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Upcoming EventPrescription Drug Take Back On September 25, 2010, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. Collection activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at sites established throughout the country. Local drop-off locations will be provided at the following Goochland Fire-Rescue Facilities: Company 3 (Centerville); Company 5 (Courthouse); and Company 6 (Hadensville). The National Take-Back Day provides an opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications for destruction. These drugs are a potential source of supply for illegal use and an unacceptable risk to public health and safety. This one-day effort is intended to bring national focus to the issue of increasing pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse.
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Recent ArrestsThree Arrests Made in Armed Robbery Twenty-three year old Eric Andre Poindexter Jr. of Louisa, Twenty-three year old Corey Demetruse Mallory of Henrico and Twenty-two year old Marquis Antoine Thomas of Mineral were arrested on Sunday, May 16, 2010 and charged with Robbery. Poindexter was additionally charged with the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. The incident happened on Sunday, May 16, 2010 just before 2:30pm. Deputies responded to a 911 call for a robbery from a person on Danieltown Rd near Route 6 in Goochland County. The male victim stated to authorities that he had contacted Poindexter for a ride. Shortly after he was picked up by the three suspects, the driver stopped the vehicle and Poindexter produced a handgun, firing a shot and ordering the victim out of the car. Once out of the vehicle, Poindexter allegedly fired another shot next to the victim’s head, then pointed the gun at the victim’s head and told him to empty his pockets. After taking almost $300 from the victim, the suspects fled from the scene in the car. Deputies stopped the vehicle shortly after and detained the suspects for questioning. The handgun was recovered from the shoulder of the 3800 block of Route 6 and cash was recovered from the suspects. All suspects are being held without bond in Henrico County Jail and are scheduled for arraignment in Goochland General District Court at 12:30pm today.    |
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Forfeited/Abandoned Property SaleTime: 10:00 AM Location: Goochland County Sheriff's Office (2938 River Road W, Goochland, VA 23063) The Goochland County Sheriff's Office will be holding a forfeited and abandoned property public auction. All items will be sold “As is-No Warranty-Where is” and must be removed from the premises within 24 hours. All sales final, no returns, and no exchange. Please click here for more details and for a list of property to be sold. Pursuant to Va. Code 8.01-498, No employee of the Goochland County Sheriff’s Office or Goochland County Government shall directly or indirectly, bid on or purchase items listed in is this sale. Anyone violating of this section shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. |
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Arrest of the WeekPowhatan Man Arrested for Soliciting Sex from a Fourteen Year Old Boy Goochland Sheriff’s Deputies and Chesterfield Police have arrested a Powhatan man for soliciting sex from a person he believed to be a fourteen year old Goochland boy. Vernard Jefferson Kirby, 47, of Old River Trail in Powhatan faces a charge of using a cell phone to solicit oral sex. According to Sheriff James L. Agnew, a citizen delivered a note to deputies that the citizen found under the Rt. 522 Bridge crossing the James River at Maidens. In the note, the writer solicited oral sex from “white Goochland boys” and contained several contact numbers. Goochland deputies began a text message dialogue with Kirby and set up a meeting for mid afternoon this date near the Maidens Bridge in Goochland County. An undercover Chesterfield County police officer, assisting Goochland authorities and posing as the 14 year old, met Kirby around 4:30 this afternoon. During the conversation, Kirby again proposed to perform oral sex and other sexual acts. Shortly after this initial encounter, Goochland deputies arrested Kirby and transported him to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and prosecutors will meet tomorrow to discuss additional charges. Kirby was transported to the Henrico Jail where he is being held without bail. Kirby will face a preliminary hearing on Monday March 29 at 8:30 am in Goochland General District Court. |
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What's Happening NowGoochland Investigators Arrest 2nd C & F Bank Robber On Wednesday, March 17th, 2010, Goochland investigators arrested 34 year old Bennie Jackson III from Chesterfield for robbery and use of a firearm during commission of a robbery. Jackson was the second suspect in a bank robbery that occured in late May of 2009 at the C & F bank in eastern Goochland County. New information received by Goochland investigators lead to the identification and arrest of Jackson. The other individual involved in the robbery, Orienthal G. Harris, pled guilty to robbery and firearms charges last friday and is currently awaiting sentencing. |
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In the NewsArrests Made in Series of Burglaries Crossing Three Counties The Hanover, Goochland, and Louisa County Sheriff’s Offices recently coordinated their efforts in the investigation of a series of residential burglaries occurring in late 2009. As a result of these efforts, Erving E. Stewardson, a 38 year old white male from the 2300 block of Davis Hwy in Louisa, and Montel D. Terry, a 25 year old black male from the 2700 block of Lanudal Drive in Richmond, have been arrested and charged with multiple counts of burglary and grand larceny. Both Stewardson and Terry are currently incarcerated at the Pamunkey Regional Jail. Stewardson and Terry have been linked to three cases in Hanover County, three cases in Goochland County, and as many as six in Louisa County. Currently, charges have been obtained in the cases in Hanover and Goochland Counties. The charges in Louisa County are pending. Investigators have recovered some property and are continuing to work diligently to recover additional property and potentially link these two individuals with additional crimes. The collective efforts of the Deputies and Investigators in each of the localities contributed extensively to the apprehension of these two individuals. |
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What's NewGoochland Sheriff's Office is now on Facebook! On Wednesday, December 16th, 2009, the Goochland County Sheriff's Office went live with it's Facebook fanpage. As times change and technology becomes a more integral part of each of our lives, we decided that this is yet another way to get information out to our residents. If you are a member of the Facebook community and want to follow us on Facebook, click on the link to the right and click become a fan. We look forward to communicating and interacting with everyone on Facebook! |
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What's Happening Now2009 Annual Goochland Fire/Rescue Softball Tournament On Saturday, September 26th 2009, the Goochland County Fire/Rescue Department hosted it's annual softball tournament at Hidden Rock Park. Attendees this year included teams from Manakin Co. 1, Courthouse Co. 5, Hadensville Co. 6, and the Goochland Sheriff's Office. Everyone had a great time at the event as the Sheriff's Office came out on top winning the tournament in three games. We would like to extend a special thanks to the Goochland Fire/Rescue Department for inviting us to play this year and look forward to working together with them in the future. (Pictured from left to right; Top: Sgt. Steven Creasey, Sgt. Joe Warren, Deputy Matt Carrier, Deputy Kelly Eley, and Investigator Mike East; Bottom: Deputy Chris Cranor, Deputy Shawn Whitlock, Deputy Amanda Strube, Deputy Shawn Creasey, and Corporal Troy May) |
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Crime of the WeekChurch Vandalism On the evening of Friday, August 28th, 2009, some unknown person(s) trespassed upon the property of the Second Union Baptist Church located on Hadensville-Fife Road in the western part of Goochland County causing damage to multiple windows, a cross, as well as a fence railing. If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000 or Investigator Mike East with the Goochland Sheriff's Office at (804) 556-5349. |
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What's NewNew Deputies graduate the academy The Goochland County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce their newest graduates of the Rappahanock Regional Criminal Justice Academy. Deputies Matt Terry, Gabe Maupin, Shawn Whitlock and Amanda Strube along with seven other officers from different juridictions comprised the 109th law enforcement basic class held in Hanover County. Each recruit was required to complete a rigorous 20 week police academy that began on March 1st, 2009 and concluded with graduation on July 22nd, 2009. Deputy Gabe Maupin and Deputy Matt Terry shared the honor of being awarded the Top Academic Achievement Award for the class. Deputy Shawn Whitlock received the Charles E. Murray Achievement Award for top performance. The next step for these new officers is to complete a field training program with a veteran officer in order to prepare them to be ready to serve the citizens of Goochland County.  |
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Be on the LookoutTravelers/Scam Artists This is the time of year when the Sheriff's Office starts to receive numerous complaints about persons(s) going door-to-door peddling goods and services. Some of these person(s) operate legitimate businesses whereas others are looking for an easy target to steal money and other valuables. The travelers are people who move from town-to-town going door-to-door trying to push their services on their intended victims. They offer services such as roof repair, paving, flooring, carpet installs, tree removal services, painting services, etc. Most of the time they work in groups of 2 or more. One of the individuals will distract the homeowner while the other looks around the house, claiming to get an estimate for the service they are offering. Instead, the 2nd party is taking cash and other valuable items from the house. What can you do to protect yourself? If you are approached by anyone at your residence offering services of any type, ask to see their county business permit. Also ask them for their identification, especially if they are not driving a marked company vehicle. Until you thoroughly check the company out, do not let anyone into your house. Remember, it is your property and you can always ask them to leave. If they give you any problems, call 9-1-1. Please report any suspicious activity to the Goochland County Sheriff's Office at (804) 556-5349 as soon as possible. If they are knocking on your door, they are probably knocking on someone elses as well. You may just hold the key to help us solve a crime.  |
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