Each year, individuals and families receive and collect papers that contain private information. Throwing these items away is not enough to keep that information from getting into the wrong hands. Prevent identity theft by bringing sensitive documents to the Newport News Sheriff’s Office’s (NNSO) annual Shred Day event on Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Todd Stadium (12465 Warwick Boulevard). Sheriff Gabe Morgan hosts this extremely popular event annually to ensure residents’ sensitive information is not exposed, stolen, or abused. This event is not for businesses.
What kinds of papers should be shredded? Old and/or unused documents or mail that contains your name, address, e-mail address, phone numbers and other sensitive information. This includes bank and credit card statements, pay stubs, medical records, tax documents, mortgage documents, receipts and more. Please put your documents in paper bags or boxes; plastic bags are no longer accepted for shredding.
There’s no need to register for the event, simply come to Todd Stadium and make sure you enter from Warwick Boulevard. Members of the NNSO will direct you to a shred truck and employees and volunteers will remove papers from your vehicle. Boxes will be emptied and returned to you. For more information, visit the NNSO website.
