Warrant Unit

The Warrant Unit is part of the Special Operations Section and is staffed by sworn police officers and an Office Associate. The Warrant Unit works in conjunction with the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office, Fugitive Squad, and maintains records of all the summonses, warrants, and detention orders it receives using a departmental database, the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer systems. While any officer may serve criminal papers, the Warrant Unit is specifically tasked to actively search for wanted persons. The Warrant Unit officers serve a high percentage of the criminal papers they receive from the magistrates, courts and other jurisdictions.

Some frequent questions are:

Q: How do I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest in the City of Chesapeake?
A: If you contact the Chesapeake Warrant Unit, they will tell you if there is a warrant or other criminal process in the City of Chesapeake for you. They cannot tell you if there is a warrant or other criminal process for any other city, town, county or other location. If there is a warrant or other criminal process for you in Chesapeake, they cannot tell you what the charge is over the telephone because of privacy considerations. You can call the Warrant Unit at 757-382-6388

Q: What is the telephone number for the City of Chesapeake's Magistrate?
A: 757-382-6534

Q: How can I find out what progress is being made in a criminal case that is being investigated in the City of Chesapeake and that I have an interest in?
A: For information regarding a City of Chesapeake criminal case where you have a direct interest, you may call the Criminal Investigations Section (Criminal Detective Units) at 757-382-6251