Media Releases
The Newport News Sheriff's Office media releases are newsworthy facts about an event, accomplishment, or significant change Sheriff Morgan wishes to promote to the news media with the objective of reaching the public via news coverage.
Keep in mind these are not complete full stories, again there intent is to encourage a reporter to write an actual news article based on limited information.
News outlets are very selective in their news coverage, thus media releases are not always chosen for pubic viewing. Nonetheless, they are worthy to be read. They reflect the on-going progress within the Sheriff's Office under the leadership of Sheriff Gabriel Morgan.
2013 Media Releases
- November 4, Sheriff Gabe Morgan Receives Endorsements
- October 23, Volunteers Give from the Heart
- October 9,
Law Enforcement Motorcycle Riders Compete in Mid-Altantic Competition
Benefiting the March of Dimes - October 9, Volunteers Give from the Heart
- September 25, Re-entry Town Hall Meeting
- September 23, UPDATE: 2nd Annual Project Lifesaver Benefit Car & Motorcycle Show
- September 16, Virginia Sheriffs' Association Elects New Officers - Sheriff Morgan as Treasurer
- August 26, Newport News Deputy Sheriff's Graduate from Training Academy
- August 26, 2nd Annual Project Lifesaver Benefit Car & Motorcycle Show
- August 23, 6th Annual Apprentice Cardboard Boat Regatta Newport News Sheriff's Deputies Set Sail to Help the Shriners
- August 8, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft at Newport News Sheriff's Office FREE Shred Day
- July 10, Newport News Sheriff Stood Tall at Neighborhood July 4th Celebration
- June 21, Heroics of Newport News Deputy Sheriff Saves Life
- June 14, Sheriff for a Day Gives Brother and Sister an Inside Look at the NNSO
- June 11, Conviction and Sentence in Bomb Threat Case
- June 6, NNSO Earns VLEPSC Re-accreditation
- June 4, Partnership Tackles Prisoner Re-entry as a Public Safety Issue
- May 18, NNSO Makes Arrests for Jail Contraband
- March 7, NNSO Deputy Sheriffs Graduate from Basic Law Enforcement Academy
- March 7, Second Chance to Make a First Impression
- March 5, Arrest in Bomb Threat Case
- February 20, Bomb Threat at Court Buildings
- February 15, Sheriff Gabe Morgan Announces Intension to Run for a Third Term
- February 7, Sheriff Gabe Morgan Assists Students with Scholarships
- February 6, A GED Improves Job Prospects
- January 11, Benefit Fashion Show
2012 Media Releases
- December 14, NNSO Congratulates New Deputies
- December 7, Celebrating Success
- November 13, Inmates Receive Employment Assistance
- October 15, Volunteers Give from the Heart
- October 12, NNSO Deputies Graduate from Academy
- September 18, Update - Benefit Car & Motorcycle Show
- September 14, NNSO Provides Traffic Control and 53rd Denbigh day Parade
- September 14, Benefit Car & Motorcycle Show
- August 30, Rescheduled Benefit Car & Motorcycle Show
- August 13, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft NNSO FREE Shred Day
- August 13, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft NNSO FREE Shred Day
- June 29, Project Lifesaver Fund raiser
- May 18, NNSO Escorts Mathews County Relay for Life Motorcycle Ride
- April 24, Protect Yourself from Identity Theft at NNSO Free Shred day
- April 11, NNSO Deputies Graduate from Academy
- April 4, NNSO Deputies Trained on the Use of TASER
- February 27, NN Sheriff Speaks in Washington on Crime Prevention
- January 26, Life After lock Up
- January 26, Virginia Sheriff's Institute Accepting Scholarship Applications
2011 Media Releases
- December 1, Highlights of Heroism and Accomplishments at Awards Ceremony
- October 21, Life after Lock Up
- October 21, 90 Year Old Volunteer Praised for his work with Inmates
- October 7, 4th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
- September 15, NN Partnership Tackles Prisoner Re-entry
- September 14, Education is Part of Prisoner Re-entry
- August 19, NNSO Deputies Set Sail to Help the Shriners
- August 9, Taking Action to Prevent Identity Theft
- June 21, NNSO Rescues Project Lifesaver Client
- May 2, Prisoner Re-entry Initiative
- April 29, NNSO Offers FREE Shredding Event
- April 21, Law Enforcement Officers Embark on New Career Path
- April 5, Focusing on Education Behind Bars
- April 4, Men Stand Against Rape by Wearing High Heels
- March 31, Men Stand Against Rape by Wearing High Heels
- March 9, NN Sheriff Morgan Testifies on Capitol Hill
- February 28, NN Sheriff Morgan Appeals to Citizens to Join the Sheriffs' Institute
- February 8, Old Dominion University & Turkish Civil Servants Tour NNSO
- January 27, Virginia Sheriff's Institute accepting Scholarship Applications
2010 Media Releases
- December 2, NNSO Promotion and Awards Ceremony
- November 19, Arrest in Bomb Threat Case
- November 4, Neighborhood Cleanup
- October 13, Volunteers Give from the Heart
- September 18, Virginia Sheriffs' Association Annual Conference at Marriott
- August 17, NNSO Protects Citizens Against Identity Theft
- August 10, Inmates Earning GED are Rewarded by the NNSO
- July 30, NNSO Protects Citizens Against Identity Theft
- July 20, Daily Arrests Available On-line
- June 4, NNSO Succeeding with Rehabilitation Mission
- April 20, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes - Update
- April 20, NNSO Deputies are man Enough to "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes"
- April 10, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
- March 31, NN Sheriff Gabe Morgan Named Citizen of the Year
- March 12, NNSO to Offer FREE Shredding Event
- February 2, Virginia Sheriff's Institute accepting scholarship Applications
2009 Media Releases
- December 8, Celebrating Success
- December 8, NNSO Celebrates the Season by Serving
- December 8, NNSO Deputies Graduation from Academy
- October 23, NNSO Lieutenant Brings Home Project Lifesaver Trophy
- October 9, Young Girl Present K-9 Deputy with Ballistic Vest
- October 5, The Latest Deputies to Graduate from Academy and Join NNSO
- August 18, NNSO to Offer FREE Shredding Event
- July 27, 3rd Annual Field of Friends
- June 3, 2009, Inmates Earn GEDs
- May 5, 2009, Deputies Educate Children and Parents
- April 29, 2009, Sheriff Morgan Receives "HERO" Award — More Awards
- April 28, 2009, Gabriel A. Morgan, Set to Debate Challenger — Video Clip
- April 24, 2009, Deputy Drug Dog Digs Up Money for NNSO — Video Clip
- April 21, 2009, Play Ball!
- April 3, 2009, NNSO Town Hall Meeting — Video Clip
- April 2, 2009, Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
- March 20, 2009, NNSO Annual Promotions & Awards Ceremony
- March 5, 2009, Sheriff's Office Maintains State Funding
- February 27, 2009, Sheriff Morgan Appointed by Governor Tim Kaine — Video Clip
- February 27, 2009, Sheriff Auctioned for School Benefit
2008 Media Releases
- December 18, 2008, City Agencies Help Citizens with Disabilities
- December 18, 2008, Deputies Help Toy Drive
- December 11, 2008, Celebrating Success
- October 21, 2008, Volunteers Work with an Undesirable Population
- October 14, 2008, Graduates Finish Academy in Time for Jail Annex Opening
- September 16, 2008, U.S. Army & NNSO Partner on Mutual Recruiting Effort
- August 12, 2008, Aggressive Recruiting Tools
- August 7, 2008, 2nd Annual "Field of Friends"
- July 21, 2008, Annex: a Direct link between Large Class of Recruits
- May 14, 2008, Equality Brings Work Release City Jail
- May 6, 2008, Unofficial Summer Kick Off
- March 27, 2008, Evacuation - Ready or Not: Gas Leak Forces Jail Evacuation
- January 30, 2008, Gang Prevention
- January 22, 2008, Bomb Dog Demonstration
2007 Media Releases
- December 18, 2007, Sheriff Roles Up Sleeves to Feed Needy Families
- December 12, 2007, Recruits have Holiday Spirit
- November 19, 2007, NNSO Honoring Volunteerism
- November 9, 2007, Saving Lives and Making a Difference in Lives
- August 23, 2007, Senior Citizens Benefits from City TRIAD Partnership
- August 21, 2007, Play Ball!: Field of Friends Days
- August 6, 2007, GED Meets Special Needs
- July 23, 2007, Safety, Awareness, Protection from Sexual Predators
- July 20, 2007, Stopping Youth Violence Early
- July 18, 2007, Close Out Cyber Crime. NNSO Shows You How
- July 16, 2007, NNSO Shows It's Teeth
- July 13, 2007, A Dream Come True
- June 6, 2007, Sheriff Carries the Flame of Hope
- June 6, 2007, One Step at a Time Dad's Engage in Child's Life
- May 31, 2007, Safety on the Road Takes Teamwork
- May 31, 2007, Reducing Domestic Violence One Step at a Time
- May 8, 2007, Teaching Students How to Recognize and Resist Gangs
- May 1, 2007, Civic Group Gives to Project Lifesaver
- April 20, 2007, Drive for a Cure gets Deputy Escort
- April 5, 2007, Men March to Stop Rape
- March 16, 2007, Objective Third party Assessment Unveils Unexpected Answers
- March 6, 2007, VSI Institute Accepting Scholarship Applications
- February 28, 2007, VLEPSC Accreditation: What it Means
- February 22, 2007, Deputies Bowling for Big Brothers Big Sisters
2006 Media Releases
- December 18, 2006, Deputies Play Santa for Senior Citizens
- December 6, 2006, Class Action Enters Elementary Schools
- November 28, 2006, Jail Prepares Inmates for Outside through Education
- November 16, 2006, Helping Families with Alzheimer's and Autism
- November 13, 2006, Volunteer Important Part of Operations
- November 9, 2006, 19 Deputy Sheriff's Promoted in Rank
- October 26, 2006, Knights of Columbus Honors Sheriff Gabe Morgan
- September 29, 2006, Two Hit Parades! Southeast Community Day and Denbigh Day
- September 25, 2006, Fire Evacuation Drill Practiced at NNSO Jail
- September 22, 2006, Sheriff Morgan Guest Speaker for Town Hall Meeting
- August 3, 2006, Six Inmates Earn GEDs
- July 11, 2006, Pier Pals for Annual Fishing Clinic
- June 26, 2006, Scholarship Awarded by NNSO
- June 23, 2006, NNSO Launches All Female Work Crew
- June 23, 2006, Inmates Earn GEDs
- June 6, 2006, Deputy Dog
- May 31, 2006, Sheriff Morgan Speaks at Citizen Policy Academy Graduation
- April 26, 2006, Sheriff Lip Sync for Worthy Cause
- March 2, 2006, Homeland Security Guards NN Courts
- March 1, 2006, Sex Offenders in Newport News
- February 22, 2006, 1st Ever NNSO Promotion Ceremony
- February 21, 2006, Sheriff Morgan gets White House Invitation