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Virginia Beach Oceanfront Shooting Leaves 8 Injured, Police Seek Suspects

On April 26, Virginia Beach Police responded to gunfire at the Oceanfront near Atlantic Avenue. Eight people suffered gunshot wounds from an altercation between two groups of young adults and juveniles that escalated into an exchange of shots. All victims were hospitalized with non-life-threatening to serious injuries and expected to survive. One arrest made: 18-year-old Jamaya Williams of Henrico County, who was also wounded. Two suspects sought: 18-year-old Isaiah Charity of Richmond on warrants for aggravated malicious wounding and firearm charges; unidentified Black male in dark hoodie with possible red lettering on back. Police actively seek public help. Investigation ongoing.No other criminal incidents reported in Virginia Beach for the previous week per available public records from WTKR News and local mapping sources.No significant trends or patterns noted in recent reports.For tips, contact Virginia Beach Police at 757-385-5006 or Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP anonymously.Thank you for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Virginia Beach Crime Update: Robbery Suspect Arrested, Oceanfront Curfew Lifted, Missing Toddler Found Safe

On April 19, Virginia Beach Police responded to an alleged robbery in the 3900 block of Holland Road, according to the City of Virginia Beach news release. Officers confirmed the incident and searched the area for suspects. The suspect, later identified as O’Donnell, fled and was arrested in Johnson City, New York, on weapons charges including two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and one count of third-degree criminal possession. The Virginia Beach incident remains under investigation by the VBPD Detective Bureau.Earlier this spring, a pair of shootings at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront injured 14 people, prompting City Council to approve an all-ages curfew on April 16, as reported by WTKR News 3. The curfew, enforced for two nights starting at 9:30 p.m., has since been lifted, with a 7 p.m. curfew for minors now in place. No arrests mentioned in connection with the shootings; police are preparing new safety measures. Oceanfront businesses may file claims for lost revenue with the city's Risk Management Office.In related news, an AMBER Alert was issued early one morning this week for a missing 2-year-old, Ziyon Dagner, per WTKR News 3. The child was found safe, and his 35-year-old mother, Ashley Dagner, was charged by Norfolk Police with domestic assault and two counts of felony child neglect. She is held without bond in Norfolk City Jail.No other major criminal incidents reported for the previous week.No significant trends or patterns noted in available reports.For tips, contact Virginia Beach Police at 757-385-4101 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com. Virginia Beach Fire non-emergency at 757-385-8882.Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Virginia Beach Police Report Armed Robbery Suspect and Sexual Abuse Conviction

On April 19, Virginia Beach Police responded to a reported robbery near Holland Road. Detectives from the Fourth Precinct Property Crimes Unit identified Shantay L. O’Donnell as the suspect in the alleged armed robbery, obtaining warrants for two counts of armed robbery and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony. O’Donnell was arrested in Johnson City, New York, and awaits extradition. Police are actively seeking public assistance; she is described as a 46-year-old female. This incident remains under investigation by the VBPD Detective Bureau.From January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2016, multiple incidents of sexual abuse occurred in Virginia Beach involving a victim under the age of 13. On recent dates, 46-year-old Jeremy Grant Wilson was found guilty of object sexual penetration, aggravated sexual battery, and two counts of forcible sodomy. The jury recommended three life sentences plus 20 years and a $100,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled for July 28.No other criminal incidents from the previous week were reported in publicly available sources.No significant trends or patterns noted.For tips, contact VBPD at (757) 385-4101 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Virginia Beach Police Blotter: Oceanfront Curfew Enforcement, April 18-24

**Virginia Beach Police Blotter: Week of April 18-24, 2026**On April 20, Virginia Beach Police arrested three individuals for curfew violations in the Oceanfront area during the weekend enforcement period. Virginia Beach Police Department reports state no violence or shootings occurred. One arrest involved a man allegedly acting as a self-identified press member; another was an Oceanfront resident allegedly smoking a cigarette outside her apartment. The third violation details remain unspecified. All three cases are resolved with arrests; one suspect faces court in June.No additional criminal incidents reported in publicly available sources for the week.**Trends:** Minimal activity noted, primarily curfew-related in Oceanfront amid business revenue impacts from restrictions. No patterns of violence or shootings observed.For tips, contact Virginia Beach Police at 757-385-5000 or Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.Thank you for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Violence Spike Leads to New Curfew and Multiple Arrests

April 11, 9:50 p.m., Atlantic Avenue near Oceanfront. Shooting. Two unrelated groups of young adults exchanged gunfire after an altercation, injuring eight people with non-life-threatening to serious wounds. VBPD arrested Jamya Williams, charged with seven counts aggravated assault, seven counts use of firearm in felony commission, seven counts reckless handling of firearm with injury, and three violations of protective order. Isaiah Charity arrested April 13, charged with eight counts each of aggravated malicious wounding, use of firearm in felony, and reckless handling with injury. Ja'Quarrias Morris arrested April 16, charged with seven counts each of aggravated malicious wounding, use of firearm in felony, and reckless handling with injury. Investigation ongoing; no further suspects sought.April 18, Pacific Avenue and 30th Street. Vehicle crash into patio. Car struck fenced outdoor area at Murphy's Irish Pub, injuring multiple people. Status under investigation by VBPD.Three curfew violation arrests occurred over the first weekend of the new 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. all-ages Oceanfront curfew, with no shootings or significant violence reported.Significant trends include repeated Oceanfront shootings in quick succession, prompting the temporary curfew from Rudy Loop to 31st Street west of Pacific for late April weekends.For tips, contact VBPD at 757-385-4101 or anonymously via Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.Thank you for tuning in, listeners—subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Shooting Leaves 8 Wounded, Three Arrested

On April 11, around 9:50 p.m., a shooting occurred at the Oceanfront near Atlantic Avenue, stemming from an altercation between two groups that escalated into gunfire. Eight people suffered gunshot wounds ranging from non-life-threatening to serious; all expected to survive. Virginia Beach Police Department arrested Jamya Williams, who was wounded and in illegal possession of two firearms, charging her with aggravated assault, use of a firearm in a felony, reckless handling of a firearm causing injury, and protective order violations. Isaiah Charity faced warrants for aggravated malicious wounding and related firearm charges; he was arrested April 13. Ja'Quarrias Morris was arrested April 16 on similar charges of aggravated malicious wounding, firearm use in a felony, and reckless handling. Jahmari Savage was arrested nearby for concealed firearm possession but not linked to the incident. The investigation remains ongoing; a third suspect description—a Black male in a dark hoodie with possible red lettering—is released as police seek public tips.No other criminal incidents reported in Virginia Beach for the previous week.A spike in Oceanfront violence prompted a temporary all-ages curfew from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays through late April in the area from Rudee Loop to 31st Street, west of Pacific Avenue.For tips, contact VBPD at (757) 385-4101 or anonymously via Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Virginia Beach Police Report Oceanfront Shooting, Multiple Arrests This Week

April 7 to April 13, Virginia Beach Police Department reported the following incidents.On April 11 at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers responded to gunfire and a ShotSpotter activation along Atlantic Avenue at the Oceanfront. Two unrelated groups of young adults and juveniles allegedly exchanged gunfire after an altercation, injuring eight individuals with non-life-threatening to serious wounds; all are expected to survive. VBPD virginiabeach.gov reports arrests of Jamaya Williams, charged with seven counts of aggravated assault, seven counts of use of a firearm in a felony, seven counts of reckless handling of a firearm with injury, and three violations of a protective order; and Isaiah Charity on April 13, charged with eight counts each of aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in a felony, and reckless handling of a firearm with injury. VBPD is seeking Suspect 3, an unidentified Black male in a dark-colored hoodie with possible red lettering on the back. Jahmari Savage was arrested nearby for possession of a concealed firearm but is not linked to the shooting. Investigation ongoing.On April 11 in the 2000 block of Lynnhaven Parkway near Nova Adventure Park, a large group of teens allegedly fought, with at least one person hurt. Officers dispersed the crowd. WTKR reports the incident under investigation.No significant trends or patterns noted this week.For tips, contact VBPD at (757) 385-4101 or anonymously through Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.Thank you for tuning in, listeners—please subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.