Police Ping - PressWhatMatters

Former Water Country USA Lifeguard Arrested on Rape and Child Sex Charges

PressWhatMatters — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:36:39 -0500

Arruda, who had previously been arrested on charges of Carnal Knowledge of a Child (ages 13–14) and Indecent Liberties with a Child Under 15, was served new warrants this week for rape, strangulation, and assault, according to arrest warrant logs.

Special Ed Teacher Arrested: Crazy Carol Cuffed and Caged

PressWhatMatters — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:12:34 -0500

Carol and Earl Badeaux have had police respond to their residence at 77 Main Street, located in the heart of Newport News, on multiple occasions over several years. Both husband and wife have previously been arrested and charged with assault-related offenses including assault on law enforcement and are currently under court order to remain separated from one another. Despite this mandate, 68 year old Carol Badeau was again taken into custody last night and booked into the city jail.

Liberals Show their Support for Massive Fraud committed by Somali Immigrants

PressWhatMatters — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:22:18 -0500

On January 9, 2026, demonstrators gathered across Virginia as part of the wave of protests connected to “ICE Out For Good” / “ICE Out of Virginia” actions. Footage in this video captures the crowd, signs, chants, and speeches as participants criticized federal immigration enforcement and the Trump administration’s response to the recent incident involving ICE in Minneapolis. Some Virginia coverage specifically referenced demonstrations tied to 50501 Virginia and RVA Indivisible, including activity around Newport News & Hampton VA.

INSANE FOOTAGE! Police Capture Crazy Drugged Up Woman @ City Center Hotel

PressWhatMatters — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:46:24 -0500

Wild woman trashed hotel room, rips mans hair out, fights with cops as she live streams! It all happened early Friday evening when police were dispatched to the City Center Inn at 945 J Clyde Morris Blvd in Newport News. But before police even arrived, the woman identified as Moriah Marshall has already been on Facebook live posting the events of the night.

Welfare "Queen" BUSTED! Sharhonda Dawson of Newport News ARRESTED for Welfare Fraud

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 04:20:01 -0500

Welfare abuse and fraud are at an all time high and the citizens are tired of low life leeches like Sharhonda Dawson stealing funds meant for the poor and likely the reason the 40 year old mother from Newport News has become so overweight.

Newport News City Council's $3 Million Gamble: A First-Class Festival or a Financial Fiasco

PressWhatMatters — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 03:52:08 -0500

Mayor Philip Jones and the city of Newport News have just come up with a great way to spend the surplus of tax dollars as citizens struggle to survive in a new "Slap in the Face" scheme to defraud the people once again as the corruption and cons continue.

Murder @ the Mall: Suspect Gary Moore ARRESTED

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 03:47:53 -0500

Just before 11 AM on one of the busiest shopping days of the year, an argument turned deadly at the Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News Saturday. Gary Carlton Moore (24) was booked into the city jail and charged with murder/2nd degree .

Cop LOSES IT After Woman Leaves Accident Scene.

PressWhatMatters — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:08:51 -0500

A multi vehicle accident sent cars flying off the road into a nearby parking lot early Saturday afternoon. Multiple witnesses tell Police Ping the woman driver darted out into the street seemingly unconcerned traffic coming and caused a chain reaction of busted bumpers and a tore up Toyota.

Deputy Charged AGAIN After Motorcyclist Sent to Hospital

PressWhatMatters — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 07:31:02 -0400

Rhonda Jemean Taylor "Reckless Rhonda", a deputy with the Newport News Sheriff's Office is now facing a $250K lawsuit after being charged with improper lane change which will add to the dozen similar traffic tickets he's received in recent years and her second causing an accident.

Man who BEAT/ROBBED AIRMAN & Pushed Girl Friend from MOVING VEHICLE Arrested & Released (again)

PressWhatMatters — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 04:46:43 -0400

A career criminal with a long history or terrorizing the peninsula was arrested and released from the Newport News city jail on Friday. David Nelson Grasty who pled guilty back in 2019 on charges of unlawful wounding & grand larceny by pickpocket was also arrested the previous year for pushing his then girlfriend out of a moving car.

Just TRY to EVICT ME! Man fills home with gas containers to avoid being evicted

PressWhatMatters — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:35:30 -0400

Police Ping was on scene at 216 City Center Blvd Wednesday as Hazmat crews and fire fighters shut the street down and worked to clear the dangerous situation. The deputies, police and homeowner kept quiet the entire day as Police Ping asked questions but word got around fast on the details which seem to be blamed on post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

State Cop Harasses Old Man and Police Ping Speaks with a Police Aide at Accident Scene

PressWhatMatters — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 09:21:57 -0400

In this double feature WATCH as we roll up on an accident scene where 2 are taken to the hospital while the @ fault passenger wants to know if "I have anything better to do?"

Military Defense Contractor Arrested for Crimes Against Child

PressWhatMatters — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:03:48 -0400

Robert Ross Rigsby, a senior manager at SES Space & Defense, was arrested on multiple warrants charging him with indecent liberties with a child and sexual battery involving a victim younger than 13. He turned himself in at police headquarters and was booked into jail on Thursday afternoon.

The OFFICIAL Police Ping Guide on What to do if you have an Arrest Warrant

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:23:50 -0400

With all the countless new laws these corrupt politicians come up with each year, it's even more likely you'll one day face a warrant for your arrest. In Florida alone, over 120 new laws took effect on July 1, 2025. Every state in the country is a police state and it seems they want us all to go through the system at least once in our lifetime to keep us in compliance.

New Warrants Issued for Math Teacher adding to his list of over 150 Criminal Charges

PressWhatMatters — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:04:52 -0400

While serving time for multiple felony crimes including manslaughter, robbery and fraud related charges dating back to 2001, Jason Daniel Brumbaugh was once considered by his fellow cell mates as math tutor and instructor.

Not Guilty By Reason of INSANITY | How Violent Felons Trick Judges to Escape Jail

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 06:46:38 -0400

Located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia and established in 1773, Eastern State Hospital once served the mentally ill troops of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Today, the institution is understaffed and full of court room con artists that manage to convince judges they are innocent by reason of insanity.

SUV SLAMS into Advance Auto Parts in Newport News Saturday Morning Destroying Everything in it's Path

PressWhatMatters — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 17:16:22 -0400

WATCH the exclusive footage of this wild scene as a driver reported to have had a medical emergency which caused them to crash into front of the Advance Auto Parts store in Denbigh this morning.

Toyota Tundra CRASHES Through TOWNE BANKS Brick Fence

PressWhatMatters — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 17:42:56 -0400

An older model Toyota 4X4 lost control and slammed into the fence at the Towne Bank near the corner of Oyster Point Rd and Cannon Blvd in Newport News Saturday morning.

Panicked Paramedic Reports Drunk Driver Hits EMS Vehicle and Leaves Scene across from Christopher Newport University Sunday Morning

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 14:23:59 -0400

Panicked Paramedic Reports Drunk Driver Hits EMS Vehicle and Leaves Scene across from Christopher Newport University Sunday Morning.

A member of the Radical Latino Brown Berets Identified distributing thousands of Dollars Worth of Face Shields to LA Rioters

PressWhatMatters — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:54:15 -0400

Uncovering the Actions of Alejandro Orellana: Distributing Face Shields to LA Rioters. Alejandro Orellana of the Spanish group Brown Berets, a Spanish group founded in the late 1960s, has been identified as the person responsible for distributing face shields to LA rioters!

Nationwide Protests Planned June 14 Funded by Social Movement Indivisible And Partners

PressWhatMatters — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:44:43 -0400

The hate group Indivisible And Partners are hosting a nationwide protest on Saturday June 14, 2025. Cities nationwide are preparing for what event organizers are calling the "Day of Defiance" with hired agitators by wealthy Liberal psychopaths.

Sheriff Marco Lopez along with 5 Co-Defendants Charged with Felony Racketeering

PressWhatMatters — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:27:47 -0400

Sheriff Marco Lopez was charged Thursday with Racketeering including employees at the now closed Eclipse Night Club

Is there a MAJOR coverup going on with Pediatrics at Oyster Point? Could C.H.K.D. be the PUPPET MASTER?

PressWhatMatters — Fri, 16 May 2025 14:46:16 -0400

Last week, a 66 year old male secretary Robert Raymond Dessoffy was arrested on felony counts relating to aggravated sexual battery / victim < 13. Robert listed his place of employment as the Pediatrics at Oyster Point in the city of Newport News Virginia. Bob has been in the custody of the Newport News Sheriff's Office since May 9 when he turned himself in on outstanding warrants and is being held on a no bond status at the city jail. (update Bob was released 5/22/25)

911 CALL BUSTED SPEED CHECKING the COPS with RADAR GUN

PressWhatMatters — Fri, 02 May 2025 14:19:43 -0400

Have you ever been cruising down the highway, minding your own business, only to see those dreaded flashing lights in your rearview mirror? Yes, we've all been there - caught in a police speed trap. But what if I told you that the tables could be turned on those speed trap-obsessed cops? That's right, it's time to explore the wild world of reverse radar and how some police officers just can't resist breaking the laws they're supposed to enforce.

King Forest Ln House Fire Newport News

PressWhatMatters — Thu, 01 May 2025 15:18:44 -0400

On May 1, tragedy struck at 116 King Forest Lane as a residential fire claimed the lives of five animals, including a dog and four cats, and displaced a family, according to the Newport News Fire Department (NNFD).

BUS gets Pulled Over by a Fire Truck as Flames Shoot out of Engine and citizens track using 911

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:30:36 -0400

A bus nicknamed "Flames" was reported cruising down the road like the Partridge family with flames shooting out of the engine. (scanner audio included) By the time the FIRE DEPARTMENT got them pulled over, the entire team of about 20 kids are sent to the side of the road. One of the leaders complains to the officers that I'm filming.

DRONE launched after Fire DESTROYS apartment unit with HUGE FIRE/EMS/POLICE response

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:19:20 -0400

Two people lost their apartment in a fire on Lochaven Drive Wednesday . April 23 2025, fire at Grand Lake Townhomes formally known as Lockhaven apartments in Newport News Virginia Grand Lake Townhomes 99 Lochview Dr, Newport News, VA 23602

I got BUSTED running RADAR on the POLICE

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:57:33 -0400

I Bought a RADAR GUN and TARGETED the POLICE

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:24:00 -0400

Police Ping ran a speed check on all police, sheriff, ems, fire, school bus, city vehicles looking for speeders Reverse Speed Trap Volume 2 Warrick BLVD 35 MPH both ways. Roadway was wet yet several drivers still drove too fast for conditions. Warrick High School is just up the road and classes were in session.

Cops lecture us on speeding as they speed by us

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:22:09 -0400

Watch as we film cops, fire trucks, ambulances, school busses and city vehicles breaking the laws they give us tickets for. Police Ping goes undercover to expose these traffic violators with the help of the Bushnell Radar Gun

"MASTER" Cop doesn't understand basic RIGHT OF WAY LAWS uses patrol car as his OWN PERSONAL UBER

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:19:50 -0400

Documenting a tense property lines dispute in Newport News where trespassers converge on what appears to be city property. This local news coverage shows a heated exchange regarding boundary survey requirements and potential crime reporting. Through our neighborhood watch initiatives, we continue monitoring these types of civilian interactions to ensure public safety.

OFFICER Gets SET STRAIGHT by COP WATCHER in Public Parking Lot

PressWhatMatters — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:15:55 -0400

Cop watcher films police at crash scene in a hospital parking lot and gets yelled at and lied to by officer. We are losing our rights little by little and these officers were out of line telling me I couldn't record in a public parking lot.