HEADLINE: CODI alert still in place for 14-year-old girl; Governor Youngkin creates Virginia Veterans Network; Virginia’s Operation FREE Stops Fentanyl Supply and Distribution

A CODI alert is still in place for 14-year-old Deborah Abigail Jenkins. Deborah Abigail Jenkins was last seen around 1am yesterday morning and has not been heard from since. At this time, authorities believe she may be in danger.

She was last seen with James Bell, 41, according to Virginia State Police. Jenkins’ family told News 3 that Bell was the ex-boyfriend of Abigail’s mother.

Bell developed a semi-paternal relationship with the 14-year-old girl, said Deana Miller, Jenkins’ adopted sister.

Jenkins and Bell were last seen at the Comfort Inn on South Military Highway. Police said they were last seen walking away from the building.

If you have seen Jenkins or know where she might be, call 9-1-1 immediately.

CODI Alert Issued for Missing Chesapeake Teen

Governor Youngkin announces the launch of a new resource to help veterans. There is now a new website in Virginia aimed at helping veterans access resources across the state. Governor Glenn Youngkin made the announcement yesterday afternoon.

It’s called the Virginia Veterans Network, a one-stop shop for services provided by the state, as well as other approved state and national groups.

Access is free, and if you sign up for the network, you will automatically be connected to the state’s six veterans services departments and all federal services. The Virginia Department of Veterans Services will manage the network.

Governor Youngkin Announces Launch of New Resource to Help Veterans

Virginia’s Operation FREE has seized more than 550 pounds of fentanyl in the past 45 days. Operation FREE, short for Fentanyl Awareness, Reduction, Enforcement and Eradication, is a partnership between local, state and federal agencies. The goal is to stop the supply and distribution of fentanyl.

Over the past 45 days, 550 pounds of fentanyl have been taken off our streets. To put things in perspective, the DEA says that just two milligrams of the drug is considered a lethal dose. This is equivalent to 10 to 15 grains of table salt.

All of these mothers News 3 has heard about have lost a child to fentanyl. They all share one thing in common: a life of heartbreak. Unfortunately, they can’t bring them back; however, initiatives like Operation FREE were created to ensure that no other parent has to live in their place.

Virginia’s Operation FREE Seizes More Than 550 Pounds of Fentanyl in Past 45 Days

Weather this morning: Cool and windy with sunshine

Meteorologist Myles Henderson says it will be much cooler and windier today. Expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures in the 60s, 15 to 20 degrees cooler than yesterday. It can be even cooler with a north wind of 10 to 20 and gusts to 30 mph.

Cool and windy tomorrow with highs in the mid 50s and a northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Expect sunshine in the morning and some cloud formation in the afternoon.

Tuesday morning weather webcast

For the latest weather updates, watch Myles live on News 3 This Morning here.

Traffic this morning: several accidents just north of HRBT

Conor Hollingsworth says it’s all happening just north of the HRBT this morning.

A car crashes east and westbound near Mallory Street and Settlers Landing Road.

Alternatives include taking the MMMBT or getting off at the Mallory Street or Settlers Landing exits to find a side road bypass.

Give yourself at least 10 to 15 extra minutes this morning on your daily commute.

Several accidents occur just north of HRBT

For the latest traffic updates, watch Conor live on News 3 This Morning here.

We’re Watching: Virginia Beach City Council Continues Debate Over 10-1 Voting System

• The Virginia Beach City Council will hold a public hearing on the 10-1 voting system. Later today, Virginia Beach will hold a public hearing on amending the city charter. This amendment would establish a 10-1 voting system.

  As we reported, the city uses the 10-to-1 voting system for elections. It allows residents to vote for the mayor and municipal councilor representing their neighborhood. The problem is that the voting system does not reflect the Virginia Beach city charter.

  Last night, the Virginia Beach NAACP chapter gathered to encourage others to support the 10-1 voting system. The group said this is a critical step to ensure equal representation and address historical disparities faced by minority communities.

  Although many agree with the 10-1 system, some believe Virginia Beach should follow the city’s original charter. Tonight’s resolution would ask the General Assembly to amend the city charter next year.

  A similar process occurred last year, but ended with Governor Youngkin vetoing the charter change.

We will talk about it today. Watch the story on News 3 starting at 4 p.m. here.