News Releases in the Past Year

Commonwealth v. Joshua Daniel Campbell; Jury Recommends 21 Years for Triple Stabbing that Resulted in One Fatality

Thursday, June 13, 2013 · 02:35 pm
Harvey L. Bryant, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, announced today that Joshua Daniel Campbell, age 29, of the 1300 block of E. Balview Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia, was found guilty by a jury of Voluntary Manslaughter, Malicious Wounding, and Unlawful ... ​

Swimming Advisory Lifted for the Chesapeake Bay from Starfish Road to Rockbridge Road

Thursday, June 13, 2013 · 01:00 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory that was issued for the Chesapeake Bay from Starfish Road to Rockbridge Road. Lab results showed bacteria levels in the water meet the State Water Quality Standards.   Signs have been... ​

Library Launches Summer Reading Challenge

Thursday, June 13, 2013 · 10:00 am
Virginia Beach Public Library (VBPL) kicks off its 2013 Summer Reading Challenge for all ages on Monday, June 17. Children and teens are encouraged to read for fun during summer, receiving incentives for every 10 hours they complete. Adults can participate, too, tracking tit... ​

Swimming Advisory Issued for the Chesapeake Bay from Starfish Road to Rockbridge Road

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 · 03:00 pm
The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has issued a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Starfish Road and Rockbridge Road. Recent testing conducted by the Health Department showed that bacteria levels in the water exceeded the State Water Qual... ​

Commonwealth v. Allen Otis Kelley; 40 Years to Serve for Brutal Rape, Break-In

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 · 04:40 pm
Harvey L. Bryant, Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, announced today that Allen Otis Kelley, 27 years old, was sentenced today by Circuit Court Judge Les L. Lilley. for Rape, Abduction, Statutory Burglary, and Grand Larceny.  Judge Lilley sentenced Kelle... ​

Personal Safety Tips for an Enjoyable Oceanfront Visit.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 · 01:00 pm
Personal safety tips and general crime awareness information. http://www.tinyb.it/51B638057335F ​ ​

Colonial Fun in the Sun on June 22 at Adam Thoroughgood House

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 · 11:15 am
Celebrate the end of the school year and kick off the summer with colonial fun at the Adam Thoroughgood House on June 22, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities and games of the Colonial era will be played on the grounds around the house throughout the day while tours of the... ​

Dr. Heidi Kulberg Named Virginia Beach Health Director

Monday, June 10, 2013 · 10:00 am
Dr. Heidi A. Kulberg has been chosen as the new health director for the City of Virginia Beach.   Currently deputy health director for Chesapeake, Dr. Kulberg also has been acting health director in Virginia Beach for the past two months. The former director, Dr. Venita N... ​

Explore historic findings during Marshview Park Archeology Study

Monday, June 10, 2013 · 10:00 am
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation welcomes the public to participate in a unique archeological study of Marshview Park on Saturday, June 22, 2013 (rain date: June 29). Tours are being offered at 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. Groups will meet at the Salt Marsh Point Neighborhood ... ​

Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission to Hold its July Meeting

Monday, June 10, 2013 · 10:00 am
The Virginia Beach Clean Community Commission (VBCCC) will meet on Thursday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kempsville Recreation Center, 800 Monmouth Lane. VBCCC will discuss its work on Earth Day and Clean the Bay Day.  The Commission will also meet about future plans for th... ​