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05/25/2026
05/01/2026

The Countywide burn ban has officially been lifted.

04/24/2026

Don't miss the National Drug Take Back! This Saturday, April 25, 2026.

The Sheriff's Office would like to make the community aware of several reports of fraud we have taking using a process k...
04/21/2026

The Sheriff's Office would like to make the community aware of several reports of fraud we have taking using a process known as
check washing.
Check washing is a form of fraud where criminals steal checks from mailboxes, use to erase the ink, and rewrite the payee and amount while keeping the original signature. This stolen check is then cashed or deposited, often in a much higher amount, causing significant financial loss.
Stolen from personal mailboxes or blue U.S. Postal Service collection boxes. To rewrite the payee and amount, typically increasing the total, and transferring funds to their own accounts. Beyond the money, they can use bank routing/account numbers for further identity theft, such as creating counterfeit checks or opening new accounts.
How to Protect Yourself
Use Gel Pens: Write checks with permanent, black gel ink (e.g., Uniball Gel Pens) as it is harder to wash off compared to ballpoint ink.
Avoid Mailboxes: Do not leave checks in your personal mailbox for outgoing mail; drop them directly at the post office.
Use Digital Payments: Pay bills online, use ACH transfers, or digital apps instead of paper checks if you can.
Regularly check bank activity and set up alerts for transactions to identify fraud quickly and notify you of suspicious activity .

Steps to Take If You Are a Victim
1. Notify Your Bank:
2. Report to Authorities immediately: Police and Postal Inspector
3. Contact Credit Bureaus.

04/15/2026

Countywide Burn Ban in effect IMMEDIATELY

03/30/2026

We would like to inform the citizens that the Board of Supervisors has formed a committee to address target shooting in Dinwiddie County.
A meeting will be held Monday April 27, 2026 at 6:00 pm at the County Administration building. If you are interested, we encourage you to attend.
The Administration building is located at 14010 Boydton Plank road Dinwiddie Virginia 23841.

Congratulations to Deputy Robert J. Reid who graduated yesterday from the 118th Basic Jailor Academy at Crater Criminal ...
03/25/2026

Congratulations to Deputy Robert J. Reid who graduated yesterday from the 118th Basic Jailor Academy at Crater Criminal Justice Academy. Deputy Reid is one of our newest members who will be responsible for our lockup area and our Public Safety building team who are available to citizens when you come to our building. We welcome him to our team and look forward to years of public service to our Dinwiddie Community.
pictured; Major Knott, Sergeant Goodwyn, Deputy Reid, Sergeant Rice, Lieutenant Lee, Captain Kennedy and Dinwiddie Board Member Dan Lee

February 15, 2026 is National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day.Today we celebrate our deputies along with ...
02/16/2026

February 15, 2026 is National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day.
Today we celebrate our deputies along with the school security officers who keep our schools and children safe.
Thank you for your commitment dedication and kindness in keeping our schools safe!

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13850 Courthouse Road
Dinwiddie, VA
23841

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+18044694550

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