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.
PRESS RELEASE
September 17, 2020
TO: LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
10005 SPOTSWOOD TRAIL
STANARDSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22973
PHONE: 434-985-2222 FAX: 434-985-3373
On Wednesday 9/16/2020 the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit received information that an individual who was a convicted felon was in possession of various types of firearms. Through the course of investigating a search warrant was obtained for a location in the Ruckersville area of the county. Greene County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit along with Greene County Sheriff’s Office SWAT unit executed the search warrant and seized several firearms and various firearm accessories.
Josiah Jamal Smith, age 20 of Ruckersville was taken into custody on scene and charged with the following:
18.2-308.2 Convicted felon in possession of firearm, 3 counts
Mr. Smith is currently being held at Central Virginia Regional Jail without bond.
Photograph attached of Mr. Smith and firearms seized as a result of the search warrant.
From January 1, 2020 to September 10, 2020, data shows a 20% increase (226 to 272) in speed related fatalities and a 22% increase (190 to 232) in unrestrained fatalities compared to the same time in 2019.
Speeding endangers everyone on the road, excessive speeding is occurring in every community. Excessive speed injures or kills pedestrians, bicyclists, operators of motor vehicles, as well as passengers in motor vehicles. In 2019, speed related crashes killed 349 people on Virginia roadways and there were 274 unrestrained fatalities.
We all need to do our part in changing these statistics. This is you...or your family...or your friend.
The Greene County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Communications Center would like to take a moment to remember the thousands whose lives were lost and destroyed on September 11, 2001 in the terrorist attacks on the United States of America.
Let us never forget the sacrifices that were made, the lives that were lost and the devastation still felt by so many. Let us also, as Americans, remember the unity of the American people following these attacks. It is now, as it was then, a time to come together as a Country. To overcome adversity and unite as One Nation Under God, Indivisible With Liberty For Justice For All
We thought we’d share an update on Champ. As you can see he looks like he’s found a new favorite food!
Liberty's Dream Animal Rescue
Today was a day to celebrate as Champ took the last dose of medicine!! 🎉🎉🎉And of course, how do you celebrate?? You celebrate by eating ice cream! Didn't everyone say he should get ice.cream everyday? Well we can't give it to him everyday, but it looks like Champ sweet talked Kaitlyn to getting one more scoop!🍧🍦🍧
• The Greene County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public’s assistance with attempting to identify the male in the attached photos. On July 21st, 2020 an unknown white male, entered the Lowes in Ruckersville. The male left the store, pushing a shopping cart, which contained a large amount of power tools. If you are able to identify this male or you have information involving this case , Please contact Deputy Schmidt with the Greene County Sheriffs Office at 434-985-2222.
PRESS RELEASE
August 31, 2020
TO: LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
10005 SPOTSWOOD TRAIL
STANARDSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22973
PHONE: 434-985-2222 FAX: 434-985-3373
On Friday 8/28/2020 the Greene County Sheriff’s Office along with Virginia State Police and the Jefferson Area Drug Task Force conducted air operations to locate illegally grown marijuana in Greene County. The helicopter was able to locate several marijuana grows that were taking place and seized several plants. As of this time no arrests have been made and this is an ongoing investigation. Due to this being an open investigation no location in the county will be released. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank all the agencies that assisted in this operation.
Liberty University recognizes the Greene County Sheriff's Office Victim Witness Program.
Author: Logan Smith
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Liberty University alumna Kenlyn Snow (’14) never wanted to become a police officer, probation officer, or work in security. But earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice was still the perfe...Greene County, Va. Sheriff's Office**NOTICE**
We are launching Virginia's Annual Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign from August 24 through September 7. This campaign educates the public to discourage drunk driving.
**NOTICE**
We are launching Virginia's Annual Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign from August 24 through September 7. This campaign educates the public to discourage drunk driving.
The Greene County Animal Shelter of VirginiaCHAMP HAS BEEN RESCUED!!
We deal with dogs everyday but our Champion Champ is a guy we will never ever forget.... Champ came into our shelter weighing almost 20lbs starved. Champ was in our care for almost 2 weeks and we are proud to say he left for rescue weighing 33lbs today. Champ was cared for by the wonderful staff at Vetss where he stayed for 12 days. Champ truly is a champion as he regain strength and began to walk again after not being able to even lift his head when first coming into our care. It was truly a situation where “will this dog even pull through this and be able to walk again?” As our hearts cracked and our emotions were above us to sit and see the amazing abilities of Champ as he walked, sat and held his head high was speechless. We can’t thank enough to each person who donated items, funds, your time, your thoughts, the visits and for just reaching out. Champ will remain in our hearts as his story will travel with him as he starts his new journey in Michigan. Champ was loved by so many people and became a dog in the community that had so many people rooting for him. Please keep Champ in your heart and your hopes as we keep rooting for him as he becomes more of a Champion than he is now. We would like to send a thankful thank you to Greene County Sheriffs Office for making an arrest in this case, Greene County Animal Control officer Schmitt and officer Proffitt. Champ is now making his way to Liberty’s Dream Animal Rescue in Michigan. Champ deserves a new beginning and we want each of you to give your love as Champ makes his way with the transporter. Thank you Nancy with the rescue for your compassion we felt with you and for helping us give Champ a new beginning. Here’s to Champ! Today is officially a day to be champion!! Please hold your tears back as Champ would want us all to smile❤️
Mrs. Herring has been safely located!!!!◾️UPDATE- 08/19/2020
The MISSING ENDANGERED Alert with URGENT LOCATE NEEDED issued out of Greene County, Virginia is now CANCELLED.
The subject has been LOCATED.
-All of us here at NCME along with the Greene County Sheriffs Office, the Virginia State Police and this subjects family wish to thank you for sharing this Alert.
“Thank you”
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NCME is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization which operates strictly on donations from organizations and individuals. You can also donate thru Facebook. NCME receives 100% of the donations that are donated thru FaceBook. “Thank You”
The Greene County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the citizens in regards to Champ. We have received numerous calls and support involving this case.
An arrest was made on Monday. No other information will be provided due to this being an ongoing investigation.
Champ is now being cared for and is making progress each day.
PRESS RELEASE
August 12, 2020
TO: LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
10005 SPOTSWOOD TRAIL
STANARDSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22973
PHONE: 434-985-2222 FAX: 434-985-3373
On July 10, 2019 the Greene County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Dundee Rd for a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the roadway. Upon arrival deputies located a male that was deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. This individual was identified as Brian Keith Dudley of Stanardsville, VA.
Through the course of a lengthy investigation involving countless man hours, Investigators from Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Orange County Sheriff’s Office, Albemarle County Police Department, Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement Task Force (JADE), Culpeper Sheriff’s Office, Culpeper Police Department, Virginia State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, an arrest was made Tuesday night 8/11/2020.
Mr. Robert Webster was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. This arrest occurred in an undisclosed location in Orange County.
Robert Lee Webster “Saddiiq” age 41 who is a resident of Orange County was arrested and charged with the following felonies:
18.2-32 Homicide/Murder
18.2-53.1 Use of a firearm in the Commision of Murder
18.2-53.1 Use of a Firearm in the Commission of Robbery
18.2-154 Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle, 3 counts
18.2-58 Robbery
18.2-248 Possession with the intent to Distribute Schedule I or II narcotic
18.2-308 Possession with the intent to Distribute Schedule I or II narcotic while Possessing a Firearm
Robert Lee Webster is currently being held at the Central Virginia Regional Jail without bail.
Photograph of Mr. Robert Webster is attached.
Anyone with information pertaining to this case is urged to contact Captain David Roach or Investigator Scott Murphy (434) 985-2222
The Greene County Sheriffs Office is currently investigating a larceny that occurred at the Walmart in Ruckersville, VA on 7/22/2020.
If you are able to identify the male or female in the pictures provided, please contact Inv J.M. Tooley at 434-985-2222 or 434-531-0866. All information received is confidential.
Thank you Little Mountain Estates Community for the delicious cookies and brownies! They are delicious! Your thoughtful words of support and encouragement mean so much.
Thank you to Capital Sheds for the donuts and words of encouragement for our staff. We sincerely appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Important July 4th Announcement
The Greene County Sheriff's Office has partnered with The Red, White, Blue 'n Greene and Spring Hill Baptist Church to have a modified July 4th parade in Greene!
The parade this year will be a convoy led by the Sheriff's Office that will travel through the county and bring the July 4th parade to various neighborhoods and locations in Stanardsville and Ruckersville.
The times listed below are approximate:
Depart Dover Foxcroft 10am
Green Lee 10:05
Holly Hill 10:30
Oxford Hill 10:55
Trailside 11:15
Preddy Creek 11:20
Greenecroft 11:40
Four Seasons 11:50
Stanardsville 12:15
Carodon 12:45
Return to Spring Hill/Dover Fox Croft 1:10
Get the full map here: www.rwbng.org/wp-content/uploads/2020-July-4th-Images-Maps.pdf
Red, White, Blue 'n GreeneThis is an important July 4th Parade & Registration Announcement!
The Red, White, Blue ‘n Greene in partnership with the Green County Sherriff’s Office and Spring Hill Baptist church are happy to announce that there will be a modified July 4th parade this year.
Despite all of the negative impacts associated with COVID-19, the Stanardsville Independence Day Committee and the Greene County Community remain committed to celebrating the importance of togetherness.
The parade this year will be a convoy of vehicles led by the Greene County Sheriff's Office that will travel through the county and bring the July 4th parade to various neighborhoods and locations in Ruckersville and Stanardsville.
A list of the neighborhoods as well as maps and approximates times/locations of the parade convoy will soon be available on Facebook and our website www.rwbng.org.
Due to the modification of the parade this year, space is limited to 30 entries. The first 30 entries to register via the online registration form will join us in the July 4th parade convoy.
Registration for the parade will only be accepted via the submission of the online form. Requests made by word-of-mouth, e-mail, or Facebook will not count toward registration in the parade. Please make sure to read the guidelines associated with joining the parade before you submit your registration form.
Each registration submission is dated and time stamped at the time of its submission and will determine the 30 parade entries. Registration for the parade is first come first serve. Once 30 submissions have been received, registration for the parade will close.
We apologize to those who would like to participate but may not be able to due to the size limitation. We regret that this year's parade is limited to only 30 entries. We would like to thank everyone in the community for your understanding and hope you will be able to enjoy watching the parade as it travels through Greene County.
The online registration form will go live at noon on Saturday, June 13th. A link to the form will be provided on Facebook as well as on our website www.rwbng.org.
July 1 – 5, 2020
One of the deadliest and most often committed - yet preventable - of crimes (drunk driving), has become a serious safety epidemic in our country.
This 4th of July weekend, enjoy your family and friends. Be safe…..and if you drink, don’t drive. It only takes a second to become a statistic.
PRESS RELEASE
June 20, 2020
TO: LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
10005 SPOTSWOOD TRAIL
STANARDSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22973
PHONE: 434-985-2222
FAX: 434-985-3373
On June 5, 2020 the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit made an arrest.
Through the course of investigation by Greene County Sheriff’s Office ICAC while utilizing online apps, a suspect engaged into a conversation with what he thought was a 14-year-old child located in Greene County. The suspect was engaging with the “juvenile” over the course of a month as he traveled around the United States driving a tractor trailer. With assistance from multiple agencies the suspect was taken into custody in Buffalo New York as he was attempting to cross back into Canada.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance:
United States Marshalls
Department of Homeland Security
United States Border Patrol
New York State Police
Buffalo Police Department
Patrick Adam Lawrence, age 61 from Canada was charged with the following felony offenses:
5 Counts of 18.2-374.3 – Computer Solicitation of a Minor
5 Counts of 18.2-370 – Propose a sexual act with a minor
On June 19,2020 Mr. Lawrence was transported back to Virginia and is currently being held without bond at the Central Virginia Regional Jail.
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Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Jason Tooley with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at (434)985-2222.
Photograph of Patrick Adam Lawrence is attached.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office ICAC unit which is part of the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force urges parents to be involved in what their children are doing on the computer and know what sites they are visiting. Parents need to ensure that children know about internet safety and the dangers of online predators. In addition, parents are urged not to allow children to have electronic devices in their rooms at nighttime.
For more information regarding internet safety tips, please visit the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Website at www.sovaicac.org
Thank you Joel & Stephanie Smithson for the treats and for supporting the men and women of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office.
Thank you Fellowship Baptist Church and Assistant Pastor David Oliver for the basket of treats,wonderful doughnuts you delivered this morning. Most of all we thank you for your thoughtfulness and prayers as our beloved country and our men and women of law enforcement fight the unseen enemy of hate.
A special thank you to all who have contributed to our “wall of appreciation”.
Thank you to the Seal family (Barton, Michelle, Connor, Ireland and Madison) for the doughnuts and the awesome picture (made by Connor).
PRESS RELEASE
June 10, 2020
TO: LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS
FROM: GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
10005 SPOTSWOOD TRAIL
STANARDSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22973
PHONE: 434-985-2222
FAX: 434-985-3373
On May 8, 2020 the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit made an arrest.
Through the course of investigation by Greene County Sheriff’s Office ICAC while utilizing online apps, a suspect engaged into a conversation with what he thought was a 13-year-old child. When the individual arrived to meet the child, he was taken into custody.
Alexis Pabon Ramos, age 36 from Harrisonburg was charged with the following felony offenses:
18.2-374.3 – Computer Solicitation of a Minor
18.2-370 – Propose a sexual act with a minor
Mr. Pabon Ramos is currently being held without bond at the Central Virginia Regional Jail.
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Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Jason Tooley with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at (434)985-2222.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office ICAC unit which is part of the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force urges parents to be involved in what their children are doing on the computer and know what sites they are visiting. Parents need to ensure that children know about internet safety and the dangers of online predators. In addition, parents are urged not to allow children to have electronic devices in their rooms at nighttime.
For more information regarding internet safety tips, please visit the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Website at www.sovaicac.org/
It’s a special day at the Sheriff’s Office with food from The 106 and flowers from Greene Mountain Garden Center. The food was delicious and the flowers were beautiful. We are humbled by the support we have from our citizens and business owners of our county.
