Automatic License Plate Reader Technology Leads to Arrest in Shooting on Atlantic Avenue

On Nov, 16, 2024 at approximately 1:57 a.m., officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) responded to the 1100 block of Atlantic Ave. for a shooting. 

Officers arrived on scene and found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was later transported to a local hospital in stable condition. 

Thanks to automatic license plate reader cameras, video footage and eyewitness statements, investigators identified Timothy Kashner (M/35) of Suffolk as the suspect. On Nov. 20, 2024, Kashner was arrested and charged with Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, Shooting in Commission of a Felony, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. 

“Cameras help solve crimes,” said VBPD Chief Paul Neudigate. “Whether it be security cameras or automatic license plate readers, technology plays an invaluable role in our continuing mission to protect and serve our community.” 

(Note: The charges mentioned in this press release are accusations, and the arrested individual is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.)