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Hampton Circuit Court gets new system for accepting marriage applications

By Ashley Kelly and Peter Dujardin — Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

When Hampton's clerk of circuit court, Linda Batchelor Smith, was at a clerk's conference last summer, she learned about a new system for accepting marriage license applications.

Two men robbed in Newport News

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:16:00 GMT

Two men were robbed near a carwash in Newport News Friday evening.

Newport News hazmat crew cleans up pool spill

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:12:00 GMT

A Newport News fire hazardous materials crew cleaned up a pool sanitizer spill Friday morning.

Police: Man robbed at gunpoint inside Newport News restaurant

By Tyra M. Vaughn, tvaughn@dailypress.com | 247-7870 — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:00 GMT

A man was robbed at gunpoint while sitting at a bar at a Jefferson Avenue restaurant, police said.

Facebook, Hampton sheriff case to be heard Thursday in court

By Peter Dujardin , pdujardin@dailypress.com | 247-4749 — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:00 GMT

Social networking site will weigh in Thursday at oral arguments in Hampton Sheriff's office lawsuit

When a wrongful termination lawsuit involving six former employees of Hampton Sheriff B.J. Roberts goes before a federal appellate court on Thursday, those employees will have a prominent backer in their corner: Facebook.

State police still investigating man's escape

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:54:00 GMT

Virginia State Police are still looking into how a Newport News man escaped their custody while taking him to jail about two weeks ago. The man was later recaptured.

Newport News police looking for robber

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:25:00 GMT

Newport News police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed two others Monday night.

Medical examiner: Manner of death unclear in Newport News shooting

By Peter Dujardin , pdujardin@dailypress.com | 757-247-4749 — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Police investigation still active in the death of Christopher Patrick Day

NEWPORT NEWS — The State Medical Examiner's Office has been unable to determine whether a Newport News man who was shot to death in his home in January died of a homicide, a suicide or an accident.

Newport News honors man who saved fire victim

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:39:00 GMT

In a ceremony Monday, the Newport News Fire Department honored James Graves, 45, for rescuing an elderly man from a burning apartment in February 2012.

Mistrial declared again in 2010 Newport News homicide case

By Ashley Kelly , akelly@dailypress.com | 757-247-4778 — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

NEWPORT NEWS — For the second time in 13 months, a jury couldn't decide whether a Newport News man was not guilty or guilty in a 2010 homicide case.

Truck knocks down power lines, traffic lights at Warwick and 75th

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:07:00 GMT

Newport News police are blocking off the intersection of Warwick Boulevard and 75th Street after a truck carrying an oversized load knocked down power lines just before 7 p.m. outside of the Daily Press' offices, causing sparks.

Dead dog found in Newport News

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:10:00 GMT

A female pit bull was found dead in the water in Newport News Sunday.

4-year-old Newport News girl to be honored by city firefighters Monday afternoon

By Tyra M. Vaughn, tvaughn@dailypress.com | 247-7870 — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:04:00 GMT

A 4-year-old Newport News girl who called 911 when her mother had a seizure in September will be honored Monday afternoon by city firefighters.

Man injured in house fire in Newport News

By Tyra M. Vaughn, 757-247-7870 — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:46:00 GMT

A man was taken to the hospital Monday morning after escaping a house fire in the Denbigh section of the city.

Newport News firefighters respond to fire at Burger King

Daily Press — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:35:00 GMT

Firefighters responded to a fire this morning at the Burger King at the intersection of Richneck Road and Jefferson Avenue, according to emergency dispatchers.

Was death of 4-year-old Newport News girl preventable?

By Ashley Kelly and Peter Dujardin — Sat, 11 May 2013 23:26:00 GMT

Hindsight is 20/20, of course.

Indecent exposure charges dropped against Newport News police officer

By Ashley Kelly , akelly@dailypress.com | 757-247-4778 — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:57:00 GMT

NEWPORT NEWS — Indecent exposure charges were dropped Friday against a 41-year-old Newport News police officer.

Newport News man shot during attempted robbery

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:04:00 GMT

A 35-year-old Newport News man was shot during an attempted robbery Thursday night at an apartment complex in the 500 block of Catina Way.

Louisa man charged with scamming Hamilton's ex-wife for pardon

By Peter Dujardin , pdujardin@dailypress.com | 247-4749 — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:05:19 GMT

Man accused of bilking lawmaker's ex-wife out of more than $20,000

YORK — A Louisa County man is accused of bilking an ex-wife of former state delegate Phil Hamilton by promising to get him out of prison through a pardon from President Barack Obama.

Newport News man charged in toddler's death had pending assault case: court documents

By Ashley Kelly , akelly@dailypress.com | 757-247-4778 — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

NEWPORT NEWS — A man charged with killing his girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter had been charged with beating another woman in October, according to court documents.

Louisa man charged with scamming Hamilton's ex-wife for pardon

By Peter Dujardin , pdujardin@dailypress.com | 247-4749 — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:30:00 GMT

Man accused of bilking lawmaker's ex-wife out of more than $20,000

YORK — A man is facing felony charges in York County of bilking an ex-wife of former state delegate Phil Hamilton by promising to get him out of prison through a pardon from President Barack Obama.

Newport News man sentenced on child pornography charges

By Andrea Castillo , 757-247-4635 — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:15:00 GMT

A Newport News man has been sentenced to 15 years by a federal judge on child pornography charges.

Four displaced in early morning Newport News house fire

By Tyra M. Vaughn, tvaughn@dailypress.com | 247-7870 — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:22:00 GMT

Four people were displaced after a fire severely damaged a home in the Southeast section of the city.

Newport News police look into abuse against 4-year-old before death

By Andrea Castillo, acastillo2@dailypress.com | 757-247-4635 — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:34:00 GMT

Newport News police officers were called to investigate an accusation of child neglect against Madyson VanCleave-Hook, 4, two weeks before police say she was killed.

Newport News school was locked down after student brought BB gun, officials say

By Tyra M. Vaughn, tvaughn@dailypress.com | 247-7870 — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:01:00 GMT

A Newport News high school was locked down Wednesday after school officials said a student brought a BB gun to school.