Posts Tagged Crime
Governor Youngkin’s Violent Crime Task Force already being met with some criticism
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 6, 2022
Last month, Governor Youngkin cited a violent crime crisis in Virginia and announced the appointment of a task force to address it. That might seem like a solid political move. After all, who is in favor of violent crime? But critics are coming forward as Sandy Hausman reports.
“Operation Ceasefire” may soon be implemented in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 3, 2022
Governor Glenn Youngkin is now considering an investment that would bring a program aimed at reducing violent crime to Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
A Breakdown of New Crime Statistics from the Virginia State Police, FBI
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 23, 2019
New data suggests crime is down across Virginia. Michael Pope has details.
Should Virginia Inquire About Immigration Status When Someone Reports a Crime?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 8, 2018

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Should undocumented immigrants fear reporting crime? That’s an issue lawmakers in Richmond are debating. Michael Pope is at the Capitol with the latest.
Guilty Pleas End 42-Year-Old Cold Case
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 15, 2017

Sheila (left) and Katherine Lyon (Credit: Montgomery Co., MD Police)
One of the oldest cold case prosecutions in the country’s history ended Tuesday in Bedford when Lloyd Welch, Jr. pleaded guilty to the abduction and murder of two sisters. David Seidel reports.
In Virginia, Juveniles Sentenced to Life Without Parole Wait in Limbo
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 24, 2016

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Jason Clem is 12 years into a life sentence for a murder he committed when he was 16. A nonprofit estimates there are 60 people like Clem in Virginia, serving a life sentence without hope of parole, for a crime they committed when they are under 18. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that’s unconstitutional. But, so far, that’s had little effect for those in Virginia. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.