53 Arrests Resulting in Numerous Criminal Charges During Spring Break Weekend

City Reinforces Commitment to Public Safety

During “Spring Break Weekend,” from the evening of April 25 to the early morning of April 27, 2025, the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) worked diligently to welcome and ensure the safety of all visitors to our city, especially the Resort Area.   

Unfortunately, not all that visited the Oceanfront area this past weekend came to have a good time; many came with criminal aspirations.  In addition to dealing with large crowds of teens and young adults, VBPD officers responded to several shots fired and shooting-related offenses during the weekend, including ShotSpotter activations and a person shot in the 1400 block of Pacific Avenue on Sunday morning. 

As a result, VBPD made 53 arrests, resulting in close to 200 hundred criminal charges, in a 48-hour period. Many of the charges were related to firearms violations, with a minimum of 28 firearms confiscated. VBPD arrested the following non-comprehensive list of individuals for various firearms-, violence-, or disorder-related offenses: 

On Friday, April 25, 2025: 

1. A 14-year-old boy from Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 600 block of 25th Street and charged with Possession of Schedule VI Narcotics. 
2. Dorian Rogers (M/53) (residency unknown) was arrested in the 2400 block of the Boardwalk and charged with Intoxication in Public.  
3. Bria Crocker (F/29) of Portsmouth, VA, was arrested in the 400 block of 21st Street and charged with Malicious Assault, Not Reporting a Vehicle Accident with Damage, and two counts each of Intentional Damage of Property and Trespassing. 
4. Bakari Butler (M/31) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 1900 block of Baltic Ave. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Carrying a Loaded Weapon in Public. 
5. Daniel Alexander (M/38) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 5100 block of Goldboro Dr. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon. 
6. Devin Tellez (M/21) of Roanoke, VA, was arrested in the 2100 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon. 
7. Savon Sandiford (M/20) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 2000 block of Mediterranean Ave. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Fleeing from a Law Enforcement Officer, Unauthorized Use of a Highway Crossover, and Underage Possession of Marijuana.  
8. Malik Eastman (M/19) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 600 block of 21st St. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon. 
9. Kalani Watkins (M/21) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 500 block of 21st St. and charged with DWI (Drugs). 
10. Jeremiah Hurdle (M/23) of Richmond, VA, was arrested in the 3000 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Shooting at an Occupied Building, Reckless Handling of a Firearm, Assault, Enter Property to Damage, and two counts of Intentional Damage of Property. 
11. Daveyahn Johnson (M/18) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 600 block of 21st St. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Underage Possession of Marijuana. 
12. Vincent Lee (M/19) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 600 block of 21st St. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, and Removing or Altering the Serial Numbers of a Firearm. 

On Saturday, April 26, 2025: 

13. James Kelly (M/23) of Tappahannock, VA, was arrested in the 2300 block of the Boardwalk and charged with Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute, Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and Eluding Police.  

14. Dorsey Donivan (M/22) of Norfolk, VA, was arrested in the 1200 block of Laskin Rd. and charged with DWI (alcohol). 

15. Terron Hargrove (M/22) of Emporia, VA, was arrested in the 2000 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Firearm Weapon and Carrying a Loaded Weapon in Public. 

16. William Reed (M/43) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 2500 block of the Boardwalk and charged with Assault on LEO, Fraud, and two counts of Resisting Arrest. 

17. Shawn Heckstall (M/18) of Richmond, VA, was arrested in the 1700 block of the Boardwalk and charged with Possession of a Firearm on School Property, Carrying a Loaded Weapon in Public, and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor.  

18. Yahmel Rodgers (M/24) of North Chesterfield, VA, was arrested in the 300 block of 20th St. and charged with Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Displaying a Firearm During the sale of a Schedule I/II Substance, and Fleeing from LEO. 

19. Yahyaa Richardson (M/21) of Philadelphia, PA, was arrested on Atlantic Ave. and charged with Public Intoxication. 

20. Layuana Briseno (F/18) of Wilmington, DE, was arrested in the 200 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Fleeing from LEO. 

21. Larry Reeves (M/26) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 1700 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Assault on LEO. 

22. Jermaine Williams (M/20) of Richmond, VA, was arrested in the 1800 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Public Intoxication, Disorderly Conduct, and Fleeing from LEO.  

23. Cameron Wickware (M/20) of Norfolk, VA, was arrested in the 2100 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Disorderly Conduct. 

24. Ty-Meer Williams (M/24) (residency unknown) was arrested in the 2000 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Firearm. 

25. Sharcor Cotman (M/21) (residency unknown) was arrested in the 2100 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Receive Stolen or Aid in Concealing a Firearm. 

26. Troy Sharper (M/19) of Colonial Heights, VA, was arrested on 19th St. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, Fleeing from LEO, and Wearing a Mask. 

27. Everett Turner (M/25) of Emporia, VA, was arrested on the 1800 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, and Intentional Damage of Property. 

28. Umar Johnson (M/23) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 1800 block of Pacific Ave. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon. 

29. Miguel Cardeno (M/29) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 1600 block of Hazel Ave. and charged with DWI (Alcohol), Reckless Driving, and Eluding LEO. 

30. Marques Minor (M/22) of Norfolk, VA, was arrested in the 2200 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Carrying a Loaded Firearm. 

On Sunday, April 27, 2025: 

31. Tyron Clanton (M/22) of Petersburg, VA, was arrested in the 2100 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Carrying a Loaded Firearm. 
32. Shaunae Fauntleroy (F/20) of Hampton, VA, was arrested in the 1700 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Disorderly Conduct. 
33. Nasir Eddings (M/19) of Richmond, VA, was arrested in the 2200 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Carrying a Loaded Firearm. 
34. Mekhi McDaniels (M/22) of Upper Marlboro, MD, was arrested in the 2100 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Public Intoxication and Assault on LEO. 
35. Christopher Braswell (M/20) (unknown residence) was arrested in the 1700 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute, and Failure to ID to Police. 
36. Jay’nod Harvey (M/22) of Newport News, VA, was arrested in the 2800 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, Possession of a Trigger Activator, two counts of Assault, Petit Larceny, Providing False Identity to LEO, and Wearing a Mask in Public. 
37. Nashun Simmons (M/23) of Hampton, VA, was arrested in the 2800 block of Atlantic Ave. and charged with Intentional Property Damage, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Shooting a Firearm in Public, and Reckless Handling of a Firearm.  
38. David Driggins (M/36) of Virginia Beach, VA, was arrested in the 5800 block of Lake Edward Dr. and charged with DWI. 

This criminal activity does not represent Virginia Beach or the welcoming environment for which the Resort Area is known. Police Chief Paul Neudigate emphasized that while the city prides itself on being an inclusive and vibrant destination for visitors and residents alike, criminal behavior — particularly acts involving the illegal possession and use of firearms — will not be tolerated. 

“We are a community that values safety, hospitality, and respect for the law. Our city is proud to welcome visitors from across the country and around the world,” said Chief Neudigate. “However, let me be clear: we will not allow individuals who come here to commit crimes — especially those involving firearms — to disrupt the peace and safety we have worked hard to build. We had enhanced staffing in place to maintain order, deter criminal actions, and seek out those engaged in illegal firearm acts – our officers acted swiftly and professionally this weekend to ensure that those who endangered our community were caught and held accountable.” 

Officials are working closely with community partners to ensure that Virginia Beach remains a safe, welcoming, and thriving destination for everyone. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the VBPD Detective Bureau at 757-385-4101 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Solvers at P3Tips.com.