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Tri-cities

A Petersburg homeowner is seeking answers after she was told a year into living in her home,...

‘There’s no survey’: Petersburg homeowner disputes backyard boundary with neighbor

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 3:50 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
A Petersburg homeowner is seeking answers after she was told a year into living in her home, her family’s backyard does not belong to them.

On Your Side

The 12 On Your Side Investigators obtained police body camera video capturing Crump’s...

Richmond woman says Flock cameras led police to tow wrong car

Updated: Oct. 19, 2026 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
Rosalyn Crump says she's lost a job and been left without transportation after officers towed her car over a suspected link to a shooting.

On Your Side

Darlene Smith's 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan was stolen from in front of her house at 6:30 a.m. on...

Petersburg woman gets stolen car back after towing company demanded nearly $1,000

Updated: Oct. 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A Petersburg woman says she got her stolen car back without paying towing or storage fees after a 12 On Your Side investigation.

On Your Side

Kassandara Johnson contacted 12 On Your Side after her SNAP benefits were stolen.

‘No one should go without food:’ Virginia rolls out chip technology on EBT cards to fight SNAP fraud

Updated: Sep. 30, 2026 at 2:10 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
The Virginia Department of Social Services hopes new technology will cut down on SNAP Benefit theft. The state distributed more than 145,000 chip-enabled cards in September, with the rollout continuing through the end of 2026.

On Your Side

A Petersburg homeowner contacted 12 On Your Side after waiting months for the city to fix a...

Petersburg water line repaired after residents contact 12 On Your Side

Updated: Sep. 22, 2026 at 1:19 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
A Petersburg homeowner contacted 12 On Your Side after waiting months for the city to fix a broken water line on Mulberry Street.

On Your Side

Cox said her car was found in Petersburg on Aug. 14 behind an abandoned house, with the bottom...

Viewers step in to help Prince George woman after stolen car towing dispute

Updated: Sep. 15, 2026 at 6:55 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A Prince George woman who called On Your Side Investigator Franklin White for help after her stolen car was towed is now getting support from viewers who saw her story.

On Your Side

The Virginia Department of Social services says thousands of families continue to be victims...

SNAP benefit theft strains Virginia families; new technology could help

Updated: Sep. 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
SNAP benefit theft strains Virginia families. State reports $1.5 million stolen since January as food banks see more visitors.

On Your Side

Anyone with an issue involving a towing company or tow truck driver can file a complaint with...

Prince George woman gets stolen car back without paying towing fee

Updated: Sep. 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A Prince George County woman got her stolen car back without paying a fee a towing company initially set at $1,000, after she contacted the 12 On Your Side Investigators.

On Your Side

A Richmond restaurant owner said she was billed $58,000 for water usage in July, a 3,500%...

Richmond restaurant owner hit with $58,000 water bill

Updated: Aug. 25, 2026 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A Richmond restaurant owner said she was billed $58,000 for water usage in July, a 3,500% increase over her typical bill.

Safety

Scammers are finding new ways to take people’s money, and experts say one of the biggest...

Scam targets: AARP warns younger adults face more attempts, older adults lose more money

Updated: Aug. 10, 2026 at 8:36 PM EDT
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By Destini Harris
Scammers are finding new ways to take people’s money, and experts say one of the biggest misconceptions is who they are actually targeting.
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On Your Side

Tamara Allen said she repeatedly contacted her HOA and property management company about the...

North Chesterfield woman says HOA ignored fallen tree for months

Updated: Aug. 4, 2026 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A North Chesterfield woman says her homeowners association ignored a fallen tree blocking her front door for months — until she contacted 12 On Your Side.

On Your Side

A Chesterfield man has been stranded in Mexico for more than nine months after being flagged...

Chesterfield man stuck in Mexico amid green card dispute, family says it is a case of mistaken identity

Updated: Jul. 28, 2026 at 4:43 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
A Chesterfield man has been stranded in Mexico for more than nine months after being flagged for a criminal record during a green card interview — a record his family says does not belong to him.

On Your Side

The City of Richmond said it continues to monitor progress at the Northside complex as it...

AC restored at Legacy at Imperial Village after week-long outage; residents say problems run deeper

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
The City of Richmond says it continues to monitor progress at the Northside complex as it works to enforce health and safety requirements for residents and visitors.

Richmond

For years the On Your Side Investigators have reported on problems at the Legacy at Imperial...

Air conditioning restored at Imperial Village as city monitors safety violations

Updated: Jul. 15, 2026 at 7:45 AM EDT
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By 12 On Your Side Digital Team
Air conditioning has been restored to all four buildings at the Imperial Village housing complex, the city confirmed, as officials continue monitoring the property for health and safety violations.

On Your Side

Brad Armstrong, 78, said a neighbor’s giant tree came crashing down across Cherokee Road in...

Richmond man gets dangling Comcast wire fixed after months of calls

Updated: Jun. 16, 2026 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A wire dangled above a Richmond man’s driveway for months after a large tree fell and knocked it down.

On Your Side

Graham Simpson, owner of Lost Sailor Mobile Bar, said his business has been impacted after an...

Mobile bar owner says uninsured tow truck driver damaged vehicle, impacted business

Updated: Jun. 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
Graham Simpson, owner of Lost Sailor Mobile Bar, said his business has been impacted after an accident with a tow truck driver.

On Your Side

A Henrico woman says nearly $22,000 worth of her belongings were stolen from her 10 Federal...

Henrico woman says $22,000 in belongings stolen from storage unit

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 3:09 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
A Henrico woman says nearly $22,000 worth of her belongings were stolen from her 10 Federal Storage unit in Henrico in April.

On Your Side

A Henrico man says his Kia's engine failed nine months ago, and he still does not have his car...

Henrico man waits 9 months for Kia repair after engine failure

Updated: May 19, 2026 at 6:03 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A Henrico man says his Kia’s engine failed nine months ago, and he still does not have his car back.

On Your Side

Virginia Birth Injury Program

Virginia lawmakers pass reforms to birth injury fund after investigation reveals family struggles

Updated: May 5, 2026 at 5:58 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation to reform the state’s birth injury fund after an investigation revealed families struggled to access money needed to care for their children.

On Your Side

home health nurse says she’s fighting an insurance company’s decision to assign her partial...

Henrico woman receives full payment from Allstate after calling 12 On Your Side Investigators

Updated: Apr. 21, 2026 at 9:33 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
Tina Kelley was in an accident that an Allstate-insured driver took responsibility for, but the company initially refused to pay 100 percent of the claim.

On Your Side

home health nurse says she’s fighting an insurance company’s decision to assign her partial...

Driver challenging Allstate to fully cover highway accident

Updated: Apr. 7, 2026 at 2:57 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
home health nurse says she’s fighting an insurance company’s decision to assign her partial blame for a March accident on Interstate 295. She says the other driver admitted full responsibility.

On Your Side

A Caroline County farm purchased a heavy-duty commercial vehicle for nearly $240,000 in...

Caroline County farm says new $240,000 truck has been in shop nearly 50 times

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:53 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A Caroline County farm purchased a heavy-duty commercial vehicle for nearly $240,000 in August, but the truck has been in the shop nearly 50 times since then.

On Your Side

A Pennsylvania couple contacted 12 On Your Side after losing thousands of dollars in a puppy...

Couple loses thousands in puppy scam that started on Facebook

Updated: Mar. 24, 2026 at 2:14 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
A Pennsylvania couple contacted 12 On Your Side after losing thousands of dollars in a Facebook puppy scam. The alleged breeder said they were from Richmond.

Investigate

Kacey Potter says she caught numerous rats at her apartment in Chesterfield.

Chesterfield woman says rat infestation forced her from apartment

Updated: Mar. 18, 2026 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A Chesterfield woman says a rat infestation at her apartment complex drove her from her home after she said repeated complaints to management went unanswered.

Investigate

A dozen basic grocery items cost an average of $49.63 at three Richmond stores, according to a...

Richmond grocery prices rival New York, Boston, investigation finds

Updated: Mar. 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM EST
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By Rachel DePompa and Daniel Heffner
A dozen basic grocery items cost an average of $49.63 at three Richmond stores, according to a joint investigation by the On Your Side Investigators and NBC stations across the country.

Safety

East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance

Weeks after Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, experts urge families to prepare seniors for emergencies

Updated: Feb. 23, 2026 at 1:32 PM EST
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By Macy Moors
Families across the country are asking a difficult question: How do you protect elderly loved ones who live alone, especially when you live far away?

Investigate

Check fraud scams can leave you with thousands leaving your bank account.

Hanover man loses $18,000 in phone scam impersonating Wells Fargo

Updated: Feb. 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST
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By Franklin White
Sroufe told 12 On Your Side that the caller said he “noticed fraudulent activity on your account.”

Safety

Avera Medical Minute: Adult Social Media Use

Deepfakes targeting women are becoming more common

Updated: Feb. 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM EST
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By Macy Moors
Experts warn that women are being disproportionately targeted, often without their knowledge.

Investigate

A Chester man is disputing a $700 repair bill from his property management company after pipes...

Chester tenant disputes $700 repair bill from property management company

Updated: Dec. 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM EST
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By Franklin White
A man is disputing a repair bill from his property management company after pipes under his kitchen sink burst.

On Your Side

Homeowners reached out to 12 On Your Side saying they spent thousands on a new, backyard pool...

‘Why are you doing this to people?’: Homeowners ask for refunds and answers from pool installation company

Updated: Oct. 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
Homeowners say they have been left with silence after requesting refunds and answers from a Williamsburg pool company.

Investigate

A Henrico County addiction recovery home is under investigation by county officials after...

Henrico neighbors want addiction recovery home gone amid safety concerns

Updated: Oct. 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
The home is operated by SoBright Living LLC and has been the subject of both criminal and zoning enforcement investigations.

On Your Side

A Henrico based content creator is warning others after her image and likeness were used in an...

‘What do we do to protect ourselves?’: Content creator warns others about AI deepfakes

Updated: Sep. 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
A Henrico based content creator is warning others after her image and likeness were used in an AI generated YouTube ad, without her permission.

Investigate

Osisek says she’s spent thousands of dollars repairing the damage from the years of constant...

Chesterfield woman, neighbors seek answers on continuous flooding issues

Updated: Sep. 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A Chesterfield woman says she’s been drowning in drainage problems every time there’s a downpour.

On Your Side

A Chesterfield family says their landlord’s solution to getting rid of bats ended up killing...

Chesterfield family battles bats, seeks a way out of lease

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
A Chesterfield family says their landlord’s solution to getting rid of bats ended up leaving dead bats and a horrible stench all over the house.

Investigate

Susan Vick says the Henrico cemetery where her son is buried consistently floods and leaves...

Mother frustrated by flooded cemetery in Henrico

Updated: May 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Franklin White
Susan Vick reached out to 12 On Your Side because she says the Henrico cemetery where her son is buried consistently floods and leaves standing water sitting on her son’s grave and marker for days.

On Your Side

Amelia County Pantry in need of a new roof

‘We need your help’: Amelia County Food Pantry in need of new roof

Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 3:26 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
For more than 30 years, the Amelia County Food Pantry has been helping others. Now, they are asking the community for help to keep their building safe.

On Your Side

The organizer of a Richmond charity event says online scammers have been targeting people...

‘I want to know why?’: Charity event warns others after being targeted by Facebook scammers

Updated: Mar. 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
The organizer of a Richmond charity event says online scammers have been targeting people doing something good.

On Your Side

A Chesterfield woman hopes other people will be careful when making Facebook Marketplace...

‘It needs to stop:’ Woman warns others after issue with Facebook marketplace purchase

Updated: Feb. 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM EST
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By Jasmine Turner
A Chesterfield woman hopes other people will be careful when making Facebook Marketplace purchases after she says her purchase turned into a headache.

On Your Side

Recovery continues for a military veteran injured after a glass shower door exploded in a home...

‘It was a horrible mess:’ Man recovering after glass shower door explodes

Updated: Feb. 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM EST
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By Jasmine Turner
Recovery continues for a military veteran injured after a glass shower door exploded in a home he was renting.

On Your Side

Protesters were outside the Starbucks on Robious Road in Chesterfield County on Christmas Eve.

Starbucks worker strike expands to Central Virginia

Updated: Dec. 24, 2024 at 6:16 PM EST
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By Azriah Bryant
Hundreds of stores in at least 45 states are now impacted, with five stores in central Virginia joining the picket line.

On Your Side

Kay is a victim of bank imposter scams, what she wants others to learn from her story.

80-year-old Richmond woman scammed out of life savings: ‘My heart just dropped to my feet’

Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 6:21 PM EST
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By Azriah Bryant
It started with a phone call, and her bank said there was nothing they could do to get her funds back.

On Your Side

We are less than a month away from USPS’s holiday mailing deadlines. And there’s a lot you all...

Here’s what you need to know when sending your holiday packages

Updated: Nov. 28, 2024 at 6:35 PM EST
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By Azriah Bryant
Shipping deadlines are less than three weeks away.

Mental Health

A Richmond author is helping children and adults through a children’s book focused on...

‘Crying is good for the soul’: Local author writes children’s book about understanding emotions

Updated: Oct. 15, 2024 at 3:40 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
A Richmond author is helping children and adults through a children’s book focused on understanding hidden emotions.

On Your Side

A Chesterfield man is relieved after months of working to reach a resolution with Wells Fargo.

‘I spent hours and hours on the phone’: Man gets $1,900 back after issue with online banking

Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 at 7:37 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
A Chesterfield man is relieved after months of working to reach a resolution with Wells Fargo.

On Your Side

A Midlothian woman calls 12 on your side after nearly all of her 401K was stolen because of...

‘This was my security’: Woman spends six months working to get stolen 401(k) money back

Updated: Sep. 11, 2024 at 7:53 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner and Daniel Heffner
A Midlothian woman calls 12 on your side after nearly all of her 401(k) was stolen because of check fraud.

Chesterfield

Overflowing trash bin at Crystal Lake Apartments in Chesterfield.

Residents outraged about overflowing trash; alleged maintenance issues at Chesterfield apartments

Updated: Sep. 10, 2024 at 6:17 PM EDT
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By Jennifer Blake
Residents of Crystal Lakes Apartments contacted 12 On Your Side with concerns about unhealthy living conditions, such as overflowing trash, at the complex.

Black History Month

On Sept. 9, 1964, 15 African American students forcibly desegregated Brunswick High School in...

Former students to celebrate 60 years since desegregation of Brunswick High School

Updated: Sep. 4, 2024 at 3:44 PM EDT
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By Azriah Bryant
The Brunswick 15 changed their community on Sept. 9, 1964. The 15 African American students forcibly desegregated Brunswick High School in Lawrenceville, Virginia.

Events

Louisa County is getting ready for the return of its Labor Fest on Friday.

Here is what’s happening on Labor Day weekend in Central Virginia

Updated: Aug. 27, 2024 at 6:03 PM EDT
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By Azriah Bryant
Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean you can’t end it in style.

On Your Side

Karen Wormald and her sister reached out to 12 On Your Side with concerns about the Cremation...

‘It’s turned out to be a nightmare:’ Sisters seek accountability from cremation service after parents’ deaths

Updated: Aug. 13, 2024 at 9:09 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
After losing both of their parents in a five month period, two sisters are concerned their experience with a cremation company is shared with others in Central Virginia.

Investigate

Residents at a Richmond apartment complex say they will continue to ask for improvements and...

‘Give us some help’: Legacy at Imperial Village residents push for improvements

Updated: Jul. 30, 2024 at 9:09 PM EDT
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By Jasmine Turner
Residents at a Richmond apartment complex say they will continue to ask for improvements and better communication with property managers.
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