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Spring Break Surge: Virginia Beach Tackles Firearms, Drugs, and Public Safety
- 2025/05/03
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During the past week in Virginia Beach, law enforcement responded to multiple incidents involving a range of alleged criminal activities, particularly over the spring break weekend in the resort area and surrounding neighborhoods. On April 26, officers made a series of arrests in the 21st Street corridor in connection with firearms-related offenses and drug charges. Malik Eastman, age 19, of Virginia Beach, was arrested in the vicinity of the 600 block of 21st Street for alleged carrying of a concealed weapon. On the same day, Daveyahn Johnson, age 18, also of Virginia Beach, was taken into custody in the same area for alleged carrying of a concealed weapon and underage possession of marijuana. Vincent Lee, age 19, was arrested nearby for alleged carrying of a concealed weapon, carrying a loaded firearm, and removing or altering firearm serial numbers.
In a separate incident, Kalani Watkins, age 21, of Virginia Beach, was arrested in the 500 block of 21st Street for alleged driving while intoxicated (drugs). Another arrest occurred in the 3000 block of Atlantic Avenue, where Jeremiah Hurdle, age 23, of Richmond, was charged with multiple offenses including alleged shooting at an occupied building, reckless handling of a firearm, assault, unauthorized entry with intent to damage property, and two counts of intentional property damage. These cases resulted in charges and are proceeding through the judicial process. All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty.
The Virginia Beach Police Department, in coordination with state agencies, also participated in broader crime suppression operations during the reporting period, leading to the recovery of firearms and narcotics throughout the region. Some cases remain under investigation; no details were provided regarding suspects at large or public requests for assistance at this time.
Reviewing these incidents, a significant trend noted was the concentration of alleged weapons violations and disorderly conduct in the resort district during high-traffic spring break periods. No reports of hate crimes or targeted assaults were disclosed, but increased patrols and visible police presence appear directed at curbing group disturbances and illegal weapon possession in tourist-heavy corridors.
Anyone with information regarding open investigations or criminal activity is urged to contact the Virginia Beach Police Department or submit anonymous tips through the official channels listed on the department’s website. In emergencies, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency information or to offer a tip, contact the Virginia Beach Police Department's non-emergency line or use their online reporting system.
In a separate incident, Kalani Watkins, age 21, of Virginia Beach, was arrested in the 500 block of 21st Street for alleged driving while intoxicated (drugs). Another arrest occurred in the 3000 block of Atlantic Avenue, where Jeremiah Hurdle, age 23, of Richmond, was charged with multiple offenses including alleged shooting at an occupied building, reckless handling of a firearm, assault, unauthorized entry with intent to damage property, and two counts of intentional property damage. These cases resulted in charges and are proceeding through the judicial process. All arrestees are considered innocent until proven guilty.
The Virginia Beach Police Department, in coordination with state agencies, also participated in broader crime suppression operations during the reporting period, leading to the recovery of firearms and narcotics throughout the region. Some cases remain under investigation; no details were provided regarding suspects at large or public requests for assistance at this time.
Reviewing these incidents, a significant trend noted was the concentration of alleged weapons violations and disorderly conduct in the resort district during high-traffic spring break periods. No reports of hate crimes or targeted assaults were disclosed, but increased patrols and visible police presence appear directed at curbing group disturbances and illegal weapon possession in tourist-heavy corridors.
Anyone with information regarding open investigations or criminal activity is urged to contact the Virginia Beach Police Department or submit anonymous tips through the official channels listed on the department’s website. In emergencies, dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency information or to offer a tip, contact the Virginia Beach Police Department's non-emergency line or use their online reporting system.