Firearm
- Richmond man convicted of 1999 murder and armed robbery granted parole
Isaac Terrell Taylor, 49, was granted parole in August after serving decades on second-degree murder and armed robbery convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Norfolk man serving life for 1992 basketball-court killing granted parole
Victor Fields, 68, was granted parole in August after serving decades on first-degree murder convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Virginia Advances House Bill 40 on Undetectable Firearms
House Bill 40 would create a felony for manufacturing, selling or transferring firearms undetectable by standard security screenings at airports, schools and other public facilities.
- Two daughters and a grandson: The Lucas family members charged, and the gun count
Lisa Lucas-Burke, a Portsmouth City Council candidate, is a co-defendant in her mother's bribery count.
- Virginia Lawmakers Advance House Bill 702 on Local Firearm Buyback Programs
House Bill 702 directs Virginia local law enforcement to establish firearm buyback programs following Senate changes in the 2026 session.
- Virginia House Adopts Senate Changes to Bill on Firearms and Domestic Abuse Convictions
Lawmakers advance House Bill 93 with an amendment raising the standard for firearm surrender by convicted domestic abusers to probable cause.