🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 10-21-26 🚨 On this week’s edition of Wanted Wednesday, the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Leopoldo Marin DeJesus, 40, who is currently wanted for Malicious Wounding. Mr. DeJesus is accused of seriously injuring an individual during an incident back in August of this year and fleeing the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival. Mr. DeJesus is described as being approximately 5’6” tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. If you know where Mr. DeJesus may be or have any information that could help us locate him, please contact: ☎️ 804-966-9500 📱 Submit a tip through our NKSO Mobile App 🚔 Your local law enforcement agency 💬 Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers: 804-780-1000 💰 Remember — you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. Submit your tip online here:👉 p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=5…

💊🚨 REMINDER: NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY – THIS SATURDAY! The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone that National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is happening this Saturday, October 24, 2026! 📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Location: New Kent County Sheriff’s Office Do you have unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of them! Proper disposal helps prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisonings, and medications from ending up in the wrong hands. ✅ Clean out your medicine cabinet and help keep our community safe!

🚨 SCAM ALERT: JURY DUTY SCAM CIRCULATING AGAIN! 🚨 The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that the jury duty scam is once again circulating in our area. We want to remind everyone how these scams work and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim. ⚠️ HOW THE SCAM WORKS: Scammers contact individuals by phone, claiming to be a deputy, law enforcement officer, or court official. They tell the person that they have failed to appear for jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest. The scammer then demands immediate payment of a fine to avoid being arrested. In some cases, they may use the names of actual law enforcement officers, provide fake badge numbers, or manipulate caller ID to make the call appear to originate from a legitimate law enforcement agency. 💰 BEWARE OF BITCOIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY PAYMENTS! One increasingly common tactic involves scammers instructing victims to make payments using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. Victims may be directed to withdraw cash from their bank and take it to a Bitcoin ATM or cryptocurrency kiosk, which can sometimes be found inside convenience stores, gas stations, or other retail locations. The scammer may provide a QR code or instructions for transferring the money into a cryptocurrency wallet that they control. While we are currently warning residents about jury duty scams, cryptocurrency payment demands are also commonly associated with other fraudulent schemes, including fake government threats, tech support scams, romance scams, and fraudulent investment opportunities. Regardless of the reason provided, if someone contacts you unexpectedly and demands payment through a Bitcoin ATM or cryptocurrency transfer, consider it a major warning sign of a scam. Once cryptocurrency is transferred, the transaction is generally irreversible, making it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for victims to recover their money. 🚫 REMEMBER: THE NEW KENT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WILL NEVER: Call you and demand payment for missing jury duty to avoid arrest. Instruct you to purchase Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to pay a fine or resolve a warrant. Direct you to a Bitcoin ATM, gift card retailer, or payment application to settle a criminal or court-related matter. Threaten to immediately arrest you if you refuse to make a payment over the phone. ✅ WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? If you receive a suspicious call, HANG UP! Do not provide personal information, banking details, or any form of payment. If you are uncertain whether the call is legitimate, contact the Sheriff’s Office directly at 804-966-9500 using a number you independently verify rather than a number provided by the caller. If you have already sent money or believe you have been a victim of this scam, contact law enforcement immediately. 📢 PLEASE SHARE THIS WARNING! These scammers can be very convincing and often use fear, intimidation, and urgency to pressure people into making payments before they have time to question the situation. We encourage everyone to discuss these scams with family members, friends, and neighbors, particularly those who may be unfamiliar with Bitcoin or cryptocurrency transactions. Remember: No legitimate law enforcement agency or court will require you to pay in Bitcoin to avoid arrest.

WANTED WEDNESDAY 10-14-26 This week, the New Kent Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Joshua Caleb Augburn, who is currently wanted for a Probation Violation stemming from an original charge of Assault. On top of that, Mr. Augburn has racked up active warrants across multiple other jurisdictions. Joshua, if you’re collecting warrants like trading cards, we think it’s time to retire the deck. You can try running from county line to county line, but eventually, the game ends—and we're more than happy to help you turn yourself in. If you know where Mr. Augburn may be, please contact the New Kent Sheriff’s Office at 804-966-9500, through our mobile app, your local law enforcement agency, or Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Remember, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. You can also submit your tip online to Crime Stoppers here: p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=5…

💊 NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY 💊 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 New Kent County Sheriff's Office Do you have unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? Now is the perfect time to clean them out! The New Kent County Sheriff's Office will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This free event provides residents with a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of medications they no longer need. ✅ Help prevent prescription drug misuse. ✅ Reduce the risk of accidental poisoning. ✅ Keep potentially dangerous medications out of the wrong hands. Accepted items include prescription pills, capsules, patches, and liquid medications securely sealed in their original containers. 🚫 Please note: Syringes, needles, and other sharps cannot be accepted. Take a few minutes to check your medicine cabinets and help us make New Kent County a safer community! Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back!

🐾 COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR OUR K-9 PROGRAM! 🐾 The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to the Virginia Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi for their generous monetary donation to our K-9 Program last week! Deputy S. Torrence and K-9 Hamish were on hand to proudly accept the donation on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office. Donations like these help support our K-9 Program and the important work our four-legged partners do to help keep our community safe. We are truly grateful for the generosity of organizations like Beta Sigma Phi and their continued support of local law enforcement. 🐕‍🦺 Thank you for supporting our K-9 team and the New Kent County Sheriff's Office!

💙 THANK YOU FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF FAITH & BLUE! 💙 The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who came out and joined us for our Faith & Blue Community Kickball Game last night! While there was plenty of fun, friendly competition, and laughter on the field, the evening was about much more than kickball. It was an opportunity to come together as a community, strengthen relationships, enjoy fellowship, and build meaningful connections between law enforcement and the citizens we are proud to serve. Events like this remind us that strong communities are built through trust, partnerships, and simply taking the time to get to know one another outside of our everyday roles. We are grateful to everyone who participated, cheered from the sidelines, helped organize the event, or simply stopped by to spend the evening with us. Your support and involvement are what make events like this so special! We had a great time and are already looking forward to doing it all again next year! 💙 Thank you, New Kent County, for making this year’s Faith & Blue Kickball Game a success! Check out all the photos by clicking the link below m.facebook.com/story.php?sto… #FaithAndBlue #NewKentSheriff #CommunityConnections #FaithAndBlueWeekend #StrongerTogether

📣 Don't forget to join us TONIGHT for the Faith & Blue Community Kickball Game! Come out for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and community fellowship as we bring law enforcement and our community together! 📍 Location: The Ark Sports Complex 3020 New Kent Hwy, Quinton, VA 23141 🕠 Opening Ceremonies: 5:40 PM ⚾ Game Begins: 6:00 PM Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to cheer everyone on and enjoy a great evening with your local law enforcement officers! We hope to see you there! 🚔⚾ #FaithAndBlue #NationalFaithAndBlueWeekend #CommunityKickball #NewKentCounty #CommunityStrong

🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 10-7-26 🚨 Apparently, once just wasn’t enough… or twice… or even seven times. This week, the New Kent Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Leon Sparrow, age 40, who currently has an active Capias for Driving Revoked/Suspended — 8th Offense. Mr. Sparrow, after eight rounds, we think it may finally be time to let somebody else do the driving. 🚗❌ In fact, if we find you, we’ll even be happy to provide a courtesy ride to the Sheriff’s Office. 🚓 If you know where Mr. Sparrow may be, please contact the New Kent Sheriff’s Office at 804-966-9500, through our mobile app, your local law enforcement agency, or Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. 💰 Remember, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. You can also submit your tip online to Crime Stoppers here: p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=5…

🏅 LIFESAVING AWARD The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office is proud to recognize Detective Sergeant Trayshawn Humphries, who recently received a Lifesaving Award for his actions during a medical emergency on the highway. The award was presented to Detective Sergeant Humphries by a member of the Sandston American Legion Post. During the incident, Detective Sergeant Humphries encountered an individual who had gone into cardiac arrest. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, he immediately began performing CPR and continued his lifesaving efforts until the individual was successfully resuscitated. We are extremely proud of Detective Sergeant Humphries and grateful to the Sandston American Legion Post for recognizing his lifesaving actions. His response that day is an example of the dedication to service that our deputies and investigators strive to demonstrate every day. Please join us in congratulating Detective Sergeant Humphries on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

🐾 A GENEROUS GIFT FOR K-9 KNOX 🐾 The New Kent Sheriff’s Office would like to extend a sincere thank you to Brenda Woods for her incredibly generous donation of a K9 Storm ballistic vest for K-9 Knox. Knox works alongside his handler in situations that can place him directly in harm’s way, including tracking suspects, searching for evidence, assisting with narcotics investigations, and supporting deputies during dangerous calls for service. Much like the body armor worn by our deputies, Knox’s new vest provides an additional layer of protection over vital areas of his body while still allowing him the mobility and freedom of movement needed to run, jump, track, search, and perform his duties. For a working K-9, quality protective equipment can make a critical difference. These dogs willingly go into situations most people would never be asked to face, and giving them the best protection available is one of the most important things we can do for them. Brenda, thank you for your generosity, your support of K-9 Knox, and your commitment to helping keep one of our four-legged deputies safe. This donation means more than just providing Knox with a piece of equipment—it helps protect a valued member of the New Kent Sheriff’s Office family and allows him to continue safely serving the citizens of New Kent County. We are incredibly grateful for your support. 💙

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🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 9-23-26 🚨 This week, we’re asking for the public’s assistance in locating Julie Smith, age 52. Ms. Smith currently has an active Capias related to a felony charge of Obtaining Money by False Pretenses. 📍 If you know where Ms. Smith may be, please contact the New Kent Sheriff’s Office at 804-966-9500, through our mobile app, your local law enforcement agency, or Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. 🤫 Remember, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. 💻 You can also submit your tip online through Crime Stoppers: p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=5…

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🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 9-16-26 🚨 This week, we’re asking for the public’s assistance in locating Thomas Hall, age 45. Mr. Hall currently has an active Capias for Contempt of Court, with original charges including Intentional Monument Damage. Apparently, Mr. Hall may not be taking the whole “Contempt of Court” thing quite seriously enough… so we’d love the opportunity to show him just how seriously we do. 📍 If you know where Mr. Hall may be, please contact the New Kent Sheriff’s Office at 804-966-9500, through our mobile app, your local law enforcement agency, or Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. 🤫 Remember, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. 💻 You can also submit your tip online through Crime Stoppers: p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=5…

🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET — SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office joins our community and our nation in remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day and honoring the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and service demonstrated in the face of unimaginable tragedy. We remember the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, members of our Armed Forces, and everyday citizens who answered the call and rushed toward danger to help others. We remember the families whose lives were forever changed, and we honor the men and women who have served and sacrificed our nation in the years since. We also remember the unity, compassion, and strength Americans showed one another in the days that followed. 🇺🇸 New Kent County Public Safety Agencies invite you to join us for our annual 9/11 Ceremony this morning. 🕣 Friday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m.📍 Front steps of the New Kent County Courthouse Please join us as we come together to remember those we lost, honor the heroes who answered the call, and ensure that their sacrifice is never forgotten. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 🚨 It’s Wednesday, which means we’ve got another familiar face who needs to have a conversation with the New Kent Sheriff’s Office. 👀 Trey Daquan Smith is wanted for a probation violation related to robbery and use of a firearm. If you know where Smith may be, please don’t try to handle the situation yourself—let us do the talking. 😉 Give us a call with any information that may assist in locating him. ☎️ 804-966-9500 📱 Submit a tip through our NKSO Mobile App 🚔 Your local law enforcement agency 💬 Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers: 804-780-1000 💰 Remember — you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000. Submit your tip online here: 👉 p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=5… 🔎 Help us get this week’s Wanted Wednesday off the list!

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