Becca Mitchell
WTKR NewsChannel 3
Virginia Beach, VA, United States
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Autopsies reveal grisly details in 2017 fatal attack on Pasquotank prison employees
Autopsy reports have been released for the four victims who died after being attacked by inmates during an attempted escape at Pasquotank Correctional Institution last October. → Read More
Have some fun at the 2018 Chesapeake Jubilee!
The 2018 Chesapeake Jubilee is happening all weekend at Chesapeake City Park! → Read More
Summit of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts, sending plume of ash and smoke 30,000 feet high
An eruption from the Kilauea volcano's summit shot ash and smoke into the air early Thursday on Hawaii's Big Island, and the resulting plume is expected to cover the surrounding area, according to the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. → Read More
Teen develops ‘wet lung’ after vaping for just 3 weeks
An 18-year old woman working as a hostess in a rural Pennsylvania restaurant decided to try e-cigarettes, perhaps another of the innumerable bistro workers hoping to calm frayed nerves with a smoke -- or in this case, a vape. → Read More
School bus crash with injuries reported in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach Police, Fire and EMS crews are responding to a school bus crash on Independence Boulevard and Shelton Road. → Read More
Summer speed limits in effect on NC-12 in Outer Banks
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has changed out season speed limit signs along NC-12 in Currituck and Dare counties. → Read More
Yorktown bank robbery under investigation
The York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office is looking for a suspect in a bank robbery that occurred Wednesday morning at the Citizens and Farmers Bank in the 2800 block of George Washington Memorial Highway. → Read More
Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office: Courthouse evacuated due to ‘incident’
The Virginia Beach Courthouse is being evacuated due to an incident that occurred around 9 a.m. → Read More
Watch: NASA astronauts perform spacewalk to conduct maintenance on ISS
Two NASA astronauts are performing a spacewalk Wednesday outside the International Space Station. → Read More
Armed man found dead after barricading himself inside Chesapeake hotel room
A man was found dead inside a Chesapeake hotel room on Tuesday night after barricading himself inside for several hours. → Read More
Naval Air Force Atlantic holding event to commemorate 76th Battle of Midway anniversary
On Thursday, June 7, Naval Air Force Atlantic will commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Midway in a ceremony at the Association of Naval Aviation Monument Park at 25th and Atlantic Streets at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. → Read More
Mental evaluation ordered for man who threatened to kill Rep. Scott Taylor
The man accused of threatening to kill Congressman Scott Taylor and his staff members has been ordered to undergo a mental competency review to determine whether he can stand trial. → Read More
13-year-old arrested in Hampton shooting investigation
A 13-year-old boy has been charged in connection to a shooting that left a 35-year-old man injured over the weekend. → Read More
Suffolk Dollar General robbery suspect believed to be suspect in Rite Aid robbery
Suffolk Police are looking for a suspect who robbed a Rite Aid in the 1500 block of Holland Road. → Read More
Man dies after falling from roof of Norfolk building
A man died in Norfolk early Monday after falling from the roof of a building in the 5600 block of E. Virginia Beach Boulevard. → Read More
Former Coast Guard light station turned hotel 34 miles off NC coast is up for sale
WILMINGTON, N.C. - A former Coast Guard light station that has been transformed into an off-the-grid hotel is up for sale. The Frying Pan Tower is located approximately 34 miles off the coast of North Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean. → Read More
3-year-old Suffolk boy accidentally drowns in backyard pool
A 3-year-old boy accidentally drowned Thursday in his family's backyard pool. → Read More
Dog stolen from Virginia Beach couple’s home has been found
A dog stolen from a Virginia Beach couple Tuesday has been found! → Read More
Live now: Brother of Florida school shooter petitions court for move to Virginia
Zachary Cruz, brother of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gunman Nikolas Cruz, is seeking permission to move to Virginia after being kicked out of his Florida home. → Read More
May 11 is Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Military Spouse Appreciation Day is celebrated annually on the Friday before Mother’s Day in the United States. → Read More