Man charged in March homicide of Newport News woman
By: Breaking Local News Report | Published: 2025-07-05 02:29:00 | Source: www.shorenewsnetwork.com
NEWPORT NEWS, VA — A man has been charged in connection with the March 29 death of a Newport News woman, police announced Thursday.
Officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of Marshall Avenue at 3:34 p.m. that day for a report of a deceased person. Responding units found 41-year-old Jerrice Wilkerson inside a residence. She was pronounced dead at 3:43 p.m. by medics.
After an investigation, authorities charged Oris Jerome Askew on July 3 with first-degree murder and two counts of assault in the commission of a felony related to Wilkerson’s death. Police confirmed Askew was already in custody on unrelated charges.
“While this arrest cannot bring back Ms. Wilkerson, it stands as a clear demonstration of the dedication and hard work of our investigative team,” said…
