VBSO COVID-19 response, closures and cancellations:

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office is taking every possible precaution to safeguard the health and safety of every person living and working inside the Virginia Beach Correctional Center.

On-site friends and family visitation for inmates at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center RESUMED on July 1, 2021.

Click here for additional information: vbso.net/coronavirus.

Media Contact Information

Members of the news media seeking information about the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office -should contact the Public Information Office at pio@vbso.net or 757-385-8446. The office is staffed by:

Margie Hobbs
Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office
Sworn Public Information Officer
Email: mhobbs@vbso.net

Toni Guagenti
Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office
Civilian Public Information Officer
Email: tguagenti@vbso.net

Kathy Hieatt
Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office
Strategic Communications Consultant
Email: khieatt@vbso.net