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Jan 05, 2010 Bond denied after rape allegation By Michael Copley A Powhatan man accused of rape is being held without bond in Powhatan. It was reported to authorities January 2 that 40-year-old John Baron Royal III committed the alleged rape in the 2100 block of Judes Ferry Road in Powhatan. Court… » Continue Reading Sep 08, 2009 Stolen car recovered on Hull Street Road, search for thieves continues  By Michael Copley The Powhatan Sheriff’s Office is working to stop a week-long crime wave in the county. Over the past week, residents have called the Sheriff’s Office reporting four separate “batches” of vehicles being broken into and as of… » Continue Reading Escaped teens caught within hours By Roslyn Ryan, Editor Two teens who escaped from Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center last Thursday afternoon were apprehended thanks in part to a call from a woman who spotted the two near her property shortly after they were reported missing. “We were fortunate… » Continue Reading Aug 13, 2009 Juveniles caught after Beaumont escape Media General News Service Two juveniles were apprehended this evening after escaping from Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center in Powhatan County. State police said the two were located on Maidens Road a short distance from the facility at 5:45, about two hours after… » Continue Reading Aug 13, 2009 Two teens sought after Beaumont escape By Roslyn Ryan, Editor State and local authorities remain on the lookout for two 17-year-old males who escaped from the Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center around 4 p.m. today. While Beaumont officials declined to comment on the matter at this time, Department of… » Continue Reading Aug 05, 2009 Powhatan robberies, residents warned to lock doors and keep a lookout
See something suspicious? Contact the Powhatan Sheriff’s Office at 598- 5652. By Michael Copley Updated August 12, 2009 The Sheriff’s Office warns all residents to keep their homes locked and said homeowners should not allow individuals they do not know into their houses. Last week a number of county homes were broken… » Continue Reading Domestic dispute leads authorities to 400 marijuana plants  By Mark Bowes A domestic dispute between a husband and wife led Powhatan County deputies on Sunday to about 400 mature marijuana plants concealed on the couple’s property, police said. The husband, John Paul Russell Sr., 57, was charged with domestic… » Continue Reading Powhatan search warrant leads to arrests, residents held on drug and firearms charges By Michael Copley, Staff Writer Updated July 22, 2009 The Powhatan Sheriff’s Office arrested three county residents Tuesday night, July 14, and seized suspected marijuana, cocaine and firearms from a home on Mountain View Road. Powhatan Detective Kevin… » Continue Reading Jun 24, 2009 Witness IDs Powhatan man accused of murder By Marc Bowes A Powhatan County man accused of fatally stabbing and beating two Cumberland County residents was seen near the scene of the slayings out of breath, sweating and stained with blood about the time of the killings, court documents say. Authorities… » Continue Reading May 20, 2009 Residents warned to secure vehicles in light of thefts Contributed report Over the past 18 months, the County of Powhatan has been plagued with larcenies from vehicles as they were parked at the homes of citizens. Earlier this year, with a huge amount of citizen support and information, two groups of juveniles were… » Continue Reading |
Va. AMBER Alerts Search FBI Crime Reports Powhatan Sheriff's Office Dial 911 for Emergencies 804-598-5652 - Office 804-598-5656 - Dispatch Web site Post Office Box 133 Powhatan, Va. 23139 The Powhatan Sheriff's office is the chief law enforcement agency in Powhatan County. The Sheriff's office is responsible for courtroom security, civil process, inmate transportation and housing, emergency 911 dispatch, animal control and victim/witness divisions.  Powhatan's current Sheriff is Greg Neal. The Courtroom/Civil Process Division is supervised by Sgt. Tommy Broughton and has one part-time and three full-time deputies. This division is responsible for providing courtroom security and also serves all of the civil process warrants and subpoenas as well as handling the prisoner transportation to and from courts and local and regional jails. The communications section receives calls for service and dispatches emergency services personnel, including police, fire and rescue. Capt. Dan Giardini supervises the detective division and is responsible for criminal investigations along with two full-time investigators. Capt. Giardini is also the Asset Forfeiture Coordinator and is in charge of the Crime Solvers Program. Citizens who have information regarding crimes are advised to call 598-5654, are not required to give their names or testify in court, and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information. Training and Special Operations ensures that all deputies meet basic and in-service training requirements mandated by the Dept. of Criminal Justice Services. Lt. DeHart coordinates all special and elective training and serves as the head of the Sheriff's Special Response Team (SRT). SRT handles high-risk calls such as search warrants, hostage situations, armed, mental or suicidal subjects, and provides mutual aid to State Police and surrounding counties where specialized equipment or training is needed. Lt. DeHart also serves as Accreditation Manager and oversees highway safety programs involving education and enforcement. The patrol unit has 17 deputies supervised by 1st Sgt. Randy Stickels, and Corporals within the patrol unit supervise the various shifts. Patrol deputies answer calls for service, take preliminary reports on crimes, perform fingerprinting, conduct DUI checkpoints, and are responsible for traffic control, speed enforcement, crash investigations, assist civil process with inmate transports, and do business and residential security checks. Patrol deputies also participate in special events within Powhatan County, give civic talks, and conduct bicycle safety clinics. The patrol unit has two deputies trained to conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections, and also has a specialized substance/drug canine to aid in the detection of narcotics. The School Resource Officer division has four deputies including the supervisor, Sgt. Scott Lane. SROs provide education to students during the school year through Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), class action programs, and other classroom education. They assist school administration with safety and truancy issues and provide security during school hours and at extracurricular events. SROs also conduct school-related criminal investigations. The deputies of the Animal Control division are responsible for animal protection and enforcement of state and local laws. Animal Control handles primarily domestic animal calls, but is also called upon for removal of snakes or rabid animals. The majority of wildlife calls are directed to the Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries. The Animal Control Shelter is located at 4000 Old Plantation Road and hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and by appointment. Anyone wishing to adopt an animal may call 598-5672. The Victim/Witness coordinator for Powhatan and Cumberland County is Wendy McClellan. Ms. McClellan advises crime victims of their rights pursuant to the Crime Victims Bill of Rights Act, which involves the areas of protection, financial availability, notification, victim input and courtroom services. State Police Virginia State Police Area Six Headquarters 1765 Anderson Hwy. Powhatan, Va. 23139 804-379-8645 804-553-3445 (24 hour dispatch) #77 (cell phone) Troopers assigned to Area Six are also responsible for Amelia and Chesterfield counties and the City of Colonial Heights. First Sgt. D. Wayne Holland supervises approximately 45 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Area Six State Police handle requests made of them 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Troopers investigate motor vehicle crashes, work radar, patrol all primary and secondary highways, answer calls for assistance, give safety talks to the public and private school systems, and perform crime prevention assessments upon requests for residential and commercial establishments. Area Six State Police provides the use of their canine (K-9), tact team, search teams and helicopters for the Sheriff's Department when requested. The Virginia State Police also has a med-flight program that serves the Richmond metropolitan area that includes Chesterfield, Powhatan and Amelia counties and Colonial Heights. Those with any requests for civic programs, crime prevention programs, drug abuse programs, or assistance in general, should contact their local state trooper or the Area Six office 24 hours a day. |
