Law enforcement officials revealed they are launching a criminal investigation into the death of actor Matthew Perry.

Perry was found unresponsive at his Pacific Palisades home on Oct. 28, 2023. Following an autopsy, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner revealed in December the "Friends" actor died from “acute effects of ketamine.”

Now, the LAPD tells KTLA 5 News that they're working with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the United States Postal Inspection Service to find out how and why the actor had so much of the substance in his system when he passed away.

KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on May 21, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/criminal-investigation-launched-into-matthew-perrys-death-over-amounts-of-ketamine-found/

Suffolk Fire Chief Michael Barakey announced David P. Harrell will be promoted to Deputy Fire Chief, starting on Sunday, July 7. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/suffolk/suffolk-fire-rescue-announces-new-deputy-fire-chief/

It comes just after Hampton and Portsmouth voted to do the same. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/newport-news-council-mayor-to-see-raises-in-2025/

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One civilian was treated on scene for smoke inhalation. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/crews-respond-to-fire-on-lena-street-in-norfolk/

Norfolk Fire & Rescue responded to a detached garage fire on Oaklawn Avenue late Thursday night. https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/norfolk/norfolk-fire-rescue-responds-to-detached-garage-fire-on-oaklawn-ave/

The man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/1-hurt-following-shooting-in-portsmouth-thursday-night/

The teen was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. https://www.wavy.com/news/crime/teen-seriously-injured-following-shooting-in-newport-news/

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation received the Spirit of Virginia award from Gov. Glenn Youngkin Thursday.

Virginia Beach is aiming to streamline fireworks-related calls.

Olde Towne Portsmouth will transform for the first ever 'Shop the Block High Street Festival.'

At least two people were injured in a crash at a Hampton intersection Thursday, police said.

A man has died after being shot Thursday afternoon on High Street in Portsmouth, police said.