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Hanover County Sheriff’s Office – Arrest Made in Sexual Assault Case

Hanover County Sheriff Office investigators arrested and charged Clinton Corbert Stevenson, 46, of Richmond, with Object Sexual Penetration (Felony) and Unlawful Massage. These charges stem from an incident that occurred on December 7, 2018, when deputies were dispatched to the 7200 block of Hanover Green Drive for a reported sexual assault. The victim reported that…



Lee County Sheriff’s Office “Shop with a Cop” 2018

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office provided 10 kids with a early Christmas on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018. “This is the 2nd Annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ we have done”, said Sheriff Parsons.  Ten kids from local schools were chosen to participate and paired up with 10 officers to purchase gifts up to $100.00 at our…


HCSO Investigators Seek to Identify Robbery Suspect

On December 7, 2018, at approximately 4:53 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office responded to a bank located in the 9600 block of Sliding Hill Road for a reported robbery. The suspect entered the business and presented a note to the bank teller demanding money. No weapon was displayed. The suspect is described as a white male,…


Chesterfield County Growth Through Opportunity (GTO)

Chesterfield public safety and general services departments kicked off the inaugural 16-week Growth Through Opportunity, or GTO Cadets, academy, providing five adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to learn job skills from county employees. The goal of the academy is to enhance safety and understanding among the GTO cadets and first responders, and…


CASC 2019 DUID TRAINING PROGRAM

Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Services Council will be conducting six DUID Training Programs across the Commonwealth in 2019. This training, for judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers, focuses on the difficult cases involving driver impairment due to the use of illegal and/or prescription drugs. Topics to be covered include: Recognizing the Drugged Driver; Crashes; Blood Testing Issues;…


Speech from the Grand Opening of Golden West College’s Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC)

Editor’s Note: The grand opening of Golden West College’s Criminal Justice Training Center (CJTC) was held April 10. The keynote speaker was the Hon. Associate Justice William W. Bedsworth, Fourth District Court of Appeal. The video was provided by GWC. BehindtheBadgeOC.com is publishing Associate Justice’s Bedsworth’s speech in its entirety, along with video. His speech…


Hampton Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Peek Deputy of the Year

The Hampton Fraternal Order Police, Lodge #26 recently celebrated and awarded the outstanding law enforcement officers from our local areas who have distinguished themselves with their service to their agency and the community in the past year. Sergeant A. Peek is the Deputy of the Year for the Hampton Sheriff’s Office. Peek is a twenty year…


Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office Serves Thanksgiving Meal

The Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office is thankful for the men and women in blue who will be keeping us safe this holiday weekend. On November 21st, 2018, Sheriff Jim O’Sullivan and members of his Command Staff served an early Thanksgiving meal to our deputies who will be working during the holiday. Thank you for your service!


Line of Duty Death – WPD Officer Hunter Edwards

The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association is deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Winchester Police Department Officer Hunter Edwards.  While responding to a call of a fight just a few blocks away on S. Loudoun street Saturday night, Officer Edwards was fatally injured in a single vehicle crash. Officer Edwards served the Winchester Police Department…


Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office holds 44th Basic Academy graduation

On November 16, 2018, the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office held its 44th Basic Academy graduation ceremony, recognizing 18 deputy recruits’ successful completion of training. One third of the graduates (six) have college degrees and nearly 40 percent (seven) served in the military, including the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps Reserve and Army National Guard. They…


Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Community News, November 22, 2018

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TEAMS UP WITH TNT On Monday, December, 3, 2018, TNT Auto Body Repair will have their COOL BUS at Rocky Mount Walmart from 10 AM – 3 PM to receive non-perishable foods and toys. TNT is partnering with Operation Christmas Tree 2018 sponsored by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. All donations,…