Violent Crimes Unit

Homicide Section

The Homicide Section is responsible for investigating all murders, unattended deaths, accidental deaths, non-sexual abductions, assaults, malicious woundings, shootings into occupied vehicles or dwellings, deaths of individuals in custody, and shootings involving police officers if injury or death is involved. The phone number is 757-664-7023.

Robbery Section

The Robbery Section is responsible for investigating business robberies, robberies to the individual, larcenies from the person, purse snatchings, extortion, jail escapes, and possession of sawed-off shotgun cases. The phone number is 757-664-7032.

Fugitive Section

The Fugitive Section is responsible for the extradition of those arrested outside of Norfolk's jurisdiction and work daily with all division personnel to identify, locate and arrest persons suspected of crimes in Norfolk. The phone number is 757-823-1350.

Gang Squad

The Gang Squad is responsible for gathering intelligence on gangs, gang activity and initiating gang affiliation prosecutions. The Gang Squad also investigates school related incidents involving weapons, mob assaults, and graffiti incidents. The phone number is 757-664-7020.