New Kent County Sheriff's Office

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

✅ PHONE LINE UPDATE ✅

Our main administrative telephone line, (804) 966-9500, has been restored and is now fully operational.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while the issue was being resolved.

06/11/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE 🚨

The New Kent Sheriff’s Office would like to inform the public that our main administrative telephone line, (804) 966-9500, is currently experiencing technical difficulties and is temporarily unavailable.

If you need to contact the Sheriff’s Office for a non-emergency, please call (804) 966-9504.

If you have an emergency, please continue to call 911. Emergency services are operating normally and are not affected by this issue.

We are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible and appreciate your patience and understanding.

We will provide an update as soon as our main line is back in service.

Thank you for your cooperation

06/10/2026

NEW JURY SCAM CIRCULATING THE AREA

We have received multiple calls regarding missed jury duty. Both callers stated they were contacted by an unknown male who claimed to be with the New Kent Sheriff’s Office and possibly the “Civil Court League.”

According to the callers, the unknown male advised them that they had missed jury duty and claimed that their signatures were on a summons. One caller stated she was instructed to come to our office to complete a handwriting exam. Both callers stated they were not asked to provide payment or personal information.

This appears to be consistent with a common jury duty scam. In these scams, callers may claim to be from a law enforcement agency, court, or government office and tell victims they missed jury duty, failed to appear in court, or have an active warrant. The caller may use pressure, threats of arrest, or official-sounding language to make the situation seem urgent. In some cases, scammers may eventually ask for money, gift cards, cryptocurrency, banking information, or personal identifying information.

The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office will not call and demand payment over the phone, request gift cards or cryptocurrency, or threaten immediate arrest for missed jury duty. Anyone who receives a suspicious call should not provide personal information, should not make any payments, and should not follow instructions from the caller without first verifying the information.

If you receive a call like this, hang up and contact the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office directly at 804-966-9500 or contact the appropriate court using a verified phone number. Do not rely on a phone number provided by the caller.

06/10/2026

WANTED WEDNESDAY 6-10-2026

This week’s Wanted Wednesday features Maria De Jesus Barrios of Henrico, VA, who is currently wanted by the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office for Failure to Appear. The original charges stem from Possession of a Schedule I/II Controlled Substance and Obstruction of Justice.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Maria De Jesus Barrios, please contact the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office at 804-966-9500 (tel:804-966-9500) or Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 (tel:804-780-1000). Tips can also be submitted online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=517&C=&T=

06/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2026 VIRGINIA SHERIFFS' INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP WINNNER!

Earlier today, Sheriff Lee Bailey had the honor of presenting Victoria Carey with a Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship Certificate.

Ms. Carey is the 2026 New Kent recipient of the Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute $1,000 scholarship. The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute scholarship program was established to provide opportunities for individuals across Virginia to pursue educational studies in law enforcement or criminal justice.

Ms. Carey will be attending George Mason University to continue her education.

On behalf of Sheriff Bailey and everyone at the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office, we congratulate Ms. Carey on this well-deserved achievement and wish her continued success as she begins the next chapter of her educational journey.

06/08/2026

Join the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office for Coffee with a Cop on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Starbucks in Bottoms Bridge.

📍 Location:
Starbucks
2151 Pocahontas Trail
Quinton, VA 23141

This is a great opportunity to stop by, grab a cup of coffee, meet your local deputies, ask questions, and have casual conversations in a relaxed setting.

No agenda. No speeches. Just coffee and conversation.

For any questions, please contact Sgt. E. D. Mitchell at (804) 966-9500 or [email protected].

We hope to see you there!

06/03/2026

***UPDATE***

Ms. Underwood turned herself in on 6-10-2026.

***Original Post***

WANTED WEDNESDAY 6-3-2026

This week’s Wanted Wednesday features Brooke Ann Underwood, 40, of Danville, VA, who is currently wanted for Abandonment of a Companion Animal.

Our pets depend on us for care, shelter, and protection. When that responsibility is ignored, there are consequences.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Brooke Ann Underwood is asked to contact the
New Kent County Sheriff’s Office at 804-966-9500 or call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000 or online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=517&C=&T=

06/01/2026

🎉 WELCOME TO THE NEW KENT SHERIFF’S OFFICE FAMILY! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating our newest team members who took their oath of office and were officially sworn in this morning in the New Kent County Circuit Court!

👮 Deputy Graham
👮 Deputy Rose
👮 Deputy Camacho
👮 Deputy Brewster
👮 Deputy Giallombardo
🐾 APU Deputy Farmer

These dedicated men and women are now begin the next phase of their law enforcement careers as they attend their respective academies. Over the coming months, they will undergo extensive training that includes:

🚓 Emergency Vehicle Operations and Driver Training
🔫 Fi****ms Training and Qualification
📚 Classroom Instruction
🎭 Practical Scenarios and Hands-On Exercises
⚖️ Legal and Professional Development Training

We are excited to watch them grow as they prepare to serve and protect the citizens of New Kent County.

And there was another special swearing-in today! Please help us welcome our newest four-legged deputy, K-9 Knox! K-9 Hamish, was also officially sworn in this morning. 🐕🐾

Congratulations to all of our newest deputies and K-9 partners. We wish you success as you begin this important journey, and we look forward to seeing all that you will accomplish in service to our community.

05/29/2026

Deputy Schuyler Sibley Receives VFW National Award for Public Servants

The New Kent County Sheriff's Office is proud to congratulate Deputy Schuyler Sibley on being recognized with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Award for Public Servants during the Providence Forge Recreation Association's Memorial Day Picnic held on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Providence Forge Recreation Center.
Deputy Sibley was nominated for this prestigious award by VFW Post 8356 in recognition of his extraordinary courage and commitment to public service. The award was presented on behalf of the post by CW5 Ken Gilman.
Deputy Sibley earned this recognition following a remarkable off-duty incident in the City of Williamsburg. While spending time with his family, Deputy Sibley witnessed an armed individual posing a threat to others. Without hesitation, he took action to protect those around him. After a brief foot pursuit, Deputy Sibley successfully detained the suspect until officers with the Williamsburg Police Department arrived and took the individual into custody.
Deputy Sibley's actions exemplify the highest ideals of law enforcement, demonstrating courage, selflessness, and an unwavering commitment to protecting others, even while off duty. His quick thinking and decisive response helped prevent further danger to innocent citizens and reflected the professionalism and dedication that the New Kent County Sheriff's Office strives to uphold every day.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Deputy Sibley for his act of valor and public service. We also thank VFW Post 8356 for recognizing his bravery and for their continued support of the men and women who serve our communities.
Congratulations, Deputy Sibley, on this well-deserved honor. Your actions have made both your community and your Sheriff's Office proud.
Photographs from the award presentation held on May 25, 2026, at the Providence Forge Recreation Center are attached.