Virginia K9 Who Helped Police Find Missing People Passes Away

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department has announced the passing of Maddy, a K9 from GARD K9 Search and Rescue, who assisted law enforcement in several missing persons and…

21 New Troopers Join Virginia State Police Ranks to Serve the Commonwealth

RICHMOND, Va. — On Friday, August 23, 2024, 21 new troopers will graduate from the Virginia State Police Academy, becoming the latest members to join the force dedicated to serving and protecting…

Newport News Man Charged in Uncle’s Fatal Shooting

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – An arrest has been made in the homicide of 41-year-old Wayne McMillan following an early morning shooting last Sunday. Newport News Police Department (NNPD) reported that they responded…

Shoplifting Turns Into Robbery and Assault in Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The Newport News Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery on Monday, July 1. The incident occurred at approximately 8:46…

High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash, Suspect at Large in Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — Early this morning, a Chevrolet Impala ran a stop sign, leading to a high-speed chase that ended with the car crashing into a utility pole. The incident began…

Alarming Rise in Virginia Roadway Deaths Since Memorial Day, Police Report

RICHMOND, VA – Virginia State Police have reported an increase in traffic-related fatalities, with 25 lives lost due to 21 traffic crashes across the state from last Tuesday through this Tuesday. The…

Deadly Crash Reported in Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — A second fatal accident occurred in Newport News on Saturday, marking a tragic day for the area. Virginia State Police were called to the scene of a single-vehicle…

20-Year-Old Joshua Whack Arrested for Murder of Newport News Man

NEWPORT NEWS, VA — A fatal stabbing on Thursday in the 11100 block of Mintwood Place has led to the arrest of 20-year-old Joshua Whack. Newport News Police were called to the…

Arrest Made in Newport News Double Murder Case

Newport News, VA – After a thorough investigation, NNPD arrested and charged Camari Hayes, 20, with the double-homicide of two teenage males that occurred last August in the 4900 block of Rochester…

Newport News Man Sentenced in Major Credit Card Fraud and Identity Theft Scheme

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Damier Dorsey, a 29-year-old Newport News resident, was sentenced today to nine years and 11 months in prison for orchestrating a credit card fraud and identity theft operation…

Suspect Arrested in Newport News Shooting

Newport News, VA – A suspect has been arrested in connection with the January 27 homicide on 35th Street, following a ShotSpotter activation. At 7:49 PM on January 27, Newport News Police…

Fugitive Murder Suspect Sought in Newport News Cold Case

Newport News, VA – The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) is actively seeking new witnesses and leads in a homicide investigation dating back to December 30, 2021. At around 8:30 p.m. on…

Newport News Officer Joins Local Youth for Super Bowl Weekend Neighborhood Football Game

Newport News, VA – In the spirit of Super Bowl weekend, a Newport News Police Department officer took community policing to a new level. While patrolling the South Precinct, Officer Williams spotted…

Fugitive Sought for Deadly Shooting in Newport News

Newport News, VA – The Newport News Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on January 27, 2024. At approximately 7:49…

Newport News Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – A shooting incident in Newport News, on 74th Street and Roanoke Avenue has resulted in one fatality and two injuries. The Newport News Police Department responded to the…

Man Found Dead, Shot Multiple Times in Newport News Parking Lot

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – A fatal shooting incident has prompted an investigation by the Newport News Police Department. The event occurred on July 19, around 1:00 am in the parking lot of…

59-Year-Old Shot and Killed in Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – On Monday, September 18, Newport News Police Department responded to a homicide at approximately 12:20 p.m. on the 1000 block of 22nd street. Officers found Michael Anthony Adams,…

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Newport News Man Arrested for August 4th Homicide

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) has arrested John Quamaine Peden, a 30-year-old local man, in connection to a homicide that occurred on August 4. At 2:17 p.m.,…

Armed Robbery at Newport News Motel

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in a recent armed robbery that occurred at a Motel 6. The incident took place on September 24…

Newport Police Officers Join Beach Cleanup with Community Volunteers

NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The Newport News Police Department’s (NNPD) ongoing beach clean-up initiative at the Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park has once again proven its effectiveness, thanks to the relentless efforts of the…

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