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Sheriff’s Office: Beware of phone scammers pretending to raise money for police training

  • Christopher James Stuart, 19, of the 800 block of 36th...

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    Christopher James Stuart, 19, of the 800 block of 36th Street in Newport News, is accused of breaking into a woman's home and trying to rape her on Nov. 1, 2017. He is charged with three counts of abduction and one count each of attempt forcible sodomy, entering a dwelling with intent to commit rape and malicious wounding.

  • Police charged Mark Morgan, 51, of the 600 block of...

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    Police charged Mark Morgan, 51, of the 600 block of Terri Sue Place, with three counts of having sexually explicit items of a minor less than 15 years old.

  • Timothy Bailey, 19, of Newport News, is accused of taking...

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    Timothy Bailey, 19, of Newport News, is accused of taking off his clothes in public in Newport News April 2, 2018. He is charged with indecent exposure.

  • Corey Knightnor, 29, of the 700 block of 32nd Street...

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    Corey Knightnor, 29, of the 700 block of 32nd Street in Newport News, is accused of having a stolen gun and running from officers trying to arrest him. He was arrested Feb. 24, 2018 and charged with receive stolen or aid in concealing firearm; possession of a firearm by a felon; concealed weapon; obstruction of justice; and resisting arrest

  • Euphori Williams-Johnson, 18, of Newport News, is accused of assaulting two...

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    Euphori Williams-Johnson, 18, of Newport News, is accused of assaulting two men. She is charged with malicious injury by acid/explosive/fire, malicious wounding, assault and intentional damage.

  • Patrick Harp Jr., 41, of the 700 block of Bellows...

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    Patrick Harp Jr., 41, of the 700 block of Bellows Way in Newport News, is accused of strangling a woman until she was unconscious on Nov. 6, 2017. He is charged with malicious wounding.

  • Sean'ya Dudley, 21, was charged with robbery in Newport News.

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    Sean'ya Dudley, 21, was charged with robbery in Newport News.

  • David Lee Merryman, 52, of Newport News

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    David Lee Merryman, 52, of Newport News

  • Mark Anthony Turner, 26, of the 500 block of Randolph...

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    Mark Anthony Turner, 26, of the 500 block of Randolph Road in Newport News, is accused of robbing another man at gunpoint. He is charged with robbery and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

  • Dwayne Allen Claud

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    Dwayne Allen Claud

  • Frederick Clark Jr., 29, of Big Stone Gap, Vais accused...

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    Frederick Clark Jr., 29, of Big Stone Gap, Vais accused of raping a woman behind a Newport News shopping center and sexually assaulting and carjacking another woman in September 2017. He is charged with rape, abduction, sodomy, and use of firearm in commission of a felony, and abduction, aggravated sexual battery, carjacking, robbery, possession of a firearm by a felon, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and sexual display: masturbation.

  • Dale Johnson, 24, of the 300 block of Charles Street...

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    Dale Johnson, 24, of the 300 block of Charles Street in Newport News, is accused of shooting another man Sept. 2, 2017. He is charged with malicious wounding, reckless handling of a firearm and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

  • Stetson Williams, 24, of the 500 block of Thorncliff Drive...

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    Stetson Williams, 24, of the 500 block of Thorncliff Drive in Newport News, was arrested Jan. 28, 2018. He is charged with with assault on law enforcement; obstruction of justice; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; possession of Schedule I or II drug; possession of a firearm with a Schedule I or II drug; carrying a loaded firearm in a public place; reckless driving; driving without a license; and eluding law enforcement.

  • Jalen Tisdale, 18, is accused of threatening a teacher at New Horizons...

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    Jalen Tisdale, 18, is accused of threatening a teacher at New Horizons Regional Academy in Newport News on March 20, 2018. He is charged with Threat: In Writing at School/School Event and Threat: Orally to School Employee.

  • Warrants for Aggravated Malicious Wounding and Felony Child Abuse and...

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    Warrants for Aggravated Malicious Wounding and Felony Child Abuse and Neglect were obtained for 24-year-old Denzel Lamar Arrington of the 100 block of Robinson Drive. The victim is known to Mr. Arrington, who remains at-large.

  • Kiara Cherae Hall, 26, of the 100 block of Windsor...

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    Kiara Cherae Hall, 26, of the 100 block of Windsor Castle Drive in Newport News, is accused of severely injuring a 13-month-old girl in her care. She is charged with one count of aggravated malicious wounding.

  • James Yarborough-Parker, 18, of the 400 block of Baughman Court in Newport...

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    James Yarborough-Parker, 18, of the 400 block of Baughman Court in Newport News, is accused of crashing a stolen vehicle, leaving the scene and then running from police. is charged with driving on a suspended/revoked license; reckless driving; assault: malicious injury to law enforcement; accident: driver not reporting; disregarding or eluding law enforcement command; and grand larceny: stealing a motor vehicle.

  • Derrick Alford, 27, of the 800 block of Darden Drive...

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    Derrick Alford, 27, of the 800 block of Darden Drive in Newport News, is accused of throwing a gun over a barrier wall and running from police. He is charged with reckless handling of a firearm; receiving stolen or aiding in concealing a firearm; carrying a loaded firearm in the city; carrying a concealed weapon; and possession of a firearm by a non-violent felon.

  • Donavin Ray, 27, of Newport News, is charged with two...

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    Donavin Ray, 27, of Newport News, is charged with two counts child abuse/neglect.

  • Harfrenne Rodriguez Miranda, of the 200 block of Troy Drive in...

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    Harfrenne Rodriguez Miranda, of the 200 block of Troy Drive in Newport News, is accused of shooting at a woman he knows. He was arrested April 2, 2018 and charged with brandishing a firearm, maliciously shooting at a vehicle, malicious wounding, shooting a firearm in a public place, reckless handling, and two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony,

  • Carl Antoinne Slaughter, 23, of Hampton, is accused of running...

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    Carl Antoinne Slaughter, 23, of Hampton, is accused of running from Newport News police and throwing a gun. He is charged with reckless handling of a firearm; carrying a loaded firearm within the city; purchase/transport firearm under protection order, third offense; possession of a firearm by a non-violent felon; obstruction of justice; dump trash, etc on highway or private property; and two counts possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.

  • Ethan Allen Evans, 20, of 20th Street in Virginia Beach,...

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    Ethan Allen Evans, 20, of 20th Street in Virginia Beach, was charged in Newport News with six counts of burglary, five counts of grand larceny, and 13 counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

  • Anthony Goodwin, 27, of Newport News is accused of having...

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    Anthony Goodwin, 27, of Newport News is accused of having a stolen gun and selling drugs in Newport News. He was arrested Feb. 27, 2018 and charged with receive stolen or aid in concealing a firearm, possession of a firearm by a felon, displaying firearm while selling Schedule I or II drug, and possession with the intent to sell/manufacture Schedule I or II drug.

  • Timothy Mason, 37, of the 900 block of Fluvanna Road...

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    Timothy Mason, 37, of the 900 block of Fluvanna Road in Newport News was arrested during a traffic stop in Newport News on March 25, 2018. He was served warrants out of York County for child endangerment, conspiracy to violate the drug control act and manufacturing a controlled substance. Additionally, Newport News police charged him with possession with the intent to distribute a Schedule I or II drug; two counts possession of a Schedule I or II drug; possession of marijuana; and possession of drug paraphernalia.

  • Amos Lee Nelson, 55, of Newport News is accused of...

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    Amos Lee Nelson, 55, of Newport News is accused of aggravated sexual battery and indecent liberties with a child.

  • Felicita Sadler, 30, of Hampton, is accused of kicking in...

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    Felicita Sadler, 30, of Hampton, is accused of kicking in the door of a Newport News couple she does not know and then assaulting police and kicking out a patrol car window on April 2, 2018. She is charged with three counts assault on law enforcement; two counts each breaking and entering and intentional damage; and one count each disorderly conduct and intoxicated in public.

  • Timothy Mears Dixon, 54, of Newport News, is accused of of...

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    Timothy Mears Dixon, 54, of Newport News, is accused of of a sex offense involving a minor in Sept. 2017. He was arrested Oct. 27, 2017 and charged with one count each of use of communication systems to facilitate certain offenses involving children and contributing to the delinquency of a minor

  • Devan Fawcett Lett, 36, of the 300 block of Charles Street in...

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    Devan Fawcett Lett, 36, of the 300 block of Charles Street in Newport News, is accused of stabbing a man she knows Aug. 20, 2017. She is charged with one count of malicious wounding.

  • Isaiah Harris, 19, of the 1200 block of 16th Street...

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    Isaiah Harris, 19, of the 1200 block of 16th Street in Newport News, is accused of crashing a stolen car on Oct. 4, 2017. He is charged with driving without reporting damage from accident, driving without a license, disregard or elude a law enforcement officer, traffic signal violation, and reckless driving.

  • Nazaya Gonzalez, 19, of the 700 block of Kings Ridge Drive in Newport...

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    Nazaya Gonzalez, 19, of the 700 block of Kings Ridge Drive in Newport News, is accused of shooting into a Newport News home Feb. 5, 2018. He is charged with maliciously shooting into an occupied building; attempt to commit non-capital felony; and reckless handling of a firearm

  • Chona Garlick, 34, of Newport News is charged with two...

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    Chona Garlick, 34, of Newport News is charged with two counts child abuse/neglect. She is accused of leaving her 4-year-old son and a 2-month-old daughter home alone.

  • John Matthews, 21, of Newport News

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    John Matthews, 21, of Newport News

  • Marselis Johns, 31, of the 500 block of Linden Avenue in...

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    Marselis Johns, 31, of the 500 block of Linden Avenue in Newport News, is charged with child neglect, after his 4-year-old son wandered from his babysitter.

  • Donnell Howard, 24, of Hampton

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    Donnell Howard, 24, of Hampton

  • Michelle Tucker, 34

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    Michelle Tucker, 34

  • Kenneth Brown, 22, of Hampton was arrested in connection with...

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    Kenneth Brown, 22, of Hampton was arrested in connection with a bank robbery and police pursuit in Newport News Aug. 23, 2017. He also had outstanding warrants out of Hampton. He is charged with three counts robbery, two counts contributing to the delinquency of a minor, grand larceny, burglary, and obtaining money by false pretenses.

  • Donte Seaborne, 25, of Wakefield, is accused of robbing and attacking...

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    Donte Seaborne, 25, of Wakefield, is accused of robbing and attacking another man Jan. 4 in the parking lot of Walmart at 6111 Jefferson Ave. in Newport News. Seaborne was arrested and charged with robbery, malicious wounding and attempt to commit non-capital felony.

  • Jeremiah Flaws, 24, of Newport News

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    Jeremiah Flaws, 24, of Newport News

  • Antonio Singleton, 42, of the first block of Middlesex Road in...

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    Antonio Singleton, 42, of the first block of Middlesex Road in Newport News, is accused of shooting a gun near a school. He is charged with shooting in a public place, shooting across the road or street, shooting firearm within 1000 feet of a school, possession of a firearm by a felon, reckless handling of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. He also had an active warrant on file for contempt of court.

  • Randy Lee Yarborough, 30, of Newport News is accused of...

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    Randy Lee Yarborough, 30, of Newport News is accused of having a stolen gun and drugs during a traffic stop. He was arrested March 8, 2018 and charged with charged with receiving stolen or aiding in concealing a firearm; possession of Schedule I or II drugs; carrying a concealed weapon; and possession of a firearm with Schedule I or II drugs

  • Anthony Ashby was charged with malicious wounding and use of...

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    Anthony Ashby was charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in commission of a felony. Police said Ashby shot a man on Sept. 26 on Aqueduct Drive.

  • Gerald Bullock, 19, of the first block of Riverlands Drive in Newport...

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    Gerald Bullock, 19, of the first block of Riverlands Drive in Newport News, is accused of robbing and shooting at another man in Newport News March 21, 2018. He is charged with robbery, attempted malicious wounding, false identity to law enforcement and use of a firearm in commission of a felony.

  • Tracy Ann Conway, 41, with a last known address in...

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    Tracy Ann Conway, 41, with a last known address in the 5800 block of Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, was arrested July 25, 2017. She is charged with two counts indecent exposure.

  • Cole Hayes, 21, of Newport News, is accused of breaking...

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    Cole Hayes, 21, of Newport News, is accused of breaking into a home with five others and attacking two people on Jan. 1, 2018. Hayes is charged with malicious wounding, simple assault by mob, burglary and unlawful damage.

  • Matthew Webb, 21, of the 100 block of Nottingham Trail in...

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    Matthew Webb, 21, of the 100 block of Nottingham Trail in Newport News, and Jennifer Loya, 20, of the 800 block of River Road in Newport News, are both charged with child neglect. They were arrested March 4, 2018 after their 10-month-old boy was found living in "dirty" conditions, police said.

  • Devin Cupp, 22, was arrested and charged with robbery after...

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    Devin Cupp, 22, was arrested and charged with robbery after his grandfather accused Cupp of robbing him, police said.

  • Kyle Caccio, 26, of Newport News

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    Kyle Caccio, 26, of Newport News

  • Amos Jacob Arroyo, 31, of the 500 block of Ware...

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    Amos Jacob Arroyo, 31, of the 500 block of Ware Lane in Newport News, is wanted in connection with a double homicide in Newport News July 30, 2017.

  • Zachary Conley, 23, of the 200 block of Malden Lane in Newport...

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    Zachary Conley, 23, of the 200 block of Malden Lane in Newport News, is accused of leading police on multiple pursuits March 5, 2018. He  is charged with grand larceny of vehicle; DUI; disregard law enforcement X3; defective equipment, reckless driving X5; failure to obey highway sign; traffic signal violation X4; and license revoked.

  • James Sanders-Carlisle, 32, of the 1400 block of 26th Street in...

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    James Sanders-Carlisle, 32, of the 1400 block of 26th Street in Newport News, is accused of threatening a woman he knows with a knife. He is charged with two counts each malicious wounding and brandishing a weapon, and one count each obstructing justice and resisting arrest

  • Born Power Allah, 42, of Newport News

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    Born Power Allah, 42, of Newport News

  • Ericka Newsome, 32, of the 13200 block of Aqueduct Drive in...

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    Ericka Newsome, 32, of the 13200 block of Aqueduct Drive in Newport News, is accused of shooting a gun during a fight inside a City Center parking garage. She is charged with brandishing, shooting in a public place, and two counts reckless handling.

  • Kenneth Wendell Billups, 53, of Hampton, is accused of shooting...

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    Kenneth Wendell Billups, 53, of Hampton, is accused of shooting a woman he knows in Newport News Aug. 2, 2017. He is charged with malicious assault, use of firearm in commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a felon.

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    Superia Pittman

  • Sara Hooks, 26, of the 500 block of Reddick Road in...

    Newport News Police Department

    Sara Hooks, 26, of the 500 block of Reddick Road in Newport News, was arrested for child neglect Dec. 14, 2017. Hooks was charged with Possession of Schedule I or II Drugs and Unauthorized Distribution of Drug Paraphernalia.

  • Haley Ray Armstrong, 21, of the 400 block of Green...

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    Haley Ray Armstrong, 21, of the 400 block of Green Tree Cove in Newport News, is accused of kicking two Newport News officers July 31, 2017. She is charged with two counts of felony assault on a law enforcement officer and one count each of drunk in public and disorderly conduct.

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  • James Q. Travis, 23, of Hampton, is accused of making...

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    James Q. Travis, 23, of Hampton, is accused of making a deal with an undercover officer in Newport News. He is charged with prostitution and possession of schedule I/II narcotic

  • Jarek Neise, 18, of Newport News, was arrested Jan. 15,...

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    Jarek Neise, 18, of Newport News, was arrested Jan. 15, 2018. He is charged with robbery and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana

  • Ashford Carter, 33, of the 600 block of 35th Street in...

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    Ashford Carter, 33, of the 600 block of 35th Street in Newport News, is wanted in connection with a stabbing that seriously wounded another man in Newport News on Sept. 15, 2017. He is charged with malicious wounding.

  • old James Jackson Jr., 21, of the 13300 of Preakness...

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    old James Jackson Jr., 21, of the 13300 of Preakness Drive in Newport News, is accused of firing a gun near his girlfriend during an argument. He is charged with Abduction, Malicious Shoot/Throw at Vehicle, Brandishing, Shoot Firearm in Public Place, Use of Firearm in Commission of a Felony, and Reckless Handling,

  • Lameeca Hodge, 26, of the 500 block of 42nd Street...

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    Lameeca Hodge, 26, of the 500 block of 42nd Street in Newport News, is accused of requesting both the police and fire departments on various occasions between Sept. and Nov. 2017. She is charged with 10 counts of Emergency Services:  Call/Set Alarm Without Cause.

  • Courneisha Antoinette Burgess, 22, of the 13000 block of Sojourner...

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    Courneisha Antoinette Burgess, 22, of the 13000 block of Sojourner Court in Newport News, is accused of assaulting two officers during an arrest July 7, 2017. She was charged with two counts each assault on a law enforcement officer and obstruction of justice and one count DWI.

  • Jonathan Williams, 24, of Newport News, is accused of raping...

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    Jonathan Williams, 24, of Newport News, is accused of raping a woman on June 20, 2017.

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  • Shenita Crippen, 43, of the 800 block of 31st Street in...

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    Shenita Crippen, 43, of the 800 block of 31st Street in Newport News is charged with two counts of assault, and one count each carrying a concealed weapon and indecent exposure.

  • Dominique Phillips, 18, of the first block of Barclay Road...

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    Dominique Phillips, 18, of the first block of Barclay Road in Newport News, is accused of beating another man on Nov. 27, 2017. He is charged with two counts abduction by force, intimidation or deception and two counts of mob: malicious wounding.

  • Timothy Green, 29, of the 100 block of Delmar Lane...

    Newport News Police Department

    Timothy Green, 29, of the 100 block of Delmar Lane in Newport News, is charged with one count each of attempt malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, maliciously shoot at an occupied vehicle, discharging a firearm in public, reckless handling of a firearm and having a concealed weapon.

  • Jake M. Pruitt, 27, of Hampton, is accused of sexually...

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    Jake M. Pruitt, 27, of Hampton, is accused of sexually assaulting another man in Newport News in September. He was arrested Oct. 31, 2017 and charged with sodomy and aggravated sexual battery.

  • Ronnie Britt, 21, of the 100 block of Lochview Drive in Newport...

    Newport News Police Department

    Ronnie Britt, 21, of the 100 block of Lochview Drive in Newport News is charged with brandishing and receiving stolen or aiding in concealing a firearm.

  • James Williams, 62, of the 5600 block of Madison Avenue...

    Newport News Police Department

    James Williams, 62, of the 5600 block of Madison Avenue in Newport News, is accussed of a sexual offense and a physical assault of a woman. Williams was charged with indecent exposure and assault.

  • Newport News police detectives have obtained warrants on Marrio D'Rontrell...

    Newport News Police Department

    Newport News police detectives have obtained warrants on Marrio D'Rontrell Ashlock, 27, for the robbery at BayPort Credit Union, 3711 Huntington Ave. in Newport News.

  • Aaron Michael Williams, 27, with a last known address in...

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    Aaron Michael Williams, 27, with a last known address in the first block of Christian Street, and Adam Wenzel, 24, with a last known address in the 300 block of Beechmont Drive are accused of breaking into a Newport news man's property in Aug. 2018 and stealing several items, and then pawning the items. Williams was arrested March 6, 2018 and charged with one count each burglary and conspiring to commit larceny; two counts each stolen property with the intent to sell and obtaining money by false pretense; and 10 counts grand larceny. Wenzel was arrested Feb. 20, 2018 and charged with one count each stolen property and obtaining money by false pretense, and eight counts grand larceny.

  • Nicole Codekas, 33, of Yorktown, is accused of assaulting Newport...

    Newport News Police Department

    Nicole Codekas, 33, of Yorktown, is accused of assaulting Newport News officers Aug. 19, 2017. She is charged with one count profane swearing/intoxication in public and three counts assault on a law enforcement officer.

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The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office is warning people not to be duped by a phone scam where callers claim to be raising money to train police officers.

With this phone scam, a caller says they’re with the Virginia Coalition of Police and Deputy Sheriffs and raising funds for training programs, according to a news release on the sheriff’s office’s Facebook page.

The “organization” even has its own Facebook page, but it doesn’t include details about the fundraising or what the organization actually does, police said.

The scam call shows up on caller ID as (757) 819-4107, out of Chesapeake, but it’s actually a New Jersey-based telemarketing company, police said.

Officials urge people not to fall for this scam by making a donation or giving out any personal or banking information over the phone.

If you receive a call from the scammers, call 911 or report the call to the the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office at (757) 890-3630.

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