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NNPD Searching for Missing, Endangered Woman
NNPD Searching for Missing, Endangered Woman
Newport News Police Department needs the public’s assistance locating a missing, endangered adult. Jennifer Ammen was last seen at…
Update: Missing Adult Shelia Bryant Located Safe
Update: Missing Adult Shelia Bryant Located Safe
Update (Dec. 5, 9:45 a.m.): Ms. Bryant has been located and is safe. Thanks to everyone who shared the initial post.
Homicide Investigation: Garden Drive
Homicide Investigation: Garden Drive
On Sunday, October 15, 2023 at approximately 5:41 a.m., NNPD responded to the 1000 block of Garden Drive in reference to a shooting. Upon…
Missing Person
Missing Person
NNPD needs the public’s assistance locating a missing adult. Sherree Denise Brown was last seen on or around October 17 near the 800 block…
Death Investigation
Death Investigation
On November 6, 2023, at 6:07 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Canterbury Run in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival they…
Missing, Endangered Adult Found Safe
Missing, Endangered Adult Found Safe
Update (11:30 p.m., November 3): Ms. Broxmeyer has been located and is safe.
Update: Missing, Endangered Adult Located Safe
Update: Missing, Endangered Adult Located Safe
Update (Nov. 1, 12:45 p.m.): Mr. Rebollo has been located and is safe.
Arrest Made in Sunday Domestic-Related Homicide on Vernon Place
Arrest Made in Sunday Domestic-Related Homicide on Vernon Place
On Sunday, October 22 at approximately 5:38 a.m., NNPD responded to a report of a shooting in the 7700 block of Vernon Place. Upon arrival…
Update: Homicide Investigation — Aqueduct Drive
Update: Homicide Investigation — Aqueduct Drive
Update: Oct. 23, 2:15 p.m.
Arrest Made in Homicide of 16-Year-Old
Arrest Made in Homicide of 16-Year-Old
Three days following a homicide, which occurred October 15 on Hustings Lane, detectives apprehended two suspects in relation to the death…
Catalytic Converter/VIN Etching Event Set for Saturday at NN Park
Catalytic Converter/VIN Etching Event Set for Saturday at NN Park
Newport News Police Department, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the Virginia State Police’s Help Eliminate Auto Theft (HEAT)…
Update: Mr. Gaskins has been located and is safe.
Update: Mr. Gaskins has been located and is safe.
Missing and Endangered Adult
NNPD Participates in National Faith & Blue Initiative
NNPD Participates in National Faith & Blue Initiative
Faith and Blue’s mission is to ‘facilitate safer and stronger communities by engaging officers and residents through the connections of…
NNPD Holds Launch Event and Donation Drive for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
NNPD Holds Launch Event and Donation Drive for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to…
Update: Missing, Endangered Adult Found Safe
Update: Missing, Endangered Adult Found Safe
Update (Sept. 20, 9:45 a.m.)
Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Hampton Homicide Suspect
Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Hampton Homicide Suspect
On September 18, 2023 at approximately 1:24 p.m. the Newport News Police Department was requested to assist with the apprehension of a…
Suspect Arrested on 2nd Degree Murder Charge in Waterfront Circle Homicide
Suspect Arrested on 2nd Degree Murder Charge in Waterfront Circle Homicide
Update: Sept. 19, 2023, 8:50 a.m.
Homicide Suspect Ronald Brown Apprehended
Homicide Suspect Ronald Brown Apprehended
After a thorough investigation and search, the Newport News Police Department, with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service…