UPDATE 4: Press Conference Regarding Shooting at Richneck Elementary School

Updated January 9, 2023, 1:35 p.m.

This afternoon’s press conference will be live-streamed to the following pages:

Update 3: Shooting — Heritage High School

In reference to the investigation below, one person — a male juvenile — is in police custody.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Chief of Police Steve Drew wants to thank the officers for their quick response and our local and…

UPDATE Homicide Investigation: Menchville High School

December 15, 2021, 2:13 p.m.: In reference to last night’s homicide, 18-year-old Demari Batten, of Newport News, was taken into custody and charged with: second-degree murder, shooting firearm on school grounds, use of firearm in the commission of a felony.

Officer Injured During Traffic Stop

(Update 1/23/2020 9:16 p.m.)

Update 3: Second suspect arrested in homicide investigation

Updated April 28, 2021, 9:50 a.m.

In reference to the April 7, 2021 homicide in the 200 block of Menchville Court, warrants were obtained charging 30-year-old Tashara Mone Jackson, of Jacksonville, Fla. Ms. Jackson was taken into custody…

Attempting to Identify — Theft/Fraud suspect

Newport News Police Department Central Precinct detectives are investigating a…

UPDATE: Can You ID Any of These Persons of Interest in July 5 Homicide?

Update: Suspect Charged in April 26 Homicide

April 28, 2022 10:16 a.m.

NNPD Officers Assaulted During Arrest

On June 21, 2022, approximately 9:28 p.m., officers in the area of 30th Street and Roanoke Avenue performed a traffic stop in reference to a vehicle with a registration violation.

UPDATE: Husband Charged in Missing Adult Investigation