The city’s mid-year crime report was released on Friday and showed decreases in most of the citywide offenses outlined by police.
“When we stood here last August, we were able to report encouraging news — a meaningful reduction in homicides and gun violence. I’m proud to say this positive trend has continued,” Newport News Mayor Philip Jones said.
Full press conference: Newport News city leaders provide mid-year crime report for 2026
Full press conference: Newport News city leaders provide mid-year crime report for 2026
Jones was joined by Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew for the press conference on Friday. Drew emphasized efforts to decrease the number of youths impacted by gun violence in the city. He said the city’s mid-year crime report showed an encouraging decrease in this category…