Police Respond to Swatting Incident on Wedgewood Drive, Norfolk

Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, September 30, 2026 —

Law enforcement officials responded to a residential address on Wedgewood Drive in Norfolk following a reported swatting incident. The incident, which prompted a significant police presence, was later determined to be a false alarm.

The exact date of the incident was not immediately available. Upon arrival, officers were responding to a call that initiated a swatting event. Swatting is a dangerous harassment tactic that involves making a false report to emergency services, often to elicit a large-scale response from law enforcement, such as a SWAT team, to a particular address.

While police did respond to the location on Wedgewood Drive, further investigation confirmed that the initial report was unfounded. The specifics of the false report made to emergency services were not disclosed. The outcome of the incident was that no actual emergency or crime was taking place, and the police response was initiated based on misinformation.

Details regarding the origin of the false alarm, the specific law enforcement agencies involved beyond general police presence, or any potential investigations into the individuals who made the false report were not provided. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not mentioned in the available information. The fine amount, if any, associated with such an incident was also not specified. The situation was ultimately resolved without any immediate further developments reported beyond the determination of a false alarm.

Story summarized from the original created by Nick Broadway on www.wavy.com, see more information here.

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