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About NNSO

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Welcome!

Sheriff Gabe Morgan and his staff are committed to providing the highest level of professional, ethical, and fiscal service to, the residents of Newport News by operating two secure Adult Detention Centers; providing safety and security for the city’s 3 courthouses and 13 courtrooms; and serving/executing court documents on behalf of the courts.

The Sheriff’s Office staff is “Committed to Making a Difference” in our community, schools, places of business and in the lives of incarcerated individuals to make Newport News a better place to work, live and play.

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Jail Information

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The Newport News Sheriff’s Office houses incarcerated individuals in both the City Jail and Jail Annex

The City Jail is a maximum-security facility with indirect supervision consisting of 7 floors that include a lockup, dormitory pods, cells blocks, and isolation cells.

The Jail Annex is a minimum-security facility with dormitory pods and cells. The Jail Annex provides a host re-entry programs for incarcerated individuals upon their release.

Below you will find resources to commonly asked topics for incarcerated individuals.

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Contact NNSO

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Ways to Contact the Newport News Sheriff’s Office:

 

NNSO locationBy Phone

757-926-8535

By Mail

  • Newport News Sheriff’s Office
  • 224 26th Street
  • Newport News, VA 23607

By E-Mail

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    For administrative questions or concerns.

Give Us Feedback

  • Citizen’s Commendations or Complaints
    NNSO welcomes your questions, comments, suggestions and compliments. Here, you can compliment our team or report allegations of employee misconduct and alleged violations of policy, procedure or law.

How Do I Report a Crime?

  • To report an emergency or crime in progress, dial 9-1-1 for the Newport News Police Department.
  • To report non-emergency incidents/criminal activity, dial 757-247-2500 for the Newport News Police Department’s non-emergency line.

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  • Community Relations

    The Newport News Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing a variety of crime prevention topics, specialty programs and services for all ages to enhance public safety throughout our community, schools, and businesses.

  • Project Lifesaver

    Project Lifesaver

    Learn about this search and rescue program provided at no cost for qualifying adults and children who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering because of a cognitive condition.

  • Careers

    Come join our team!

    We are the only Law Enforcement agency in Virginia selected as a "Best for Vets Employer." 

  • Jail Information

    Frequently asked questions about the Newport News City Jail and Jail Annex

  • Contact Us

    Whether you're looking for answers, want to solve a problem or want to tell us how we're doing, here's how you can contact us.

  • 2024 Annual Report

    Sheriff Morgan and his staff are committed to making a difference in Newport News. Learn about the NNSO in our 2024 Annual Report.

  • Community Relations

    The Newport News Sheriff's Office is dedicated to providing a variety of crime prevention topics, specialty programs and services for all ages to enhance public safety throught our community, schools, and businesses. 

  • Project Lifesaver

    Learn about this search and rescue program provided at no cost for qualifying adults and children who are prone to the life-threatening behavior of wandering because of a cognitive condition.

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    Come join our team!

    We are the only Law Enforcement agency in Hampton Roads and just one of two agencies in Virginia selected as a "Best for Vets Employer."

  • Jail Information

    Frequesntly asked questions about the Newport News City Jail and Jail Annex.

  • Contact Us

    Whether you're looking for answers, want to solve a problem or want to tell us how we're doing, here's how you can contact us.

  • Annual Report

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We know the importance of meeting the standards set forth in PREA law. Our PREA annual reports are posted for your review.

We voluntarily undergo this review of our practices and procedures by the Va. Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission. Accreditation lasts 4 years.

For the fifth consecutive year and the seventh time in nine years, the NNSO has been recognized as a Best for Vets Employer acknowledging our commitment to veterans, reservists, and their families.

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