Running Code, Episode 18: Sgt. Goss

We reach a big milestone – the Running Code podcast airs its 50th episode. To commemorate this achievement, we had to bring on a special guest, and Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones was kind enough to join us. In this far-ranging discussion, Mayor Jones talks about his military service and its influ…

Now in his 20th year with the department, Sgt. J.J. Thompson has held key roles in patrol and investigative units. He currently is a Sergeant over the Aggravated Assault Unit. In this episode, Sgt. Thompson talks about his route to joining NNPD, his favorite assignments, managing the stresses of th…

Lt. Michael Sinclair’s career with NNPD has been a diverse one, not unlike many officers in the city. From stints in patrol and investigations, to heading up the NNPD Training Academy, Crisis Negotiations Team, to now overseeing the department’s Real Time Crime Center, Lt. Sinclair has had his hand…

School Resource Officer Keeyson Hughes is the guest on this week’s Running Code podcast. Officer Hughes has the distinction of not only serving the city of Newport News, but also serving his country as a reservist in the U.S. Army. After recently returning from deployment, he has resumed his role o…