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Hampton Sheriff’s Office hosts events of community engagement during Faith and Blue Weekend

The Hampton Sheriff’s Office participated and hosted several events of community engagement during Faith and Blue Weekend in October. The events partnered with faith organizations, law enforcement, community leaders and young and senior citizens on the Peninsula. Sheriff Karen Bowden initiated the creation of an Interfaith Advisory Council to create available counseling to inmates and…


2021 Unclaimed Property

Virginia Sheriffs to Partner with Virginia Dept of Treasury to Host 2021 Unclaimed Property Virginia Call Event The Virginia Department of Treasury, the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association, and the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute are proud to partner once again to host an Unclaimed Property Virtual Call Event on Thursday, October 14. One in four Virginians has unclaimed…


Sheriff Gabe Morgan names new chief deputy

Newport News – Sheriff Gabe Morgan took a quick break during a recent meeting with his command staff. He stepped out of the room and reappeared with several people and then made a surprise announcement.  He called on Acting Lt. Col. Shonda Whitfield to announce her promotion to colonel and the position of chief deputy.…