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Jury convicts Newport News man for possessing cocaine in New Kent
A Newport News man whose erratic behavior led to his arrest has been convicted by a jury on possession of a Schedule I/II drug. Christopher Delyle Howard, 46, of 51 Poplar Avenue, was convicted of the crime during the July 18 trial. One charge of driving under the influence (second of subsequent offense) was dropped.
Hampton woman loses grandson to violence, creates non-profit to protect special needs children from harm
HAMPTON, Va — A grandmother in Hampton has spent the last two years keeping the legacy of her late grandson alive. The non-profit known as 'Malon's Project' aims to create positivity in the lives of children with special needs and deter them from violent crime. JoAnne Cramatie says the...
Hampton Sheriff's Office starts initiative to cut back on repeat offenders
HAMPTON, Va. — There's a new initiative at the Hampton Sheriff's office to combat recidivism. Recidivism is when someone who was previously behind bars re-offends. “We care, and we want them to be successful,” said Sheriff Karen Bowden. The S.T.A.R. Center, which stands for Sheriff's Transition and Reentry...
Missing Newport News girl found safe
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A 16-year-old girl who was reported missing out of Newport News has been found, authorities announced overnight Friday. Ananda Rivera had been missing since Tuesday and was last seen at a residence in the 300 block of Deputy Lane. She is described as a Hispanic...
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