The unprecedented move would leave the jail, struggling with low staffing and other problems, without inmates from three of the five cities that pay to house people there.
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People Taking Action: Local sheriff gets dunked and then some for Special Olympics
and last updated 2021-02-09 22:09:56-05
NORFOLK, Va. - Norfolk Sheriff Joe Baron was in for a surprise. Yes, he knew he was about to get cold and wet, but he didn t know his office had a few tricks up their sleeve - all in support of Special Olympics Virginia.
All the teams this year raising money had to get creative due to COVID-19 because due to social distancing concerns, there would be no Polar Plunge - no massive crowds running into the Atlantic at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
The Norfolk Sheriff's Office has raised more than $5,000, the leading law enforcement agency for Hampton Roads and the second highest across the state in support of Special Olympics!