NNPD To Conduct Increased DUI Patrols

This weekend, Friday, July 21, 2017 through Saturday, July 22, 2017 and again Friday, July 28, 2017 through Saturday, July 29, 2017, the Newport News Police Department will conduct increased DUI patrol operations. These operations will last from 8:30 P.M....

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...

NNPD Welcomes New Police Recruits

On July 12, Chief Richard Myers enthusiastically welcomed 27 new police recruits to the Newport News Police Academy. This is almost twice as many as the class that just graduated on June 1st of this year – an exciting accomplishment for the Depa...

Teen in Critical Condition Following Auto-Pedestrian Accident

On July 15, 2017, at 3:07 PM, Newport News Communications received a call of an auto-pedestrian accident in the 15200 block of Warwick Boulevard.  Upon arrival, officers located a 13-year-old male who was struck by a vehicle.  The teen w...

07/20/2017 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: Juvenile Shot in Shoulder

7/11/17 UPDATE:

The 11-year-old from last night's shooting was treated & released from the hospital. The victim was not the intended target in this incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

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7/10/17 ORIGINAL RELEASE:

On July 10, 2017, a...

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...

Bank Robbery Investigation

On June 23, 2017, at 2:05 PM, Newport News Communications received a call of a bank robbery at Towne Bank located at 1 Old Oyster Point Road.    It was revealed that an unknown black male described to be in his 50’s with facial hair, wea...

Undetermined Death Investigation

6/26/17 UPDATE:

In reference to last Wednesday’s undetermined death, the victim was identified as 51-year-old Tara Williams of Newport News. There was no signs of foul play or criminal assault present to the victim. The Newport News Police Depart...

Robbery and Shooting Investigation

6/20/17 UPDATE:

After being evaluated at the hospital, medical personnel determined that the victim was not struck by a bullet, but was struck by debris from where the bullet(s) struck the floor and other items in the store.

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6/18/17 UPDATE...

Victim in Auto-Pedestrian Accident Identified

6/14/17 UPDATE: The victim in this accident has been identified as 27-year-old Arturo Cax-Hernandez of the no hundred block of Lewis Drive in Newport News. 

ORIGINAL RELEASE:

The Newport News Police Department is attempting to identify a Hispanic m...

Driver Charged Following Serious Vehicle Accident

On June 1st, 2017 at approximately 10:34 PM, Newport News Communications received a report of an accident on the Bland Boulevard Overpass. The accident involved a 2010 Toyota Camry and a moped. Officers arrived on scene and located the driver of the moped...

Arrests Made in Stolen Vehicle Investigation

6/2/17 UPDATE: 

There have been 6 arrests made following the investigation into multiple stolen vehicles and weapons offenses. Two adults and four juveniles are charged. 

KHARI PENDER

19-years-old of the 500 block of Bellwood Road in Newpor...

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.