The Public Information Office is the liaison between the Newport News Sheriff’s Office and the public. The Sheriff's Office has consistent, open and honest communications with various media outlets to relay information to the public. The Office is also responsible for the published content across various social media platforms the Sheriff’s Office maintains.
The Public Information Office handles Freedom of Information Act (FIOA) requests for the Newport News Sheriff’s Office.
FOIA Request
To request information from the Newport News Sheriff’s Office through the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), click the FOIA Rights and Responsibilities link to download our document with information on procedures, rights and responsibilities, and contact information to make such a request.
To send a FOIA request to the Newport News Sheriff's Office, contact Sonja Foster at
To send FOIA requests to other departments within the city of Newport News click here.
Sonja Foster
Logan Scherle