US Edition7 Newport News Jail Inmates Charged After Escaping Cells, Causing Disorder: Sheriff
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, JUL 9 – Seven inmates forced open cell doors during a lockdown at Newport News City Jail in protest of a cell search that uncovered contraband, sheriff said.
- Seven inmates escaped their cells by prying open doors during a lockdown at Newport News City Jail on July 2, 2025.
- The inmates' actions arose from rebellion against a prior cell search and lockdown, though officials state they never left the jail.
- After escaping, the inmates incited a riot by flooding cells, throwing food and water, and attempting to force open secured doors.
- Sheriff Gabe Morgan said, "They basically incited a riot," and hopes the men receive the five-year maximum sentence to send a strong message.
- The inmates were charged with a class 6 felony, and security improvements plus calls for better facilities followed the incident.
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7 Newport News Jail inmates charged after escaping cells, causing disorder: Sheriff | News Channel 3-12
By Maddie Miller , Kelsey Jones Click here for updates on this story NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (WTKR) — Seven inmates have been charged after escaping their cells and causing disorder inside the Newport News Jail last week, according to Sheriff Gabe Morgan. The following men are charged with willfully breaking cutting or causing damage in an attempt to escape—a class 6 felony that’s punishable by up to five years in prison: Jordan Blue, 22, of …
7 Newport News Jail inmates charged after escaping cells, causing disorder: Sheriff
By Maddie Miller , Kelsey Jones Click here for updates on this story NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (WTKR) — Seven inmates have been charged after escaping their cells and causing disorder inside the Newport News Jail last week, according to Sheriff Gabe Morgan. The following men are charged with willfully breaking cutting or causing damage in an attempt to escape—a class 6 felony that’s punishable by up to five years in prison: Jordan Blue, 22, of …
'Bad to the bone' inmates at Virginia jail 'tried to flood the place,' sheriff says
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Seven inmates have been charged after escaping their cells and causing disorder inside the Newport News Jail last week, according to Sheriff Gabe Morgan.The following men are charged with willfully breaking, cutting or causing damage in an attempt to escapea class 6 felony that's punishable by up to five years in prison: Jordan Blue, 22, of Newport News; Daniel Bowles, 35, of Hampton; Treon Avery, 25, of Portsmouth; Sayvion Jon…
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