Welcome to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office website! Sheriff Steven S. Smith has proudly served as Sheriff of Greene County since January 1, 2012. Under his leadership, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office has developed into an innovative law enforcement agency with the latest technology, education and training. The office is constantly modernizing to stay up to date with the latest developments in law enforcement.
Sheriff Steven Smith continues his movement on “Putting Citizens First” by implementing cost-effective programs beneficial to citizens; also, to identify what works and what doesn’t, to continually improve local law enforcement, criminal justice, and public safety.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of dedicated individuals sharing the vision of the Sheriff, and who perform as a team to accomplish set goals and objectives. We are a community policing agency and are very pro-active, offering various community based programs.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about how we serve Greene County, and how you can help us to serve you even better.
An important message from the Greene County Office of Emergency Services
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Even a small amount of ice and snow on the roads can be more dangerous than deep snow. Many times, the roads appear to be clear, but black ice is present and hard to see. Drivers often travel too fast and don’t realize how slick the surface is until it’s too late. You can come around a curve expecting clear pavement and suddenly find solid white ice covering the roadway. This leads to sudden loss of control and serious accidents. Slick spots can appear without warning, especially on bridges, curves, and shaded areas. If you do not have to travel for work or an emergency, please stay home, stay safe, and spend time with your family. Your safety is more important than any trip.
We extend our gratitude to Spring Hill Baptist Church for providing pizza to our office today. Your kindness is especially appreciated given our team's hard work in response to the storm.
As you are aware, our team operates around the clock in collaboration with other emergency services, continuously monitoring road conditions and responding to emergency calls. Those of us deployed on the roads experience the same hazardous driving conditions as the general public during this time. There are individuals with urgent medical needs requiring prompt attention, which cannot be delayed until the storm subsides or roads clear. By staying off the roads, you enable us to provide timely care to these citizens, minimizing our response times. It is crucial to acknowledge that anyone may require emergency assistance at any moment. We have had ample preparation time and should have all necessary supplies at home to last throughout the storm. If you wish to assist, please stay off the roads, keeping them clear for us to navigate; check on your neighbors, especially the elderly, to ensure they are safe and have heat. Please refrain from calling us to check road conditions, as this ties up our phone lines, which must remain open. There are numerous viable outlets available to check these conditions. Thank you for your understanding and assistance in allowing us to fulfill our duties.
Please stay off the roads, a mixture of snow and sleet which makes traveling dangerous.
Rt 33 westbound on the mountain.
We ask everyone to remain alert and pay close attention while driving. This is an accident that happened today and we are sharing it from another page.
We are aware of a significant winter storm this weekend. Storm models are changing daily and we are studying these models closely. Please plan ahead for a significant event that may include snow and/or ice, loss of power, and travel restrictions. Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly, to make sure they have heat and food. Plan ahead and purchase supplies now. We will be operating on emergency status this weekend once the storm begins. Please plan on delayed response times depending on the number and type of calls we receive. Staying off the roads will help our office respond to emergency calls instead of traffic incidents. As always, call us if you have an emergency.
🚨 EXTREME COLD WEATHER ALERT – GREENE COUNTY 🚨
An arctic front will move into our area this weekend, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills from Sunday night (Jan 18) through Wednesday morning (Jan 21).
❄️ What to Expect:
• Coldest period: Monday night into early Tuesday morning
• Wind chills may drop below zero, especially in higher elevations
• Prolonged freezing temperatures for 36–48 hours
⚠️ Safety Tips:
• Limit time outdoors and dress in layers
• Bring pets indoors
• Check on elderly neighbors and those without heat
• Protect pipes from freezing
• Make sure you have extra blankets, food, and necessary medications
If you must travel, carry emergency supplies and let someone know your plans.
We will continue to share updates as they become available. Stay safe and stay warm, Greene County! 🧤🧣
— Greene County Sheriff’s Office
‼️ UPDATE ‼️
Missing Person found safe
‼️ MISSING ADULT ‼️
Brandon Breeding, also known as Michael Pratt, date of birth 05/18/1978, has been reported missing from the Riverdale Subdivision.
He is described as having blonde hair, blue eyes, and a beard. He has a distinctive tattoo of a claw on his chest. He was last seen wearing a navy blue T-shirt and sweatpants.
If you have seen him or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (434) 985-2222.
We appreciate Beverly Heroy's dedication to serving seniors in Triad through the Greene County Sheriff's Office for over 20 years. Beverly has made significant contributions to our office and the senior community.
Merry Christmas, thank you for everything you do to keep us safe 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
Attention! Please be aware of a potential scam. Callers are claiming to be calling on behalf of the Greene County Sheriffs Office and advising that the caller missed jury duty. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office does not make calls of this nature. If you receive what you believe to be a fraudulent call from our office, please reach out at the non-emergency number at (434) 985-2222
Thank you to the Greene County, Va. Sheriff's Office for the neighborhood visit! Merry Christmas 🎄
Reminder that we will be going through the following neighborhoods today. Please note times are approximate, it depends on the number of citizens we meet along the way.
3:00 p.m. - Lake Saponi
4:00 p.m. – Cross Creek Subdivision
Meeting location: Intersection of Rustling Oaks Way and Spring Oaks Lane
Residents of Northridge, Wexford Ridge, Greene Lea, Spring Haven, and Southridge are warmly invited to join us at this location.
4:45 p.m. – Wetsel Village
Meeting location: Intersection of Cordelia Drive and Bernice Lane
5:15 p.m. – Rolling Hills
Meeting location: Intersection of Rolling Hills Road and Marjorie Lane
We are deeply grateful for the patience, understanding, and kindness shown by our community.
Sheriff Steve Smith
Greene County Sheriff’s Office
At times, catching the Grinch is a lot of fun, and then sometimes we require a lot of backup
****NOTICE****
Dear Members of the Greene County Community,
Please note that we have added the following:
*3:00 p.m. - Lake Saponi*
On behalf of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, I would like to offer my sincerest apologies to the families and children who missed our recent visit with Santa Claus and Mr. Grinch.
Our office’s intention was, and always is, to spread holiday cheer, joy, and goodwill throughout our community during this special season. While our deputies arrived early to most scheduled locations in an effort to serve as many families as possible, we now understand that some members of our community were unfortunately unable to visit with Santa and Mr. Grinch as planned. For that, we are truly sorry.
In the spirit of Christmas, and to ensure that every child and family has the opportunity to share in this joyful tradition before Santa returns to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas, we are pleased to announce that we are adding an additional day to Santa’s schedule.
This Sunday, December 21, 2025, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office will proudly escort Santa and Mr. Grinch to the following locations:
• 4:00 p.m. – Cross Creek Subdivision
Meeting location: Intersection of Rustling Oaks Way and Spring Oaks Lane
Residents of Northridge, Wexford Ridge, Greene Lea, Spring Haven, and Southridge are warmly invited to join us at this location.
• 4:45 p.m. – Wetsel Village
Meeting location: Intersection of Cordelia Drive and Bernice Lane
• 5:15 p.m. – Rolling Hills
Meeting location: Intersection of Rolling Hills Road and Marjorie Lane
We are deeply grateful for the patience, understanding, and kindness shown by our community. It is our honor to serve Greene County, and we look forward to continuing to spread the spirit of Christmas and holiday joy to all of our residents.
From our Sheriff’s Office family to yours, we wish you a joyful, peaceful, and Merry Christmas.
Warm regards,
Sheriff Smith
Greene County Sheriff’s Office
****Santa's Coming to Town Day 2****
Santa and the Grinch are coming to a neighborhood near you on Thursday, December 18!
The schedule is as follows:
Start time 5pm
Shady Grove Rd
Oak View Rd
Autumn Oaks
Daniel's Rd
Hall Dr
Walnut Way to White Cedar Rd
Preddy Creek Dr
West Rosewood Dr
Rosewood Dr
Maple Tree Ln
Oak Terrace
Oxford Hill
Trailside Subdivision
Hancock Dr
Godalming Subdivision
