Warrant Unit

The Warrant Unit consists of one sergeant, one corporal, four permanent officers, two support technicians, and temporary officers, when manpower permits. Warrants are entered into local, state, and federal databases. Automated "Warrant Notification Letters” are sent to notify individuals by mail that there are outstanding warrants for them, allowing them the opportunity to turn themselves in. Those who do not comply are aggressively pursued until they are located and taken into custody.

The Warrant Unit is responsible for processing felony and misdemeanor warrants, Circuit Court indictments, PB15 parole/probation violation papers, capiases, magistrate summonses, and other legal documents, issued by courts or magistrates.

The Warrant Unit processes and supports the service of an average of 7500 warrants annually, 6600 of which are misdemeanor warrants and 900 of which are felony warrants. The unit frequently assists and works in conjunction with, members of the FBI, ICE, and the U. S. Marshal's Service, along with other federal, state, and local agencies.

The Norfolk Police working in partnership with the Norfolk Crime Line have created a website, accessible to the public that will contain information on persons wanted in the City of Norfolk. The information provided will include the name, descriptors, charge information, and when available, a picture of the wanted individual. (Click Here) http://norfolk.gov/Police/wanted_person.asp

Anyone with information on someone who may be wanted in the City of Norfolk or anyone with information on crimes committed in Norfolk are encouraged to call CRIME LINE at 1-888-LOCK-U-Up (1-888-562-5887). Any law enforcement agency, seeking a person(s) thought to be in Norfolk should contact a member of the Warrant Unit at (757) 664-4160.