Attorney General Jason Miyares of Virginia has unveiled a new television advertisement as part of the Operation Ceasefire campaign. The 30-second spot, titled "Game Over," aims to raise awareness about the consequences of gun crime in Virginia.In the ad, Attorney General Miyares emphasizes that gun violence is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. He states, "Gun violence is not a game. As your Attorney General, I'm facing it head-on. This public awareness campaign will send a strong message to at-risk youth and repeat offenders that if you commit a gun crime in.
Attorney General Jason Miyares of the Commonwealth of Virginia has announced that the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) team of the Office of Attorney General has successfully solved two cold cases in Hampton Roads. The cases involved the murders of David Knobling and Robin Edwards in Isle Of Wight in 1987, and the murder of Teresa Lynn Spaw Howell in Hampton in 1989. These cases remained unsolved for decades until DNA evidence linked Alan W. Wilmer Sr. to the crimes. It was confirmed that Edwards and Howell were sexually assaulted.The SAKI team played a crucial role.
The event was held at Haynes Furniture on Virginia Beach Boulevard. Haynes is one of the local companies partnering in an initiative called “100% Business Alliance Against Trafficking.”
Attorney General Jason Miyares is urging citizens in Northern Virginia to participate in a public hearing on January 9 to voice their opposition to proposed increases in toll rates on the Dulles Greenway. The toll road operator, Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), is seeking approval from the State Corporation Commission (SCC) for toll increases of more than $2.00. Currently, Virginians pay $5.80 during peak traffic hours and $5.25 during off-peak hours for a standard 2-axle vehicle, and TRIP II wants to raise that to $8.10 during peak hours and $6.40 during.