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This private reference is not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the responsible public office directly.


Choose the Right Newport News Office

For a local adult release or transfer record, contact the Newport News Sheriff's Office at 224 26th Street, Newport News, VA 23607. General information is 757-926-8535, and the city publishes 757-926-3984 for jail inmate information. City-listed office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The current NNSO FOIA contact is Sonja Y. Foster at fostersy@nnva.gov. Confirm hours before visiting.

Newport News Sheriff's Office
224 26th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
757-926-8535
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Different records belong to different custodians:

  • Use NNSO for a Newport News adult jail release, transfer, or booking record.
  • Use VADOC FOIA at FOIA@vadoc.virginia.gov or 804-963-2953 for a state release document.
  • Contact VADOC District 19 at 2506 Warwick Boulevard or 757-327-7700 for local supervision routing.
  • Use the Newport News courts for case dispositions and release authority.
  • Contact Juvenile Services at 350 25th Street or 757-926-1600 for an authorized juvenile inquiry.
  • Use BOP or ICE only when federal or immigration custody is involved.
  • Use Virginia VINE at 1-800-467-4943 for participating local custody-event notifications.