New whole life insurance option available to employees

Under the Boston Mutual Whole Life Insurance benefit, full-time employees have the option to purchase the Employee Life Option Plus (ELOP) whole life insurance up to $150,000, based on age. Employees may also insure his or her legal spouse for up to $25,0...

2015 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code effective 9/4/18

Fire Department Receives Insurance Service Office's Top Rating

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) ratin...

Newport News Fire Department members learn leadership skills at week-long academy

Three Newport News Fire Department members recently attended a week-long academy that taught them valuable leadership skills.

Lt. Steven Gray and senior firefighter-medics Carlos Munoz III and Ashley Roberts were among 80 firefighting professionals from ac...

Know Your Zone! Be prepared for Hurricane Season

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October.  Prepare now to be safe later.

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Flood Protection Information

Sandbag Disposal for Newport News Residents

Many people picked-up sandbags from the City or purchased them to use during Hurricane Florence. Below are instructions on how to dispose of sandbags.

Used Sandbags

If sandbags have been in contact with floodwaters, they are considered contaminated. It is ...

Solid Waste Collection - Update

The trash, recycling and bulk waste collections scheduled for Thursday, September 13, will take place on Monday, September 17.   Normal collections the week of September 17 will be delayed one day (i.e., Monday’s collections will take p...

Regional Flood Forecasting Project Wins 2018 Government Innovation Award

Hampton Roads region partnership enhances flood response 

Using technology to capture tidal information at the street-level has garnered Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Newport News a national award in innovation. The StormSense Project was recognized wi...

Labor Day Closings and Schedules

City Offices – closed Monday, September 3

Libraries – closed Monday, September 3

Garbage, recycling and bulk waste collections – all collections for the week will be delayed one day, i.e., Monday&...

2019 ONE CITY MARATHON OFFERS NEW HALF MARATHON OPTION

Registration now open for all races

2019 marks the fifth year of the Newport News One City Marathon, and with that comes a fifth race being added to the complement of offerings – a half marathon. At the request of participants, the new event is available f...

CITY MANAGER NAMES STEVE DREW NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE

Newport News City Manager Cindy Rohlf today announced her selection of Steven R. “Steve” Drew for the position of Chief of Police. Drew is currently Deputy Chief of Patrol Operations and Business Services for the Richmond (Va.) Police ...

2018 Street Sweeping Schedule

The Street Maintenance Division sweeps city-maintained streets, city-wide (April to October). Signs are posted at the main entrances into subdivisions that notify citizens of the day their area will be swept

09/13/2018 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.

Homicide Suspect in Custody Five Days After Brutal Murder

On August 29, at 3:59 am police were dispatched to the 100 block of Mytilene Drive in reference to gunshots fired. Upon arrival, officers checked the interior of a residence and located a female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was prono...

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER ARRESTED FOR MULTIPLE SEXUAL OFFENSES

On August 23, 2018 at 7:02 pm, Jeremy Allen Armstead, a 30-year-old Williamsburg man was arrested, without incident, and charged with: (1) Abduction: by force, intimidation or deception x4; (2) Rape: intercourse by force x5; (3) Sodomy: by force or victim...

NNPD Chief of Police to Hold Community Meetings

Newport News Chief of Police, Steve Drew is gathering with the local community for three neighborhood meetings, one in each precinct. Please join Chief Drew and other officers to take the opportunity and share concerns, make suggestions, and ask questions...

NNPD USES #9PMROUTINE TO REMIND RESIDENTS TO LOCK THEIR VEHICLES

Vehicle theft and theft from vehicles is a national problem and Newport News is certainly not immune to this crime trend.

Therefore, the Newport News Police Department will join police departments around the nation and participate in the #9pmroutine social...

Less than 24 Hours After Shooting, Suspect in Custody

On August 8, 2018 at approximately 9:40 p.m., Newport News Emergency Communications received a call for a shooting in the 300 block of Troy Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a 35-year-old female victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the ...

SUSPECT IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING BANK ROBBERY AND BOMB THREATS

On August 8, 2018 at 11:55 AM, Newport News Communications received an alarm activation at the Virginia Educators Credit Union, located in 800 block of Main Street. At 11:57 a.m., the call was upgraded to a robbery. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to ...

NNPD Provides Department Veterans with Special Pins Noting Military Service

There are currently approximately 185 veterans employed by the Newport News Police Department. Within the next couple of weeks, the Department will be offering all their employees who served in the military a special pin, from their respective branch of s...

NNPD Makes Arrest in July 23 Shooting at Local Business

On July 23, 2018 Newport News Communications received a call regarding a shooting in the 4400 block of Jefferson Avenue (Roadside Cafe). Upon arrival, officers located a 50 year old Hampton man outside of the establishment suffering from a gunshot wound. ...

Citizens’ Tips Lead to Arrest in Aqua Vista Shooting

On July 19, 2018 at 7:06 PM, Newport News Communications received a call of a shooting in the 600 block of Aqua Vista Drive. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a 25 year old Newport News man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was t...

Two Arrested in Grand Larceny Investigation

On July 18, 2018 officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Linbrook Drive in reference to a stolen vehicle. Officers met with the complainant who stated her 2017 Dodge Durango was stolen from her residence.  Officers began investigating the in...

Suspect Arrested in February 20, 2018 Homicide

On February 20, 2018, Newport News Police Officers were dispatched to the 800th block of Lassiter Drive in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival officers found Devin Qwayshon Bowles, a 24 year old Newport News man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pron...

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN THE SHOOTING OF A 10-YEAR-OLD AND 16-YEAR-OLD

On July 6, 2018, at 8:36 p.m. officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of Roanoke Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered a 10-year-old male victim with a non-life threatening wound to the head that was transported to a local ho...

NNPD MAKES ARREST IN CARJACKING AND ROBBERY FROM PERSON

On July 3, 2018 at 6:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 12000th block of Jefferson Avenue in reference to a robbery from an individual. The victim, an 18 year old Newport News man, advised a male pointed a firearm at him and forced him to drive to a...

NNPD Makes 14 Arrests for Prostitution

On June 28 and 29, 2018, in conjunction with partnering agencies, the NNPD conducted a street level prostitution operation, focusing on the South district of the city. The operation targeted both prostitutes and solicitors.

After thorough investigations an...

Storage Unit Burglaries – Learn How to Protect Your Belongings

There are many things to consider when choosing a self-storage unit for your belongings. In the long run, you may save yourself a lot of expense by doing a little research before choosing not only a unit but a secure way of protecting your belongings.

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Solid Waste Collection - Update

The trash, recycling and bulk waste collections scheduled for Thursday, September 13, will take place on Monday, September 17.   Normal collections the week of September 17 will be delayed one day (i.e., Monday’s collections wi...

2018/2019 Street Resurfacing List

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

November 6, 2018 General Election

Monday 10/15/2018 – Last day to register to vote for the November 6, 2018 General Election.      Absentee voting is now available at the following locations:

• City Hall, 2400 Washington Avenue, Monday – Friday,...