On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Mathews County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center received a call regarding a structure fire in the 17000 block of John Clayton Memorial Highway. The Mathews County Sheriff’s Office, along with Mathews County Fire and Rescue, responded to the scene and observed flames coming from the front…
The Arlington County Sheriff’s Office is honored to share that Sheriff Quiroz, Deputy Chief Johnson, and Captain Souder were nominated for Outstanding Partnership Awards at the 2025 Arlington County Community Services Board Annual Ceremony. Their dedication to collaboration, compassion, and community mental health support continues to strengthen the connection between law enforcement and behavioral health…
On July 12, 2025, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence regarding a missing person call. During their encounter with the residents, deputies were able to enter the home and observe their surroundings. While in the interview phase with a resident, drug paraphernalia with residue could be seen in plain view. Subsequently, the deputies began a…
Congratulations to Pam Cornell, the heart of the office and our #1 go-to for all things, on an incredible milestone: 40 years of exceptional service with the Suffolk Sheriff’s Office! Pam began her career just after high school and has proudly served under four sheriffs: J. Irving Baines, Raleigh Isaacs Sr., E.C. Harris, and our…
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that DFC Santos Gomez and DFC Smith have earned the prestigious Certified Jail Officer (CJO) designation from the American Jail Association. This national certification represents the successful completion of rigorous training and examination, demonstrating exceptional competency and professionalism in jail operations. It’s a testament to their…
The Norfolk City Jail has earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) by demonstrating compliance with NCCHC’s nationally recognized standards of care for correctional health services in jails. Accreditation recognizes the Norfolk City Jail’s commitment to providing quality health services for the incarcerated population. To earn NCCHC accreditation, the Norfolk City…
June was packed with professional accomplishments, community events, and celebrations for the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office. From promotions to graduations and community outreach, here’s a look back at the month’s highlights:
Danville City Sheriff Mike Mondul is pleased to report that the Danville City Jail achieved 100% compliance during a recent audit. The audit spanned a time period of three years and was based on the annual life, health, and safety standards established by the Virginia Board of Corrections. “Understandably, I am very proud of the…
The LCSO Crime Victims Unit has been nationally recognized with the 2025 Crime Victim Services Award from the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA). The award was presented on June 25, 2025, at the NSA Annual Conference in Fort Lauderdale to Sheriff Chapman and Detective Lindsey Sayre, who represented the LCSO during the ceremony. This prestigious honor…
On Thursday, May 30, 2025, the Officers Club at Fort Greg-Adams hosted the annual Southside Virginia Chambers of Commerce Awards Ceremony, an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding contributions from local businesses, nonprofit organizations, and first responders across Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Dinwiddie. Among the night’s most distinguished honorees was Lieutenant Ricky Gordon of the Petersburg…
On Tuesday, June 24, sheriffs and deputies from across the Commonwealth gathered in Richmond for a special moment of unity and inspiration: the honorary swearing-in of 13-year-old Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, a courageous young man battling brain and spine cancer whose dream is to serve in law enforcement. Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares…
At the National Sheriffs’ Association Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Halifax County Sheriff Fred S. Clark had the honor of meeting 13-year-old D.J. Daniel ahead of his special swearing-in ceremony by sheriffs from across the country. “D.J. is a remarkable young man, and our prayers continue to go out for him,” Sheriff Clark shared after…