Suspended sentence issued in gang break-in case (Louisa, VA A Bumpass man was given a 15-year suspended sentence in Louisa Circuit Court today for breaking into a Buckner Road home, a crime he committed in order to get out of a gang.
Legislature OKs bills to combat human trafficking of minors (Richmond, VA): The General Assembly has passed two identical bills intended to help social workers in the fight against minor-involved human trafficking. The bills, introduced by House Majority Leader Charniele L. Herring, D-Alexandria, and Sen. Mark Obenshain, R-R
MS-13 gang member found guilty of capital murder in teen's death (Bedford County, VA): jury has found the MS-13 gang member charged with brutally murdering a Lynchburg teenager guilty of capital murder. Kevin Soto-Bonilla is one of six people charged in Raymond Wood's murder and his trial has been going on for two weeks in Bedford Coun
MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced for Role in Gang-Related Assault (Alexandria, VA An MS-13 gang member was sentenced today to 38 months in prison for his role and participation in a violent gang-related assault of a victim with multiple bats.
Gang member given 24 years in string of armed robberies at grocery stores (Norfolk, VA): A member of the Bloods street gang has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for acting as the gunman in several armed robberies at Hampton Roads grocery stores.
Roanoke leaders invoke public health model to contain 'epidemic' of gun violence (Roanoke, VA): When a shooting happens in Roanoke, a trained civilian team will go into action: heading to the scene of bloodshed, comforting family members at the hospital, coaxing a victim’s ally not to retaliate.
Another bombshell drops in Danville gang case as new grand jury testimony found (Danville, VA): Danville Commonwealth's Attorney Michael Newman sat in U.S. District Court clutching a manila envelope when a trial resumed Tuesday morning against the last remaining defendant in the city's ongoing federal case involving the Rollin' 60s Crips
City of Danville wins award for innovation and excellence (Danville, VA): The City of Danville’s Project Imagine program has been named as one of the winners of the Virginia Municipal League’s annual awards for innovation and excellence in local government.
Teen who killed Norfolk rapper gang leader VilleBoy Ant will serve 5 years (Norfolk, VA): Two years ago, Anthony “VilleBoy Ant” Sinclair was gunned down in a Norfolk parking lot, the death of the prominent gang member and rapper sparking fears of a renewed gang war.
Book details spiritual battle for gangs (Danville, VA): The city of Danville’s coordinator for youth services and gang violence prevention has written a book that provides churches and faith-based organizations with an understanding of the motives and origins of gangs from a Christian perspective
Man pleads guilty to MS-13 gang activity surrounding Lynchburg teen's murder (Lynchburg, VA): One of the six men facing charges in connection to the death of Lynchburg teen Raymond Wood pleaded guilty to three charges in court today. Juan Hernandez, 25, pleaded guilty to one felony count of gang participation, one felony count of accessory af
Body in 'Gang-Related' Killing Found in Fairfax Co. Park: Police (Fairfax County, VA): After more than a day of searching, police have found a body buried in a Fairfax County park. They believe the killing is gang-related. An investigative lead told police that there may be in the body in the woods of the Hybla Park area, Fairfax Count
90 arrested in Richmond, Tri-Cities during weeklong gang enforcement operation by the U.S. Marshals (Richmond, VA): Ninety people were arrested from about a dozen different gangs during a weeklong enforcement operation by the U.S. Marshals Service, according to a release. Led by the Marshals, multiple federal, state and local law enforcement agencies worked around
Louisa suspect sought to escape gang (Louisa, VA): man who kicked in the door of a Buckner Road house did so as part of his effort to escape a gang, a prosecutor and his attorney said in court. Keith Saunders-Mallory, 18, of Bumpass, faces charges of breaking into a house to commit robbery and doing
Gang rivalry may be behind recent gun violence in Danville 17 year-old killed March 10, 24 year-old shot multiple times March 16
5 MS-13 Members Accused of Stabbing Virginia Teen 100 Times Police say five MS-13 gang members stabbed a 16-year-old boy 100 times in Maryland last weekend before driving his body to a remote area of Virginia and setting it ablaze.
Defendant claims he witnessed event that precipitated, ignited Danville’s gang war A Danville man pleaded guilty Monday to racketeering conspiracy as he acknowledged his role in Danville’s gang-driven violence of 2016 and 2017.
Prince William probation officer sentenced for aiding gang members (Prince William County, VA): A former probation officer was sentenced Friday to nearly four years in prison for obstructing a federal grand jury investigation into armed drug traffickers and gang members.
Two rival gangs involved in MacArthur Center shooting, prosecutor says (Norfolk, VA): The shootout at MacArthur Center on Valentine's Day was a dispute between rival gangs, according to a prosecutor in the case. Two people were wounded, but will recover, and four were charged in connection with the gunfire in a shopping mall busy with
Gangs get blame for an increase in Danville violence (Danville, VA): In his 31 years in ministry, the Rev. Frank McCullough has officiated hundreds of funerals. While no loss is easy, those that weigh heavily on him are the young people — usually in their 20s, even teens — whose lives were taken by violence.
