Newport News Sees 13% Drop in Overall Crime, Community Responds Positively
Homicides fell to 23 in 2024, a 52% decrease from 2023, aided by improved police work and community partnerships, police said.
Summary by WTKR
2 Articles
2 Articles
Newport News sees 13% drop in overall crime, community responds positively
Newport News has reported a 13% reduction in overall crime over the past year, with officials attributing the improvement to various community safety programs.Resident Yugonda Sample Jones, a 20-year Newport News veteran, expressed her pride in the community.I live in downtown Newport News... I feel safe in my home. I love my neighbors, and its a community feel, she said, acknowledging the city's sometimes negative reputation.Watch related cover…
Coverage Details
Total News Sources2
Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution100% Center
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
100% Center
C 100%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium