Portsmouth

No indictment in Portsmouth shooting of Kazakh man

david.putney — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:35:42 -0500

PORTSMOUTH A grand jury has opted not to indict a police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Kazakh man outside an Olde Towne apartment.

Schools await Portsmouth's word on funding

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:17:03 -0500

PORTSMOUTH The $140 million school budget proposed for next year could hinge on whether the City Council agrees to provide an additional $2.5 million to offset less aid to the division from the state. "Let's pray that the city gives us the additional funding," School Board member Edward McCabe said.

Police ID victims of two Portsmouth homicides

Patrick.Wilson — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:23:04 -0500

PORTSMOUTH
Police have identified the man and woman found dead Tuesday in Port Norfolk and said they are investigating the possibility that the deaths are related.
James David Gough Jr., 47, of the 700 block of Broad St. was found in a burning Jeep Cherokee early that morning.
The vehicle was in an alley between the 400 blocks of Florida and Mount Vernon avenues.

Deal offered to Portsmouth lawmaker could ease tolls

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

RICHMOND Gov. Bob McDonnell's aides have dangled millions in toll-reducing road funds in front of a local Democrat in hopes of avoiding a Senate stalemate over his proposed two-year state budget.

Man's online petition against tunnel tolls heats up

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:53:21 -0500

On Saturday, Todd Cairns posted that his week-old online petition opposing tunnel tolls had close to 200 names. Four days later, it's at more than 1,800 and growing. "I think it belongs to the people now; they've taken charge," Cairns said.

Traffic stop by Portsmouth fire employee investigated

Patrick.Wilson — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:47:23 -0500

Suffolk police are investigating a traffic stop they said was made by an employee of Portsmouth Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services in an unmarked city car.

Woman charged in New Year's death in Portsmouth

Cindy.Clayton — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:52:28 -0500

PORTSMOUTH A woman wanted by police on a charge of involuntary manslaughter turned herself in on Tuesday. Wendy Sue Sullivan, 47, was indicted last week on the charge in connection with the death of another woman during a fight on New Year's Day, according to police. Her last known address was on City Park Avenue.

Portsmouth church once mired in lawsuit is for sale

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:37:31 -0500

PORTSMOUTH It's been known as Garden of Prayer Temple, Friendship Temple and, most recently, a massively expensive headache for the city.

Man found dead after officers enter Portsmouth home

lauren.king — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:08:54 -0500

PORTSMOUTH A man who was found dead outside the back door of a home on River Cove near Cardinal Lane on Tuesday died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.

Portsmouth neighborhood sees two homicides

Cindy.Clayton — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:42:34 -0500

PORTSMOUTH
Many folks in Port Norfolk have been ready to get crime under control.
They formed a neighborhood watch and invited Police Chief Ed Hargis to the January civic league meeting. But Tuesday was not a good day.