A Virginia murder suspect accused of fatally stabbing a woman at a bus stop earlier this week has a lengthy criminal history filled with multiple arrests, but was let back onto the streets nearly every time. Abdul Jalloh, 32, is charged with the Monday night killing of Stephanie Minter, 41, of Fredericksburg, at a bus […]
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West Virginia worked with ICE — 650 arrests later, officials say Minnesota-style ‘chaos’ is a choice
A relatively brief, but lucrative ICE surge into West Virginia netted roughly 650 illegal immigrant arrests earlier this month — a two-week, statewide operation officials say unfolded with little disruption and now stands as a counterpoint to the turmoil surrounding similar enforcement efforts in Minnesota. From Jan. 5 through Jan. 19, federal agents fanned out […]
Virginia Dems take tax hikes into overtime, target fantasy football leagues
Amid a slew of fresh taxes proposed by the newly emboldened Democratic majority in Virginia, the latest entry seeks to sack people’s fantasy football leagues. The Fantasy Contests Act, authored by Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria, would impose a 10% tax on fantasy sports revenue from games played within the Commonwealth. Five percent, or 0.5 percentage […]
Virginia man Brendan Banfield learns fate in twisted au pair affair double-murder
A Virginia jury has found former IRS law enforcement officer Brendan Banfield guilty of aggravated murder in the 2023 killings of his wife, Christina Banfield, and a second victim, Joseph Ryan, according to reports. Banfield, 40, was convicted in Fairfax County of murdering his 37-year-old wife and Ryan, 38, a stranger prosecutors said he deliberately […]
Escaped kangaroo blocks Virginia highway after being chased by hunting dogs, officials say
Local law enforcement sprang into action Saturday morning after a kangaroo was spotted on a major highway in central Virginia. The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Thomas Nelson Highway and Oak Ridge Road near the unincorporated community of Arrington after receiving a report of a kangaroo blocking traffic. […]
West Virginia man allegedly threatened to kill Trump supporters, ICE agents in online videos: report
A West Virginia man is behind bars after police say he allegedly posted videos online threatening to kill supporters of President Donald Trump and ICE agents. Troopers with the Harrison County sector of the West Virginia police received information regarding a “threats complaint” from the local county sheriff’s department on Jan. 19, according to a […]
Virginia Democrats frustrate law enforcement with bill axing prison time for violent crime, expert warns
A new bill proposed by Democrats in the Virginia state legislature is raising concerns regarding the removal of minimum prison sentences for various violent felony crimes. Within days of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger being sworn in, members of her party introduced a flurry of amendments looking to end mandatory minimum sentences for various crimes within […]
Virginia Democrats move to seize redistricting power, opening door to 4 new left-leaning seats
The Virginia state Senate on Friday greenlit a constitutional amendment that would clear the way for the Democrat-controlled legislature to redraw the state’s U.S. House maps ahead of this year’s midterm elections. The move by state senators, following a similar vote on Wednesday in the state House, was the final step needed to send the […]
James Franklin finalizing deal to become Virginia Tech’s new head football coach: report
James Franklin has already found a new team to coach in college football following his firing by Penn State. Franklin and Virginia Tech have reportedly finalized a deal to make him the next Hokies head football coach, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Over the weekend, a report surfaced stating Franklin and Virginia Tech were “engaged […]
Democrats sweep high-stakes races in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and more top headlines
1. Democrats sweep high-stakes races across the US 2. Erika Kirk reflects on life, loss and faith in first TV interview since Charlie Kirk’s death 3. Senate Democrats weigh exit strategy from record-breaking government shutdown SOCIALIST SHOCKWAVE – Zohran Mamdani stuns NYC as voters hand power to Democrats’ far-left flank. Continue reading … LINES DRAWN […]
Jason Miyares touts record on crime, fentanyl as Jones scandal roils Virginia race
EXCLUSIVE: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares told Fox News Digital ahead of Thursday’s debate that his four-year record proves why voters should “rehire” him as the commonwealth’s top law enforcement officer. Miyares also addressed the controversy surrounding Democratic challenger Jay Jones, who sent text messages fantasizing about the murder of former Republican House Speaker Todd […]
Ex-NFL star Rudi Johnson’s inspiring message to Virginia youth days before death revealed: ‘I’ll be watching’
Former Cincinnati Bengals running back Rudi Johnson shared an inspiring message with young athletes in his home state of Virginia just days before he reportedly died by suicide. Johnson, 45, was inducted into the Chesterfield Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 18 as a graduate of Thomas Dale High School and a product of the Ettrick […]