The Newport News Behavioral Health Docket graduated 11 participants in 2024, diverting them from criminal jail sentences caused by untreated mental health conditions. The Behavioral Health Docket, in the Newport
READ MOREEssonie Lennon was sentenced today on the three-year anniversary of Michael Neblett’s death.  Lennon was convicted of shooting and killing Neblett during a robbery on December 23, 2021. Lennon was
READ MOREOn December 20, 2024, Jasir Mylik Ward was sentenced to 5 years in prison, with 20 years suspended. After release from prison, he will be on supervised probation for two
READ MOREThe Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn’s Office determined in July that the officer involved shooting of David Noteboom was legally justified. The determination documents are below.
READ MOREThe Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn’s Office determined in October that the officer involved shooting of Monae Bonaparte was legally justified. The determination documents are below.
READ MOREA 40-year-old man pled guilty to killing a distant relative after his sister accused the victim of touching her inappropriately. Dontreal Demorrio Mattocks pled guilty Wednesday, December 4, to second
READ MORENewport News Commonwealth’s Attorney
Phone: 757-926-7443
2501 Washington Avenue, 6th Floor
Newport News, VA 23607
The Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney prosecutes criminal cases that occur within the City of Newport News, on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth. The elected Commonwealth’s Attorney is Mr. Howard E. Gwynn.
