News Coverage
2013 News Coverage
Endorsement Recap: For Newport News Sheriff, Gabe Morgan
Source, Daily Press, November 3, 2013
Bomb Threat at Newport News Courthouse
Source, Daily Press, October 17, 2013
Newport News Courthouses Evacuated after Bomb Threat
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, October 17, 2013
Courthouses Evacuated Because of Threat
Source, Andy Fox, WAVY TV 10, October 17, 2013
Officers Show Skills on Motorcycle Course
Source: Mike Connors Virginian Pilot, October 15, 2013
For Sheriff: Records Count; Daily Press Endorses Morgan
Source, Where the Paper Stands/Editorial Board Daily Press, October 11, 2013
Fired Ex-Chief Deputy Challenges NN Sheriff
Source, Peter Dujardin Daily Press, October 11, 2013
Candidates Square Off at Forum
Source: Jordan Crawford The Hampton Roads Voice, October 3-9, 2013
NN Sheriff Seeks Re-Election
Source: Jordan Crawford The Hampton Roads Voice, October 3-9, 2013
Newport News Re-Entry Council Hosting Town Hall on Transition after
Incarceration-Sheriff Morgan Moderating
Source, Andrea Castillo Daily Press, September 26, 2013
Cardboard Regatta Benefits Shriners: NNSO Entered a Boat
Source, Daily Press NN Town Square, September 26, 2013
The NNSO Continues to Protect Citizens Against Identify Theft
Source, City Scope September, 2013 issue
Career Training Offered by NNSO Takes Young People to Washington, D.C.
Source, City Scope September, 2013 issue
NNSO Holds 2nd Annual Project Lifesaver Benefit Car & Motorcycle Show
Source, City Scope September, 2013 issue
The Newport News Sheriff's Office Congratulates its Academy Graduates
Source, City Scope September, 2013 issue
Car and Motorcycle Show for Project Lifesaver
Source, WAVY TV 10, September 22, 2013
Auto Enthusiasts Show Up to Support Project Lifesaver in Newport News
Source, WTKR NewChannel 3, August 22, 2013
Newport News Sheriff's Office Hosting Car Show Fundraiser Sunday
Source, Daily Press, September 19, 2013
Stressing Diversity in Law Enforcement: by Sheriff Gabe Morgan
Source, Daily Press by Sheriff Gabe Morgan, August 29, 2013
Free Shred Day in Newport News with Sheriff's Office Taking Action
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, August 15, 2013
Newport News Sheriff's Office Earned Re-Accreditation
Source, Oyster Pointer August , 2013 issue
NNSO is Committed to Fighting Identity Theft with Its Bi-Annual Shred Day
Source, City Scope August, 2013 issue
2nd Annual Project Lifesaver Benefit Car & Motorcycle Show, Sponsored by the
Newport News Sheriff's Office
Source, City Scope August, 2013 issue
THE NNSO is Re-accredited by the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional
Standards Commission
Source, City Scope August, 2013 issue
NOBLE HR Holds Law Enforcement Job Fair
Source, WAVY TV 10, July 18, 2013
Free Law Enforcement Career Fair in Virginia Beach: NNSO Among Agencies
Registered to Attend
Source, Daily Press July 17, 2013
Newport News Sheriff's Office Earns Accreditation
Source, Daily Press July 4, 2013
Siblings were 'Sheriff for a Day'
Source, Daily Press July 4, 2013
Newport News Deputy Sheriff Credited with Saving Man's Life
Source, Daily Press, June 21, 2013
Off-duty Deputy Saves Dangling Man
Source, WAVY TV 10, June 21, 2013
Newport News Deputy Saves Man Dangling from 9th Floor Balcony
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, June 21, 2003
Newport News Saves Man from Falling from High Rise Apartment Balcony
Source, WVEC 13 News, June 21, 2013
Newport News Sheriff's Office Earns Reaccreditation
Source, The Voice Newspaper, June 12, 2013
Newport News Man Convicted in Bomb Threat Case
Source, The Voice Newspaper, June 12, 2013
Man Sentenced in Threats to Newport News Courts
Source, Virginian Pilot, June 12, 2013
Man Sentenced in Newport News Bomb Threat
Source, WWVA TV, Beckley, WV. June 12, 2013
Man Sentenced in Newport News Bomb Threat
Source, San Francisco Chronicle, June 12, 2013
8-month Term for Newport News Courthouse Bomb Threat
Source, Richmond Times Dispatch, June 12, 2013
Man Gets 8 Months in February Bomb Threat that Temporarily Shut Down Newport News Courts
Source, Washington Post, June 12, 2013
Man Pleads Guilty in Bomb Threat Case Following Arrests by NNSO
Source, Daily Press, June 12, 2013
Man Sentenced in for Making Bomb Threats to Newport News Courts
Source, WVEC 13 News, June 11, 2013
Man Sentenced in for Making Bomb Threats against Newport News Courthouses
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, June 11, 2013
Neighborhood Meeting on Ways to Prevent Crime: Sheriff Gabe Morgan Among Speakers
Source, Daily Press, June 9, 2013
Newport News Sheriff's Office Re-accredited
Source, Daily Press, June 9, 2013
Meeting Planned on Prisoner Re-entry
Source, Daily Press, June 6, 2013
Focus of Newport News Forum is Prisoner Re-entry
Source, Virginian Pilot, June 6, 2013
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes for a Good Cause
Source, Daily Press, April 18, 2013
Men's March Aims to Stop Violence Against Women
Source, WVEC 13 News appearance on the Noon newscast, April 9, 2013
Sheriff's Officers Graduate
Source, Daily Press, April 4, 2013
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: Benefit for the Center for Sexual Assault Survivors
Source, WAVY TV 10 appearance on The Hampton Roads Show, March 19, 2013
Sheriff's Scholarship
Source, Peter Dujardin Daily Press, March 17, 2013
Newport News Job Fair Offers Second Chance for Ex-Offenders
Source, Ashley Kelly Daily Press, March 10, 2013
Man Arrested for calling in Bomb Threat to Newport News Courthouses
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, March 6, 2013
Newport News Man Charged with Bomb Threats
Source, Virginian Pilot, March 5, 2013
Man Charged with Making Bomb Threat to Newport News Courts
Source, WVEC 13 News, March 5, 2013
Courthouse Bomb Threat Arrest
Source, WAVY TV 10, March 5, 2013
Arrest Made for Courthouse Bomb Threat
Source, FOX 43 TV, March 5, 2013
Newport News Man Arrested on Threats to Bomb Charges
Source, Ashley Kelly Daily Press, March 5, 2013
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of Newport News Courthouses
Source: WTKR, NewsChannel 3, February 20, 2013
City's Courthouses Evacuated Over Bomb Threat; No Device Found
Source, Ashley Kelly Daily Press, February 21, 2013
Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation of NN Courthouses
Source, WVEC 13 News, February 20, 2013
Sheriff Morgan to Run for 3rd Term
Source, Austin Bogues Daily Press, February 19, 2013
Morgan to Pursue Third Term as Sheriff
Source, Daily Press, February 16, 2013
Jail Graduation: a GED Can Improve Job Prospects
Source, Ashley Kelly Daily Press, February 10, 2013
7th Annual NNSO Promotion and Awards Ceremony
Source, Oyster Pointer, February, 2013
Training Academy: Producing Crime Fighters Throughout the Region:
NNSO Sheriff Gabe Morgan, Chair of the Executive Committee Board of Directors
Source, Oyster Pointer, February, 2013
News Sheriff's Deputies in Town as Five Sworn In
Source, Daily Press, January 3, 2013
2012 News Coverage
News Sheriff's Deputies in Town as Five Sworn In
Source, Daily Press, January 3, 2013
Helping Returning Citizens Reintegrate, Rebuild Their Lives
Source, Hampton Roads Gazeti, December 2012
Newport News Program Aids in Return to Society: Jail Annex Newest SNAP Site
Source, Ashley Kelly Daily Press, November 18, 2012
Man Accused of Assaulting Newport News Deputy in Court
Source, Tara Bozick Daily Press, November 1, 2012
An Achievable Dream Celebrates 20-Years
Source, Sarah Pawlowski Daily Press, October 24, 2012
Sheriff's Spokeswoman is Media Savvy
Source, Daily Press, October 25, 2012
Growing Number of Seniors are Living Alone: Sheriff's Office has Resources
Source, Prue Salasky Daily Press, October 13, 2012
Benefit Held for Project Lifesaver
Source, WAVY TV 10, September 17, 2012
Date Set for Car Show: Benefits NNSO Project Lifesaver
Source, Daily Press, September 2, 2012
Newport News Sheriff's Office Project Lifesaver Benefit Car and Motorcycle Show
Source, Daily Press, August 23, 2012
Newport News Sheriff Holds Shred Day
Source, Daily Press, August 15, 2012
Free Document Shredding Thursday in Newport News
Source, Virginian Pilot, August 15, 2012
Get Rid of Your Old Documents Safely
Source, Greater Hilton News Network, August, 2012
NN Expects $22K Fuel Savings from Propane AutoGas Conversions: Sheriff's Cars 1st to Convert
Source, Green Fleet magazine, August 15, 2012
Newport News to Hold Free Shred Day
Source, Daily Press, July 31, 2012
Newport News Sheriff Taking On More Law Enforcement Duties
Source, Peter Dujardin Daily Press, July 27, 2012
Newport News Court Buildings Reopened after Gas Line Repaired
Source, Ashley Kelly Daily Press, June 15, 2012
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation of Courts in Newport News
Source, WVEC 13 News, June 15, 2012
Shred Day Success
Source, Daily Press, May 13, 2012
Newport News Sheriff's Office Shred Day a Huge Success
Source, The Hampton Roads Voice, May 17-23, 2012
Anti-Gang Message Prominent at People to People Event: Sheriff Gabe Morgan Member of Task Force
Source, Joe Lawlor Daily Press, May 10, 2012
Newport News Sheriff's Office & Stealth Shredding to Host Shred Day on April 28
Source, Daily Press, April 26, 2012
NNSO Adds Tasers
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, April 30, 2012
Deputies Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, April 30, 2012
Free Shredding, Drug Drop-Off in Newport News
Source, Virginian Pilot, April 27, 2012
NNSO to Host Free Shred Day
Source, WAVT TV 10, April 24, 2012
Free Shred Day in Newport News
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, April 24, 2012
Newport News Sheriff's Office Buys New Stun Guns
Source, Virginian Pilot, April 16, 2012
NNSO Welcomes Five New Deputies
Source, Daily Press, April 13, 2012
Sheriff's Office Tries Out New Tasers
Source, Melanie Woodrow WAVY TV 10, April 5, 2012
Newport News Sheriff's Office Purchases Tasers
Source, Tyra Vaughn Daily Press, April 5, 2012
Newport News Sheriff's Office Buys New Stun Guns with Cameras
Source, WVEC 13 News, April 4, 2012
NNSO First to Receive New Tasers
Source, WAVY TV 10, April 4, 2012
Newport News Buys Stun Gun with Camera
Source, NBC4 Washington, APril 4, 2012
Newport News Sheriff's Office Launching Stun Gun Cams
Source, WRIC Richmond, April 4, 2012
Newport News Sheriff's Office Buys New Stun Guns
Source, WLSL 10 Roanoke, April 4, 2012
Newport News Sheriff's Deputies Get Stun Guns with Cameras
Source, Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 4, 2012
NN Sheriff Speaks to Members of U.S. Congress
Source, The Hampton Roads Voice, March 1-7, 2012
Newport News Sheriff Talks at Congressional Briefing on Crime Prevention
Source, Mike Holtzclaw Daily Press, February 29, 2012
Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan in D.C. to Speak at Briefing on crime Prevention
Source, Mike Holtzclaw Daily Press, February 27, 2012
Alternative Sentencing: What the Research Shows
Source, Joe Lawlor Daily Press, February 25, 2012
Alternative Sentencing Programs Help Put Nonviolent Offenders on Right Track
Source, Joe Lawlor Daily Press, February 25, 2012
Re-Entry Council Town Hall
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, February 23, 2012
Meeting Tonight in Newport News on Prisoner Re-Entry: Moderated by Sheriff Gabe Morgan
Source, Virginian Pilot, January 30, 2012
Re-Entry Program Aims to Help Ex-Offenders Successfully Transition Back into Society
Source, Daily Press, January 28, 2012
NN Re-Entry Council Holding Town Hall : Sheriff Gabe Morgan Moderates
Source, Shannon Humphrey Daily Press, January 26, 2012
U.S. Labor Secretary Visits Newport News, Announces $20.6 Million Grant: Will Assist Ex-Offenders in Transition
Source, Samieh Shalash Daily Press, January 12, 2012
2011 News Coverage
NNSO Promotions & Awards Ceremony
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, December 09, 2011
Sheriff's Office Honors Employees, Volunteers at Awards Ceremony
Source, Austin Bogues Daily Press, December 1, 2011
Volunteer, 90, Recognized for His Work with Newport News City Jail
Source, Oyster Pointer, December, 2011
90-Year Old Jail Volunteer Recognized
Source, The Hampton Road Voice, November 3-9, 2011
Jail Volunteer, 90, Honored
Source, Daily Press, October 30, 2011
Newport News Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Help for Ex-Cons
Source, Austin Bogues Daily Press, October 24, 2011
Man, 90, Honored for Work with Inmates
Source, WAVY TV 10, October 22, 1011
Sheriff's Office Plays Critical Role in Mayor's Re-Entry Council: Hold Town Hall
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, October 14, 2011
Young Leaders Explore Path of Career in Criminal Justice
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, October 14, 2011
Newport News Anti-Gang Proposal Deserves Support
Source, Daily Press, September 28, 2011
Inmate Graduation: Ten Earn GED Certificates
Source, Daily Press, September 18, 2011
Shredding Documents for Free Offered by NNSO and Partners
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, September 16, 2011
Sheriff Gabe Morgan Advocates Alternative Sentencing
Source, Joe Lawlor Daily Press, September 15, 2011
Newport News Sheriff Starts Scholarship for Friend Who Died on Sept. 11
Source, Joe Lawlor Daily Press, September 9, 2011
NN Sheriff Remembers Friend Killed in World Trade Center Attack
Source, Brian Farrell WVEC 13 News, September 9, 2011
Newport News Sheriff's Deputies Set Sail to Help the Shriners
Source, City of Newport News website, August 25, 2011
Newport News Sheriff's Office to Participate in Charity Cardboad Boat Regatta
Source, Vivian Gomez Daily Press, August 19, 2011
Free Shredding Event in Newport News on Thursday
Source, Daily Press, August 18, 2011
Free Document Shredding Offered in Newport News
Source, Virginian Pilot, August 17, 2011
Newport News Sheriff's Office Uses Project Lifesaver to Locate the Vulnerable
Source, Prue Salasky Daily Press, August 16, 2011
Missing Newport News Woman Found Safe by Sheriff's Deputies
Source, David Squires Daily Press, August 15, 2011
Missing Woman with Alzheimer's Found Safe by Deputy Sheriff
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, August 15, 2011
Alzheimer's Patient in Newport News Found Safe
Source, WVEC 13 News, August 15, 2011
Missing NN Woman with Alzheimer's Found
Source, WAVY TV 10, August 15, 2011
Mission Newport News Alzheimer's Patient Found Safe
Source, Cindy Clayton Virginian Pilot, August 15, 2011
Taking Action to Prevent Identity Theft
Source, City of Newport News website, August 9, 2011
Newport News Sheriff's Office to Hold Shred Day
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, August 9, 2011
Project Lifesaver Trained Deputies Rescue Client
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, August 12, 2011
Denbigh Kiwanis Club Donated to Project Lifesaver
Source, Daily Press, June 25, 2011
NNSO First Agency in Virginia to Deploy New TASER X2 ECDs
Source, Marketwire, June 23, 2011
TASER Sells 77 of New X2 Devices to Newport News Sheriff's Office in Virginia
Source, Phoenix Business Journal, June 23, 2011
NNSO Takes a Swing at Raising Money for the Local Food Bank: Holds Golf Tournament
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, June 3, 2011
Sheriff and Mayor Gain Momentum on Prisoner Re-Entry
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, June 3, 2011
Male Deputies with NNSO March in Heels for Worthy Cause
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, April 29, 2011
Inmates Provided Opportunity to Earn GED
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, April 29, 2011
Men Strap on High Heels to End Sexual Violence
Source, WVEC 13 News, April 10, 2011
NNSO Sheriff Gabe Morgan Strides Alongside NN Mayor Price: Man Enough to "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes"
Source, The Hampton Roads Voice, April 7-13, 2011
More NN Inmates Educated Behind Bars: Receive GEDs
Source, WAVY TV 10, April 6, 2011
NNSO Deputies Walk a Mile in Sassy Shoes: Fundraiser Benefits Sexual Assault Center
Source, WAVY TV 10, April 4, 2011
Newport News Deputies Don High Heels for Fundraiser
Source, Daily Press, April 2, 2011
NN Deputies "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes"
Source, WAVY TV 10, March 31, 2011
Men Stand Up Against Rape by Wearing High Heels: NNSO Deputies Prove They Are Man Enough
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, March 31, 2011
Men Take Part in Annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes"
Source, WVEC 13 News, March 31, 2011
Foodbank: Bare: Building Campaign Aided by NNSO
Source, Tamara Dietrich Daily Press, March 17, 2011
NN Sheriff to Testify on Hill for 'Invest in Kids'
Source, Ashley Kelly Daily Press, March 10, 2011
NN Sheriff to Testify Before Congress
Source, The Hampton Roads Voice, March 10-18, 2011
NNSO Teams with ODU to Welcome Turkish Delegates
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, March 4, 2011
NNSO and Sheriff's Institute Offer Scholarships
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, March 4, 2011
Turkish Visitors Get Glance of NN Jail, Courts
Source, Ashley Kelly Daily Press, February 11, 2011
NN Panel Talks Diversity: Sheriff Gabe Morgan Part of dr. MLK Conference
Source, Allison Williams Daily Press, January 29, 2011
NN Deputies Exercise Street Power
Source, Ashley Kelly Daily Press, January 8, 2011
2010 News Coverage
NN Sheriff's Deputy Opens Fire at Shooting Suspect
Source, WVEC 13 News, December 30, 2010
NN Deputy Fires Gun at Alleged Gunman
Source, Allison Williams Daily Press, December 30, 2010
NN Deputy Fires Gun
Source, WAVY TV 10, December 30, 2010
NNSO Promotions & Awards Ceremony
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, December 22, 2010
Deputies Reach Out to Seniors with Safety for Our Seniors program
Source, WAVY TV 10, December 15, 2010
Man Arrested in Connection with NN Courthouse Bomb Threat
Source, Richmond Times-Dispatch, November 22, 2010
NNSO Sheriff Gabriel Morgan Receives Bank of America Local Heroes Grant
Source, Virginian Pilot, November 19, 2010
NNSO Solve Bomb Threat Case: Man Charged with Calling in Treat Against Court
Source, WVEC 13 News, November 19, 2010
NN Arrest for Court Bomb Threat
Source, WAVY TV 10, November 19, 2010
NNSO Takes Lead on Courthouse Bomb Threat Investigation
Source, Peter Dujardin Daily Press, November 19, 2010
NN Community Spruced Up Saturday
Source, Allison Williams Daily Press, November 6, 2010
NN Residents Take a Stand Against Crime: Volunteer Neighborhood Clean Up
Source, WAVY TV 10, November 6, 2010
Neighborhood Clean Up in Southeast Community
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, November 6, 2010
Attorney General Helps NNSO Clean Up Neighborhood
Source, WVEC 13 News, November 6, 2010
NN Community Partnering to Clean Up Neighborhood
Source, Shannon Humphrey Daily Press, November 4, 2010
Jail Volunteers Thanked for Service
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, October 29, 2010
Jail Volunteers
Source, Daily Press, October 17, 2010
Free Shredding Offered by NNSO
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, August 27, 2010
Inmates Earn GED Behind Bars
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, August 27, 2010
Nine Inmates Earn GEDs
Source, Daily Press, August 15, 2010
Online Daily Arrest Logs Available to Citizens
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, August 06, 2010
Mental Illness is No Crime
Source, Tamara Dietrich Daily Press, August 3, 2010
NNSO Launches Arrest Database for Public
Source, Daily Press, July 24, 2010
Focus on GED Education for Inmates
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, July 16, 2010
Woman Earns GED in Jail after Hard Life on Streets
Source, Ashley Kelly Daily Press, June 11, 2010
Student Charged after Gun Found by NNSO K-9 in Car Trunk at NN School
Source, WVEC 13 News, June 3, 2010
Program Tracks Wandering Loved Ones
Source, Daily Press, May 16, 2010
Free Shred Event Spreads to Southeast Community
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, May 14, 2010
NNSO Offers Free Paper Shredding
Source, Virginian Pilot, April 23, 2010
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to Stop Rape
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, April 23, 2010
Sheriff Gabe Morgan Earns Citizen of the Year Award from Drug Abuse Counselors
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, April 23, 2010
NNSO to Host Free Shredding Event
Source, Mike Holtzclaw Daily Press, April 21, 2010
Men Raise Big Money in High Heels
Source, WAVY TV 10, April 20, 2010
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Source, Virginian Pilot, April 12, 2010
Are You Man Enough to March in Heels?
Source, Tamara Dietrich Daily Press, April 9, 2010
NN Sheriff Honored as "Citizen of the Year"
Source, Daily Press, April 4, 2010
Bill Boosting Bail Bond Industry Sailing Through Virginia General Assembly: NN Sheriff Opposes Bill Citing Jail Overcrowding and Cost
Source, Daily Press, March 5, 2010
Cities, Regional jail at Odds Over Fees to House Inmates
Source, WVEC 13 New, February 17, 2010
Scholarships for Students Pursuing a Career in Criminal Justice
Source, Daily Press, February 5, 2010
No Public Subsidy for Virginia Bondsmen
Source, Tamara Dietrich Daily Press, January 26, 2010
Local Jails Have Enough Problems Without Getting Stuck With State Prisoners and Their Cost
Source, Daily Press, January 19, 2010
NNSO K-9 Handlers Learn CPR for Their Dogs
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, January 12, 2010
2009 News Coverage
NNSO Promotions & Awards Ceremony
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport, News December 23, 2009
Sheriff Gabe Morgan Sits on Gang Forum Panel
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, December 23, 2009
NNSO Using Chess to Teach Life Lessons to Inmates
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, December 04, 2009
New NNSO Jail Annex Offers Rehab Programs and Helps Ease Overcrowding at Mail Jail
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, December 04, 2009
NNSO K-9L latest Recipient of Life Saving Tool
Source, NNTV-Newport News in Review, November, 2009
Election Coverage: 3 Incumbents Win in Newport News
Source, Daily Press, November 4, 2009
Election Coverage: Newport News Sheriff (unopposed)
Source, Daily Press, October 30, 2009
Touched by An Angel: Little Girl Presents Bulletproof Vest to Deputy K9
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, October 27, 2009
Crime, Mental Illness Contribute to Homeless Problem on Peninsula
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, October 19, 2009
Saving Dogs' Lives: One Ballistic Vest at a Time
Source, Daily Press, October 16, 2009
Six-Year-Old Sells Her Toys to Aid Local Police Dogs
Source, WTTG Fox 5, Washington D.C. and FOX NEWS (Cable Network), October 15, 2009
6-Year Old Collects Cans, Sells Toys to Protect Police Dogs: NNSO K9 Gets Vest
Source: Brian Farrell WVEC 13 News, October 13, 2009
Girl Sells Her Toys to Raise Money to Buy NNSO K9 Bulletproof Vest
Source, WTKR News Channel 3, October 13, 2009
Protecting Against Identity Theft with a Sheriff's Office Shred Event
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, September 04, 2009
Jail Tutor Learns Math Counts When You're Counting Time, Too
Source, Tamara Dietrich Daily Press, August 24, 2009
Free Shredding Session to be Held Thursday
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, August 18, 2009
Contraband Creativity: Deputies Face Daily Dangers
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, June 26, 2009
Officers Shine Light on Special Olympics: Sheriff Morgan Takes the Torch
Source, Daily Press, June 12, 2009
Morgan Overwhelms Carter in Sheriff Primary
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, June 10, 2009
Other VOICE Endorsements
Source, The Hampton Roads VOICE Newspaper, June 4 - 10, 2009
Your Guide to Sheriff Candidate Gabe Morgan
Source, Daily Press, June 8, 2009
HERO Award (Click here to see presentation photos)
Source, Oyster Pointer, June 2009
See Who's Strolling in Style: Third Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes
Source, Oyster Pointer, June 2009
Thanks, Morgan
Source, Daily Press Letters to the Editor, May 31, 2009
Morgan Finds Little Challenge at Debates
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, May 30, 2009
Sheriff Candidates Invited to Q&A
Source, Daily Press, May 28, 2009
Little Leaguers Parade: NN Sheriff's Office Provides Traffic Control
Source, Daily Press, May 15, 2009
Guests Attend Nelson Picnic: NN Deputies Educate Parents on Sheriff's Office Programs
Source, Daily Press, May 15, 2009
NN Canine Team Receives Seized Drug Money
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, May 1 - 7, 2009
(Click here to watch NNTV-Inside video clip)
Future Jail Needs Study Released
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, May 1 - 7, 2009
(Click here to watch NNTV-Inside video clip)
NN Sheriff's Hopeful to Skip SCLC Debate
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, April 25, 2009
(Click here to watch NNTV-Inside video clip)
Drug Dogs Dig Up Money for NNSO
Source, WAVY-TV10, April 24, 2009
Portion of Seized Drug Money Goes to Newport News Sheriff's Office
Source, Cindy Clayton The Virginian-Pilot, April 24, 2009
Residents: Don't Develop Farm - Sheriff Holds Town Meeting
Source, Sabine Hirschauer Daily Press, April 21, 2009
(Click here to watch NNTV-Inside video clip)
Newport News Sheriff Hosting Town Hall Meeting on Jail Study
Source, Cindy Clayton The Virginian-Pilot, April 20, 2009
(Click here to watch NNTV-Inside video clip)
City Farm Consolidation with NNSO Would Save the City Big Bucks: City Farm Cash Crop?
Source, Sabine Hirschauer Daily Press, April 18, 2009
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, April 17 - 23, 2009
Walking in Women Shoes: NN Sheriff Gabe Morgan Among Walkers
Source, Daily Press, April 17, 2009
Study on Future of Jails to be Released
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, April 13, 2009
Men Walk a Mile in Women's Shoes to Raise Awareness to Sexual Abuse:
Sheriff Gabe Morgan along with sheriff's deputies parade in women's shoes for the benefit
Source, Hampton Roads Voice, April 9 - 15, 2009
Third Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Source, Daily Press Community Events, March 27, 2009
Newport News Sheriff Morgan seeks Reelection as Democratic Candidate
Source, Arielle McCollum Hampton Roads Voice, March 26 - April 1, 2009
(Click here to watch NNTV-Inside video clip)
Sheriff Runs Again
Source, Peter Dujardin and David Macaulay Daily Press, March 21, 2009
(Click here to watch NNTV-Inside video clip)
Sheriff Gabe Morgan Appointment to the Inter-agency Civil Admissions Advisory Council
Source, NNTV-Inside Newport News, March 20 - 26, 2009
(Click here to watch NNTV-Inside video clip)
NN Sheriff Morgan gets New Appointment
Source, Hampton Roads Voice, March 5 - 11, 2009
(Click here to watch NNTV-Inside video clip)
City Jail Third in Region in Mentally Ill Inmates: Sheriff Morgan Appointed to Inter-agency
Civil Admission Advisory Council
Source, Sabine Hirschauer Daily Press, March 4, 2009
(Watch NNTV-Inside video clip)
Sheriff Morgan Named to Mental Health Board by Gov. Kaine
Source, Daily Press, February 28, 2009
Scholarships Open to Criminal Justice Students
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, February 19, 2009
Stretched Thin, Sheriff's, Jails Brace for Big Cuts
Source, Bob Lewis Daily Press, February 02, 2009
Sheriffs Warn Cuts Will Hurt Safety in Virginia
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, January 30, 2009
Sheriff's Offices Say Budget Cuts Could Impact Public Safety
Source, Brian Farrell WVEC 13 News, January 27, 2009
Ribbon Cutting At Jail Annex: More Than Just a Building
Source, NNTV-Newport News in Review, January, 2009
State Grant Will Help Keep the Mentally Ill Out of Jail
Source, Sabine Hirschauer Daily Press, January 07, 2009
2008 News Coverage
Sheriff Warns of Danger at NN Jail if Kaine's Cuts Pass
Source, Sabine Hirschauer Daily Press, December 29, 2008
Jail's 'Dynamic Duo' Honored: Two Volunteers have Spent 40 Years Behind Bars
Helping Others
Source, Daily Press, December 18, 2008
Annex to Relieve Overcrowded Jail
Source, Mike Holtzclaw Daily Press, December 2, 2008
Newport News Jail Annex Opens
Source, WAVY TV 10, December 1, 2008
New Newport News Jail Annex to Ease Overcrowding, Offer Training
Source, Cindy Clayton Virginian Pilot, December 1, 2008
Opening of Jail Annex Should Ease City Jail Overcrowding
Source, WTKR News Channel 3, November 26, 2008
Public Invited to New Jail Annex
Source, Daily Press, November 29, 2008
Jail Annex Will Emphasize Rehabilitation
Source, Sheriff Gabriel A. Morgan Opinion Daily Press, October 16, 2008
Only 10 Channels -- and Nothing's On, Inmates Complain: NN Jail TV is Restricting
Programming
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, October 11, 2008
Time Well Spent: Inmate Earns GED and Finds Job Through Work Release
Source, Daily Press, October 04, 08
NN Inmates' Conversations with Visitors to be Monitored: New Phone System is
"Another Crime Fighting Tool," Sheriff Gabe Morgan says.
Source, Peter Dujardin Daily Press, September 23, 2008
Prison Alternatives Must be Part of the Mix: Work-Release Program Makes More Sense
than Jail for Some Offenders
Source, Editor Opinion Daily Press, September 16, 2008
Shredding Service to be Offered Free Today by NN Sheriff's Office
Source, Daily Press, August 14, 2008
NN Sheriff's Department Adds to Recruiting Arsenal: U.S. Army as a Partner
Source, Dan Rubin WTKR News Channel 3, August 13, 2008
Project Lifesaver Rescue Program Receives $36,000 Donation
Source, Daily Press August 08, 2008
City to Examine Jail Facilities, City Farm: Officials are Concerned About Jail
Overcrowding and under use of the Minimum-Security Farm
Source, Sabine Hirschauer Daily Press, August 07, 2008
Deputy Recruits On Hard Path to a Tough Career
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, July 25, 2008
Recruits Training to Work at Local Jails
Source, Vanessa Coria WVEC 13 News, July 24, 2008
More Recruits, Less Overcrowding
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, July 24, 2008
Three Earn Criminal Justice Scholarships
Source, Daily Press, June 20, 2008
Device Keeps Track of Our Loved Ones Who Wander: Project Lifesaver Overseen
by NN Sheriff's Office
Source, Lisa Finneran Daily Press, June 18, 2008
Newport News Jail Gets High-Tech Help in Case of Fire
Source, Velma Scaife WVEC 13 News, May 28, 2008
New Thermal Imaging Cameras to Improve Safety at City Jail
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, May 27, 2008
City Jail Steps Into 21st Century with Thermal Image Cameras
Source, Dan Rubin WTKR NewsChannel 3, May 23, 2008
NN Jail Updates Its Security, Adds Thermal Image Cameras
Source, Oren Lieberman WAVY TV 10, May 23, 2008
Delegate Hamilton Pushes Mental Health Program for Inmates
Source, Daily Press, May 08, 2008
Deputies Injured after Struggle with Mentally Ill Inmate
Source, WVEC 13 News, May 07, 2008
Funding Urged to Care for Mentally Ill Inmates
Source, Daily Press. May 07, 2008
Mentally Ill Inmate Injures Deputies In Newport News
Source, WAVY TV 10, May 06, 2008
Mentally Ill Inmate Injures Two Deputies
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, May 06, 2008
Deputies Injured after Struggle with Mentally Ill Inmate
Source, Daily Press, May 06, 2008
Deputy Offers Inmates an Open Door to an Improved Future
Source, Tamara Dietrich Daily Press, May 04, 2008
Some Goals of NN Sheriff's Office
Source, Sheriff Gabriel A. Morgan Opinion Daily Press, April 25, 2008
Riverside Tightens Security After Threats: NN Sheriff's Deputies Stationed at Entrances
Source, Veronica Gorley Chufo Daily Press, April 17, 2008
Mental Health: Here's Why We Should Not Let Jails Continue to be 'The New Asylums'
Source, Editor Opinion Daily Press, April 13, 2008
Crowded Jails: NN Should Sell its City Farm to Pay for a Jail Annex
Source, Editor Opinion Daily Press, April 07, 2008
Could City Farm Take In Overflow from City Jail? The Cost of Justice:
Uniting of Newport News Sites Suggested
Source, Sabine Hirschauer Daily Press, April 01, 2008
More Mentally Ill Taxing Jail's Services the Cost of Justice: The Newport
News Lockup has the Area's 3rd-Highest Percentage of Such Inmates
Source, Sabine Hirschauer Daily Press, March 31, 2008
The Cost of Justice: Overcrowding and Chaos the Newport News City Jail's Conditions
have Spawned Violence
Source, Jennifer Latson and Sabine Hircshauer Daily Press, March 30, 2008
Graduation Brings Reinforcements: NN Jail Still Faces Staff Shortfall Despite
Record Intake of Recruits
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, March 21, 2008
Newport News Short on Sheriff's Deputies
Source, Lindsey Roberts WVEC 13 News, March 17, 2008
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation of Newport News Jail|
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, March 13, 2008
Gas Odor in Downtown Newport News Affects Traffic; Courts
Source, WAVY TV 10, March 13, 2008
94 Inmates Evacuated from Newport News Jail
Source, WVEC 13 News, March 13, 2008
Gas Leak Shuts Down Newport News Courthouses, Affects Jail
Source, Mike Holtzclaw Daily Press, March 13, 2008
Newport News gas Leak Closes Streets, Courts; Inmates Evacuated
Source, Jim Washington Virginian Pilot, March 13, 2008
Newport News Jail Clears Out Some Inmates Due to Gas Leak
Source, WDBJ Roanoke News, March 13, 2008
Sheriff's Office Briefly Evacuated the Top Floor of the Newport News City Jail
Source, Sonja Barisic Associated Press, March 13, 2008
Students Learn the Dangers of Joining Gangs
Source, Lindsey Roberts WVEC 13 News, February 04, 2008
Behind Bars, But Getting Ahead in Their Pursuit of Education
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, January 15, 2008
2007 News Coverage
Sheriff's Department Says Money Needed for Jail
Source, Sabine Hirschauer Daily Press, December 14, 2007
Honored for Saving a Man's Life: A Nurse and Three Deputies are
Awarded Lifesaving Medals at a Sheriff's Office Promotion and Award Ceremony
Source, Jennifer Latson Daily Press, November 16, 2007
Funding Needed to Hire Deputies for New Jail Annex
Source, Velma Scaife WVEC 13 News, November 07, 2007
Work Release Makes Sense
Source, Tamara Dietrich Daily Press, October 28, 2007
Annex Will Ease Jail Crowding: Sheriff Morgan Hopes an Addition Will Ease
Tension in the Newport News Jail
Source, David Macaulay Daily Press, October 18, 2007
Valuable Lessons in Crime, Punishment: Inmates Earn GED
Source, Tamara Dietrich Daily Press, September 21, 2007
NN Sheriff Seeks Appeal for Budget
Source, Sabine Hirschauer Daily Press, September 07, 2007
Many Hands, One Dream: NN Deputies Mentor At-Risk Students
Source, Angela Forest Daily Press, August 06, 2007
A Strong Foundation: A Former Bank Robber Helping Inmates Lay the Groundwork
for a Better Future Through Brick Masonry
Source, Jennifer Latson Daily Press, August 03, 2007
Learning Gang Awareness: Sheriff's Deputies Hope to Reach Children to Warn
Them About the Threat of Gangs
Source, Jennifer Latson Daily Press, July 28, 2007
Schools Out, But Not for Gang Education
Source, Velma Scaife WVEC 13 News, July 24, 2007
Stooping Youth Violence: NN Sheriff's Office Wants to Stamp Out Gang Violence
Source, Shannon Powell WAVY TV 10, July 23, 2007
Moment of Pride: NN Inmates Earn Their GED in Jail, Which Studies Say Makes
Them Less Likely to Commit New Crimes when They Get Out
Source, Jennifer Latson Daily Press, June 23, 2007
Men in Heels Promote Sexual Assault Awareness
Source, The Mace & Crown ODU Campus News, April 18, 2007
NN Jail Relieving Overcrowding with Electronic Monitoring
Source, WAVY TV 10, March 20, 2007
GPS Technology Tracks Newport News Inmates
Source, Velma Scaife WVEC 13 News, March 09, 2007
City Sheriff's Office Gets Four-Year Accreditation
Source, Daily Press, March 08, 2007
Overcrowding at Newport News Jail
Source, Priscilla Monti WTKR NewsChannel 3, January 21, 2007
Consultants Say Jail is a 'Ticking Time Bomb': Crowding is Getting Worse
and More Dangerous
Source, Jennifer Latson Daily Press, January 20, 2007
Community Could Help Inmate Overcrowding: NIC Report Unveils Findings
Source, Velma Scaife WVEC 13 News, January 19, 2007
2006 News Coverage
Inmates Hitting the Books Behind Bars
Source, Lindsey Roberts WVEC 13 News, December 18, 2006
Friendly Check-In Comes with Holiday Cheer: Seniors Program
Provides Daily Check-Ins from Sheriff's Deputies
Source, Jennifer Latson Daily Press, December 17, 2006
NN Gives Deputies 1,000 Reasons to Celebrate: City Council Backs the
Sheriff's Request for a Raise for His Deputies in time for the Holidays
Source, Jennifer Latson Daily Press, December 10, 2006
Pick Good Friends, Attorney General Tells NN Pupils: NN Deputy Sheriffs
Teaching Gang Resistance in Public Schools
Source, Angela Forest Daily Press, December 8, 2006
Dogs Train to Detect Drugs in Jail
Source, WVEC 13 News, November 30, 2006
Program Helps Find Those Easily Lost
Source, Cynthia H. Cho Daily Press, November 19, 2006
Freedom to Move Around: A Policy Change Allowing Pretrial Inmates to Stay
at the City Farm Will Ease Crowding at the City Jail
Source, Jennifer Latson Daily Press, September 30, 2006
Sheriff Invites Public to Join His Team
Source, Daily Press, September 21, 2006
Newport News Jail Overcrowding Requires a Long Term Solution
Source, Editor Opinion Daily Press, September 24, 2006
Putting Tax Dollars to Work: Inmate Labor
Source, The News and Advance, Lynchburg, VA, August 22, 2006
Newport News Jail Launches Female Weekend Work Crew
Source, Richmond Times Dispatch, August 14, 2006
A New Take on Women's Work: Female Work Crew Launched
Source, Jennifer Latson Daily Press, August 14, 2006
Inmates Graduate in Jail: Being Incarcerated Can Make it Easier to Focus on
Getting a Diploma
Source, Georgina Stark Daily Press, June 28, 2006
Newport News Sheriff's Office Unveils Sex Offender Database
Source, Kim O'Brien Root Daily Press, May 02, 2006
Sex Offender Website Set Up by Newport News Sheriff
Source, WVEC 13 News, May 09, 2006
Newport News Sheriff Offers Sex Offender Info Online
Source, WAVY TV 10, May 01, 2006
Sheriff Tries to Thin NN Jail: Hopes New City Budge Can Fund Electronic Monitoring
Source, Shawn Day Daily Press, April 29, 2006
NN Jail Practices Mock Evacuation Drill
Source, Shawn Day Daily Press, April 28, 2006
Training Future Sheriff's Deputies: Recruits Test Their Mettle
Source, Daily Press, March 31, 2006
11 Sheriff's Deputies Get Promotions
Source, Daily Press, February 25, 2006
Newport News Sheriff to be Guest at White House Ceremony
Source, WVEC 13 News, February 22, 2006
Sheriff Morgan Invited To Visit The White House
Source, Daily Press, February 22, 2006
Tattoos Hide Undertones of Gang Lore
Source, Tamara Dietrich Daily Press, February 21, 2006
EXCLUSIVE: Too Many Inmates in Newport News Jail Makes It Unsafe
Source, Sara Straeten WTKR NewsChannel 3, February 17, 2006
Newport News Sheriff Makes History
Source, WTKR NewsChannel 3, February 8, 2006
First African American Sheriff Takes Office In Newport News
Source, WAVY TV 10, February 08, 2006