Posts Tagged Crime

New FBI data: hate crimes are up across Virginia

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 22, 2024

This graph, compiled using the new data from the FBI, shows reported hate crimes in Virginia. That number is at its highest point in nearly two decades.

The number of reported hate crimes is on the rise in Virginia. Michael Pope reports.

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New FBI data shows a continued downward trend for violent crime

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 17, 2024

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After a spike during the pandemic, crime is down significantly across the country. Michael Pope has the details for Virginia. 

Here’s a link to that FBI data.

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Virginia Cold Case Database growing and providing leads

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 12, 2023

Virginia Cold Case Database website (Credit: Virginia State Police)

Virginia’s Cold Case Database went online in June of 2022. Now, a year-and-a-half after its launch, Craig Wright examines the growth of the site and whether it’s paying dividends.

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Crime is a talking point on the campaign trail, but what does the data actually show?

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 30, 2023

If you watch much TV, you’ve probably seen a few commercials about crime in Virginia. Michael Pope is here with a fact check.

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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.

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“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.

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A Breakdown of New Crime Statistics from the Virginia State Police, FBI

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 23, 2019

StateSeal00New data suggests crime is down across Virginia. Michael Pope has details.

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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.

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Guilty Pleas End 42-Year-Old Cold Case

Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 15, 2017

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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.

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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.

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