Class Announcement

Date: February 1st, 2010

2010 Sheriff's Citizen's Academy

The Goochland County Sheriff's Office will be holding the Spring 2010 Sheriff's Citizen's Academy starting February 24th, 2010. Come learn about the Sheriff's Office and participate in some very interesting classes. Some of the classes will be taught are: DUI Operation, Forensics Investigations, School Resource Officer Duties and Radar Operations. We will also have a K-9 demonstration, a tour of the Henrico County Jail facility, speakers from the Virginia State Police and many more activities. Participants in the academy will also have the opportunity to ride along with a uniformed Deputy during a scheduled shift. Don't wait too long to sign up; classes are limited to 25 people.

Please call Sgt. Steven Creasey or Dianne Woodson at the Goochland Sheriff's Office at (804) 556-5349 for more information. Applications are available at the Sheriff's Office for pickup. The deadline to sign up is February 15th, 2010.

Erving E. Stewardson Montel D. Terry
Click here to view the Press Release

In the News

Date: January 6th, 2010

Arrests 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.

What's New

Date: December, 23rd 2009

Goochland 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!

What's Happening Now

Date: September, 28th 2009

2009 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)

Crime of the Week

Date: September 1st, 2009

Church 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.

If you or someone you know has information regarding any crime in the Metro Richmond area please call the Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. You don't have to give your name and your information could be worth up to a $1000 cash reward.

(Deputy Shawn Whitlock receives the Charles E. Murray Award from Sheriff Agnew)

(Deputies Terry and Maupin receive their Top Academic Achievment Awards from Sheriff Agnew)

What's New

Date: July 22, 2009

New 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.

(From left to right: Deputy Amanda Strube, Deputy Shawn Whitlock, Sheriff James Agnew, Deputy Matt Terry, and Deputy Gabe Maupin)

Be on the Lookout

Date: June 16, 2009

Travelers/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.

2009 Crime Stoppers Poster contest winner
Artwork by: David Bates