Jail to stay open for now, judge allows condemnation … On Wednesday night, Morrison lifted a stay on the condemnation for all buildings at the Portsmouth civic center except for the jail. He’s expected to make that ruling in the coming weeks.
Lawsuit filed against HRRJ, Norfolk sheriff in inmate … PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — An inmate who died in October complained of overwhelming stomach pain and bloody vomit to the correctional and medical staffs at two local jails in the days and weeks before her death. Now her father is suing the leadership of both jails and their medical provider for nearly $10 million. He […]
Special Report: Imprisoned in Isolation The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia is calling for an end to solitary confinement, saying it's overused and inhumane.
Advocates say Hampton Roads Regional Jail isn’t making … The advocates were not happy with the amount of progress, or the urgency leaders seem to have about making improvements.
Judge issues opinion calling death of Jamycheal Mitchell … A federal judge presiding over the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Jamycheal Mitchell called the 24-year-old's death inside the Hampton Roads Regional Jail "tragic and needless."
Jamycheal Mitchell’s family reaches settlement with … Nearly two years after filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the Hampton Roads Regional Jail, the family of Jamycheal Mitchell plans to settle for an undisclosed amount of money, according to court documents.
Prosecutors: No charges sought in death of Jamycheal … The Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney's Office released a report Wednesday detailing their investigation into the 2015 death of Jamycheal Mitchell.
Sheriff stops sending inmates to HRRJ, still confident … "We're thinking that the action that we're taking hopefully will benefit them in meeting their goal a lot sooner than later."
Bond set for ex-HRRJ correctional officer accused … A former Hampton Roads Regional Jail correctional officer accused of strangling a mentally ill inmate to the point of unconsciousness was granted bond on Tuesday.
Grand jury indicts former HRRJ correctional officer … A former correctional officer at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail has been indicted on felony charges of malicious wounding and strangulation.
Inmate dies in apparent suicide at Hampton Roads … A 33-year-old inmate at the troubled Hampton Roads Regional Jail died on Monday from an apparent suicide, jail officials announced.
CA seeking indictment against former HRRJ correctional … An indictment is being sought against a former correctional officer at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail in connection with an alleged incident from January.
DOJ: Hampton Roads Regional Jail in violation of … Conditions at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail in Portsmouth are in violation inmates' basic constitutional rights and they "experience serious harm as a result," according to the Department of Justice.
HRRJ inmate dies at hospital, officials say An inmate of Hampton Roads Regional Jail died Thursday night at a local hospital, officials say.
Inmate at HRRJ dies after being found unresponsive … An inmate at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive on his cell bunk on Saturday.
HRRJ inmate asked judge to send her to drug rehab … About a month before she died, a local inmate wrote a letter to a Norfolk judge asking him to send her to a drug rehabilitation program instead of jail.
Family of inmate who died at HRRJ says she was in … Regina Marie Honeycutt's family says the last time they saw her she was healthy, and excited to meet her new baby niece.
$625K settlement reached in lawsuit over HRRJ inmate’s … The family of a Hampton Roads Regional Jail inmate who died has reached a $625,000 settlement.
Hampton Roads Regional Jail superintendent resigns … The superintendent of the Hampton Roads Regional Jail is stepping down after a year on the job, citing personal reasons.
Hampton Roads Regional Jail superintendent resigns … The superintendent of the Hampton Roads Regional Jail is stepping down after a year on the job, citing personal reasons.
Former HRRJ employee claims jail violated her rights … A former manager at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail is suing the jail and two of its officials, claiming her termination violated her constitutional rights.
Will the General Assembly help HRRJ’s staffing problems? Officials from the jail said the facility is overcrowded, and there’s not nearly enough people to keep an eye on everyone.
HRRJ employee arrested, charged with rape An employee of Hampton Roads Regional Jail was arrested this week and charged with rape.
Officials: HRRJ inmate dies at the hospital An inmate of Hampton Roads Regional Jail died after being taken to the hospital, officials say.
