PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) —The Norfolk-based USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was involved in a collision with another vessel while in the Mediterranean Sea on Wednesday, according to U.S. Navy Cmdr. Timothy Gorman, U.S. Sixth Fleet spokesperson.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier was reported to be involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M while operating in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt.

The ships collided near Port Said around 11:46 p.m. local time, Gorman said.

No injuries or flooding was reported. The propulsion plants were unaffected and remain in a safe and stable condition. The incident is under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.

The Truman deployed to the Mediterranean and Middle East in September and just finished a port call in Souda Bay, Greece, according to the Associated Press.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) -- A single mother and her two children are left without a home after their camper was stolen in a church parking lot.

On the morning of Jan. 20, the family's Coleman 17B camper was stolen in the 1500 block of S. Battlefield Boulevard. The suspect entered the church parking lot in a pickup truck, hitched the camper and drove away with it.

Courtesy: CPD

Courtesy: CPD

The camper was being lived in by a mother and her children who now don't have a place to stay. The photos above show pictures of the camper and the suspect's truck.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Search warrants provided more insight into the devastating deaths of a mother and her three children in Chesapeake in an apparent murder-suicide last week.

CPD: 3 children, 1 woman dead after apparent murder-suicide on Welcome Rd.

Cymone King-Roberson was reportedly on a Facebook Live Feb. 6 when her girlfriend, while watching, noticed three dead bodies in the home. The girlfriend called 911, leading to Chesapeake police responding to King-Roberson's home.

After King-Roberson made "concerning statements," the Chesapeake Police SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Team was called, according to the search warrant. However, while officers were on scene, they heard the sound of gunshots from inside the residence.

SWAT entered the home to find four dead individuals, including King-Roberson and her three children — a 14-year-old daughter and 5-year-old twins, a boy and a girl. The woman was said to have died due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

During the search, officials confiscated a Bersa Thunder 380 handgun, ammunition, five shell casings, a USB drive, a wash cloth and paper towel with a red stain and two cellular devices.

10 On Your Side's Andy Fox had previous coverage speaking with the woman's brother shortly after the incident, who was in shock from the news.

Two days after the three children and King-Roberson died, a neighbor's baby was born across the street — three weeks early. The mother of that child, Mechelle Thornton, claims it was the stress across the street that led to the early birth.

"Her due date was March 3, but I went into labor Feb. 7, due to stress," Thornton said. "They asked me what the stress was that led to the early delivery, and I told them a lot of stuff was going on in the neighborhood."

Thursday, the apartment entrance is covered with a memorial.

Thornton said she has questions on where the girlfriend was when she watched the Facebook Live, and wonders if friends should have done more to reach out to King-Roberson, who friends and family claim was dealing with mental illness.

"I feel like the people who knew about it should come forward," Thornton said, nodding her head when asked whether she thought too many people said nothing, knowing something was wrong.

Thornton said there is a bundle of love and life in her home, but also a sadness that they, as a family, cannot escape.

"My kids say, 'Mom, why did she do that?' I can't say nothing to the kids, except the children are in a better place, and not suffering out here in this world."

Editor's Note: Initially deputies reported Jesse Scott as the subject who fled from the traffic stop. They have since confirmed the subject is actually Raymond Scott who fraudulently identified himself as his brother.

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) -- Camden County deputies are concerned for a man's safety after he jumped into a river to avoid law enforcement just before midnight on Wednesday.

During a routine traffic stop on US 158 near Havenwood, 33-year-old Raymond Scott fled deputies and jumped into the river, officials said. He was then seen swimming to the marsh.

Scott originally identified himself to police as his brother, Jesse.

Attempts to capture Scott soon shifted as time passed and deputies became concerned with his health and well-being.

Cold temperatures and wet conditions posed a credible risk. Deputies said they have been in communication with his family.

Scott was last seen wearing a black shirt, grey sweatpants and one shoe.

Units and rescue personnel continue to look along the Camden Causeway, so please use caution as you transit the area.

If you have any information or see Jesse Scott, please call 252-338-5046.

MATHEWS COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) -- A man has been arrested in Mathews County in connection toa series of home and boat burglaries.

Beginning in October 2024, Mathews County deputies responded to Gwynns Island for reports of thefts involving boats. The incidents continued through January with burglaries reported in the 100 block of Mallard Lane in Gwynn and the 1800 block of Point Breeze Rd in Hudgins.

Forced entry was made at multiple homes and numerous items were stolen to include tools, silverware, ammunition, a riding lawnmower and other assorted collectibles.

An investigation has led to the execution of multiple residential and electronic search warrants, and investigators have recovered thousands of dollars in stolen valuables.

On Feb. 12, the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Office was informed of a possible suspect in the case within their area. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and arrested 23-year-old Tanner Schaller without incident.

Mathews County Sheriff’s Office has charged him with

• Break and enter a dwelling house with intent to commit larceny (3 counts)
• Grand larceny with intent to sell (2 counts)
• Grand larceny of a firearm (1 count)
• Conspiracy to commit grand larceny with intent to sell (1 count)

Schaller is being held without bond. This investigation remains active.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Dogs really are a man's best friend — one even providing a distraction that allowed a home invasion victim to escape.

Two men's attempt to rob a home at gunpoint severely backfired after one victim outwitted them by escaping in the perpetrators' own getaway car and the other running after the suspects with one of the guns they dropped while fleeing, a release states.

Now, one of the two culprits was sentenced to more than 22 years in prison.

On July 17, 2023, James Kennedy, 41, and his co-conspirator, who is unidentified, went to the victims' home. The co-conspirator, dressed as a utility worker, went to the front and asked the individual about a natural gas leak. The victim let the co-conspirator inside after he recalled smelling gas earlier.

Meanwhile, Kennedy went outside to the back door. The co-conspirator asked the victim to open the back door, to which he found Kennedy with his face covered, pointing a gun. The victim was ordered to lay on the kitchen floor while the co-conspirator looked around.

A second victim was sleeping and woke up to the co-conspirator pointing a gun at his face before he, too, was ordered into the kitchen.

After the first victim's dog began barking, the dog's owner was somehow able to convince the perpetrators to let him take the dog out to the back to calm it.

Once outside, the individual then seized his opportunity and ran to the front of the house where he found the vehicle his intruders used. It was still on and running -- most likely to provide an easy escape route.

And it worked — for the victim.

The victim got in the car and drove it around the corner to call the police. Kennedy's identifying information and cell phone were both inside and later used to identify him.

Before police arrived, Kennedy and his co-conspirator stole thousands in cash, a handgun and other valuables they could find.

Since their getaway car was now helping the victim get away, both men ended up running away from the house.

In the process, one of them left a gun in the victims’ living room. The second victim picked up the gun and ran out of the house behind the intruders.

Kennedy and his co-conspirator saw him and began shooting. The victim returned fire, but no one was injured.

The first victim was able to identify Kennedy to Norfolk Police based on memory and identifying material found in the car.

The car was registered to Kennedy’s relative, and Kennedy was arrested at that relative's home on Aug. 3, 2023. Kennedy is also a previously convicted felon and was found in possession of fentanyl when he was arrested.

Kennedy was charged with armed robbery, conspiring to commit armed robbery, using a firearm in the commission of robbery, two counts of abduction, being a felon in possession of a firearm and possessing a Schedule II drug.

After pleading not guilty, he was found guilty by a jury Oct. 16. Kennedy later pleaded guilty to the drug possession charge.

Kennedy was sentenced Friday to serve 22 years and six months in prison, with another 32 years and six months suspended on the conditions that Kennedy complete 10 years of uniform good behavior and an indeterminate period of supervised probation following his release.

“Home-invasion robberies are some of the most dangerous and frightening crimes anyone could commit,” said Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi. “These offenses are violent in nature and carry the risk of injury or death for the victims and the wrongdoers alike. I am proud of the work of the Norfolk Police and of my trial team in taking this difficult case to a jury and to the victims for their willingness to come to court and help us secure these convictions. This is exactly the kind of case on which I focus my office’s resources: dangerous and violent crimes that put people’s lives in the balance.”

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) -- Hampton Division of Fire & Rescue responded for the report of a two-story apartment fire on Wednesday.

The incident occurred around 8:45 a.m., in the 600 block of Willow Oaks Boulevard. The fire affected at least six units in the Willow Oaks townhomes community.

It was under control in less than half an hour, according to 10 On Your Side's Chris Horne, who is on the scene. Fifteen people were displaced. One sustained serious injuries and was taken to a burn unit.

WAVY has reached out for details.

SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- It's a little bit of a fixer upper, but it's getting there! The new Fire Station 11 in Suffolk is getting closer to completion.

The Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue posted on social media an update to the buildings progress.

So far, the installation of the apparatus bay doors has begun, concrete has been poured and the drywall is finished. The ceiling grid is also finished and being painted and light fixtures are now installed. Lastly, the low voltage wiring is being installed and the pipe bollards are being set.

GATES COUNTY, N.C. (WAVY) -- The possession of vapes in schools has gone beyond just the high school level in Gates County, as the local Sheriff's office urges families to speak with their children.

Courtesy: Gate County Sheriff's Office

The Gates County Sheriff's Office sent out a photo showing all the vapes that were confiscated in just the first semester the current school year. The devices were seized at the high school, middle school and even elementary school level.

Some vapes even containing THC.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — An arrest has been made after a body was found by George Washington Memorial Highway Tuesday morning, deputies said.

The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office responded for the report of a body lying face down off the shoulder of the road. A resident reportedly found the body while they were walking.

Deputies said the body matched the description of a man who was reported missing in Newport News Saturday. Investigators determined shortly afterwards that the missing person, 43-year-old John Jairo Mosquera, was, in fact, the body found near George Washington Memorial Highway.

Deputies said they utilized the Flock camera system to identify a vehicle leaving the county around 1:30 a.m. When the vehicle was leaving, it did not have damage, but 30 minutes later, after leaving, the vehicle was seen with front-end damage.

"So, utilizing that system, we were able to identify a vehicle that was leaving the county at approximately 1:30 a.m.," Sheriff Ron Montgomery said. "When [the vehicle] was leaving, it did have damage on the right front, which would be consistent with someone on the side of the road where our victim was."

Later on in the day, around 6 p.m., deputies arrested 52-year-old Elizabeth Dodd Castro and charged her with involuntary manslaughter, DUI and hit-and-run with injuries.

Elizabeth Castro (Courtesy: York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office)

Deputies said that Castro was already on law enforcement's radar that same morning.

"We found out that the Newport News Police Department had made a traffic stop on this vehicle in the early morning hours that same morning, and had actually arrested Elizabeth Dodd Castro for driving under the influence, and had noted the severe damage to the right front of the vehicle as well as the windshield," Montgomery said.

Castro's vehicle had been impounded after the DUI arrest — it wasn't until deputies said they connected the damage to the crash that they obtained a warrant.

"[Castro and Mosquera] were both in the same location for a few hours the night of February the eighth," Montgomery said. "But there's no indication that they interacted with each other."

Investigators said they believe Castro knew she hit someone, but kept driving.

"Well, based on our investigation and the reason we obtained the charges, we did — we believe that she was aware that she hit the victim," Montgomery said.

According to a Facebook post, residents were asked to avoid the 1100 block of George Washington Memorial Hwy., near the border of York County and Newport News, while deputies investigated the area. All lanes have since reopened.

Mosquera was last seen leaving Hoss’s Deli at approximately 1 a.m. Saturday, nearby where his body was eventually found.

Photos from the scene show an area near water blocked off with yellow tape and a marked vehicle blocking off the road.

George Washington Hwy incident (WAVY photo)

George Washington Hwy incident (WAVY photo)

George Washington Hwy incident (WAVY photo)

Castro is currently being held at the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail.

A GoFundMe for funeral expenses for Mosquera can be found at the link here.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- If something seemed a little fishy recently, it could be your tuna.

Tri-Union Seafoods has recalled select lots of canned tuna products sold under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names. The recall is issued as an "abundance of caution" due to a potentially inadequate seal.

Due to an error, the seal may leak or become contaminated with clostridium botulinum, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning.

Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

• Trader Joe’s label – Virginia, North Carolina, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin.
• Genova 5 oz. - Harris Teeter, Publix, H-E-B, Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and independent retailers in North Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Tennessee and Texas.

No illnesses have been reported.

SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — Nearly $40,000 in marijuana was seized, four people have been arrested and business licenses have been revoked at four vape store locations following an investigation into illegal marijuana sales in the town, police said Monday.

Abdulla Yahya, Oumar Hammety, Kelsey Ewell and Aiman Alghazali were all arrested and face felony and misdemeanor possession with intent to distribute charges. Yahya and Hammety face one felony and misdemeanor charge, each, while Ewell and Alghazali face two charges, each.

The Smithfield Police Department responded to multiple vape store locations Monday morning as a result of ongoing investigation.

“It’s been a four-month undercover investigation looking into the illegal sale of marijuana," said Smithfield Police Chief Alonzo Howell.

The investigation also snagged: 

• Planet Tobacco and Mart, 1005 S. Church St. - Arrested: Yahya, Charges: One felony count of possession with intent to distribute, Seized: 11.2 ounces of marijuana
• Smithfield Tobacco and Vape, 1921 S. Church St. - Arrested: Hammety, Charges: One felony count of possession with intent to distribute, one misdemeanor count of possession with intent to distribute, Seized: 3.5 pounds of marijuana
• Discount Tobacco and Vape, 1264 Smithfield Plaza - Arrested: Ewell, Charges: two felony counts of possession with intent to distribute and two misdemeanor counts of possession with intent to distribute, Seized: 20 ounces of marijuana
• Tobacco and Vape Cigars and CBD and Kratom, 13404 Benns Church Blvd. - Arrested: Alghazali, Charges: Two felony counts of possession with intent to distribute and two misdemeanor counts of possession with intent to distribute, Seized: 6.2 pounds of marijuana

The investigation targeted narcotics and is being conducted with the Virginia DMV Law Enforcement Division, the town of Smithfield, the Isle of Wight Sheriff's Office, the Virginia State Police Drug Task Force, the Virginia State Police and the Isle of Wight Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.

Smithfield vape shops investigation (WAVY photo)

Smithfield vape shops investigation (WAVY photo)

Smithfield vape shops investigation (WAVY photo)

Smithfield vape shops investigation

Smithfield vape shops investigation

Smithfield vape shops investigation

WAVY Photo: Corby Slaughter

WAVY Photo: Corby Slaughter

WAVY Photo: Corby Slaughter

WAVY Photo: Corby Slaughter

Howell told WAVY the investigation was into the illegal sale of marijuana and vapes to minors. He said they arrested one person and have three others in custody.

"We found marijuana at all four locations," Howell said.

You couldn't miss the tremendous show of force at all the sites, with people asking what was going on.

"The vapes were being sold to juveniles, and that was the initial complaint," Howell said, "and from that, we also received a complaint that marijuana was part of being sold. Therefore, that's what led to the undercover investigation."

The first to be arrested an employee who allegedly sold marijuana, and the chief has this message to those selling dope.

“The message is that the illegal sale of marijuana is just not tolerated," Howell said. "As such, the businesses [have] been shut down for the illegal sale of marijuana in violation of the town ordinance.” 

The signs up at the four locations state the businesses are now closed.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — My daddy shot my mother.

That's what court documents say a child, a young boy, told dispatchers around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in a 911 call from Kenny Lane in the Churchland section of the city. The child's father, Hasheed Mills, now faces aggravated murder charges.

It is likely the death of 30-year-old Shaquana Deborah Jordan will be recorded in the annals of crime trends. Her children: two and 7-years-old, witnessed her death, according to court documents, and police reported she was five months pregnant.

Within the last year, Mills was charged three times with domestic assault toward Jordan and had protective orders issued against him.

Previous Coverage: Portsmouth man charged with killing pregnant woman in presence of child, police say

According to court documents, Jordan's family told detectives that she had kicked Mills out of her apartment and was reportedly scared of him coming back to take his items. A pile of Mills' belongings were found outside the doorway, including clothing and medical paperwork.

Court documents also reveal a history of violence in which each partner has been the accused.

Outside the crime scene, police saw a pile of items that belonged to Mills including clothing and medicine. The victim, according to court documents, reportedly told loved ones she was afraid Mills would return. These facts are consistent with Holmes' findings in some cases of deadly domestic violence.

"You're at greater risk of homicide when you are attempting to leave the situation," said Dr. Bernadette Holmes, a sociology and criminal justice professor at Norfolk State University, discussing cases of this nature with 10 On Your Side's Regina Mobley. "That's why it's important for anyone who is experiencing domestic violence to have a safety plan to let others know what they are doing and what is going on because they're victims."

According to the Harvard University School of Public Health, pregnant women in America, or women who have recently given birth, are more likely to be murdered than to die from conditions related to pregnancy. According to the study, these homicides are linked to a deadly mix of intimate partner violence and firearms.

"Domestic violence does not occur in a vacuum," Holmes said.

On Wednesday, video footage captured a dark sedan pulling up to the apartment complex just before 8:30 p.m. The driver, matching Mills' description, parked and walked toward Jordan's apartment, leaving the car on.

The suspect was wearing a green shirt over a white shirt, a green bucket hat, gray sweatpants and Nike tennis shoes. Footage showed the suspect and Jordan engaged in an "encounter" before the suspect was later seen running back to the car. The bucket hat was found on the scene.

The 2-year-old and 7-year-old were left abandoned in the home after their mother was shot. Mills was later arrested in Hampton wearing the same clothes seen in the footage.

He told detectives that "he had a child on the way."

Jordan was shot in her left arm and left side and died at the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Mills has been charged him with aggravated murder of a pregnant woman, use of a firearm, abuse of a child causing serious injury, shooting in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a felon. He's being held without bail.

Mills is currently on probation for other charges out of Chesapeake and Portsmouth, according to court documents. Mills has previous convictions of drug charges, robbery, grand larceny, assault and battery of a family member and more.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) -- February is designated as American Heart Month and the first Friday of the month is National Wear Red Day.

The babies in the Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News went red as part of the awareness campaign. And just look how cute they are!

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- A man has been arrested on Friday in connection to a fatal hit-and-run in Virginia Beach last week, police said.

Previous coverage: Virginia Beach man dies after being struck by vehicle in hit-and-run crash

On Jan. 31, around 1:40 a.m., 63-year-old Thomas Moore was found dead after being struck by a vehicle who then fled the scene.

Michael Shippy

On Friday, 41-year-old Michael Shippy was charged with two counts of felony hit-and-run, possession of a schedule I/II substance and driving under the influence, police said. 

PASQUOTANK, N.C. (WAVY) -- A man in North Carolina was charged in the death of a woman after she died from fentanyl ingestion.

On July 2, 2024, around 4 p.m., deputies with the Pasquotank County Sheriff's Office and EMS responded to the 700 block of Egan Lane in Elizabeth City. Crews arrived and attempted life-saving measures on an unconscious and unresponsive woman, but were unsuccessful.

29-year-old Jessica Modlin was pronounced dead at the scene. It was determined that fentanyl was the cause of death.

On Jan. 30, 2025, investigators with the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office arrested and
charged Dontae Williams with death by distribution.

Dontae Williams is currently in the custody of Albemarle District Jail under a $1 million secure bond.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It was far from a low-key burglary at the Lowkey apparel store on Granby Street in Norfolk last week.

Video from the store's surveillance cameras show a person who entered the business through the roof early last Friday and then stole items worth close to $10,000 — a big loss for a small business. The store's owner, June Velez, noted how the break-in took place.

"This guy came in from the roof," Velez said. "Everybody that wants to harm or take something away, or whatever the word might be, they're going to find a way. They're going to do the impossible. And they quite literally did the mission impossible."

Around 6:05 a.m., officers were dispatched for an alarm call at a business located at 765 Granby Street. When officers arrived, it was determined that the Lowkey store had been broken into and items had been taken.

The store posted the video of the break-in on Instagram. Velez believes the person was familiar with the business.

"I guess the person might have taken pictures, maybe, and kind of like came in here a couple of times and studied the depths of, like, the distance between the roof and the wall and that sort of stuff," Velez said. "And in a sense took a gamble, too, and it worked out for him clearly. You know, fortunately so.

Detectives are continuing to investigate this commercial burglary.

"It's pretty much like a mom and pop shop," Velez said. "You know, it's family-owned. And it's heartbreaking, again, because it's like you're taking from the small businesses. And the community really likes us and really respects what we're doing. It seemed like he knew exactly what he was coming for."

ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. (WAVY) -- Guess what -- or should I say "who" -- was rescued in Isle of Wight on Wednesday.

Courtesy: Isle of Wight County Animal Services

Courtesy: Isle of Wight County Animal Services

Courtesy: Isle of Wight County Animal Services

An owl got trapped in a truck grill after it was struck by a vehicle. Animal Control Officer Brock was flagged on her way home by a concerned neighbor who was the owner of the truck.

The owl was safely rescued and transported to a local wildlife rescue at the Nature's Nanny Wildlife Rehabilitation where it's now being treated for any injuries.

Information on the wildlife rehabilitation center, including how to donate, can be found here.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) -- Virginia Representatives are urging for more communication from government health and agriculture officials on updates on the Avian Influenza, or bird flu, outbreak.

100,000 eggs stolen from Pennsylvania distributor’s truck, police say

Virginians' wallets are taking the brunt of the epidemic as egg prices soar. The bird flu raises concerns on the state of the agriculture economy and public health in Virginia — with answers coming few and far between from those entrusted to provide guidance, according to Virginia Democrat leaders.

Hampton Roads is just one region of the state that produced a positive case of the bird flu. On Jan. 16, a commercial broiler flock in Accomack County returned presumptive positive results for bird flu.

The Virginia Beach Hunt Club Farm also announced several confirmed bird flu cases, resulting in the loss of nearly 300 birds on the farm.

Hunt Club Farm in Virginia Beach confirms bird flu cases, announces temporary closure

Democrats from Virginia want those answers. In a letter to acting Secretary for the Department of Agriculture Gary Washington and acting Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Susan Coller Monarez, they request communication resume.

Virginia's agriculture brings in more than 380,000 jobs in the Commonwealth and more than $82 billion each year, according to the letter. Communication including the spread, impacts and guidance is "critical to determine risk and response," according to the letter.

Concerns have spread beyond just the bird flu as Virginia delegates also request resumed communication on viruses, morbidity and mortality weekly reports as well as other reports and research deemed vital to Virginia residents' health.

SOUTHAMPTON COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) -- Four students were transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries after a school bus crash on Monday in Southampton County, deputies said.

Around 6:45 a.m., the sheriff's office responded to a school bus crash in the 25000 block of Delaware Road. The driver was transporting students during the crash, and swerved to avoid an object in the road. The motion caused the rear end of the bus to crash into a light pole.

Four students were transported to the hospital by EMS personnel with non life-threatening injuries. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash. No charges have been filed.