-year-old man in connection to a shooting last month near a bus stop.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
As Norfolk City Council prepares to vote on a rezoning measure that could reshape the Berkley neighborhood, many residents say they’re not opposed to progress — they just want a seat at the table.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Virginia Beach city leaders approved an ordinance Tuesday night allowing the city manager to enter into a purchase agreement for the sale of the former Papa Johns location at the end of Laskin Road.| Homepage
The Virginia Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association works tirelessly to help those impacted by the ailment. Now it's taking its efforts to the links.| Homepage
For the first time, Portsmouth police are using a new Virginia law to charge a suspected drug dealer in a fatal overdose case.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A breakdown of today's top stories, weather, traffic and what we're talking about on News 3 This Morning.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
With Mariota filling in for Daniels and a committee of running backs finding holes behind a new-look offensive line, Washington beat the Las Vegas Raiders 41-24.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Out of their Virginia Beach home, Lori Anne Talens and her husband Pacifico Talens ran a fake coupon scheme that amounted to $31 million in fraud to businesses across the United States.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A convicted murderer who just got sentenced last February is being considered for the possibility of parole because of his age.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Jerry "Keith" Brady, an Eastville police officer facing federal charges, had an arraignment at the Norfolk Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Federal prosecutors accuse Eastville police officer of money laundering and wire fraud in a scheme that allegedly went on for four years.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A church leader is found brutally killed inside of his Hampton home. Months later, no one has been arrested but police keep searching for his daughter, calling her a person of interest.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The Virginia Parole Board denied parole for convicted murderer James King and will not consider him for eligibility again for another three years, the board confirmed with WTKR News 3 Friday morning.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
James King, 72, is convicted of murdering two woman, including one in Virginia Beach in 2020. He was sentenced in February but now, he's eligible for parole under Virginia law due to his age.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The top five buyers involved in a Virginia Beach woman’s multimillion-dollar coupon scheme have all now pleaded guilty to their roles in the operation.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
17-year-old Sabina Marilu Barrientos-Alfaro is missing in Williamsburg. Police say that she was last seen on July 8 at her home.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Suffolk Police are looking for two missing teens, who they believe ran away together. 17-year-old Barbara Ford and 15-year-old Ashlyn Arnold were last seen on July 16, leaving their home in Suffolk.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Portsmouth Police searching for missing 16-year-old. She was last seen august 15, 2025 in the 4600 block of greenwood drive.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Natalie Deaton, 20, was reported missing on Aug. 18, 2025. She was last seen on Olde Towne Road in James City County during the morning hours of Aug. 13.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
James City County police are looking for 16-year-old Devaughn Gray, who was reported missing on Wednesday.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Zeniyah Guy, 15 was last seen on July 22 in the area of Herrington Road, Elizabeth City police say. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call (252) 335-4321.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Chesapeake police are searching for 16-year-old Jazmyne Lanae Ballard. She was last seen at her home in the 3100 Block of Fairview Street in Chesapeake on Aug. 21 around 1 a.m.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Alexcia Porter's mother said she was last seen on Monday, July 7th, off Bonny Road in Virginia Beach. Anyone who sees Porter should call 911.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island is safe for travel and opened at noon Saturday, Aug. 23, and Dare County will start a staged reentry process.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Tuesday marked the first day of school for the Water's Edge Village School (WVES), and it's also a day that has been 14 years in the making.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Dare County Schools leaders surprised two of its staff members on Friday, presenting them with the 2025-2026 Teacher and Principal of the Year awards.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Buxton residents felt encouraged after leaving the public meeting on proposed repairs to the southernmost jetty on the oceanfront Wednesday night.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A man from Atlanta was pulled from the water off the coast of Nags Head Friday morning, according to a release from the town.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Over the last year, Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church's mission has been exploring how they can be a resource to provide a form of housing on the piece of land they own right next door.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Since January, Dare County residents have had to travel off the island for in-person license plate business. That changed Thursday as the brand new LPA office opened its doors in Kitty Hawk.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
In 4-2 vote, city council members approved giving city employees collective bargaining, an effort led by the Portsmouth Professional Firefighters and Paramedics Union.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A breakdown of today's top stories, weather, traffic and what we're talking about on News 3 This Morning.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
YouTube TV, Fox reach short-term deal—ensuring fans can still watch Saturday’s Big Game: Ohio State vs Texas live on Fox without disruption.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
It was arguably the most highly-anticipated game in Norfolk State football history and even though the result wasn't ideal, the Michael Vick era for the Spartans is underway.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Venture west on Route 460 beyond Suffolk and you'll drive right through Windsor, a small southeastern Virginia town, one that happens to take pride in its football players.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Tuesday marked a tough day for a handful of NFL players, some who were hoping to stay on a roster, others who were aiming to begin their professional football careers.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Since jump-starting his NFL career ahead of the playoffs in 2020, Taylor Heinicke has always found an NFL team that wanted his services. Now he finds himself once again searching for a new home.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Caitlin Clark is Nike's newest signature athlete, expanding the athletic wear company's partnership with the WNBA star.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
48 hours ahead of his head coaching debut at Norfolk State, Michael Vick has plenty of emotions going through his head. Nervous, however, isn't a word he would use to describe his current state.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
In an exclusive interview with Scripps News Cleveland, Travis Kelce's father, Ed Kelce, gave us an in-depth look at his son's recent engagement to the world's biggest pop star.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
It's week one of high school football in Hampton Roads. Friday Night Redzone will have you covered all season long. Tune in Fridays at 11:15 p.m. on WTKR News 3.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The manner of Seaman Angelina Resendiz's death has been ruled as undetermined, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner stated.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The district says there are 13 school resource officers assigned to each NNPS middle and high school. Officers will also oversee elementary schools.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The move to change Virginia Wesleyan University's name to Batten University is not sitting well with some current and former students.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
More than 200 birds have been seized by Virginia Beach police connected to what they say is a suspected cockfighting operation, according to a release.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Police say Michaelena Scanniello, 31, of Virginia Beach, was arrested after officers responded to the 1500 block of Snowbird Court around 8:30 p.m. for a reported assault.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A Virginia Beach community is grappling with shock and sadness following a weekend shooting that occurred during a reported home break-in attempt.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
This year, school leaders tell News 3 they’ve added two security assistants to all elementary schools and an Office of Security and Emergency Management.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Landyn Davis, the Virginia Beach boy hit in the head by a stray bullet in his home last February, started his first day of 5th grade on Monday.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Lawsuit claims fraud as school staff face $400 monthly premium increases just before students return to class| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating a deadly off-duty officer-involved shooting that happened Sunday.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A motorcyclist was seriously injured Sunday afternoon when he crashed on Granby Street in the 3600 block, a few blocks down from the Virginia Zoo, Norfolk police said.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Virginia State Police say they are conducting an active investigation in the Bay Colony neighborhood.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
To honor Jane Batten and her family's contributions, Virginia Wesleyan University announced on Wednesday their plans to be renamed Batten University by 2026.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Virginia Beach city leaders decided Tuesday to move forward with a single design for the future of Rudee Loop, which will be known as Rudee Park.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Virginia Beach city leaders are holding a press conference Wednesday to discuss their preparations ahead of Hurricane Erin's expected brush past the east coast.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Ashley Walton has pleaded guilty to concealing the body of Martrell Lamar, a missing Currituck County man she was dating last summer, prosecutors say.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Marina professionals are urging boat owners to check their vessels and make necessary preparations as strong winds and changing tides approach Virginia Beach.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Dominion Energy crews are prepared to work around the clock as Hurricane Erin approaches our area. Officials with Dominion Energy said that they have been monitoring the storm for over a week.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The father of Boston Celtics player Jaylen Brown has been arrested in connection to a stabbing at a Las Vegas park overnight that left one person in critical condition.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
We've hit late August, which means football at the high school, college and pro levels is about to heat up in a big way.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
After back-to-back seasons with a 4-7 finish, Western Branch head coach Rashad Cook entered 2025 with a clear focus and mission: culture and purpose.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
King's Fork head football coach Anthony Joffrion knows his team is still chasing that state championship.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The San Francisco 49ers added a proven running back to their injury-depleted group by acquiring Brian Robinson from the Washington Commanders for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
WNBA attendance surged to a record 2.501 million across 226 games, with Caitlin Clark’s impact fueling growth as seven teams averaged over 10,000 fans.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Cape Hatteras National Seashore will resume normal operations Sunday, Aug. 24, but some safety closures remain in place following Hurricane Erin.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Power was cut to 101 apartments Saturday evening after a fire and subsequent electrical failure triggered the sprinkler system at a Virginia Beach apartment complex.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
News 3 brings you breaking and developing news, weather, traffic, politics and sports coverage from the seven cities of Hampton Roads — Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News — the Eastern Shore, the Outer Banks and Northeast North Carolina area on WTKR-TV and WTKR.com.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A Mexican navy ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East River.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
An iconic sight is making its return down the Elizabeth River on Friday. The annual Parade of Sail, featuring historic tall ships, begins at noon.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Kendal Jefferson's first two years as Granby's head football coach have seen the program turn nearly a complete reversal.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Tidal flooding caused problems for drivers as Hurricane Erin passed through our region and gave cities the opportunity to prepare and run through their emergency preparedness in real time.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Environmental experts warn contaminated floodwater from Hurricane Erin carries trash, waste and pesticides back into Norfolk's Elizabeth River as waters recede.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Z'ibreyea Parker pleaded guilty to child abuse and neglect with serious injury on Tuesday, according to the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Four more Filipino ship workers on the Norfolk-based Carnival Sunshine cruise ship have been deported by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents, according to a report from WTKR partner WHRO.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
To help ease those doctor visit nerves, the Virginia Zoo is helping your kids become fearless at its third annual Teddy Bear Clinic.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A new restaurant in Park Place is blending food, family and community in what city leaders call the “Soul of Norfolk.”| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Sunday, Aug. 24, is the final day for Norfolk residents to share their feedback on the school district’s search for a new superintendent.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
A solitary goal from Brandon Osmundson, combined with a 24-save shutout performance by goaltender Thomas Milic, enabled the Admirals to secure a 1-0 victory.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The Norfolk Admirals announced Thursday they have signed forward Brandon Osmundson to an ECHL contract for the 2025-26 season.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Oscar Smith is fresh off its third state championship since the spring of 2021, but if you thought last year's crown would satisfy some sort of hunger, you'd be incorrect.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
The NBA has unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm in a deal valued at a record $6.1 billion.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk
Robert Jones knows what it's like to need school supplies ahead of another academic year, but struggling to get those necessary items.| News 3 WTKR Norfolk