Newport News VA Arrest Records Search | Police & Court

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Newport News, Virginia · Daily arrests, jail custody, warrants, police reports and criminal court cases

Track a Newport News Arrest From the Police Dashboard to the Final Court Disposition

Newport News publishes more usable arrest data than many cities: daily Police Department arrests, daily offense reports, active warrants and a separate Sheriff’s inmate-search system.

Use those records to identify the arrest and current custody, then move to Newport News General District or Circuit Court. That final court step tells you whether the original allegation was prosecuted, changed, dismissed or resulted in conviction.

Search daily Newport News arrests Check current jail custody Verify the court case
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Arrest does not equal conviction. Newport News Sheriff’s Office specifically warns that current incarceration does not necessarily mean the person has been convicted because the jail also holds people awaiting trial. Always check the criminal court disposition.
Daily arrests

Official NNPD dashboard.

Inmate questions

757-926-3984.

Police Records

757-928-4100.

General District

757-926-8811.

Circuit Court

757-926-8561.

Start with the right system

Newport News arrest records are split between Police, Sheriff and courts

NNPD DAILY ARRESTS Was someone arrested recently?

View arrest number, date, time, block address, listed charge, name, age, incident number, precinct and arresting officer.

Best first check after a recent NNPD arrest.
SHERIFF INMATE SEARCH Is the person still in jail?

Search current Newport News incarceration and determine whether the person is housed in the City Jail or Jail Annex.

Use before visiting or sending money.
POLICE RECORDS What did officers document?

Obtain the actual incident or arrest-related Police Department record rather than relying only on the daily arrest row.

Useful for the underlying event.
VIRGINIA COURTS What happened to the charge?

Search General District Court and, when a felony advances, Newport News Circuit Court.

This is the disposition check.
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE Need statewide Virginia history?

Use an SP-167 criminal-history request when a complete Virginia name-based history is needed.

Different from a Newport News report request.

Go directly to the Newport News task

Official NNPD arrest dashboard

Search Newport News daily arrest reports

The City of Newport News publishes the Police Department’s Daily Arrests database directly to the public. This is substantially more useful than a generic third-party “arrest search” because each row can contain identifiers that connect the arrest to the police incident and later court case.
Open Daily Arrests Use the official NNPD Dashboard. Open Newport News Daily Arrests
Search the legal name Confirm spelling, middle initial and age rather than matching only a surname.
Record the Arrest Number The arrest number identifies that particular police arrest entry.
Record the Incident Number when one is shown The incident number is particularly useful when requesting the underlying Police Department report.
Compare the date and time Make sure the arrest matches the event you are researching rather than an older same-name event.
Read the charge as an allegation The wording displayed by Police is not necessarily the charge that prosecutors ultimately pursue.
Save the precinct and arresting officer when relevant These fields can help Police Records locate the correct incident.
Move to the Sheriff’s inmate search The Police arrest dashboard does not by itself establish whether the person is still incarcerated.
Move to Virginia court records Court information is required to determine the filed charge and disposition.
Privacy tip: The daily dashboard can contain names, physical descriptors, ages and arrest allegations. Do not republish the information without verifying identity and checking what happened in court.
Daily police incidents

Connect the arrest to Newport News Daily Offense Reports

Newport News Police warns that the date shown in the Daily Offense Report is the date the offense was reported. It should not automatically be treated as the date the underlying incident actually happened.
Open the Daily Offense Reports page Open NNPD Daily Offense Reports
Match the incident number when possible This is safer than trying to match an arrest to an incident using only the street or offense label.
Understand that one incident can contain several offenses Newport News Police specifically notes that a single incident can involve multiple reported offenses.
Do not use the offense report as a conviction record It describes police reporting data, not the final criminal judgment.
Local detention structure

Newport News City Jail and Jail Annex serve different custody needs

Newport News City Jail

Public Safety Building
224 26th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
  • Maximum-security facility.
  • Seven floors.
  • Includes lockup areas.
  • Dormitory pods.
  • Cell blocks.
  • Isolation cells.

Jail Annex

  • Minimum-security operation.
  • Dormitory pods and cells.
  • Hosts re-entry programming.
  • Free family video-visitation kiosks are located in the Adult Detention Center / Annex area.
Do not travel based on an old booking record. Confirm the person’s current facility immediately before a visit or property pickup.
Result decoder

What a Newport News daily arrest entry actually means

Use police data to locate the case—not to declare the result
Field What it tells you What it does not prove Best next step
Arrest Number Identifies an NNPD arrest entry. Conviction. Save it for record matching.
Date / Time Arrested When the arrest was recorded. Exact offense time. Compare with the incident report.
Block Address General location associated with the arrest. Crime occurred at that exact spot. Read the incident record.
Charge Police arrest allegation. Final charge or conviction. Search court records.
Name / Age Identity information associated with the arrest. A same-name person elsewhere is identical. Match several identifiers.
Incident Number Links the arrest to a police incident when supplied. Court disposition. Use it with Police Records.
Precinct NNPD precinct associated with the arrest entry. Which court ultimately hears the case. Use as a report-location clue.
Arresting Officer Officer identified in the police data. Officer authored every later report. Use incident number for records.
Same-name protection

Verify the person before using Newport News arrest information

Full legal name matches
Middle name or initial is consistent
Age is consistent
Arrest date fits the known event
Incident number matches
Inmate ID matches
Court case follows the same arrest
Final disposition belongs to the same count
Do not identify somebody from a name alone. Newport News publishes large volumes of daily arrest data. Common names and repeated arrests make multiple-identifier verification especially important.
Troubleshooting

No Newport News arrest or inmate result found?

The arrest is extremely recent Booking or police-data publication may still be underway.
The person has already been released Current incarceration search and historical Police arrest data serve different purposes.
The person was summoned rather than jailed A criminal or traffic court case can exist without the expected jail booking.
Another agency made the arrest Virginia State Police, another city, a neighboring county or a federal agency may control the record.
The name differs Try aliases, former surnames, middle names and suffixes.
The person was transferred Check another jail or VADOC when the custody path has changed.
The felony case moved to Circuit Court A General District Court proceeding can lead to a separate Circuit Court case.
The record is sealed or otherwise non-public Virginia’s current sealing laws can restrict public access to qualifying records.
Missing-inmate call script
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], approximately age [age/date of birth], is currently incarcerated in Newport News following an arrest on or about [date]. Can you confirm whether the person is still processing, housed in City Jail, housed in the Jail Annex, released or transferred, and provide the inmate identification number if public?
Arrest-to-disposition path

Follow a Newport News arrest through the Virginia court system

Police incident Newport News Police or another law-enforcement agency creates the incident and enforcement record.
Arrest or summons The accused may be physically arrested or processed through another lawful charging procedure.
Jail intake when detained Newport News Sheriff’s Office handles local incarceration in City Jail or the Annex.
Magistrate and initial bail decision A magistrate can address probable cause and initial release conditions.
General District Court Misdemeanors are tried here and felony cases generally receive preliminary proceedings here.
Commonwealth’s Attorney review Prosecutors determine how the Commonwealth will proceed.
Circuit Court when required Felony trial-level cases proceed in Newport News Circuit Court.
Disposition and sentence Each charge may be dismissed, nolle prosequi, amended, acquitted, resolved by plea or result in conviction.
Correction or record relief Wrong information can be corrected, and qualifying records may later be sealed or expunged.
Newport News Police Records

Request the actual Police incident report

Newport News Police Headquarters / Records
9710 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23605
Records: 757-928-4100
Records hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
Start with the Daily Arrest row Record the arrest number and incident number.
Confirm Newport News Police created the record Do not send an NNPD request for an arrest report created by another agency.
Call Records at 757-928-4100 Ask which releasable report corresponds to the incident.
Request a specific record Ask for the incident report or other precisely identified record rather than asking for “everything on this person.”
Provide date, location and incident number These fields reduce mistaken-record retrieval.
Ask about applicable redactions Criminal investigative records may contain information that cannot be publicly released.
Confirm the current fee before ordering The Police Department currently lists a $10 charge for copies of crash reports, incident reports and non-criminal photographs.

Current Newport News Police Records fees

Selected public services published by Newport News Police
Service Current published charge Provider
Crash report / incident report / non-criminal photo copy $10 each Records Division
Local criminal record check for Class 3 and 4 misdemeanors $10 Records Division
Fingerprint card $10 first card Records Division
Additional fingerprint card $5 each Records Division
Open NNPD Records Unit Check current Police service fees
Copy-ready report request
I request an electronic or paper copy of the releasable Newport News Police incident report associated with incident number [number] and arrest number [number], involving [full legal name] on or about [date] at [location]. Please identify any current copying charge before processing and advise me if another agency is the custodian of the requested record.
Virginia FOIA

Use the City FOIA process for broader Newport News records

City of Newport News FOIA Coordinator
City Attorney’s Office
2400 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: 757-926-8416
The elected Clerk of Circuit Court, Commonwealth’s Attorney and Sheriff manage their own FOIA requests. Do not send a Sheriff’s jail-record request to the City’s general FOIA coordinator when the Sheriff is the custodian.
Determine the custodian first Police Department records, Sheriff records, court records and prosecutor records may have different custodians.
Describe existing records A FOIA request seeks records—not answers to open-ended questions.
Use dates and record identifiers Incident and arrest numbers can substantially narrow the request.
Ask for electronic delivery when practical This can reduce copying needs.
Request a cost estimate for a large request Ask before significant retrieval or redaction work begins.
Open Newport News FOIA guidance
Active warrant search

Search Newport News outstanding warrants safely

Newport News Police warrant contacts
Fugitive Apprehension Unit: 757-928-4289
Police Services: 757-928-4100
Peninsula Crime Line: 1-888-LOCK-U-UP
Open Active Outstanding Warrants Search the official Newport News list. Search Newport News active warrants
Match identity carefully Do not assume a same-name person is the wanted person.
Search the related Virginia court case A later court event can affect an earlier warrant.
Check current incarceration The warrant may already have resulted in an arrest.
Call NNPD for current verification Use the warrant or case information rather than asking only by name.
Do not confront the person Send information to law enforcement instead.
Warrant scam warning: Do not send money, gift cards, cryptocurrency or peer-to-peer payments to an unexpected caller claiming that a Newport News warrant can be “cleared” immediately. Verify independently with Police or the court.
Virginia court verification

Search the filed charge and final Newport News disposition

Open Virginia Case Status and Information Open Virginia court search
Search Newport News Criminal General District Court first for many recent cases This court handles misdemeanors and preliminary felony proceedings.
Use the case number whenever possible Name-only searches are more vulnerable to mistaken identity.
Compare the court charge with the Police arrest charge The formal charge can differ from the initial arrest allegation.
Read the latest disposition Check whether each count is pending, dismissed, nolle prosequi, guilty, not guilty or otherwise resolved.
For a felony that advances, search Newport News Circuit Court Do not stop at the preliminary General District Court case.
Order the official judgment or disposition when proof matters Use the Clerk rather than sending someone a screenshot of an arrest dashboard.
Newport News Criminal General District Court
7th Judicial District of Virginia
2500 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor
Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: 757-926-8811
Clerk hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Newport News Circuit Court
7th Judicial Circuit of Virginia
2500 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: 757-926-8561
Clerk hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Court routing

General District Court or Circuit Court?

Use the case path rather than assuming every charge stays in one court
Court Main criminal role Useful record Next step
General District Court Misdemeanor trials, traffic and preliminary felony hearings. Complaint, bail events, hearing history and misdemeanor disposition. If felony proceeds, search Circuit Court.
Circuit Court Felony trial-level jurisdiction and other matters assigned by Virginia law. Indictment or charging document, plea, verdict, judgment and sentence. Use final judgment for conviction proof.

Current General District criminal schedule

Bond hearings

8:30 a.m., Monday–Friday.

Arraignments

Several criminal arraignment categories begin at 9:00 a.m., Monday–Friday.

Preliminary hearings

Commonwealth preliminary hearings are listed at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., Monday–Friday.

Court schedules can change by case and judicial order. Verify the defendant’s specific hearing in the case system or with the Clerk before traveling.
Court documents

Get a Newport News Circuit Court copy or certified document

Newport News Circuit Court currently publishes a charge of $0.50 per page for copies, plus an additional $2 per document when certification is requested.
Find the exact case number Do not order an entire same-name file without confirming the case.
Identify the specific document Examples include a judgment, sentencing order, dismissal order or other disposition record.
Decide whether certification is required Certification adds cost and is usually needed only when a receiving institution requires formal proof.
Request in person or by mail For mailed requests, provide party details, date of birth when appropriate, case number, payment and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Open Newport News Circuit case information
Bond & voluntary surrender

Verify every Newport News charge before arranging release

Newport News Sheriff’s guidance explains that after an arrest a person generally appears before a judicial officer, commonly a magistrate, for probable-cause and bail consideration. The magistrate may order secured bond, unsecured bond or release on a promise to appear, depending on the case.
Confirm current custody Search the Sheriff’s inmate system first.
Identify every pending charge and warrant Do not assume one bond resolves every case.
Check the newest bail order Bond conditions can change after a later court hearing.
Ask whether release is secured, unsecured or by promise to appear The payment procedure differs.
If using a bondsman, choose independently Newport News Sheriff’s Office states that it does not recommend a bail bondsman or bond company.
Get all fees and collateral terms in writing Keep the contract and receipt.

Turning yourself in on a Newport News warrant

Newport News City Jail
224 26th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
Confirm that surrender is appropriate for your warrant or sentence Legal advice from counsel can be useful before appearing.
Go to the first-floor jail reception window NNSO states that a person may surrender to the jail 24 hours a day.
Bring photo ID when you have one A delayed-sentencing surrender should also include court sentencing paperwork.
Limit personal belongings Sheriff’s guidance directs surrendering individuals not to bring ordinary property beyond ID and cash.
Securus video visitation

Newport News generally uses video visits instead of ordinary in-person family visits

Newport News Sheriff’s Office states that ordinary in-person visitation is not allowed, with limited exceptions such as attorneys and clergy. Family and friends are encouraged to use video visitation.

Free Jail Annex kiosks

  • Create a Securus account.
  • Schedule the visit online.
  • Kiosk video visits are free.
  • Published availability: daily, 9:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
  • Photo identification required.
  • Date of birth verification required.

At-home video

  • Uses Securus.
  • Computer/device and Internet access required.
  • Schedule online.
  • When available, appointments are published from 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. daily.
  • Provider charges may apply.
Confirm the inmate remains in Newport News Custody can change quickly.
Create a Securus account Open Securus
Locate Newport News Sheriff’s Office Match the correct facility and inmate.
Schedule before traveling to the kiosk A kiosk exists at the Jail Annex for free video visitation.
Bring photo ID The Sheriff’s Office also verifies date of birth.
Dress conservatively Inappropriate or revealing clothing can result in visit denial.
Expect security screening Visitors entering jail facilities are subject to search and warrant checks.
Securus customer service: 800-844-6591
Video technical support: 866-558-2323
Smart Communications mail

Do not send ordinary inmate letters to the Newport News jail building

Regular letters, postcards and greeting cards are scanned by an off-site mail processor. Incarcerated individuals read approved mail electronically on tablets.
Regular inmate mail
Smart Communications – Newport News Sheriff’s Office
Attention To: Incarcerated Individual’s Name and ID Number
P.O. Box 9117
Seminole, FL 33775-9117
Search current custody Confirm that the recipient remains housed by NNSO.
Record the inmate ID The Sheriff’s Office requires the individual’s name and ID number.
Use the Seminole, Florida mailing address Do not send regular family correspondence to 224 26th Street.
Print the name and ID clearly on the outside This is required for proper delivery.
Remember that ordinary mail is scanned Do not use regular correspondence as a substitute for confidential attorney communications.
Inmate funds

Use Access Corrections or the Newport News jail kiosks

Newport News Sheriff’s Office uses Access Corrections for outside inmate-fund deposits and also maintains a deposit kiosk in both City Jail and the Jail Annex.
Confirm inmate identity and custody Do not deposit based solely on a same-name result.
Open Access Corrections Open Access Corrections
Select Newport News Sheriff’s Office Verify the facility before checkout.
Match the inmate carefully Use the official inmate ID when available.
Keep the transaction receipt NNSO says deposits generally arrive within 24–48 hours.
For a missing deposit, call Keefe Commissary Network 757-926-8109, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Inmate phone service

Newport News jail calls use Securus Technologies

Provider: Securus Technologies
Family can create provider accounts
Customer support available 24/7
Ordinary calls are recorded
Ordinary calls are subject to monitoring
Keep legal strategy off ordinary calls
Securus phone support: 800-844-6591
Attorney-client warning: Newport News Sheriff’s Office expressly states that regular inmate calls are recorded and monitored. Use the communication procedure approved by defense counsel for confidential legal discussions.
Property services

Pick up released inmate property or deliver approved medical items

Medical-related item drop-off
  • Item must be approved first and/or ordered by a physician.
  • Drop-off location: City Jail, 224 26th Street.
  • Published hours: daily, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Property release to another person
  • Inmate must sign over the property.
  • Recipient must be at least 18.
  • Recipient must be named on the release form.
  • Valid ID required.
  • Pickup: Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Check current NNSO property rules
Medical & mental health

Newport News Sheriff operates an in-house jail medical team

The Sheriff’s Medical Division is responsible for the medical, mental-health and dental needs of people housed in both City Jail and the Jail Annex.
Medical care

Registered and licensed practical nurses, medication technicians, a nurse practitioner and physician are among the staff listed by NNSO.

Mental health

The in-house team includes licensed mental-health professionals.

Dental care

The Sheriff’s Medical Division also lists dental care among its responsibilities.

If somebody appears suicidal or is making suicidal statements during or after a video visit, report the concern immediately to Newport News Sheriff’s Office at 757-926-8535.
Defense representation

Contact the Newport News Public Defender

Newport News Public Defender
2600 Washington Avenue
Suite 105
Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: 757-247-2034
Fax: 757-247-2065
Find the court case number Use Virginia court records before calling.
Confirm whether counsel has been appointed Public Defender representation depends on the court-appointed counsel process and eligibility.
Call the Newport News office Call 757-247-2034.
Provide all useful identifiers Include police incident number, arrest number, inmate ID and court case number.
Use confidential attorney communication Do not discuss strategy through an ordinary monitored inmate telephone call.
Verify Newport News Public Defender
Victim & witness support

Get Newport News prosecution and custody notifications

Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney
2501 Washington Avenue
6th Floor
Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: 757-926-7443
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office provides crime-victim and witness assistance as part of the Newport News prosecution process.
Save the Police incident number Use it when communicating about the underlying offense.
Save the criminal court case number This becomes the primary identifier once prosecution is filed.
Contact the Commonwealth’s Attorney Ask for victim/witness assistance for the specific case.
Register with VINE when custody notification is important Newport News Sheriff’s Office links directly to Virginia’s victim-information and notification service. Open VINE
Continue checking the court case Custody notification and prosecution notification are different services.
Virginia criminal history

Use SP-167 when you need a statewide Virginia criminal record

Do not confuse a Virginia State Police SP-167 history with a Newport News Police arrest report. Virginia State Police tells users who need the underlying report for a charge appearing on their criminal history to contact the arresting agency.
Open Virginia State Police Criminal Record Check Open Virginia background checks
Choose SP-167 for general-public use Individuals, private companies and other qualifying users can use this route.
Generate one form per person Enter the requested identity information.
Print and notarize the subject’s signature Section 1 requires notarization.
If another person or agency receives the report, complete the recipient portion The second signature also requires notarization where applicable.
Prepare the current fee VSP’s FAQ currently refers to the standard $15 criminal-history search and a $20 combined criminal-history / Sex Offender Registry search.
Mail the completed form Use the CARE address below.
Allow normal processing time Virginia State Police currently publishes a standard processing time of approximately 15 business days after receipt and states that same-day expedited service is not offered.
Virginia State Police – Civil & Applicant Records Exchange
7700 Midlothian Turnpike
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Newport News Police separately offers a limited $10 local criminal record check for Class 3 and Class 4 misdemeanors. That local service is not a substitute for a complete Virginia SP-167 history.
Virginia state custody

Use VADOC only when the custody has moved beyond the local jail

Newport News Sheriff

  • City Jail and Jail Annex.
  • Recent arrests.
  • Pretrial detention.
  • Local jail mail and video visitation.
  • Access Corrections deposits.

Virginia Department of Corrections

  • State correctional institutions.
  • Probationers and parolees.
  • People under specified VADOC authority.
  • Search by DOC ID or legal name.
  • Locator updated daily.
Open VADOC Inmate & Supervisee Locator Search Virginia state custody
Use the seven-digit DOC ID when known Otherwise search by the legal name.
Record current location or supervision status State rules differ from Newport News local jail rules.
Return to Newport News Circuit Court for conviction proof VADOC warns that locator data can occasionally be inaccurate or outdated.
Record correction

Correct the Newport News system that actually contains the error

Where to start when an arrest record is inaccurate
Wrong information appears in Start with Useful proof
NNPD arrest or incident data Newport News Police Records Unit Arrest number, incident number and source documentation.
Sheriff inmate record Newport News Sheriff’s Office Inmate ID and corrected police/court information.
General District disposition Newport News Criminal General District Court Signed or corrected court order.
Circuit Court disposition Newport News Circuit Court Clerk Judgment, sentence or amended order.
Virginia criminal history Originating arresting agency first Corrected agency data or certified court disposition.
Save the incorrect government record Note the arrest number, incident number, case number and exact error.
Obtain the controlling document A court order or original agency report is stronger evidence than a third-party database.
Correct the originating local agency State criminal-history systems can depend on data submitted by local criminal-justice agencies.
Correct the court disposition before challenging downstream data This is especially important when an arrest remains associated with an outdated outcome.
Recheck all systems separately Police, Sheriff, courts, VSP and private databases do not necessarily update at the same time.
Virginia law changed July 1, 2026

Newport News criminal records can now fall under several different relief routes

Virginia’s sealing framework materially changed in 2026. Do not use an old article that says Virginia only expunges non-convictions. Current law provides automatic sealing for some records and petition-based sealing for certain convictions and deferred dispositions.

Traditional expungement

Through November 30, 2026, Virginia Code §19.2-392.2 continues to permit qualifying people whose cases ended in acquittal, nolle prosequi or another qualifying dismissal to petition for expungement.

  • Petition filed in Circuit Court where the case was disposed.
  • No court fees or costs for a qualifying petition under the current statute.
  • Police and court records relating to the charge are the target of relief.
  • The Commonwealth is made a party to the proceeding.

Criminal-record sealing

Virginia’s Chapter 23.2 provides automatic and petition-based sealing.

  • Certain misdemeanor acquittals and dismissals with prejudice are automatically sealed.
  • Qualifying felony acquittals or dismissals with prejudice can be sealed immediately after a request when statutory requirements are met.
  • Specified misdemeanor convictions can qualify for automatic sealing.
  • Some misdemeanors, Class 5 and 6 felonies and qualifying larceny cases can qualify for petition-based sealing.

Automatic sealing after acquittal or dismissal

Qualifying misdemeanor

Current §19.2-392.8 provides automatic sealing when a person is acquitted of a misdemeanor or the charge is dismissed with prejudice, excluding Title 46.2 traffic infractions, unless the person objects.

Qualifying felony

A person acquitted of a felony or whose felony charge is dismissed with prejudice may immediately request sealing; the current statute requires concurrence of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for that automatic route.

Petition-based sealing under §19.2-392.12

Search every Newport News case you want considered Save the exact offense, case number and final disposition.
Determine whether automatic sealing already applies Do not file an unnecessary petition when the record falls under an automatic process.
Check petition eligibility Current law can allow petitions involving certain misdemeanors, Class 5 or 6 felonies and qualifying larceny offenses, subject to statutory exclusions and other requirements.
Use the correct Circuit Court A petition under §19.2-392.12 is filed in the circuit court of the city or county where the case was disposed.
Include required arrest and case information The statute calls for information such as arrest date, arresting agency, disposition, case number and identifying information when reasonably available.
Use the official CC-1201 form Open Virginia criminal-sealing forms
Know the filing-cost rule Current §19.2-392.12 states that a person is not required to pay court fees or costs for filing a petition under that section.
Do not assume every offense is eligible The law contains important exclusions and lifetime petition limits.
December 1, 2026: Virginia Code §19.2-392.2 has another statutory version scheduled to become effective on December 1, 2026. This article reflects the law in effect on August 15, 2026. Recheck the statute before filing on or after December 1.
Newport News Circuit Court posted a local educational webinar when Virginia’s new sealing legislation became effective July 1, 2026. The city’s Clerk, Commonwealth’s Attorney and Legal Aid representatives discussed the new record-sealing framework for Newport News residents.
Open official sealing forms Read current Virginia sealing law Check current expungement law
Local contact board

Newport News arrest, jail, court and legal contacts

Newport News Police Headquarters
9710 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23605

Records / Police Services: 757-928-4100

Non-emergency: 757-247-2500

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

757-926-8535

Jail Inmate Information

757-926-3984

Keefe Commissary / Missing Deposits

757-926-8109

Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Criminal General District Court
2500 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor
Newport News, VA 23607

757-926-8811

Newport News Circuit Court
2500 Washington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607

757-926-8561

Newport News Magistrate
230 25th Street
Newport News, VA

Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Commonwealth’s Attorney
2501 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor
Newport News, VA 23607

757-926-7443

Newport News Public Defender
2600 Washington Avenue, Suite 105
Newport News, VA 23607

757-247-2034

NNPD Fugitive Apprehension Unit

757-928-4289

Peninsula Crime Line

1-888-LOCK-U-UP

City FOIA Coordinator

757-926-8416

Newport News Police Headquarters map

Newport News City Jail map

Newport News courthouse map

Before traveling: recheck current custody, court date, facility assignment, office hours and visitor requirements.
Fast local problem solver

What to do in common Newport News arrest situations

Arrest happened today

Open NNPD Daily Arrests, save the arrest and incident numbers, then check the Sheriff’s incarceration search.

Need the Police narrative

Give Police Records the incident number and ask for the releasable incident report.

Need to know whether the person was convicted

Search Newport News General District Court and, for an advanced felony, Circuit Court.

Need current jail location

Use the official Sheriff’s inmate search or call 757-926-3984.

Need to visit

Create a Securus account. Family visits are normally video-based rather than ordinary in-person visits.

Need to send a letter

Use Smart Communications at P.O. Box 9117 in Seminole, Florida, with the inmate’s name and ID.

Need to send commissary money

Use Access Corrections or a jail/Annex kiosk and save the transaction confirmation.

Need to confirm an active warrant

Search NNPD’s active warrant list, then verify the newest status with Police and the related court case.

Need statewide Virginia history

Use Virginia State Police SP-167 rather than treating the Newport News arrest dashboard as a statewide background check.

Need a Public Defender

Confirm the case number and call the Newport News Public Defender at 757-247-2034.

State record is wrong

Correct the originating Police or court information first and then recheck downstream criminal-history systems.

Old case should no longer be public

Check whether automatic sealing, petition-based sealing or traditional expungement applies under current Virginia law.

Title-related FAQs

Newport News VA arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Newport News arrest records?

Start with the official NNPD Daily Arrests dashboard, check current jail custody through Newport News Sheriff’s Office and verify the final case through Virginia court records.

Where can I find recent Newport News arrests?

Newport News Police publishes an official Daily Arrests dashboard with arrest number, date, time, location, listed charge, name, age, incident number, precinct and arresting officer fields.

How do I find someone in Newport News City Jail?

Use the Newport News Sheriff’s Incarcerated Individual Search or call jail inmate information at 757-926-3984.

Does an arrest record prove conviction?

No. Newport News Sheriff’s Office holds people awaiting trial as well as other incarcerated individuals. The court disposition must be checked.

How do I search Newport News criminal court records?

Use Virginia Case Status and Information. Start with Newport News Criminal General District Court and check Circuit Court when a felony proceeds to the trial level.

How do I obtain a Newport News Police arrest or incident report?

Contact NNPD Records at 757-928-4100. The current published charge for an incident-report copy is $10.

How do I search Newport News active warrants?

Use the official Newport News Active Outstanding Warrants page, then verify current status with Police and the related court because warrant status can change.

How do I get a Virginia criminal background check?

Use Virginia State Police form SP-167. The standard name-based criminal-history search is generally $15 and normally takes about 15 business days after VSP receives the request.

How do I correct a wrong Newport News arrest record?

Identify whether Police, Sheriff, court or Virginia State Police controls the incorrect field, obtain the authoritative supporting document and correct the originating source.

Can a Newport News arrest record be sealed or expunged?

Some records qualify for automatic sealing, petition-based sealing or traditional expungement under Virginia law. Eligibility depends on the exact charge, offense date, disposition and prior record.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Newport News Police Department, Newport News Sheriff’s Office, Newport News courts, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Public Defender, Virginia State Police or Virginia Department of Corrections.

Daily arrest data, jail custody, warrants, bond conditions, court dates and criminal-history information can change. Verify the correct person using multiple identifiers and check current official sources before making legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decisions.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. An arrest entry, police report, warrant or jail record does not establish criminal guilt.

Newport News and Virginia arrest-record, jail, court, criminal-history and record-sealing procedures reviewed August 15, 2026.

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