Gayle Gordon

As a college student, making an extra buck now and then was very important. I started as a part-time reporter since I was 19 yo, and I couldn’t believe it might become a long-time career. I'm happy to be part of the Virginian Tribune's team.

Crime & Safety

Gayle GordonMarch 13, 2025

45-year-old man, who wrapped his newborn baby in a black plastic bag shortly after the 16-year-old mother gave birth and then threw it in a dumpster, was charged

Tennessee – In a disturbing incident in Tennessee, a 45-year-old man, identified as J. Boothe, faces serious charges after disposing of…
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Virginia

Gayle GordonMarch 12, 2025

Norfolk woman confesses to payroll fraud that diverted more than $419,000 into personal account

Norfolk, Virginia – A former payroll manager in Norfolk has admitted to carrying out an elaborate embezzlement scheme, stealing more than…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle GordonMarch 10, 2025

Mother, who was aware her 4-year-old son would die and still did nothing when her boyfriend told her he put the baby to sleep with the face against the bed, avoids lengthy sentence

Nebraska – In a shocking case from Nebraska, a 28-year-old mother, identified as A. Zitel, has been sentenced to probation following…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle GordonMarch 7, 2025

Son, who stabbed his mother to death in their home days after expressing concerns about his mental health and saying he harbored self-harm thoughts, was charged

Massachusetts – In a harrowing case in Massachusetts, a 23-year-old man, identified as Thadeus J. has been charged with the…
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Community

Gayle GordonMarch 5, 2025

City of Roanoke invites residents to contribute ideas for distracted driving awareness campaign

Roanoke, Virginia – The City of Roanoke is preparing to launch its 2025 traffic safety campaign, and officials are asking…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle GordonMarch 4, 2025

Man said he had to put his girlfriend of eight years down as she was attacking him following her son’s birthday party, so he shot her 4 times when she faced away; sentenced

Florida – In a harrowing case in Florida that has captured the attention of the public, a 50-year-old man, identified as…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle GordonMarch 1, 2025

Mother had her daughter in the car when a couple she had a terse standoff earlier pulled up next to them and fired 11 shots, killing the woman and injuring the girl; couple charged

Florida – In a harrowing incident of road rage in Florida, a birthday celebration turned tragic when a single mother of…
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Virginia

Gayle GordonFebruary 26, 2025

New housing projects in Virginia to provide nearly three thousand units for low-income families

Virginia – Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a significant boost to affordable housing across Virginia, with over $139 million allocated to…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle GordonFebruary 26, 2025

Violent crime wave ends with life sentences for three Newport News men responsible for armed robberies and murders across Virginia

Newport News, Virginia – Three men from Newport News have been sentenced to life in federal prison after being convicted of…
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Crime & Safety

Gayle GordonFebruary 25, 2025

7-and-9-year-old siblings were sleeping when their mother used a large knife to stab them to death just because she wanted to get back at her husband amid ongoing divorce; mother convicted

Arizona – In a disturbing case out of Arizona, a 40-year-old mother, identified as Y. Inoue, was convicted on multiple…
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Gayle Gordon

Gayle Gordon

45-year-old man, who wrapped his newborn baby in a black plastic bag shortly after the 16-year-old mother gave birth and then threw it in a dumpster, was charged

Norfolk woman confesses to payroll fraud that diverted more than $419,000 into personal account

Mother, who was aware her 4-year-old son would die and still did nothing when her boyfriend told her he put the baby to sleep with the face against the bed, avoids lengthy sentence

Son, who stabbed his mother to death in their home days after expressing concerns about his mental health and saying he harbored self-harm thoughts, was charged

City of Roanoke invites residents to contribute ideas for distracted driving awareness campaign

Man said he had to put his girlfriend of eight years down as she was attacking him following her son’s birthday party, so he shot her 4 times when she faced away; sentenced

Mother had her daughter in the car when a couple she had a terse standoff earlier pulled up next to them and fired 11 shots, killing the woman and injuring the girl; couple charged

New housing projects in Virginia to provide nearly three thousand units for low-income families

Violent crime wave ends with life sentences for three Newport News men responsible for armed robberies and murders across Virginia

7-and-9-year-old siblings were sleeping when their mother used a large knife to stab them to death just because she wanted to get back at her husband amid ongoing divorce; mother convicted

Woman, who stabbed her partner she had a sordid relationship with to death and then put the body wrapped in a bed sheet in the vehicle before crashing on highway, was found guilty

Single mother of 1 died after a heavily intoxicated 22-year-old man, who had previous DUI charges reduced to reckless driving, struck her while riding her e-bike; man arrested

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office earns statewide recognition for combatting auto theft

Roanoke County launches free septic tank pump-out program for eligible households

27-year-old man returned to the home of a 26-year-old woman he attacked days before only to shoot her and 2 other witnesses to death just because he didn’t want any unresolved issues; arrested

3-and-6-year-old children died shortly after being found unresponsive in a hot car by their mother, who then provided confusing story about the incident; mother arrested

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