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.