Buckingham County Virginia Sheriff's Office

06/04/2026

****UPDATE****
Subject was located and taken into custody just after midnight.

06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Press Release:

At 1207 today the Buckingham County Emergency Communications Center received a call for a deceased person in the 1000x of Slate River Mill Road. Upon arrival deputies discovered a deceased female and began an investigation of an unattended death. A person of interest was developed and has since been detained for questioning with the help of neighboring agencies, Albemarle County Police and Charlottesville City Police. Our thanks to both agencies for their assistance. There is no danger to the community. This is an ongoing investigation. No additional information will be released at this time.

05/31/2026

On Friday, May 29, 2026 Carroll County (in southwest VA) Sheriff’s Office Deputy Logan Utt was killed in the line of duty while conducting a welfare check. Michael Timothy Puckett, pictured below, is wanted in connection to that murder. Anyone with information regarding his location is encouraged to call the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED2(926-8332).

The Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office extends our condolences to the family of Deputy Utt, the Carrol County Sheriff’s Office, and the Carrol County community in this time of loss. Rest in Peace Deputy Utt.

05/29/2026

Reminder for Buckingham County drivers: Summer School will be in session from June 1 through June 25, and Automated Speed Enforcement will remain active during flashing school zone hours.
Flashing light times:
🚸 7:31 AM – 9:00 AM
🚸 12:01 PM – 2:00 PM
Students are still walking, being dropped off, and traveling through school zones during the summer months. Please slow down, stay focused, and help keep everyone safe.

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day: BCSO wants everyone to have fun, relax, and enjoy the start of summer. Buckle up so the fun keeps up.

05/17/2026

In a crash YOU become a flying object without wearing a seatbelt. Use your built-in lifeline and buckle up Buckingham.

05/13/2026

BCSO wants everyone to arrive alive. Seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers, all the time, every time. Click It or Ticket.

05/04/2026

Cinco de Mayo is Tomorrow, Tuesday May 5, 2026. If you plan on celebrating, plan on having a safe ride.

05/01/2026

This is a scam text message that has been sent to many people throughout the county and state recently. Please do not send them any money. Legit toll violations will come to you through mail, not a text message.