Heather Richardson Takes Helm at Regional Jail | Virginia Beach News

Heather Richardson, with two decades of frontline jail leadership under her belt, is now superintendent of Western Tidewater Regional Jail — stepping into the role after William Smith’s retirement. Smith’s tenure brought major upgrades, including a $7M energy-efficient renovation and modernized inmate tracking systems. Richardson, who oversaw intake, medical services, and safety reforms in Norfolk, helped slash inmate populations and meet federal standards against sexual assault. Now appointed by a regional board, she’s poised to lead the facility into a new era of efficiency and accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d8962ee33057253