Earlier this month, seven inmates managed to get out of their cells at Newport News City Jail, although sheriff leaders assure they didn’t come close to escaping the facility. Now, Sheriff Gabe Morgan is sharing details with News 3 about a proposal to build a new city jail.
Sheriff Morgan expressed the challenges they face with the current facility, stating, “It’s a struggle.” He has been advocating for a new jail for the past 20 years.
The Newport News City Jail, which is over 50 years old, was once shared with city police and the magistrate’s office. Sheriff Morgan explained that it is no longer equipped to handle the demands of a modern correctional center…