News & Updates
The latest announcements, press releases, and community updates from the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
Continuing the Legacy of Justice
Date: Present Today, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office of Newport News continues its proud tradition of fairness, transparency, and innovation, honoring the foundation built by leaders
Newport News man convicted in 2025 Food Lion shooting
A jury convicted Rakeem Malik Turner of malicious wounding, using a firearm, and possessing a firearm as a convicted and felon. The victim, a 30-year-old
Man convicted of murdering two teens in 2019
A Newport News jury convicted a local man of setting up the murder of a football teammate in 2019 when they are were all teenagers.
Hampton man sentenced to life for murdering ex-girlfriend
A Hampton man was sentenced to life in prison, plus five years for firearms charges, for murdering his ex-girlfriend, just one of several crimes of
Retired Admiral Convicted of Obstruction of Justice for False Statements During Newport News Bond Hearing
On January 15, 2025, the Newport News Circuit Court convicted a retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral, Timothy M. Giardina, of Obstruction of Justice by False
Newport News Behavioral Health Docket continues to succeed
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
Essonie Lennon sentenced to life in prison for the 1st degree murder of Michael Neblett
Essonie 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
Newport News man sentenced to prison for abducting student and distributing a nude video
On December 20, 2024, Jasir Mylik Ward was sentenced to 5 years in prison, with 20 years suspended. After release from prison, he will be
Officer’s acts deemed justified in shooting on January 5, 2024
The 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