The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic helped cause spikes in drug overdoses, suicides, and felony domestic assaults in Newport News last year, the city’s police chief says.
Newport News police chief talks 2020 crime. Here are the big takeaways.
On Friday, Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew held a press conference and presented 2020 citywide crime numbers. Author: Adriana De Alba Updated: 2:18 PM EST January 22, 2021
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew held a press conference Friday morning, diving deep into a close look at 2020 citywide crime numbers.
The nearly hour-long presentation was Drew’s effort in providing transparency. One of the major takeaways: the department continues to make major strides in lowering crime rates and increasing trust in the community, but their work is not done.