The Virginia Beach Fire Department is asking the public to contact them if they have any information regarding related arson cases in Virginia Beach. The incidents in question have occurred in the Indian Lakes/ Rosemont section of the city over the last week. These fires have included a brush fire, several vehicle fires including a Virginia Beach City Public School bus. VBFD arson investigation would like citizens to contact Crime Line at 1-888-Lock-U-Up if they have any information regarding these fires.

Recent analysis of current criminal trends show an increase in crime related to gang activity. We, as a community, must take a proactive stance on this issue. In light of this, the City of Virginia Beach and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools are inviting citizens to attend the first of several free public forums on gangs and gang activity on Wednesday, March 7, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Virginia Beach Convention Center located at 1000 19th Street.

This forum is designed to create public awareness about gangs and the impact they have on our community; encourage community dialogue; share gang prevention strategies that city and school agencies have in place; and highlight how citizens can support these efforts.

The evening’s format begins with an informational presentation coordinated by Special Investigations members of the Police Department followed by a question and answer period. As a warning to parents, the presentation will include graphic material that may not be appropriate for young children. During the question and answer period, citizens will have the opportunity to submit questions and have them addressed by panel members.

The panel discussion will be moderated by Cliff Rice, former Chief of Police for Old Dominion University and a former Lieutenant for New York City Police Department. Serving on this panel will be Commonwealth’s Attorney Harvey Bryant; Virginia Beach Police Chief A. M. “Jake” Jacocks, Jr.; Virginia Beach City Public Schools Superintendent James G. Merrill; Olymphia Rainey, Juvenile Court Services Unit; Nony Abrajano, National Federation of Filipino American Associations; and Jim Davis, Barry Robinson, Inc.

For further information on this meeting please call (757) 385-3111 or logon to vbgov.com and look under “Hot Topics.”

The event is sponsored by the Virginia Beach Gang Strategy Task Force, which includes members from the Office of Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell, the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, the Virginia Beach Court Services Unit, the Virginia Beach Departments of Police, Human Services, Parks & Recreation, and Housing and Neighborhood Preservation, the City Manager’s Office, and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

Two Unknown suspects wanted in connection with Credit Card Theft and the subsequent use of the stolen credit cards at the 7-11 at 1618 E. Indian River Rd on January 11, 2007.  Both individuals to the left of the store clerk wearing the red smock are suspects in the crime.  Anyone that knows the identity of these suspects is asked to call the Norfolk Crime Line.

Abduction / Sexual Assault Suspect Strikes Again 

On March 6th at approximately 3:15 A.M. Norfolk Police responded to the 2500 Blk. E. Little Creek Rd. in reference to an abduction and sexual assault.  Upon arrival, officers located a female victim that had been abducted at knifepoint as she was delivering newspapers.  The victim was taken behind the apartment complex where she managed to escape from the suspect and call police.  Investigators believe this is the same suspect wanted in connection with the sexual assault that occurred on February 23rd.  Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.  

Assault on Case 23 Feb 2007
The Norfolk Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating an individual wanted in connection with an abduction and sexual assault of a female victim.

· During the early morning hours of Feb. 23rd, 2007, an unknown W/M suspect approached the victim as she was walking to her residence and forced the victim into a light colored 4dr vehicle. The suspect then drove the victim to a deserted location and sexually assaulted the victim before releasing the victim and fleeing in the same vehicle.

· This suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information as to the identity of the suspect is asked to contact the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

Virginia Beach Police need your assistance in a shooting that happened near the Green Run Quick Mart and Okey Dokey restaurant at 1411 Lynnhaven Parkway at the Primrose Shopping Center, Lynnhaven Parkway at Primrose Lane.

On Thursday, Feb 23 2007 at approximately 11:00, a man approached a person sitting in a vehicle and demanded money. He then shot the victim in the car and ran. If you have any information about this crime, please contact the police or you can call Crime Solvers at 1-888-lock-u-up if you want to remain anonymous.

Police would like additional information on ANY suspicious activity prior to the shooting. This information may help put pieces of the puzzle together even if it does not seem related.