NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A Newport News man was sentenced Tuesday after illegally entering Naval Station Norfolk during a hit-and-run and being in possession of a firearm.
On Dec. 16, 2024, Newport News Police found Malik Rashun Hughes, 27, in possession of a stolen handgun loaded with a large-capacity magazine containing sixteen rounds of ammunition during a traffic stop. According to court documents, Hughes cannot legally possess firearms or ammunition as a previously convicted felon.
On July 19, 2025, Hughes stole a vehicle in Virginia Beach and subsequently crashed into another vehicle near Naval Station Norfolk. In an attempt to flee the collision, Hughes illegally entered the installation and ignored directions from a sentry at the entry control point.
Hughes then tried to flee on foot but was eventually apprehended in possession of an air soft gun and a half-consumed bottle of tequila…