Matt Cahill

Staff writer

Matt Cahill leads the team that covers criminal justice and breaking news. He grew up in Hampton Roads and joined The Virginian-Pilot staff in 2012 after working as a sports clerk at the Daily Press. His other previous roles include digital audience work, print production, page design and a little writing on the side.

Once a vibrant coastal resort on the north side of Norfolk, Ocean View later became a district blighted by booze halls and vice. Over time, gentrification crept in, the roughness faded and the indoor smoking went away. But so did some of the neighborhood's most iconic watering holes.

By Matt Cahill

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April 30, 2023

Saving Ocean View’s last big dive: Norfolk antiques dealer, Hershee Bar co-founder revive Cap’n Ron’s

Officers responded to call around 4:50 a.m. in the 3300 block of East Princess Anne Road, which is in the area of a Walmart neighborhood market, and found a man who had been shot, according to a tweet from the department.

By Matt Cahill

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April 29, 2023

Norfolk police identify man killed in Saturday morning shooting

Scale models of the University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium were confiscated because of counterfeit electrical plugs, the U.S. Customs press office issued a news release with this headline: “Norfolk CBP Officers Revoke Stadium Pass of Rocky Top Fans.”

By Matt Cahill

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March 31, 2023

101 Tennessee stadium replicas were seized at Norfolk port, and U.S. Customs officers have message for Vols fans

Officers responded to a report of gunfire at 12:48 p.m. in the 300 block of Wakefield Avenue. They found a Jehlani Brown, of Williamsburg, inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital, where he died.

By Matt Cahill

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March 24, 2023

Police identify Williamsburg man killed in Hampton shooting

Their gravestones still rest alongside military housing; the name of a plantation remains on buildings. Their stories include conquest and colonization, revolution and a daring slave escape, Civil War blunders and federal land buyers in disguise.

By Matt Cahill

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June 26, 2022

Before Langley Air Force Base: The muddy history of Shellbanks, Sherwood and other plantations of Elizabeth City County

Putting the XXX in Mexican desserts, the restaurant on King Street has been showing off its “Delicioso” cake on Facebook and Instagram, including a recent Valentine's Day promotion. And oh, the comments. Viewer discretion is advised.

By Matt Cahill

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February 11, 2022

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, dessert at Mexican spot in Hampton is drawing some gasps

No injuries are reported, and NSU Police Chief Brian Covington said in the statement that officers relocated students, faculty and staff to another location while police clear the campus.

By Matt Cahill

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January 04, 2022

Norfolk State University police, other historically Black schools investigate bomb threats on campus

What would you like to see more of — or less — in the daily newsletter? What can we do differently? How can we make the experience better for you? Send your suggestions, feedback and comments to newsletters@pilotonline.com. We’re listening.

By Matt Cahill

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November 07, 2021

The officer attempted to take the driver into custody before he drove away with the officer partly inside the vehicle, later crashing near the 2000 block of Elm Avenue.

By Matt Cahill

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June 02, 2021

Portsmouth police officer injured during traffic stop involving stolen vehicle

“If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed,” the weather service said. “Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.”

By Matt Cahill and Saleen Martin

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March 19, 2021