Virginia Beach Police enlist federal help to locate missing 12-year-old boy
The Virginia Beach Police Department have brought in federal partners to assist in locating a missing 12-year-old boy.
Family of missing 12-year-old has received ransom requests, Virginia Beach police say
The family of Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo has received ransom requests through social media, prompting police to treat the case as an abduction, according to new information from the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Family received ransom demand on WhatsApp for missing Virginia Beach boy; massive search continues
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old Virginia Beach boy police said was abducted Friday morning in Virginia Beach.
'Ransom requests' prompt abduction investigation for Virginia Beach boy; massive search continues
Virginia Beach police have deployed a massive search effort involving bloodhounds, security footage, drones, helicopters, and mounted patrols, the family of Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo.
Virginia Beach child abducted on Friday, believed to be in extreme danger
A 12-year-old boy from Virginia Beach has been abducted and is believed to be in extreme danger, according to police.
AMBER Alert issued for 12-year-old Virginia Beach boy
VIRGINIA BEACH\, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia State Police and the Virginia Missing Children Clearinghouse have issued an AMBER Alert as part of the search for a 12-year-old boy police say was abducted.
Amber alert issued for Virginia Beach boy believed to be in extreme danger
Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo, who is about 105 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, is believed to be in extreme danger.
Virginia Beach child believed to be in 'extreme danger,' AMBER Alert issued
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Virginia State Police (VSP) say a 12-year-old child was abducted from Virginia Beach Friday and is believed to be in extreme danger. An AMBER Alert was issued just before 6 a.m. Saturday for Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo who police say was last seen in the 200 block of Mica Avenue.
Ransom request prompts abduction investigation for Virginia Beach boy
Ransom request prompts abduction investigation for Virginia Beach boy
Virginia Beach police say evidence from the community is critical in the search for 12-year-old Juan Acevedo
Juan Sebastian Mejia Acevedo, 12, of Virginia Beach, remains missing as police urge people with information to come forward.
Former Virginia Beach massage therapist sentenced to 8 years for sexually assaulting client
Bowen Lee Lajesse was working at a massage therapy school when the assault occurred. The woman told investigators he ...
Five people lose their home in Virginia Beach fire, one rushed to hospital
Virginia Beach firefighters worked to put out an apartment fire early Saturday morning. The VBFD said five people lost their ...
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Restaurant Week in Virginia Beach extended for another week
Residents looking to try new dining options can take advantage of Restaurant Week in Portsmouth and Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach interested in proposal for new state fund to boost sports tourism
A proposal for a new state grant program that could boost sports tourism in the commonwealth has piqued the interest of ...
Virginia Beach high school student set to fight at MMA event at Rivers Casino
A Kellam High School junior is training for the first mixed martial arts event at Rivers Casino in Portsmouth. Eliana Seymour ...
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4 people injured after bus lost control, ran over church sign in Virginia Beach
Four people were injured following a bus crash in Virginia Beach Friday evening near Bayside Baptist Church, according to the Virginia Beach police department.
Inclement weather causes issues among families at Virginia Beach Public Schools
Winter weather earlier this week caused school divisions to either cancel or take classes online for multiple days.