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A Roanoke man who trafficked at least 25 firearms from Virginia, at least nine of which were later tied to criminal activities in other states, was sentenced yesterday to seven years in federal prison.
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The Waynesboro Police Department arrested Alysha Harlow, 25, and Damien Terry, 19, both of Waynesboro, stemming from a narcotics investigation.
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Charlottesville Police responded to a report of a possible firearm on the grounds of Charlottesville High School on Thursday.
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A former member of the National Guard was sentenced today to four years and 9 months in prison for unlawfully possessing several firearms while using illegal controlled substances.
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New research shows that the United States has dramatically higher homicides relative to all other developed nations – with most attributed to firearms – and the data shows the problem is growing.
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The Virginia Department of Health launched a new data dashboard on firearm injuries in Virginia last month showing the number and rate of emergency department visits from 2016 to 2022.
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Demarcus Shaiquan Glenn, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing, brandishing, and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
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A Henrico resident was sentenced Thursday to 37 months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to federal charges resulting from a lengthy investigation into a significant multi-state dog fighting conspiracy.
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A Chesapeake man pleaded guilty this week to possessing firearms as a prohibited person and possession of child pornography.
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The State Senate voted 24-16 on Monday to pass a bill, SB487, aimed at addressing the ever-increasing public health epidemic of gun violence in the Commonwealth.
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