Man sentenced to 15 years for outing witness who was then murdered

Newport News Judge Gary Mills sentenced Elijah Newell on Friday, May 9, 2025, to 15 years for intimidating a witness who had provided information against him in an attempted robbery

Man convicted of shooting another in attempted robbery

A Hampton man was convicted Tuesday, May 6, of shooting another man during an attempted robbery that left the victim with a gunshots wounds to the legs, breaking one leg.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Launches Community Advisory Board to Strengthen Justice and Enhance Community Quality of Life

Newport News, VA – Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard E. Gwynn today announced the creation of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Community Advisory Board, an innovative initiative to amplify community voices in

Domestic Violence Fatality Review Report Identifies Strategies to Prevent Domestic Violence Fatalities

Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard E. Gwynn, alongside Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew and many other dedicated community partners, today announced the release of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team’s preliminary report, underscoring their unwavering commitment to combat domestic violence through community collaboration and systemic improvements.

2025 Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Monday, April 7 at Noon Finding support for victims of crime Join the Newport News Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office’s victim-witness advocates in an online training, as they teach about the resources

Officers actions deemed reasonable in fatal October 14 shooting

Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn announces arrest in the case of missing mom and baby

Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn holds press conference along with Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares. Watch the full press conference above. NEWPORT NEWS, VA

Man who sexually abused daughter sentenced to six life sentences

NEWPORT NEWS — Tairo Hicks was sentenced by the Honorable Christopher Papile in Newport News Circuit Court on January 31, 2025, for the sexual abuse of his daughter who was

Operation Ceasefire: How the Commonwealth’s Attorney is Addressing Gun Violence in Newport News

One of the largest concerns arising nationwide, and in our own community in Newport News, is addressing gun violence and the rise of violent crime. With the grant-writing assistance from

Officers deemed justified in July 27, 2024, due to imminent threat to serious physical harm to officers and others.