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Norfolk Sheriff’s Office experiences security breach on internal network 20 November 2024
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office to Donate and Deliver Turkeys For Thanksgiving 18 November 2024
Contractor Arrested For Bringing Contraband Into Facility 07 October 2024
Inmate Death Investigation 12 August 2024
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office raising awareness to scam targeting citizens 12 July 2024
Norfolk Circuit Court receives multiple reports of someone masquerading as law clerk to extort money 23 May 2024
FBI issues report on rise in instances of "Elder Fraud" 03 May 2024
A scam artist got a surprise when they tried to defraud one of our own 22 April 2024
Are you considering using cryptocurrency? Be careful! Crypto-fraud is surging 15 April 2024
Looking for a rental? Bad actors may be trying to scam you 26 March 2024
Did you get a call or text about a suspicious purchase on Amazon? It’s a scam 15 March 2024
Former Inmate Tests Positive For Bacterial Meningitis 14 March 2024
Inmate Death Investigation 08 March 2024
Brazen scam uses spoofed Federal arrest warrant 08 February 2024
Sophisticated new scam targets major charities 29 January 2024
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Hosts Book Drive 24 January 2024
Hospitals in Virginia report an alarming rise in THC ingestion in children because of copycat edibles 16 January 2024
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office to Deliver Christmas Meals 18 December 2023
Scam Warning 15 December 2023
With the normal uptick in deliveries during the holidays, the U.S. Postal Service warns about a scam called "Smishing." 06 December 2023
Media Advisory - Norfolk Sheriff’s Office To Donate Turkeys For Thanksgiving Holiday 21 November 2023
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office To Donate Turkeys For Thanksgiving 17 November 2023
Media Advisory - Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Celebrates 72nd Session Academy Graduation 15 November 2023
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Celebrates 72nd Session Academy Graduation 14 November 2023
Postal Service warns about so-called "Brushing" scams 30 October 2023
Norfolk Police Department warns residents about Navy Federal scam 29 September 2023
Man convicted after he's caught placing a tracking device in a young girl's package of stickers 27 September 2023
Beware of job posting sites! Scammers are using fake ones to cheat you 11 September 2023
Text message circulating claims you have a package waiting - IT'S A SCAM! 11 September 2023
Be aware! This scam targets military members 23 August 2023
3rd Annual Camp Hope Norfolk To Be Held Next Week 11 August 2023
Norfolk Law Enforcement Agencies to Participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run For Special Olympics 06 June 2023
Man impersonating law enforcement to scam Norfolk residents 01 June 2023
NSO Warns Of Moneypak Scam 26 May 2023
NSO Warns Of Moneypak Scam 26 May 2023
Pop-ups on your computer try to trick you into providing vital information 12 May 2023
Don't be fooled! That is NOT a NSO employee calling you... EVER! 04 April 2023
Norfolk Sheriff’s Deputy Disrupts Robbery In Progress 03 April 2023
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Issues Scam Warning 03 April 2023
Norfolk Sheriff’s Deputy Administers Narcan To Save Citizen 03 April 2023
The top scams of 2022 23 February 2023
Scammers appeal to parent's worst fears to try and trick them 28 January 2023
VFW warns vets about potential scams related to the PACT Act 28 January 2023
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office To Donate Turkeys For Christmas Holiday 15 December 2022
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Donates Turkeys For Thanksgiving Holiday 22 November 2022
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Hosts 70th Academy Graduation And Awards The First Ever Purple Heart 17 November 2022
Holidays bring more efforts by scammers to target veterans and servicemembers 16 November 2022
As cold weather approaches, be alert and prepared for energy-related scams 09 November 2022
Sheriff Joe Baron offers active shooter response training 17 October 2022
A successful scam, as told to our officer-in-charge 17 October 2022
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Launches Social Media Campaign to Name New K-9 12 October 2022
Man Pleads Guilty to Fraud Scheme Targeting Navy Servicemembers 19 September 2022
Another message from someone posing as a NSO employee trying to scam the recipient 07 September 2022
NSO Warns Public About Two Scams Reported by Residents 25 August 2022
NSO Warns Public About Two Scams Reported by Residents 25 August 2022
In-Custody Death Investigation 18 August 2022
2nd Annual Camp Hope Norfolk to be held next week 11 August 2022
Norfolk Sheriff's Deputy Shot 05 August 2022
Off-Duty Sheriff’s Deputy Injured in Shooting 21 July 2022
Social media scams are becoming more common - learn how they work 13 July 2022
Hear the message from an insidious new phone scam by someone posing as a NSO employee 13 July 2022
SCAM ALERT! Virginia residents getting scam calls from VSP “Trooper” or "Lieutenant." 29 June 2022
SCAM WARNING! Once again, someone posing as a Norfolk Sheriff's Office employee is targeting residents 03 June 2022
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Hosts Hiring Event 18 March 2022
Be Alert! Business Owners Targeted in Dominion Energy Scam 16 February 2022
Norfolk Residents Targeted in GreenDot MoneyPak Scam Using NSO Employee Names 01 December 2021
Unsubstantiated COVID-19 treatment claims appear on social media platforms 18 November 2021
NSO K-9 Team Certified to Assist With Project Lifesaver Program 29 October 2021
Senior Services Warns Older Adults of Meals On Wheels Phone Scam 29 October 2021
Scammers are sending fake IRS emails about Economic Impact Payments 28 October 2021
PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Methamphetamine 28 October 2021
Our inmates get vaccinated against COVID-19 19 October 2021
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office deputy named Deputy Sheriff of the Year 15 September 2021
Sheriff Baron Selected as Special Olympics Chairman 10 September 2021
Sheriff Baron Appointed to Opioid Abatement Authority 09 September 2021
SCAM WARNING! Someone posing as a Norfolk Sheriff's Office employee is trying to cheat you 04 August 2021
Masks Required in Norfolk Consolidated Courthouse 31 July 2021
Inmate Dies Following Medical Emergency 25 June 2021
NSO Hosts Mayor’s Cup Blood Drive 07 June 2021
Norfolk Sheriff's Office Holds Vaccine Clinic 24 May 2021
NSO Corporal Intercepts Narcotics During Routine Mail Screening 16 April 2021
FRAUD ALERT: Beware of COVID-19 Vaccination Fraud Attempts 03 March 2021
“Check or ‘X’”: Norfolk Sheriff’s Office acquires new tool to reduce spread of COVID-19 04 February 2021
Making a difference: NSO establishes family emergency notification system for inmates 26 January 2021
FRAUD ALERT - Federal Agencies Warn of Emerging Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19 Vaccines 19 January 2021
FRAUD ALERT - 01/06: Sheriff Joseph P. Baron is warning residents not to fall for a new phone scam involving the Norfolk Sheriff's Office 06 January 2021
FRAUD ALERT - 12/8: NSO Consumer Protection Unit issues two new fraud watches: 08 December 2020
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Announces First Medication-Assisted Treatment Graduation 28 October 2020
FRAUD ALERT! Local Businesses Targeted in Services Scam 26 May 2020
UPDATE: Norfolk Sheriff Joe Baron to require COVID-19 testing of all employees and inmates 24 April 2020
First Norfolk City Jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19 23 April 2020
Two incidents under review 23 April 2020
Four Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Deputies Test Positive For Covid-19 20 April 2020
Norfolk Sheriff Joe Baron announces formation of new Consumer Protection Unit 03 April 2020
FBI Sees Rise in Fraud Schemes Related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic 31 March 2020
Scam Warning From Sentara Healthcare 30 March 2020
Public Advisory: Telephone Scam Warning Regarding Virginia Courts 28 March 2020
Federal and State Officials Launch Virginia Coronavirus Fraud Task Force 26 March 2020
Price gouging protections in effect as state of emergency declared over coronavirus 13 March 2020
Norfolk City Jail reaccredited by NCCHC 18 February 2020
Deputy Bice takes action that exemplifies our department's commitment to Public Safety, Public Service, and Public Trust 14 February 2020
Letter to the Editor of the Virginian Pilot from Sheriff Joe Baron regarding the NSO's rider agreement with ICE 21 September 2019
The Virginia Sheriff’s Association appoints Sheriff Joe Baron as Region X Director 16 September 2019
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office implements 6-Point Coronavirus Response Plan 16 September 2019
Norfolk City Jail receives perfect score on recent D.O.C. audit 26 June 2019
Inmate Death 13 June 2019
Sheriff Baron presents VSI Scholarships to two outstanding Norfolk residents 06 June 2019
Deputy Involved Shooting 29 May 2019
14 inmates graduate inaugural automotive training program 14 May 2019
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office warns of jury duty scam 06 March 2019
In-Custody Death 15 January 2019
NSO warns of new jury duty scam 09 January 2019
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office welcomes 24 new deputies 15 November 2018
NSO inmate art on display at Chrysler Museum "Beyond the Block" exhibit 09 November 2018
Gov. Ralph Northam Unveils New Priority Auto Training Center 27 September 2018
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office opens registration for Senior Fest 2018 05 September 2018
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Launches Social Media Campaign to Recruit High School Graduates 21 August 2018
Jury Duty Scam Targets Navy Sailor, Norfolk Sheriff warns 05 July 2018
AG Herring and Sheriff Baron warn of active DirecTV Scam 09 March 2018
Norfolk Sheriff's Office finishes internal investigation into inmate suicide 09 February 2018
Norfolk Sheriff's Office aligning with Military hiring age of 18 31 January 2018
Regarding the unexpected death of NSO Corporal Gibran Barclift 16 August 2017
Norfolk City Jail Earns NCCHC Reaccreditation 26 July 2017
Norfolk Sheriff’s Office Implements First LGBT Liaison 23 February 2017
Official Letters Requesting Audit of the NSO 13 February 2017
Statement regarding the recent subpoena request from the U.S. Attorney's Office 09 February 2017
Details Regarding Oath of Office Ceremony for Joseph P. Baron 30 January 2017
Norfolk City Jail and Old Dominion University Launch Humanities Behind Bars 19 January 2017
Norfolk Sheriff Robert J. McCabe Announces Retirement in 2017 30 December 2016
NSO Honors Longest Serving Employee for 40 Years of Service 15 December 2016
NSO Staff Delivers Meals for Thanksgiving Holiday 15 November 2016
57th Basic Academy Class Graduation & Guest Speaker Announcement 15 November 2016
NSO Statement Regarding Kareem Turner Sentencing Testimony 15 September 2016
Air Conditioning Issues/Repair Schedule at the NCJ 14 September 2016
IMPORTANT ALERT: Phone Scam Regarding Jury Duty 07 February 2016

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