Norfolk Shooter Arrested + Apartment Fire +Sheriff Bribery Scheme

Hey, people of Norfolk! Sean Peek here with the latest copy of the Norfolk Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rather cloudy and humid. High: 77 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Norfolk and nearby communities:

1. Lavon T. Williams was arrested yesterday in Chesapeake for the murder of 25-year-old Rikeria D. Bibbins. Bibbins was shot and killed in the 700 block of Rockingham Street in the southern area of Norfolk on Sept. 29. Williams has been charged with second-degree murder. (WAVY.com)
2. A fire broke out at a Norfolk apartment complex on Wednesday night. The fire, which appears to have broken out in the kitchen on an apartment unit, was reported at 10:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of West Ocean View Avenue. (WAVY.com)
3. A Franklin, Tennessee, man pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud and admitted to engaging in a 13-year bribery scheme with former Norfolk Sheriff Robert McCabe. (U.S. Department of Justice)
4. Norfolk Public Schools will now require its staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or get tested weekly. (The Virginian-Pilot)
5. A friendly reminder from the Virginia Department of Elections: Tuesday, Oct. 12 is the deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 2 elections. Several important state races are on the ballot this year, including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates, and some local offices. (13NewsNow)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.