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.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — New court documents reveal that Cymone King, the woman at the center of a murder-suicide that left three children dead in Chesapeake, was not legally allowed to own a firearm.

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

According to records obtained by 10 On Your Side, King attempted to purchase a gun in April 2024 despite a prior involuntary commitment to a mental health facility. Under Virginia law, individuals who have been committed against their will are prohibited from purchasing, possessing or transporting firearms.

A plea agreement also shows King made a false statement to law enforcement related to firearm records.

In addition to firearm violations, records from Norfolk and Chesapeake courts show King had a history of domestic violence. In one case, a person filed a restraining order against her after she admitted to slashing their tires in April 2021. A Chesapeake criminal complaint states she confessed to a friend over the phone that she had flattened the tires.

Another incident in March 2021 led to an emergency protective order in Norfolk, where court records state King physically assaulted a person, holding them down and repeatedly hitting them in the face.

Neighbors and family members told 10 On Your Side that King had been in distress for some time, with one community activist saying she had reached out for help before the tragedy.

Family, neighbors shaken by Chesapeake murder-suicide

Chesapeake police are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with additional information to come forward.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Three children and a mother are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in Chesapeake, according to police.

According to officials, just before 7 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Welcome Road for a welfare check.

Officers arrived to the scene and were able to determine that an armed woman was inside the residence. After attempting to negotiate with the armed subject, later identified as 34-year-old Cymone King-Roberson, police ultimately called the SWAT team for assistance.

Shortly afterwards, the SWAT team initiated an emergency entrance after determining there was a "high probability of deceased juveniles inside the residence." Upon entrance into the house, officers then found three children and a woman dead at the scene. The woman was said to have died due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Photos from the scene shows a heavy emergency vehicle presence.

Feb. 6, 2025 police activity on Welcome Road in Chesapeake, Va.

Feb. 6, 2025 police activity on Welcome Road in Chesapeake, Va.

10 On Your Side's Andy Fox spoke with Ivonni King, who said his sister, Cymone King-Roberson, is the one who shot and killed her three kids, a 14-year-old daughter and 5-year-old twins, a boy and a girl.

"Basically, I just got a call this morning, um, basically stating that she killed the children, that she was going to kill herself because her girlfriend left," Ivonni said. "I was in disbelief at first, but I came."

A nearby resident spoke with WAVY's Karina Garcia about the incident, who said she heard a lot of screaming early in the morning.

"It was a lot of screaming coming from the household," Shana Hicks said. "No one knew what was going on. It was round the time the elementary kids get on a school bus. So, we just thinking kids getting ready, having a hard time. We didn't know that, that's what was taking place at that home when we heard screams coming from the household."

Mary Crutchfield, a local psychiatric nurse practitioner, said when a tragedy like this happens, it's an emotional struggle for everyone.

"It is absolutely normal to feel horrified, to feel disgusted, to feel astonished, really, really sad," Crutchfield said. "A lot of grief might come after this. That's completely normal, and if we talk about it, then no one has to feel shame, survivor's guilt, 'if I had just done this or that.' All of things are a part of the process that comes after the initial shock."

Crutchfield said that if you know someone who is going through hard times, look for behavior that is out of the norm.

"A lot of times, it's increased agitation, it's irritability, it's fast speech, it's things that don't make sense," Crutchfield said. "It's behaviors al of a sudden. ... They may say or do things that you've never seen them do before."

Crutchfield said that if you observe this behavior in someone, to be there for them as much as possible.

"The first thing to do is to talk to the person, but not in a way of trying to fix them, or tell them that they need help or any sort of lecture," Crutchfield said. "It's really, just tell me more. Just tell me more."

The incident remains under investigation, and no additional information has been released.

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk Fire-Rescue was at the scene of a commercial structure fire at a strip mall on West 21st Street Wednesday morning.

According to officials, crews were dispatched just before 10:30 a.m. to the 700 block of W. 21st St. in reference to a fire.

Fire Chief Glen Williams told 10 On Your Side that heavy smoke damage could be found in the entire block of buildings. Williams said the fire appeared to have originated from the rear of the Crudo Nudo restaurant.

The fire forced the temporary closure of five businesses in a strip mall in Ghent, leaving heavy smoke damage at Crudo Nudo, a local restaurant known for its Spanish and Asian influences.

The fire, which was said to have been internal, caused five businesses along the strip mall, including Pho 79, Mr. Shawarma, Crudo Nudo, The Vitamin Shoppe and Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant, to have to temporarily close.

The blaze erupted about 30 minutes before Crudo Nudo was set to open. Fire crews were forced to enter several locked buildings during the response, which was upgraded to a second alarm.

W. 21st Street fire (WAVY photo)

W. 21st Street fire (Courtesy: Norfolk Fire-Rescue)

W. 21st Street fire (Courtesy: Norfolk Fire-Rescue)

W. 21st Street fire (Courtesy: Norfolk Fire-Rescue)

W. 21st Street fire (Courtesy: Norfolk Fire-Rescue)

The fire was said to have been put out in about 10 minutes.

Crudo Nudo owner Eric Nelson described the scene as “pretty bad.”

“I mean, it's the first-time fire, but it's a lot of damage, you know," he said, "and it's about this time seven years ago ... when I opened up [and] signed a lease for Crudo. So this is a little a little disturbing.”

Nelson said that while the damage is significant, he remains hopeful that insurance will cover most of the losses. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Three years after 3-year-old Codi Bigsby was reported missing, activists continue to honor his memory and advocate for justice.

Codi’s father, Cory Bigsby, was convicted last June of second-degree murder and hiding Codi's dead body and is serving a 45-year prison sentence for his son’s death, and Cory Bigsby still faces additional child abuse charges, with a trial set to begin Tuesday.

Prosecutors revealed during the trial that Bigsby waited nearly seven months before reporting Codi missing in January 2022. The child’s body has never been found.

Nancy Strickland, an organizer with the group We Are Codi’s Voice, emphasized the community's commitment to remembering Codi.

"Codi is on my mind all the time—Christmas, his anniversary, his birthday," she said.

Codi’s case has also led to legislative changes. The CODI Alert, named in his honor, was passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2024. This alert is issued for missing children who do not meet the criteria for an AMBER Alert.

"We were able to get the CODI Alert passed unanimously through the House and Senate," activist Japharii Jones said. "Since it has been activated last September, to our knowledge, it has helped find seven kids."

Activists are determined to continue their fight, pressing for answers about Codi’s disappearance.

"We got justice for Codi," Strickland said. "Now, it’s time for his father to tell us where he is."

For full coverage and timeline of Bigsby's case, click here.

(WAVY) — The Department of Homeland Security has removed a policy that restricted immigration enforcement in schools, churches and other sensitive locations, a move raising concerns among educators and immigrant communities.

The policy change, issued by Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman Jan. 21, reverses a 2021 directive under the Biden administration that designated places such as schools, hospitals and domestic violence shelters as off-limits for Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. With the new directive under President Trump's administration, ICE agents are no longer restricted from conducting enforcement actions in these spaces.

A DHS memo states that “this action empowers the brave men and women in CBP and ICE to enforce our immigration laws and catch criminal aliens — including murders and rapists — who have illegally come into our country. Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense."

Educators say the policy shift could have significant consequences for schools and students, particularly those from immigrant families.

"I've had conversations with other educators across the state, across the country, and just thinking of me as an educator, I'm willing to risk it all for my students," said Dr. James Fedderman, an educator in Accomack County and the former president of the Virginia Education Association. "I'm willing to put everything on the line because when I went to college to become a teacher, my degree didn't say I could teach a certain kind of kid. My degree said I could teach children. And these children, regardless of their immigration status, they are our children. They are our tomorrow."

10 On Your Side reached out to the spokespersons of the school divisions of the seven Hampton Roads cities.

Virginia Beach Public Schools: "We do not have any comment on this matter at this time."

Chesapeake Public Schools: "CPS is committed to ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all students, regardless of their immigration status. In light of ongoing concerns related to U.S. immigration policy and enforcement, we want to reassure our community that our protocols and procedures remain unchanged and are designed to prioritize the safety and well-being of all students. Our policies require that any external agency, including ICE, must provide proper legal documentation and await CPS approval before accessing school property. This documentation will be reviewed by school administration before access is granted. No individual or agency is permitted unrestricted access to our buildings without following these procedures. We also strictly follow state and federal laws to protect student privacy and do not share confidential information without appropriate legal justification. At this time, we are not aware of any ICE enforcement actions at our schools. However, we remain vigilant in upholding policies that protect the rights and safety of our students and staff."

Portsmouth Public Schools: "I can share that if any ICE agents come to a school, they must present a valid judicial warrant. The warrant will be reviewed by central administration to ensure that the search is legally justified on school grounds before agents would be granted further access to any school building."

Hampton Public Schools: "This announcement has not impacted our existing practices and protocols. The school division will continue to uphold state and federal laws, as well as adhere to Hampton City Schools School Board policies."

Suffolk Public Schools: "Agents must have a judicial warrant, and it is the school division's responsibility to keep students safe."

Norfolk Public Schools: Reached out for comment.

Newport News Public schools: Reached out for comment.

"I don't want immigration officials going into churches and schools without any constraints," said Sen. Mark Warner. "I think it's bad policy. ... This, again, is not what I think people hired Mr. Trump to do. Undocumented folks have broken major laws - that's one category. Going into people's churches and schools, I think is beyond their line."

10 On Your Side has reached out to ICE in Norfolk for comment on how this policy will be enforced locally, but we have not yet received a response.

While the federal policy has changed, the National Immigration Law Center notes that schools still have some discretion in how they respond. Many school divisions require ICE agents to present a judicial warrant before being allowed inside.