Emergency And After Hours Contact Information

If you have a Child Protective Services concern AFTER 5 PM OR on weekends, please call the statewide toll-free hotline at 1-800-552-7096, which is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you have an Adult Protective Services concern AFTER 5 PM OR ...Read on...

CITY LAUNCHES OPEN BUDGET PORTAL

Platform provides increased accessibility and financial transparency

The City of Newport News has launched an online financial analysis platform that provides citizens unprecedented access to the city’s budget information. The program transforms volume...Read on...

2016 ONE CITY MARATHON CHARITIES ANNOUNCED

Mayor McKinley Price and City Manager Jim Bourey today announced the selection of three local charities to be the beneficiaries of the 2016 Newport News One City Marathon. In its second year, the marathon will benefit organizations that provide services t...Read on...

Waterworks Department Facilities Manager Receives Prestigious Fuller Award

State drinking water industry honors Michael L. Hotaling

Michael L. Hotaling, Facilities Manager of Newport News Waterworks Department, was awarded the prestigious Fuller Award at the Virginia Section American Water Works Association (VA AWWA) annual c...Read on...

FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES TOP RATING BY INSURANCE SERVICE OFFICE

Newport News one of just 97 agencies in the country and 3 in Virginia with Class 1 Rating

Newport News City Manager Jim Bourey today announced that the Insurance Service Office has upgraded the Fire Department’s Public Protection Classification (PPC) r...Read on...

NEWPORT NEWS CITY PRISON FARM TO CLOSE

City Manager Jim Bourey has announced plans to close the Newport News City Prison Farm by the end of June at the latest. The decision is based on a consultant’s report that has identified $8.2 million needed in improvements to the nearly 100 year old corr...Read on...

Interested in a Newport News License Plate?

The City of Newport News is looking into having a custom license plate made available through DMV. To start the approval process, there must be demonstrated interest and pre-orders.

In an effort to see if we have enough interest, we are asking that yo...Read on...

Recommended Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2016 - FY 2020

The City Manager has submitted to Council his Recommended FY 2016 - FY 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP is a five year plan that outlines a schedule and a funding strategy for high-priority capital and equipment purchases.

Available online...Read on...

CITY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND NEW ADDRESS

New site offers citizens more functionality with additional features to come

MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Lee, Media Relations Coordinator, 757-926-3685

The City of Newport News today launched a new and completely revamped website along with a new web addre...Read on...

we have the longest fishing pier?

Newport News boasts the longest fishing pier on the East Coast. It is the James River Bridge Fishing Pier and over 2,360 feet long.

Now Enrolling for Basic CERT Classes!

Spaces are limited for the upcoming CERT-B Classes, which will begin with an orientation on September 14, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.  Classes will be held every Thursday night from September 14 - October 19, 2017.  The final event will be a mock ...

FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES TOP RATING BY INSURANCE SERVICE OFFICE

Newport News one of just 97 agencies in the country and 3 in Virginia with Class 1 Rating

Newport News City Manager Jim Bourey today announced that the Insurance Service Office has upgraded the Fire Department’s Public Protection Classification (PPC) r...Read on...

Real Estate Tax Relief For Elderly & Disabled-Deadline August 31

The Newport News Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is accepting and processing applications for Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled program available to Newport News homeowners. Those who meet specified eligibility requirements inc...

Do You Know Your Evacuation Zone?

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management released new evacuation maps for Coastal Virginia. The new evacuation zones are designated A through D, and it is very important to "Know Your Zone."

Newport News Now - Be in the know!

Subscribe to the daily City e-newsletter, Newport News Now and find out what is happening!

PRAS Participating in "Clear the Shelter"

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, in partnership with WAVY-TV 10 and WVBT FOX 43, is excited to take part in this year's "Clear the Shelters" campaign. This will be the shelter's first year participating in this nationwide campaign with hop...

Fridays @ the Fountain Concert Series begins June 2

 Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism will present the Fridays at the Fountain concert series on Fridays, June 2 -  August 25, 2017 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Each Friday features local bands, corn hole and other lawn games, a dance...

City Manager Names Interim Police Chief

Assistant Police Chief Michael C. Grinstead has served the city 35 years

Newport News, Va., – City Manager Cindy Rohlf has named Assistant Police Chief Michael C. Grinstead to serve as Interim Police Chief effective September 1. Grinstead will se...

Police Chief Rick Myers Announces Resignation

Newport News Police Chief Rick Myers has announced plans to leave his position effective September 1, 2017. He has accepted a job with a national Police Chiefs organization as executive director. Myers has led the Newport News Police Department with a tot...

COMMISSIONER OF THE REVENUE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR REAL ESTATE TAX RELIEF FOR ELDERLY & DISABLED

The Newport News Office of the Commissioner of the Revenue is accepting and processing applications for Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled program available to Newport News homeowners. Those who meet specified eligibility requirements inc...

NEW LIBRARY SYSTEM DIRECTOR NAMED

Newport News City Manager Cindy Rohlf has named Sonia Alcantara-Antoine as Director of Libraries and Information Services for the City of Newport News. She begins her new position September 18 with an annual salary of $122,000 and overseeing a $4.6 millio...

Fall Active Lifestyles Newsletter

Discover all the great classes, trips, programs, and events offered by the Active Lifestyles Program for ages 50 & up.

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter to Participate in the Nationwide “Clear the Shelters” Campaign

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, in partnership with WAVY-TV 10 and WVBT FOX 43, is excited to take part in this year's “Clear the Shelters” campaign. This will be the shelter’s first year participating in this nationwide campaign with hopes of find...

CITY OFFICES TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY

Most Newport News City offices will be closed on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks’ customer services o...

New Summer Hours for the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter will be expanding its adoption hours for the summer to include Tuesdays starting July 4th  and continuing through Labor Day. Previously, the shelter was closed on Tuesdays for adoptions but was available for ...

NEW EVACUATION ZONES BEGIN JUNE 1ST

The beginning of hurricane season is here and there have been changes to the evacuation maps you’ve been using. Coinciding with the start of Hurricane Season on June 1st, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management released new evacuation maps for Coa...

CITY OFFICES TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY

Newport News City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th, in observance of Memorial Day. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks’ customer services offices, the Public Works Operations Ce...

Director of Libraries Retires After 34 Years of Service

Director of Libraries and Information Services Izabela Cieszynski retired Friday, March 31, after 34 years of service with the City of Newport News. City Manager Cindy Rohlf named Library Administrator Anita Jennings to serve as Interim Director. The City...

NEW DIRECTOR LEADING CITY’S FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Susan Goodwin has begun a new role with the City of Newport News as the Director of Finance effective April 1st. She had been serving as Financial Services Administrator in the Department Engineering for the past 11 years, and takes over as Finance Direct...

Waterworks Department’s Mobile App Is Here!

Create an online account

View and pay your bill

View your account summary

Schedule payments

Sign up for paperless billing

To get started, just visit the iTunes App Store or Google Play to download the app for free.App Store:  https://appsto.r...

City Council Names Cindy Rohlf New City Manager

At its regular meeting last night, Newport News City Council unanimously voted to name Acting City Manager Cindy Rohlf the new, permanent City Manager effective immediately. Terms of the contract, including salary, are still being negotiated. Rohlf has ...Read on...

COUNCILWOMAN WOODBURY NAMED PRESIDENT-ELECT OF VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE

Councilwoman Dr. Pat Woodbury has been named President-Elect of the Virginia Municipal League (VML). As an officer of the 13-member VML Executive Committee, Dr. Woodbury will serve a one-year term in the position. The Executive Committee sets policy for t...Read on...

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SUMMER TRAINING AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

Youth and young adults ages 16-24 should apply by April 7Area businesses needed to serve as worksites

The city is now accepting applications from Newport News residents ages 16-24 and from businesses throughout the area for the highly anticipated Summer Tr...

One City Marathon is a GO!

The Newport News One City Marathon planning team met this morning and made the decision that the marathon, marathon relay, 8K and Nautical Mile are going to take place as planned on Sunday, March 12. Current forecasts call for 27 degree temperatures Sunda...

NEWPORT NEWS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RECEIVES VIRGINIA TOURISM CORPORATION GRANT FOR TOURISM

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that the Newport News Economic Development Authority received $5,000 from the Virginia Tourism Corporation Marketing Leverage Program grant fund. In total VTC awarded more than $772,000 for 62 tourism marketing projects ...

CITY OFFICES TO OBSERVE PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Newport News City offices will be closed on Monday, February 20^th, in observance of Presidents’ Day. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks' customer services offices, the Public Wo...

THE CITY AND NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION IN SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY

The City of Newport News, its Economic Development Authority, Newport News Shipbuilding, and Southeast Commerce Center Associates, L.L.C. (SECCA) gathered today to announce an agreement on a collaborative partnership to construct a 95,000 square-foot offi...

7th Annual International Soccer Tournament Takes Place Saturday

The City of Newport News Hispanic Advisory Committee is holding its 7th Annual International Soccer and Community Festival on Saturday, August 20th. This free event is open to the public and will take place at Riverview Farm Park, 100 City Farm Road, loca...Read on...

The Plaza at Jefferson/Wegmans Rezoning Application Withdrawn

In a letter sent to the City of Newport News on Wednesday, June 8, the attorney representing the developer and the airport has requested the rezoning application for The Plaza at Jefferson be withdrawn. The request was made in order to allow time for the ...Read on...

CITY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF JIM’S LOCAL MARKET

Long-awaited solution for access to healthy food in the Southeast Community opens for business

The City of Newport News and the Newport News Economic Development Authority are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Jim’s Local Market. Jim's Local Mar...Read on...

2016 ONE CITY MARATHON CHARITIES RECEIVED $21,647

Mayor McKinley Price and City Manager Jim Bourey today presented checks to the three local charities that had been selected as the beneficiaries of the 2016 Newport News One City Marathon. In its second year, the marathon benefited organizations that prov...Read on...

New, improved online payment system coming soon for Newport News Waterworks customers

Customers of Newport News Waterworks will have an easier way to pay bills when a new and innovative online payment system is launched soon. With enhanced security, mobile-friendly tools and a more simplified ebilling process, the new system offers improv...

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULES

Christmas HolidayAll Newport News City offices will be closed on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks' customer service...Read on...

2016 ONE CITY MARATHON CHARITIES ANNOUNCED

Mayor McKinley Price and City Manager Jim Bourey today announced the selection of three local charities to be the beneficiaries of the 2016 Newport News One City Marathon. In its second year, the marathon will benefit organizations that provide services t...Read on...

CITY OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR VETERANS DAY

Newport News City offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks' customer services offices, the Public Works Ope...Read on...

CITY RECOGNIZED BY VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AS A “GREEN GOVERNMENT”

The city of Newport News has again been awarded platinum, the highest level, in the 2015 Green Government Challenge from the Virginia Municipal League. The award was presented to the city at the league’s annual conference last week. This is the third year...

NEWPORT NEWS FALL FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEEKEND CANCELLED

The 42nd Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd and Sunday, October 4th has been cancelled. It will not be rescheduled and vendors will receive refunds.

“It is a disappointing but necessary decision to make to cance...Read on...

Waterworks Department Facilities Manager Receives Prestigious Fuller Award

State drinking water industry honors Michael L. Hotaling

Michael L. Hotaling, Facilities Manager of Newport News Waterworks Department, was awarded the prestigious Fuller Award at the Virginia Section American Water Works Association (VA AWWA) annual c...Read on...

NON-PROFITS SOUGHT TO BE OFFICIAL 2016 ONE CITY MARATHON CHARITIES

The City of Newport News is seeking non-profit organizations to apply for designation as an official 2016 One City Marathon charity. The deadline to apply is September 15th and applications are available on the marathon website at www.onecitymarathon.com/...Read on...

CITY OFFICES TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY

Newport News City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks' customer services offices, the Public Works Operations...Read on...

NEW JAMES RIVER PIER TO OPEN FRIDAY AFTER RIBBON CUTTING

Just in time for the summer, the first 900 foot section of the new James River Fishing Pier will open on Friday, May 22nd following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 AM. After being identified as needing extensive repairs, it was determined that the best...Read on...

CITY OFFICES TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL DAY

Newport News City offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News Waterworks' customer services offices, the Public Works Operations Center, the Ne...Read on...

2015 ONE CITY MARATHON CHARITIES RECEIVE $20,000

Mayor McKinley Price and City Manager Jim Bourey today presented checks to the three local charities that had been selected as the beneficiaries of the inaugural Newport News One City Marathon that took place March 15th.

The charities – the Newport Ne...Read on...

Series of Traffic Pattern Changes Coming for Fort Eustis Boulevard

Two year project coming to a close

The two year project to replace the Fort Eustis Boulevard bridge over the CSX railroad is in the final stages and motorists should be prepared for a series of traffic pattern changes over the next three weeks to accommoda...Read on...

GANG VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVE OFFERS SUMMER JOBS AND WORKFORCE TRAINING

Program available to youth and young adults living in the southeast community;
businesses sought to provide work sites for program

The city is gearing up for the second year of the Youth and Gang Violence Prevention Initiative’s Summer Training and E...Read on...

REPAVING WORK ALONG UPPER JEFFERSON AVENUE TO BEGIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Beginning Wednesday, April 29th, contractors will start milling and paving work along Jefferson Avenue between Fort Eustis Boulevard and Yorktown Road in the northern section of the city. The work will be done at night, Sunday through Thursday, between th...Read on...

CITY LAUNCHES OPEN BUDGET PORTAL

Platform provides increased accessibility and financial transparency

The City of Newport News has launched an online financial analysis platform that provides citizens unprecedented access to the city’s budget information. The program transforms volume...Read on...

APRIL IS PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS MONTH

Animal Services offers tips to spot potential abuse

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month and Newport News Animal Services urges everyone to join in the fight against animal cruelty. Animal cruelty occurs when a person willfully inflicts inhu...Read on...

City Center Boulevard Opening

Celebrate the Opening of City Center Boulevard from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, April 4, 2015. Following an official ribbon cutting at 11 AM, you can walk, run, ride your bike, skateboard, or skate on the unopened road. Kids can make free spring-theme cr...Read on...

FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES TOP RATING BY INSURANCE SERVICE OFFICE

Newport News one of just 97 agencies in the country and 3 in Virginia with Class 1 Rating

Newport News City Manager Jim Bourey today announced that the Insurance Service Office has upgraded the Fire Department’s Public Protection Classification (PPC) r...Read on...

Shred Day - April 18th

The Newport News Sheriff's Office is holding its next Shred Day event from 11 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, April 18th at the Farmers Market at Jefferson Avenue and 29th Street. Help protect yourself from identity theft by having sensitive financial and persona...Read on...

DMV2Go at City Hall

DMV2Go is a mobile customer service center ready to bring DMV services to the City of Newport News! In partnership with the Offices of the Commissioner of the Revenue and City Treasurer - DMV Select locations.

WHERE: Newport News City Hall Parking Lo...Read on...

South Morrison Public Library to expand hours

The South Morrison Library, located in the South Morrison Family Education Center at 746 Adams Drive in Newport News, is excited to announce that their operating hours will be extended from 10 AM to 4 PM to 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. The new op...Read on...

LICENSE PLATE SCANNERS TO HELP IDENTIFY DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS

New collection effort will focus on past due personal property taxes

Newport News Treasurer Marty Eubank and Sheriff Gabe Morgan have partnered to use license plate scanners to help identify taxpayers who owe more than $200 in delinquent personal prope...Read on...

NNFD Citizens' Fire Academy

The Newport News Fire Department is hosting an exciting interactive program designed to give an inside look into Fire and Emergency Medical Services. This program is a fun way to learn with hands on participation and exhilarating demonstrations.

Class...Read on...

Got questions about the One City Marathon weekend activities?

Want to learn more about all of the activities associated with the Newport News One City Marathon?

Two more community meetings have been scheduled to provide information about the race route, weekend activities, traffic impacts and expected runner time...Read on...

CITY OFFICES TO OBSERVE PRESIDENTS’ DAY

Newport News City offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents’ Day. This includes City Hall, City offices at City Center at Oyster Point, public libraries, Newport News Waterworks' customer services offices, the Public Works...Read on...

BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT AT MAIN STREET LIBRARY

Come celebrate Black History with us at Main Street Library as we enjoy the performance of the Ubuntu Dance Collective Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 2PM. The group, who is based in the Hampton Roads area, combines accurate and cutting-edge interpretation...Read on...

Interested in a Newport News License Plate?

The City of Newport News is looking into having a custom license plate made available through DMV. To start the approval process, there must be demonstrated interest and pre-orders.

In an effort to see if we have enough interest, we are asking that yo...Read on...

NEWPORT NEWS CITY PRISON FARM TO CLOSE

City Manager Jim Bourey has announced plans to close the Newport News City Prison Farm by the end of June at the latest. The decision is based on a consultant’s report that has identified $8.2 million needed in improvements to the nearly 100 year old corr...Read on...

STEEL BEAMS TO BE INSTALLED ON FORT EUSTIS BOULEVARD BRIDGE PROJECT

The contractor for the Ft. Eustis Boulevard (Route 105) Bridge Replacement over CSX project has major structural steel delivery and installation scheduled for Thursday, February 5th. Motorists in the area will encounter flaggers and experience periodic, ...Read on...

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RECEIVES THIRD RE-ACCREDITATION

Agency initially accredited in 2003 by American Public Works Association

The Newport News Department of Public Works has recently been awarded its third prestigious American Public Works Association (APWA) Re-Accreditation. The APWA Accreditation prog...Read on...

Recommended Capital Improvement Plan - FY 2016 - FY 2020

The City Manager has submitted to Council his Recommended FY 2016 - FY 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP is a five year plan that outlines a schedule and a funding strategy for high-priority capital and equipment purchases.

Available online...Read on...

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

All Newport News city offices will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This includes City Hall, city offices at City Center At Oyster Point, all public libraries, Newport News Waterworks' customer service office...Read on...

ONE CITY MARATHON CHARITIES ANNOUNCED

Three local charities to benefit from inaugural event

MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Lee, Media Relations Coordinator, 757-926-3685

City Manager Jim Bourey today announced the selection of three local charities to be the beneficiaries of the inaugural Newport...Read on...

CITY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND NEW ADDRESS

MEDIA CONTACT: Kim Lee, Media Relations Coordinator, 757-926-3685

The City of Newport News today launched a new and completely revamped website along with a new web address, or URL – www.nnva.gov. A .gov address better identifies to visitors that this ...Read on...

Fall Active Lifestyles Newsletter

Discover all the great classes, trips, programs, and events offered by the Active Lifestyles Program for ages 50 & up.

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter to Participate in the Nationwide “Clear the Shelters” Campaign

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, in partnership with WAVY-TV 10 and WVBT FOX 43, is excited to take part in this year's “Clear the Shelters” campaign. This will be the shelter’s first year participating in this nationwi...

New Summer Hours for the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter

The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter will be expanding its adoption hours for the summer to include Tuesdays starting July 4th  and continuing through Labor Day. Previously, the shelter was closed on Tuesdays for adoptions but was available for ...

Happy Shopper Shooting Incident

On August 16th, 2017, at 7:50 PM, Newport News Police were in the area of 48th Street and Marshall Avenue when numerous gunshots were heard. While officers were checking the area, they were informed that a female was shot in front of the Happy Shopper loc...

Homicide Investigation: 7400 Block of River Road

On August 17th, 2017 at approximately 9:57 p.m. Newport News Police were dispatched to the 7400 block of River Road in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim, later identified as 27 year old Eric Blackshear of Newport New...

City Manager Names Interim Police Chief: Assistant Police Chief Michael C. Grinstead.

City Manager Cindy Rohlf has named Assistant Police Chief Michael C. Grinstead to serve as Interim Police Chief effective September 1. Grinstead will serve in that role until a permanent replacement for Police Chief Richard Myers who announced his retirem...

08/17/2017 Daily Press - Weekly Wanted

The Daily Press publishes a "Weekly Wanted" page in the paper that identifies suspects that are wanted by the Newport News and Hampton police departments.

SHOOTING INVESTIGATION: OLD COLONIAL WAY

On August 8^th, 2017, at 2:59 PM, Newport News Communications
received a call of a shooting in the 400 block of Old Colonial Way.  Uponarrival, officers located a 38 year old male suffering from gunshot
wounds. The male was transported to a lo...

Captain Eric Randall Promoted to Assistant Chief of Police

Effective August 14, 2017, Captain Eric D. Randall will assume the role of Assistant Chief of Police for the Newport News Police Department. Captain Randall is currently the South Precinct Captain and has been with the department for over 19 years.

Captain...

ROBBERY INVESTIGATION: CAB DRIVER

On August 2, 2017 at approximately 2:45 AM, Newport News Police responded to the 400 block of Oyster Point Road in reference to a robbery from individual. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, a 44 year old Hampton man, who is a taxi driver...

Cookies With Cops!

....No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood.  Come meet your Newport News Police Officers.

Shooting Investigation: York River Lane

3RD UPDATE: 

The victims in yesterday's homicide/shooting have been identified as 29-year-old Patricia Morgan Joseph of Newport News and 67-year-old Jessie Abraham Barnes of Newport News.

The suspect has been identified as 31-year-old Amos Jacob Ar...

Business Robbery Investigation: Lee Hall Food Mart

About 7:14 A.M. on July 27, 2017 Police Communications received a report of an armed robbery at the Lee Hall Food Mart in the 17400 block of Warwick Boulevard. Officers responded and were told that the suspect was a black male about 6’ tall with a thin bu...

Business Robbery Investigation: Quality Inn

On July 25, 2017 at 5:37 A.M., officers were dispatched to the Quality Inn at 945 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News in reference to a business robbery. On scene the on-duty clerk advised she had been robbed at gunpoint. An unknown man entered the bu...

Death Investigation: 600 Block of 18th Street

UPDATE: 

The investigation in the 600 block of 18th Street is officially a homicide and police have a suspect in custody. The victim has been identified as 26-year-old Michael Stanley of Newport News.

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ORIGINAL RELEASE:

On July 18th, 201...

NNPDOnline-Citizen Online Self Reporting System Now Available

“NNPDOnline” is a new software program that allows citizens to go online and file a police report for certain non-violent crimes. It is a web-based solution accessible through any internet-enabled computer. The program allows citizens to report m...

Scam Alert

Don't be the victim of a scammer! Newport News Police will publish scams and other illegal activities you can be on the lookout for.

2017 Spring Street Resurfacing Schedule

The Street Maintenance Division has a goal to reconstruct and resurface a number of city streets annually, based on priority needs and funding availability.

2016 Fall Street Resurfacing Schedule

The Street Maintenance Division has a goal to reconstruct and resurface a number of city streets annually, based on priority needs and funding availability.

September Electoral Board Meeting Rescheduled

The Electoral Board meeting scheduled for September 5 has been rescheduled for September 12th.

November 7, 2017 Election Information

• 10/16/2017 – Deadline to register to vote at 5:00 PM.

Absentee Voting Information

• 9/22/2017 – Absentee Voting begins
• City Center Satellite, 700 Town Center Drive – Tuesdays & Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Beginning 10...