Deputy Chad Huston recently graduated from Cardinal Criminal Academy’s 63rd Jail/Court Basic Class. Recruits that complete this state mandated course go through many weeks of intense classroom and field exercises. From defensive tactics, firearms, physical training and more, each recruit is well trained to handle their new duties with the knowledge and ability to conduct themselves as…
Members from the Chesterfield Sheriff’s Office took part in Joint-Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team Development training this week. The FBI developed the training to assist first responders during the early stages of a child abduction. The training will provide the identical training to local, state and other federal agencies the FBI’s CARD team uses when…
Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody is proud to announce that, through a partnership with Entrust Financial Credit Union, a donation called ‘Pack the Pod’ kicked off on October 24 and will continue through the first week of December. It is an initiative to collect enough of the basic hygiene products to supply all 1,000 residents of…
The Winchester Star — October 12, 2017 Homicide suspect Joshua Clyde Newill’s freedom ended at the barrel of Frederick County Sheriff Lenny Millholland’s pistol at about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. Millholland said in a Wednesday email that Newill was lying in the back of his 2002 Chevrolet Suburban when he was arrested at gunpoint. Lt. Warren…
Nearly 100 motorcyclists took part in the Newport News Sheriff’s Office’s Escorted Motorcycle Ride for Project Lifesaver on Sunday, October 15. They talked about how much they enjoyed this year’s ride and are looking forward to next year’s event. Riders started pulling in to Newport News Park around 9 a.m. Just before 11 a.m., they…
The Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office has experience great success over the past years with two of the public outreach programs they are offering. The first program is a Firearms Safety and Awareness course designed to make citizens aware of safe storage and handling practices as well as the laws and expectations surrounding responsible gun ownership.…
‘This Week in Richmond’ host David Bailey interviewed VSA Executive Director John W. Jones along with Chuck Duval from the Lindl Corporation and James Turpin from One Virginia 2021 to discuss what has remained the same and what has changed in the capital region. Jones said, “It’s really an honor to represent the sheriffs. They’re…
Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan is pleased to announce the graduation of two NNSO deputies from the National Criminal Justice Command College. Major R. Coleman, NNSO’s Chief of Services Bureau, and Lt. D. Velez, NNSO’s Human Resources Officer, hit the books and studied hard during the 10-week course held each year at the Virginia State…
Sheriff Bill Overton and his team recently gave a “Church Security Talk” at Christ Community Church to representatives of several area churches in response to the recent shooting in Tennessee. Sheriff Overton opened the session, while Major Bowman and Sgt. Nolen gave presentations about how churches can be observant and aware during their services and…
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office 30th Basic Academy headed to a local Toys “R” Us recently to collect new toys or monetary contributions to purchase new toys for children impacted by the recent hurricanes that have hit the United States. The toy drive was inspired by Meaghan, the daughter of Lauren Seals, a member of…
The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association presented two of its members with the organization’s highest honors last week. Halifax County Lieutenant Seth Bowen was the recipient of the Valor Award, and Culpeper County Sergeant Chat Abate received the Deputy of the Year Award. Governor Terry McAuliffe was on hand to present the awards before 300 sheriffs and…
On September 15, Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office Major Matthew Wilkerson graduated from the FBI National Academy Session 269. Leaders and managers of state, local, county, tribal, military, federal, and international law enforcement agencies attend the FBI National Academy. Participation is by invitation only, through a nomination process. Participants are drawn from every U.S. state and…