NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News has reported a 13% reduction in overall crime over the past year, with officials attributing the improvement to various community safety programs.
Resident Yugonda Sample Jones, a 20-year Newport News veteran, expressed her pride in the community.
“I live in downtown Newport News... I feel safe in my home. I love my neighbors, and it’s a community feel,” she said, acknowledging the city's sometimes negative reputation.
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