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.
The Firearm and Concealed Weapon class scheduled for January 22 has been cancelled. We will post the reschedule date as soon we can. Thanks
Sheriff office plans to ask for more deputies
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When the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve it not only ushers in the next year but the start of budget season for Greene County leaders. One of theIf you or anyone you know need medication and can;t get out, give us a call we will assist you in getting them.
In Greene County, Thursday, January 17, 2019 10 AM–3:30 PM at the County Office Building
First come, First served basis. Appointments are not available.
Services:
Equipped to process all DMV transactions including:
• Apply for or renew your ID card - available for adults and children.
• Apply for or renew your driver's license - take road and knowledge tests; get your picture taken. Reinstate driving privileges.
• Apply for a Veteran ID card.
• Get a copy of your driving record.
• Obtain vehicle titles, license plates, decals, transcripts.
• Order disabled parking placards or plates.
• Apply for certified copies of Virginia vital records, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates.
• Get fishing and hunting licenses.
• Update your mailing address, voter registration address, and organ donor status.
• Request a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to set up an online myDMV account.
• Purchase an E-ZPass transponder.
• And much more!
PRESS RELEASE
January 9, 2019
TO: LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
10005 SPOTSWOOD TRAIL
STANARDSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22973
PHONE: 434-985-2222 FAX: 434-985-3373
Last night Tuesday 1/8/19 the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit along with patrol deputies and the Jefferson Area Drug Task Force (JADE) arrested two individuals. Both arrests were made in the County of Greene. These arrests were the result of an ongoing investigation dealing with individuals distributing illegal narcotics in Greene County.
Blaine Thomas Tawney, age 28, resident of Greene County was arrested and charged with the following:
-18.2-256/18.2-248 Felony Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I or II narcotics
Mr. Tawney was released on an unsecure bond.
Jeffrey Scott Lawson, age 32, resident of Greene County was arrested and charged with the following:
-18.2-248 Felony Distribution of Schedule I or II narcotics, 2 counts
-18.2-256/18.2-248 Felony Conspiracy to Distribute Schedule I or II narcotics
-18.2-250.1 Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana
Mr. Lawson was held on $6,000 secure bond at Central Virginia Regional Jail.
Greene County, Va. – Virginia’s 17th annual Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign and enforcement is back to spread awareness and combat the rise in drunk driving deaths this holiday season.
This time of year brings loved ones from all over the Commonwealth together to celebrate the holiday season. With more drivers on the road heading to celebrate with families and friends, law enforcement officials are out there to apprehend would-be impaired drivers and make sure Virginians get home safely to their families.
#ActLikeItVA
Our 2019 calendars are in. If you would like a calendar you can stop by our office and pick one up or call Sheriff Smith to arrange getting one.
**Scam Alert**
The photo attached shows a phone number associated with a social security scam.
Please remember that actual calls from social security, IRS, law enforcement etc. will never DEMAND that you disclose personal financial information over the phone.
**SCAM ALERT**
The latest scam to come to our attention. This letter instructs you to purchase Walmart gift cards after depositing the fake money order into your account. This is a scam! Destroy the money order and letter and DO NOT DEPOSIT THE MONEY ORDER INTO YOUR ACCOUNT!
Greene County, Va. – Virginia’s 17th annual Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign and enforcement will be back to spread awareness and combat the rise in drunk driving deaths this holiday season. The 2018 campaign, which Governor Northam helped launch in August, combines high-visibility enforcement with researched based advertising to remind likely offenders to get a safe ride home.
“This time of year brings loved ones from all over the Commonwealth together to celebrate the holiday season,” said Sheriff Steve Smith. “With more drivers on the road heading to celebrate with families and friends, law enforcement officials are out there to apprehend would-be impaired drivers and make sure Virginians get home safely to their families.”
Complementing the high visibility enforcement, Checkpoint Strikeforce is running a surround-sound ad campaign called “Act Like It.” This campaign reminds viewers that drinking and driving is irresponsible—if you’re old enough to drink, act like it.
#ActLikeItVACheckpoint Strikeforce is back. With more cops out there, don’t risk a DUI—plan ahead and get a safe ride home.
Annual Shop With A Cop. Thanks to all who participated to bring such joy to the children of our community
Our Victim Witness Program had the opportunity to speak with one of the Criminal Justice classes this week at Liberty University.
Victim Witness Director Kenlyn Snow was able to do a presentation for the students that helped them to better understand alternative careers in the field of law enforcement. She also spoke to them about what specifically the Victim Witness Program is and how it is a major asset to the community.
Captain Roach assisted Ms. Snow with the presentation. The two of them look forward to presenting again at Liberty in the future!
After the presentation, the professor gave them a great tour of the campus and advised them of all of the major projects currently going on in the Criminal Justice Program there. Thanks, Liberty!
Greene County adding extra patrols at shopping centers this holiday season
cbs19news.com
The Greene County Sheriff's Office is adding extra patrols at major shopping centers this holiday season.**NOTICE**
Increased holiday patrols
November is a time for thanks, a time to spend with family and friends.
It’s also one of the busiest and deadly times of the year.
We need our community to understand that it’s up to them to make the smart decision to buckle up and drive sober -- during Thanksgiving, throughout the holiday and every day. Impaired driving remains a huge problem in our country. Drive sober to help us put an end to these senseless crashes.
Sheriff Smith surprised Shelby and brightened her day with Herbie the hedgehog!
We would like to take this time to congratulate Milton Chen on his graduation from Motorcycle Basic School hosted by Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of State Police.
A Greene County couple started a fundraiser that equips each deputy with a Herbie the hedgehog, which can then be given out to children during traumatic situations.
www.nbc29.com/story/39412588/couple-starts-stuffed-animal-fundraiser-for-greene-county-sheriffs-o...
We would like to thank Kimberly Berglund, Stanardsville American Legion and those citizens that purchased these hedgehogs for our deputies to keep in their cars which will be used to comfort children in traumatic situations. If you would like to purchase one you can call Kimberly at (603) 986-4981.
We would like to congratulate Lieutenant Kevin Freid on receiving an award from Lock and Talk Virginia. Lieutenant Freid appeared in a video for Lock and Talk Virginia that explained the proper use of Trigger Locks. The video has since been used for prevention on the Lock and Talk website as well as being used in trainings throughout the state.
The link to the video is below as well as links to the Lock and Talk Virginia website and Facebook page. The purpose of Lock and Talk is to provide preventative techniques to reduce lethal access for means of suicide as well as to ensure that the community is aware of resources that are available to assist in suicide prevention for family and friends.
Thank you Lieutenant Freid for your continued dedication to suicide preventation and awareness!
Video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6lcB2Oy4Vs&feature=youtu.be
Lock and Talk Virginia:
www.lockandtalk.org/
www.facebook.com/Lock-and-Talk-Virginia-1702785339997532/youtube.com
Greene County Sheriff’s Office partnered with Madison County Sheriff’s Office in a RAD class, a comprehensive course for women teaching realistic self-defense tactics that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing to the basics of hands-on defense training. Pictured are Deputy Brian Shifflett, Lt Troy Estes and Retired Deputy Karen Roberts.
PRESS RELEASE
October 12, 2018
TO: LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
10005 SPOTSWOOD TRAIL
STANARDSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22973
PHONE: 434-985-2222 FAX: 434-985-3373
This is a follow-up to a previous press release from August 16, 2018 in reference to several vehicles stolen from the Ruckersville area.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office along with surrounding jurisdictions has recovered all of the stolen vehicles. As of now three individuals have been charged. These individuals each have been charged with multiple counts of the following felonies:
Grand Larceny of a motor vehicle
Conspiracy to commit grand larceny
The following individuals have been charged:
Evan Raquan Yates of Charlottesville age 18
Irving Timothy Jones II of Charlottesville age 18
Christopher Dupre Anderson Jr. of Charlottesville age 20
This is still an ongoing investigation and additional arrests or charges may occur.
All individuals are currently being held at Albemarle County Regional Jail without bond.
