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.
Thank you Shiloh Baptist Church for the work you did in our Memorial Garden!
PRESS RELEASE
November 7, 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
On Wednesday 11/6/19 the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit along with Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement Task Force (JADE), arrested an individual that was wanted out of Greene County.
Christopher Lewis Rawlings, age 41 resident of Henrico, was arrested and charged with the following:
18.2-248 Possession of Schedule I or II
46.2-817 Felony Eluding
Mr. Rawlings is currently being held without bond at Central Virginia Regional Jail.
Daylight hours will be reduced when Daylight Savings time ends November 3rd. We encourage pedestrian safety. Always cross at crosswalks, be predictable, follow the rules of the road, and most importantly, be visible by carrying a flashlight at night.
Halloween safety is important. Parents and children should wear reflective clothing, always carry a flashlight, and travel in groups that include a parent or other adult. Drivers should avoid neighborhoods during peak trick-or-treating times, and they need to buckle up, avoid distractions and plan ahead for a safe ride home after Halloween celebrations.
***Scam Alert***
I, along with this office never call citizens asking for donations. This call is a scam and you should not give any donations by any phone call received.
Firearm Safety Concealed Weapon Class reminder
PRESS RELEASE
October 16, 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
Greene County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit received information from Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Information that was obtained, linked a juvenile from Florida to a suspect located in Greene County.
Through the course of investigation by Greene County Sheriff’s Office ICAC and the Albemarle County Police Department ICAC, units were able to identify a suspect.
On Tuesday 10/15/19, two search warrants were executed in Greene County. These search warrants were executed by members of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Albemarle Police Department and the Virginia State Police.
The result of these search warrants resulted in the arrest of Haden Thomas Wilson, age 26 of Stanardsville. Mr. Wilson was charged with several felonies in Greene County and Albemarle County.
Mr. Wilson was charged with the following offenses in Greene County:
5 counts of 18.2-374.3 – Computer Solicitation of a Minor
Mr. Wilson is currently being held without bond at the Albemarle County Regional Jail.
Large turnout today for Bicycle Rodeo. This is such a fun event for children. You can see from the photos that everyone has a great time.
Putting faces to the reason we continue to do fundraising for “Shop With A Cop”. Sheriff Smith and volunteer Nalini Rhea at the sign up table at American Legion. Sign ups are today until 6pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm.
Happening this Friday and Saturday!We would like to remind everyone that registration for Shop With A Cop will be October 11 and 12.
SHOP WITH A COP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The Greene County Sheriff’s office is once again preparing to accept registrations for the annual Shop-With-A-Cop, an event held on the first Saturday in December at the Ruckersville Wal-Mart. This year, the Sheriff’s office will only be accepting registration at the American Legion Hall on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. This will be held at the same time as the GRACE (Greene Alliance) registrations for Thanksgiving and Christmas programs.
It is important to note that no registrations will be accepted after these dates. Anyone who misses registration on these dates will need to apply to other programs in the area such as Toy Lift, Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, etc., offering a similar chance for low-income families to register for receiving Christmas gifts for their children.
Hours of registration at the American Legion Hall are as follows:
Friday, October 11, 2019 – 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 12, 2019 – 9:00 am to 1 pm.
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which first began in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a Day of Unity to connect battered women’s advocates across the country. Domestic violence affects millions, both women and men, of every race, religion, culture and status.
If you or someone you know is being affected by domestic violence please reach out to our Victim Witness Program at (434) 985-2222
We are preparing for the annual Bicycle Rodeo to be held Saturday October 12 from 11am - 2pm. These are the prizes to be won in our drawing. The medium sized bikes in the middle came from a private donation and we offer sincere gratitude to all who help with this event for children in our community.
PRESS RELEASE
October 4, 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
***This is a follow up to a previously reported press release involving a homicide in Greene County
Brian Keith Dudley was the victim and was located in the afternoon of July 10, 2019 on Dundee Road.
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, Culpeper Sheriff’s Office, Culpeper Police Department, Virginia State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, an arrest was made in the early morning hours of Friday 10/4/19.
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:
18.2-22/18.2-32 Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the 1st Degree
Mr. Webster is currently being held at the Central Virginia Regional Jail without bail.
Anyone with information pertaining to this case is urged to contact Captain David Roach or Investigator Scott Murphy (434) 985-2222
It has come to our attention that there are citizens that would like to make contributions to our Annual Shop With A Cop program. This event provides a fun filled day for a number of children in need throughout Greene while creating positive relationships with law enforcement.
If you wish to make a donation:
Please make checks payable to Greene County Sheriff's Office and put Shop With A Cop on the memo line of the check.
Greene County Sheriff's Office
10005 Spotswood Trail
Stanardsville, VA 22973
434-985-2222
Registration is right around the corner. Be sure to mark your calendars to register for Shop With A Cop.We would like to remind everyone that registration for Shop With A Cop will be October 11 and 12.
SHOP WITH A COP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The Greene County Sheriff’s office is once again preparing to accept registrations for the annual Shop-With-A-Cop, an event held on the first Saturday in December at the Ruckersville Wal-Mart. This year, the Sheriff’s office will only be accepting registration at the American Legion Hall on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. This will be held at the same time as the GRACE (Greene Alliance) registrations for Thanksgiving and Christmas programs.
It is important to note that no registrations will be accepted after these dates. Anyone who misses registration on these dates will need to apply to other programs in the area such as Toy Lift, Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, etc., offering a similar chance for low-income families to register for receiving Christmas gifts for their children.
Hours of registration at the American Legion Hall are as follows:
Friday, October 11, 2019 – 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 12, 2019 – 9:00 am to 1 pm.
Was nice to see see so many dedicated officers, deputies, and troopers at the annual MADD awards dinner. This year, award recipients included Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sean Brennan, Greene County Sheriff Deputy Milton Chen,
Albemarle Police Department Officer Katherine Kane, and Lake Monticello PD Officer Karolyn Sumner. Also nice to see John and Amanda Petrylak, who testified in Richmond this year to help change DUI penalties where the driver caused serious bodily injury.
This was a lot of work for this community and this office is still humbled by the outpouring of help from everyone. WE made a difference.
Greene County, Va. Sheriff's Office
Leaving for their 3rd trip with 2 26ft fully loaded trucks to again help with Hurricane Harvey Relief efforts. Please keep them in your thoughts during their journey.
To everyone that attended our Firearm Safety and Concealed Weapon class...we sincerely thank you for the food that you donated to our area food bank. This food will help many in our community.
We would like to remind everyone that registration for Shop With A Cop will be October 11 and 12.
SHOP WITH A COP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The Greene County Sheriff’s office is once again preparing to accept registrations for the annual Shop-With-A-Cop, an event held on the first Saturday in December at the Ruckersville Wal-Mart. This year, the Sheriff’s office will only be accepting registration at the American Legion Hall on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. This will be held at the same time as the GRACE (Greene Alliance) registrations for Thanksgiving and Christmas programs.
It is important to note that no registrations will be accepted after these dates. Anyone who misses registration on these dates will need to apply to other programs in the area such as Toy Lift, Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, etc., offering a similar chance for low-income families to register for receiving Christmas gifts for their children.
Hours of registration at the American Legion Hall are as follows:
Friday, October 11, 2019 – 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 12, 2019 – 9:00 am to 1 pm.
HONOR OUR HEROES
We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember....
SHOP WITH A COP REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The Greene County Sheriff’s office is once again preparing to accept registrations for the annual Shop-With-A-Cop, an event held on the first Saturday in December at the Ruckersville Wal-Mart. This year, the Sheriff’s office will only be accepting registration at the American Legion Hall on Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12. This will be held at the same time as the GRACE (Greene Alliance) registrations for Thanksgiving and Christmas programs.
It is important to note that no registrations will be accepted after these dates. Anyone who misses registration on these dates will need to apply to other programs in the area such as Toy Lift, Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, etc., offering a similar chance for low-income families to register for receiving Christmas gifts for their children.
Hours of registration at the American Legion Hall are as follows:
Friday, October 11, 2019 – 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, October 12, 2019 – 9:00 am to 1 pm.
