Seven inmates attempted to escape from the Newport News City Jail July 2, according to Sheriff Gabe Morgan, who outlined the incident in a press conference Wednesday.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Seven Newport News inmates are back in their cells after a group attempted to escape jail and caused a riot, according to officials. None of the seven managed to get outside ...

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Morgan said he hopes the involved inmates are sentenced to five years for the attempted escape. Above is the full press conference the Newport News Sheriff’s Office held on 7/9.