VA Beach Masseuse Arrested For Sexual Offenses With Multiple Female Customers VA Beach Masseuse Arrested For Sexual Offenses With Multiple Female Customers
VA Beach Masseuse Arrested For Sexual Offenses With Multiple Female Customers A Virginia Beach man was arrested for sexually assaulting multiple female victims while working as a masseuse, police said. Police received a complaint about 28-year-old Malik Williams back in April, regarding a sexual assault incident that occurred at the business in the 4700 block Virginia Beach Boulevard. After law enforcement conducted an investigation into Williams, he was arrested for the sexual assault of multiple women during their massage appointments. Williams was charged with five counts of aggravated sexual battery, two counts of obj…
Support Surges For VA Beach Homeless Shelter Volunteer After Massive Heart Attack Support Surges For VA Beach Homeless Shelter Volunteer After Massive Heart Attack
Support Surges For VA Beach Homeless Shelter Volunteer After Massive Heart Attack Helping people is second nature to John Blasko of Virginia Beach.Now, the 56-year-old needs help from the community he serves, a friend wrote on a GoFundMe page she started. On August 6, Blasko suffered a massive heart attack and was resuscitated after his heart stopped beating, his friend wrote on the page. Medical staff at the hospital unclogged Blasko's two arteries that were completely blocked and he was placed on a ventilator while doctors assess any brain damage, his friend said.  "John is a kind, generous, compassionate man who works at a homeless shelter helping others and mak…
Debbie Downer: VA Beach Police Track Burglar By His Treat Wrapper Trail Debbie Downer: VA Beach Police Track Burglar By His Treat Wrapper Trail
Debbie Downer: VA Beach Police Track Burglar By His Treat Wrapper Trail A Virginia Beach was arrested for burglarizing multiple businesses, police said.On August 15, at around 7:40 a.m., officers reported to Laskin Endodontics, located in the 1300 block of Laskin Road, where they found many things had been stolen from the business, including food, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. Police said they were able to track down the suspect from a trail of Little Debbie wrappers. They found 52-year-old Troy Brink in a nearby concealed location and found the property that he had stolen, officials reported. Law enforcement also found property Brink stol…
One Pedestrian Killed, One Seriously Wounded By Virginia Beach Drunk Driver One Pedestrian Killed, One Seriously Wounded By Virginia Beach Drunk Driver
One Pedestrian Killed, One Seriously Wounded By Virginia Beach Drunk Driver A Virginia Beach drunk driver was arrested after he struck two pedestrians in an intersection, police said.At around 4 p.m. on August 22, 24-year-old Nathan Poole was driving his pickup truck in the 200 block of Constitution Drive, when he struck two female victims crossing the street, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. One victim, 76-year-old Rosa Blanco, was pronounced dead at the scene and the other female victim was transported to the hospital for her serious injuries, officials reported. Poole was arrested for driving under the influence, with additional charges pending…
Good Samaritan Killed Trying To Help Disabled Motorist In Virginia Beach Good Samaritan Killed Trying To Help Disabled Motorist In Virginia Beach
Good Samaritan Killed Trying To Help Disabled Motorist In Virginia Beach A man was killed in Virginia Beach after trying to assist a nearby disabled driver, police said.On August 18, sometime before 10 p.m., 55-year-old Juan Encarnacion pulled over to help someone with their car hood up and emergency flashers on in the 6000 block of Indian River Road, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department Encarnacion got out of his car to help the disabled motorist, when he was unfortunately struck by another car, officials said. He was transported to a local hospital where he died of his injuries, authorities reported.
VA Beach Man Will Serve 15 Years For Home Invasion Robbery, Double Shooting VA Beach Man Will Serve 15 Years For Home Invasion Robbery, Double Shooting
VA Beach Man Will Serve 15 Years For Home Invasion Robbery, Double Shooting A Virginia Beach man pled guilty for his involvement in a 2020 home invasion and shooting, officials said. On May 6, 2020, 24-year-old Deandre Dagner forced a victim into their house at gunpoint and proceeded to rob the man, along with his roommate, according to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. When the roommate grabbed a gun and shot Dagner in the leg, the suspect retaliated by shooting both victims, officials reported. Both of the victims sustained serious injuries but survived, authorities said. Dagner left the scene with $900 that he stole, and later arrived at Portsmout…
Two Suspects Arrested In Virginia Beach Homicide Investigation: Police Two Suspects Arrested In Virginia Beach Homicide Investigation: Police
Two Suspects Arrested In Virginia Beach Homicide Investigation: Police Two men were arrested for their involvement in a Virginia Beach homicide.On July 20 at around 12:30 a.m., police responded to the 5600 block of Lone Holly Lane, where they found two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds, according to Virginia Beach police. One of the victims, a 19-year-old, died from his injuries, and the other victim, an 18-year-old, was in stable condition, officials said. Jonathon Cook-Lawrence, 20, of North Carolina was arrested that day for accessory after the fact and was extradited back to Virginia Beach, authorities reported. On August 11, the second suspect, J…
Virginia Native, Army Veteran Brigette Lorraine Oden Dies Suddenly, 26 Virginia Native, Army Veteran Brigette Lorraine Oden Dies Suddenly, 26
Virginia Native, Army Veteran Brigette Lorraine Oden Dies Suddenly, 26 Friends and family of Brigette Lorraine Oden remember her as a passionate young woman who served her family and her country.  The 26-year-old died unexpectedly on July 16, leaving behind a loving family and many friends, her obituary said. As a young adult from Virginia Beach, Oden left home to graduate from West Virginia University, and later receive a  graduate degree in legal studies from Regent University, according to a GoFundMe page created in her honor. She began her professional career as a paralegal specialist in the rank of Staff Sergeant in the West Virginia Army National Guard…
Science Scholarship Created In Honor Of Late PhD Student From VA Beach Science Scholarship Created In Honor Of Late PhD Student From VA Beach
Science Scholarship Created In Honor Of Late PhD Student From VA Beach Corey Sargent was set to become the first Old Dominion University student to receive a PhD in astrophysics. On June 11, the 25-year-old's life was cut short in Newport News, when a reckless driver killed him in a rear end collision, according to a GoFundMe page started in his honor. The Virginia Beach native had already received bachelor's and master's degrees in physics from ODU, but was still not satisfied.  "Everything was a competition: baseball, kayaking, hiking, even school where he won nearly every award possible from the ODU Physics Department." A friend of Sargent's family recal…
Virginia Beach Pedestrian Hit By Car, Dies From Injuries: Police Virginia Beach Pedestrian Hit By Car, Dies From Injuries: Police
Virginia Beach Pedestrian Hit By Car, Dies From Injuries: Police A 73-year-old man from Virginia Beach died after he was hit by a car, police said.On August 6 at around 7:45 a.m., Ronald Ellis stepped into the roadway  in the 4800 block of Baxter Road, where he was hit by an SUV, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department. The driver of the SUV stayed at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement's investigation, police said. On August 8, Ellis died of his injuries, authorities reported. 
Three Cheers For Beers: Top Three VA Breweries To Try For Int'l Beer Day Three Cheers For Beers: Top Three VA Breweries To Try For Int'l Beer Day
Three Cheers For Beers: Top Three VA Breweries To Try For Int'l Beer Day August 5 is International Beer Day and Virginia is jam-packed with note-worthy breweries to try, according to VacationIdea.com. Caboose Brewing Company was founded in 2015 by two families that serves locals, especially bike riders and trail walkers, on the path where the brewery is located, the website said.  The Vienna spot provides many craft brews on tap, including the company's award-winning Vienna, VA Lager and Boxcar Brown Ale, both of which brought home gold medals at the Virginia Craft Brewers Cup, VacationIdea.com reported. Caboose Brewing CompanyCaboose Brewing Company Facebo…
Virginia Beach 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In 2-Vehicle Accident: Police Virginia Beach 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In 2-Vehicle Accident: Police
Virginia Beach 20-Year-Old Motorcyclist Dies In 2-Vehicle Accident: Police A 20-year-old motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle crash in Virginia Beach, police reported. Daniel Dill was riding near the intersection of Salem Road and Beckenham Boulevard around 5:30 p.m. on August 2, when he hit another vehicle in the intersection, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.  Dill was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital for minor injuries, authorities said.  Virginia Beach police are still investigating the crash.