Newport News City Jail Annex, VA Inmate Search: Roster & Mugshots (2024)

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Newport News City Jail Annex Inmate Search and Jail Roster How do you find someone who is in jail in Newport News City? Search for information about an inmate in the Newport News City Jail Annex and view their jail mugshot: How do I find out if someone was arrested in Newport News City? What information is included in jail booking records and the jail roster? How often are jail booking records and rosters updated? How do I find an inmate in the Newport News City Jail Annex? How do I find an inmate in a Virginia state prison? How do I find an inmate in federal prison? How do I find a detainee in an ICE facility? How do I find an inmate in juvenile detention? How can I see if someone is in jail or prison in Newport News City or the state of Virginia? How do I get information on someone in jail in Newport News City? Who can I call to find an inmate in Newport News City? Does the jail or prison have to keep the inmate in the county or state where they are charged or convicted? What if I can’t find an inmate and I know they are in custody in Newport News City? I know the person was arrested and in jail, but my search in the roster comes back as “no record found.” What happened? I was released from jail in Newport News City, but my record still shows. When will it go away? An inmate’s family member just died; how can I let them know right away? An inmate’s family member just died; will they be allowed to attend the funeral? What determines whether an inmate is placed in low or high security facilities? What information is available about an inmate? What is vinelink.com? How do I find old Newport News City jail and inmate records from years ago? How can I have my jail record sealed? Where can I get Prison records from the state of Virginia? For inmate services and facility information such as: Newport News City Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 8/14/2024 Newport News City Inmate Criminal Charges - 8/14/2024 Newport News City Inmate Sex - 8/14/2024 Newport News City Inmate Age - 8/14/2024 FAQs References

Newport News City Jail Annex Inmate Search and Jail Roster

How do you find someone who is in jail in Newport News City?

Search for information about an inmate in the Newport News City Jail Annex and view their jail mugshot:

  • Review the Jail Roster, or
  • Call the Newport News City Jail Annex at 757-926-8535
  • Look up the offender's criminal charges
  • Find out their bond, and
  • View their public mugshotin the roster.

If you cannot find the mugshot of the offender that has been arrested, it is because Newport News City or the state of Virginia has recently changed their policy regarding publicly posting them in the jail roster. However, you can write the jailat the following address and request a copy of an inmate's mugshot be mailed or sent by email to you. Make sure to include your email address in all correspondence.

Mail to:

Newport News City Jail Annex
228 25th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request

Mail, click on the link below, or call the facility at 757-926-8535 for the information you are looking for.

Newport News City Jail Annex Inmate Search

How do I find out if someone was arrested in Newport News City?

There are five ways to find out if someone was arrested in Newport News City:

1. Look them up on the official jail inmate roster.
2. Look them up on vinelink.com, a national inmate tracking resource.
3. Call the jail at 757-926-8535. This is available 24 hours a day.
4. Write or visit the jail and request information.
You can reach them at:
Newport News City Jail Annex
228 25th Street
Newport News, VA 23607

5. Do a search online using this person’s name, the town or city you think they were arrested in, and the crime you think they were arrested for. Sometimes the local newspaper, police department or sheriff’s office will have a daily police blotter published on their website.

What information is included in jail booking records and the jail roster?

Jail booking records, also known as the jail roster, typically include the following information:

• Full name of the inmate
• Inmate's physical characteristics (age, sex, height, weight, etc.)
• Inmate’s mugshot(s)
• Booking number, Inmate ID#, Jacket #, etc.
• Booking date and time
• Charges or offense details – the applicable statute
• Bond or bail amount, if applicable
• Court date, if set, plus the court name and location
• Previous arrests in this jurisdiction, conviction details, and sentence

  • Note that not all this information will be included. Most booking records and jail inmate rosters contain only the basic information such as name, date of arrest and the criminal charge.
  • The amount and quality of the information depends on the state’s laws and the jail’s policies.

How often are jail booking records and rosters updated?

Most jails update their records at least once per day. Some booking information is updated as often as every 15 minutes in the roster. From the time a person is first arrested until when they are booked in the jail, it can be as short as a couple of hours, up to 24 hours, or even longer if they were arrested during a major event such as a protest or riot in which hundreds of people were arrested at the same time.

How do I find an inmate in the Newport News City Jail Annex?

There are seven ways to find an inmate in Newport News City or the Newport News City Jail Annex:

1. Look them up on the official jail inmate roster.
2. Look them up on vinelink.com, a national inmate tracking resource.
3. Call the jail at 757-926-8535. This is available 24 hours a day.
4. Call local police departments in Newport News City. Sometimes the local jails will hold recent arrestees for up to 72 hours before transporting them the Newport News City Jail Annex.
5. Check with the jails in neighboring counties and look up their rosters. It is always possible they were arrested there instead of Newport News City.
6. Write or visit the jail and request information.
Newport News City Jail Annex
228 25th Street
Newport News, VA 23607

7. Do a search online using this person’s name, the town or city you think they were arrested in, and the crime you think they were arrested for. Sometimes the local newspaper, police department or sheriff’s office will have a daily police blotter published on their website as well.

How do I find an inmate in a Virginia state prison?

You can find an inmate in the Virginia Department of Corrections by searching for them on the State Prison Locator, Vinelink.com (a nationwide inmate locator resource), or by calling the Department of Corrections.

How do I find an inmate in federal prison?

  • The United States Bureau of Prisons maintains an up-to-date inmate locatorwhere you can look up any inmate that has been in federal prison from 1982 to the present day.
  • If they are currently in custody, you can see what institution they are in.
  • If they are in transport, meaning they are being shuttled from one prison to another, that information will not be available. If they are no longer in custody, it will list their discharge date.
  • Other information provided is their BOP Registry Number (inmate ID#), their race, age and release date.
  • If they are in custody, there are links to how to visitthem, sendthem money, communicating with them and sending the prison a concern you may have about them.

How do I find a detainee in an ICE facility?

  • The US Immigration and Custom’s Enforcement maintains an up-to-date online detainee locator of all foreign detainees aged 18 and older that are in the custody of ICE.
  • When searching by name, a detainee's first and last names are required and must be an exact match. When inputting a hyphenated last name into the Online Detainee Locator System, include the hyphen for the locator to find the individual (e.g., Doe-Smith).
  • You can also search by using an A-number (Alien Registration Number) if you have it at the same link. The A-Number must be exactly nine digits long. If the A-Number has fewer than nine digits, add zeros at the beginning.
  • You are also required to select the detainee's correct Country of Birth from the drop-down menu provided on the page.

NOTE: If an alien is arrested for a state crime, you will still be able to locate them in the police jail or the county jail where they were arrested. If it was a misdemeanor crime, they would do their time in the Newport News City Jail Annex or the county jail where they were arrested and convicted.
If they were convicted of a Virginia state felony and sent to state prison, and not deported, then you can locate them in the Virginia state prison system.

How do I find an inmate in juvenile detention?

In the United States, a juvenile is a person under the age of 18. If a juvenile is arrested for a crime, it is unlikely that their name will be publicly listed on an inmate search page or detention center roster, or will be released to the public. Only the juvenile’s parents or legal guardians will be given that information.

If the crime is a serious felony such as Capital Murder, some states will release their name to the public, either when they are first arrested or after they are convicted. However, in general, it is unlikely that an inmate who is a juvenile will have their name released in any public way.

How can I see if someone is in jail or prison in Newport News City or the state of Virginia?

For online searches, if you want to see if someone is in jail in Newport News City.

If you want a list of all the other county jail inmate searches in Virginia.

If you want a list of all the county jails in the United States.

If you want to look up an inmate in any of the Virginia state prisons. To look up the prisons in Virginia.

How do I get information on someone in jail in Newport News City?

If you want detailed information on a particular inmate in in jail in Newport News City, and you can’t find it online in the jail inmate roster, your only other option is to either call the jail at 757-926-8535, go to the jail in person and ask, or write them at:
Newport News City Jail Annex
228 25th Street
Newport News, VA 23607

That said, most jails will limit the amount of information that they give to the public about an inmate in their roster because the offender is considered innocent until proven guilty, and thus is afforded a certain amount of privacy.

Once an offender is convicted, you are far more likely to find out information about them.

If you are good at using Google, you can dig into a person’s past and learn as much information about anyone as someone in the media can.

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Who can I call to find an inmate in Newport News City?

To find an inmate in custody or ask about their roster in Newport News City call 757-926-8535 24 hours a day.

Does the jail or prison have to keep the inmate in the county or state where they are charged or convicted?

No. Even though 99.9% of all pre-trial and convicted inmates are kept in the state where they were arrested and/or convicted, they can be kept in any US jail or prison that will have them. This is seen in circumstances where a jurisdiction is overcrowded, or an inmate is moved for their safety. That said, a person must stand trial where they were arrested unless the presiding judge or prosecuting attorney agrees to move the offender’s trial to a different jurisdiction if it is likely they will not get a fair trial.

What if I can’t find an inmate and I know they are in custody in Newport News City?

If you know an inmate is in custody in Newport News City, and you can’t find them, it can mean one of several things:

1. Either you or the jail has the spelling of the inmate’s name inputted incorrectly.
2. The jail has not yet updated their booking information or roster.
3. The inmate has already been released.
4. The inmate has either been arrested or is being housed in another jail.
5. The inmate is underage; therefore, it is illegal to post their information, or the inmate you are trying to find had their age incorrectly listed as someone under age 18.

I know the person was arrested and in jail, but my search in the roster comes back as “no record found.” What happened?

Same answer as that above. If you know an inmate is in custody in Newport News City, but your search comes back in the roster as “no record found.”, it can mean one of several things:

1. Either you or the jail has the spelling of the inmate’s name wrong.
2. The jail has not yet updated their booking information or roster.
3. The inmate has already been released.
4. The inmate has either been arrested or is being housed in another jail.
5. The inmate is underage; therefore it is illegal to post their information, or the inmate you are trying to find had their age incorrectly listed as someone under age 18.

I was released from jail in Newport News City, but my record still shows. When will it go away?

If your record of arrest and booking is still showing online, even though you were released, it is because some jails allow that information to remain public indefinitely. Unfortunately, even though the charges against you may have been dropped, many jails will not erase that information from their public records voluntarily.

In a situation like this your only option will be to get an attorney and request they petition the court to force the jail to remove this information. That said, if you were in fact found guilty of the crime you were arrested for, it is unlikely they will remove the information surrounding your arrest and conviction.

An inmate’s family member just died; how can I let them know right away?

The death of a family member is one of the few times, if not the only time, that a jail will take a message for an inmate. Because of the sensitivity of the tragic news, when a family member has died, the news will be transmitted by a member of the clergy, a counselor or someone who is very high ranking within the jail.

Jail management understands that a sudden death of a loved one could cause a violent emotional response that jeopardizes the safety of staff or other inmates.

An inmate’s family member just died; will they be allowed to attend the funeral?

The death of a family member is one of the few times, if not the only time, that a jail will allow an inmate, whether it pre-trial or post-conviction, to be allowed outside of the jail. Even if they are allowed outside the jail, they will have to have atleast two armed escorts. An inmate attending a funeralis an extraordinary cost, use of staff and potential danger to the public. That is why it is rarely allowed.

This is not always the case though, and whether an inmate can attend a funeral depends on the inmate’s security classification, whether the jail has the staff to handle it, official jail policy, whether or not the inmate has an attorney that can push the right people, including the judge overseeing the inmate’s case, etc.

What determines whether an inmate is placed in low or high security facilities?

An inmate’s security classification depends on the following:

1. The inmate’s current crime.
2. The inmate previous crimes.
3. The inmate’s history for violence within the walls of the facility.
4. The inmate’s gang affiliation.
5. The jail's current distribution of inmates.

What information is available about an inmate?

The information that a jail or court releases publicly about an inmate depends on the laws in the state, the policy of the jail, and the sheriff’s or warden’s individual decision.

Jail booking records and rosters can include more or less, the following information:

• Full name of the inmate
• Inmate's physical characteristics (age, sex, height, weight, etc.)
• Inmate’s mugshot(s)
• Booking number, Inmate ID#, Jacket #, etc.
• Booking date and time
• Charges or offense details – the applicable statute
• Bond or bail amount, if applicable
• Court date, if set, plus the court name and location
• Previous arrests in this jurisdiction, conviction details, and sentence

What is vinelink.com?

Vinelink, which you will see referenced when discussing public information about offenders and inmates, is a national public roster that both allows the public to look up and see the person’s status, plus be able to track their movements, whether it involves being transferred from one facility to another or being released from custody.

The tracking feature is especially helpful for those who are victims of, or witnesses to, a crime and fear that the release of an offender may be dangerous to them or someone close to them.

Anyone can register with Vine to receive automated notifications via email, text or phone. It is available in 48 states and 2,900 jails and prisons.

Here is a short video explaining why it started and how it works.

How do I find old Newport News City jail and inmate records from years ago?

To find jail records that go back many years really depends on how far you want to go back, however you would need to send a written request to the county sheriff as follows:
Newport News City Sheriff
Att: Jail Records
228 25th Street
Newport News, VA 23607

Let them know the inmate’s name, any aliases, date of birth, the date range that the inmate may have been incarcerated, the crime they were charged with/convicted of, and any other helpful information you can think of.

How can I have my jail record sealed?

To have your jail records sealed, you will have to have the crime you were convicted of expunged. You should know up front that not all crimes are eligible for expungement.
1. Hire a lawyer that specializes in expungement.
2. If your crime is eligible, they will contact the District Attorney's office in the judicial district where you were charged or convicted.
3. They will file a petition with the court where you were charged or convicted.
4. The entire process may take 1-2 years.

Where can I get Prison records from the state of Virginia?

To get prison records from the state of Virginia, you will need to send a written request to the state prison system in Virginia.

Let them know the inmate’s name, any aliases, date of birth, the date range that the inmate may have been incarcerated, the crime they were charged with/convicted of, the name of the facility you believe they were incarcerated in, plus any other helpful information you can think of.

For inmate services and facility information such as:

  • Directions
  • Booking Process
  • Visiting an Inmate
  • Sending Money
  • Mailing
  • Emailing or Texting
  • Receiving phone calls
  • Bail Bond Information
  • Court Information

Click the links above, or the button below.

Newport News City Jail Annex Inmate Services Information

Phone: 757-926-8535

Physical Address:
228 25th Street
Newport News, VA 23607

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications-Newport News Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 9117
Seminole, FL 33775-9117

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Newport News City Jail
P.O. Box 57
Newport News, VA 23607-0057

Every year Newport News City law enforcement agencies arrest and detain 43,620 offenders, and maintain an average of 2,181 inmates (county-wide) in their custody on any given day.

The weekly turnover rate of inmates is approximately 55%, meaning that every week more than half of these inmates are released and then replaced with new offenders being booked into jail.

The charts below break down the men, women, races, ethnicities and the types of crimes that people are arrested and incarcerated for in both Newport News City and state prisons throughout the country. This information is compiled from local police and the Newport News City Sheriff's Department, as well as the state of Virginia and the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau.

If you are looking for a prisoner in Virginia or Federal custody, click on the appropriate institution below.

If you are searching for an inmate being held in another county in Virginia, click below.

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If you are searching for a prisoner in a Virginia State Prison click below.

Virginia Prison Inmate Search

If you are searching for a United States Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate click below.

Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Search

For ICE Detainees (Immigration) being held at a detention facility in the United States, click below.

ICE Detainee Search

Newport News City Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 8/14/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 0 0.00%
Black 1,416 84.79%
Hispanic or Latino 254 15.21%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 1,670 100.0%

Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Newport News City Sheriff’s Department, Virginia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Newport News City Inmate Criminal Charges - 8/14/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 376 22.51%
Felony (2rd Degree) 610 36.53%
Felony (1st Degree) 117 7.01%
State Jail Felony 24 1.44%
Felony (Uncategorized) 287 17.19%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 256 15.33%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%

Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Newport News City Sheriff’s Department, Virginia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Newport News City Inmate Sex - 8/14/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 1,486 88.98%
Female 184 11.02%
Total 1,670 100.0%

Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Newport News City Sheriff’s Department, Virginia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Newport News City Inmate Age - 8/14/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 4 0.24%
18-20 86 5.15%
21-24 210 12.57%
25-30 359 21.50%
31-35 258 15.45%
36-40 189 11.32%
41-45 245 14.67%
46-50 108 6.47%
51-55 91 5.45%
56-60 78 4.67%
61-65 25 1.50%
66-75 17 1.02%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 1,670 100.0%

Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Newport News City Sheriff’s Department, Virginia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Newport News City Sheriff’s Department, Virginia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

  • Jail (Main): 757-926-8535
  • Administration: 757-369-8909
  • Adult Probation: 757-327-7700
  • Circuit Court: 757-926-8561
  • Commonwealth's Attorney: 757-926-7443
  • District Court: 757-926-8811
  • Inmate Info: 757-369-8900
  • Police: 757-247-2500
  • Public Defender: 757-247-2034
  • Sheriff: 757-926-8535
Newport News City Jail Annex, VA Inmate Search: Roster & Mugshots (2024)

FAQs

How do I find an inmate in Newport News City jail? ›

The Newport News Sheriff's Office website (https://nnsheriff.org) offers an inmate lookup tool that allows users to search for inmates by last name, first name, or booking number.

How do I look up someone in a jail in Virginia? ›

How To Find An Inmate In Virginia? The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) provides an online platform that requestors may use to search for an inmate housed in any of the state's facilities. The VADOC's Offender Locator allows searches using the inmate's last name or first name.

How do you check if someone you know went to jail? ›

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is the single repository for inmate records incarcerated in state-owned facilities. The CDCR provides access to these records via an inmate search tool on its website.

What is the best free inmate search? ›

The best way to locate information on a federal prisoner for free is to go to the Bureau of Federal Prisons. Then, go to the inmate locator tab. You can search by inmate number or name. A list of results will appear with the inmates' names, ID number, age, sex, race, and release date, or prison location.

How to find mugshots in VA? ›

Mugshot records may also be available at the local law enforcement agency that booked the individual into custody. You can contact the agency directly to request the records.

How to find recent arrests near Newport News, VA? ›

The Newport News City police department has developed an online arrests search portal to provide citizens with transparent and easy access to information on arrests made within the city.

How long is a single life sentence in Virginia? ›

Any person sentenced to life imprisonment for the first time shall be eligible for parole after serving fifteen years, except that if such sentence was for a Class 1 felony violation or the first degree murder of a child under the age of eight in violation of § 18.2-32, he shall be eligible for parole after serving ...

What is the name of the jail in Salem, Virginia? ›

Western Virginia Regional Jail, VA | Official Website.

How do I find out if someone is in the Virginia Beach jail? ›

Using the online search tool

To conduct a search for an inmate in the Virginia Beach City Jail, you'll need to enter their information. You can search by booking number, last name, first name, date of birth, and release date.

How do I locate an inmate in the US? ›

Locate or learn about an inmate

Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator to find out when a prisoner is or was expected to be released. To learn more details about an inmate, find out how to submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to BOP.

What is the app that lets you know when someone is released from jail? ›

VINE is the nation's most reliable and confidential source for updated custody status and criminal case information. Register and stay informed.

What does it mean when an inmate is not in bop custody? ›

Not in BOP custody means that an individual is not currently under the custody or supervision of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

How do I access local mugshots? ›

Your local police station should have arrest records for the city. Stop in during normal business hours to request a report. You may need to fill out a form and pay a processing fee. Arrest records are public records, so they should be generally available.

What app shows local mugshots? ›

A free app for Android, by Infomation Services LLC.

What is the best website for mugshots? ›

search for mug shots and arrest records in the usa instantly. findmugshots.com provides free access to billions of mug shots and criminal records. start your mugshot search now. truthfinder gives you access to details about the people in your life.

How do I find an inmate in Chesapeake City Jail? ›

You can use the online inmate lookup tool, call the facility directly, or visit the facility in person. Here are the steps for each method: Online Inmate Lookup Tool: The Chesapeake Correctional Center has an online inmate lookup tool that allows you to search for inmates housed at the facility.

Can you find out if someone is in jail in Australia? ›

You will need to contact the corrective services department in the state to which your inquiry relates.

How do I find an inmate in Chesterfield County jail? ›

Visit the official website of the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office. Locate the "Inmate Search" link in the "Services" section of the homepage.

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