Police Division

June 21st Press Release 2023

On June 20, 2023, at 8:05 p.m., Norfolk Police were called to a residence in the 600 block of Elm Avenue for a protection order violation report.  The adult female victim stated that she has a protection order against Martin J. Cheyney, 57, of Norfolk, and that he is restricted from contacting her.  She reported that he has been calling her and driving past her home.  Furthermore, he called the victim on the phone while the officer was taking the report.  Officers contacted Cheyney at his residence and spoke to him about the violation.  He was then placed under arrest for a protection order violation.  He was housed in the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred to the Madison County Jail