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🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 11-11-2026 🚨

On this week's edition of Wanted Wednesday, the New Kent County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Robert Meredith Otey, Jr., 44, of Lanexa, Virginia.

Mr. Otey is currently wanted for a probation violation stemming from an underlying conviction of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle.

📞 HAVE INFORMATION?

If you know Mr. Otey's whereabouts or have information that could assist in locating him, please contact the New Kent County Sheriff's Office at:

☎️ 804-966-9500
📱 Submit a tip through our NKSO Mobile App
🚔 Your local law enforcement agency
💬 Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000

💻 Want to remain anonymous?

You can submit a tip through Crime Stoppers at [phone].

💰 Remember — you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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🇺🇸Honoring Those Who Served –Veterans Day 2026🇺🇸

Today, the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office proudly recognizes and honors the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Veterans Day is an opportunity to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of those who answered the call to serve our nation. Their dedication to protecting our freedoms is something we should never take for granted.

We are especially proud of the veterans who continue their commitment to service as members of our Sheriff’s Office and throughout our community.

To all veterans, past and present, thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and your dedication to our country. Your service will never be forgotten.

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

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❤️ A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way! 🍬🍪

We’ve had some thoughtful surprises dropped off at the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office recently, and we wanted to take a moment to recognize those responsible!

🍬 First, Braelynn Evans, a local Girl Scout Brownie from Troop 5318, stopped by to share some of her Halloween candy with our deputies and staff. While most kids are busy enjoying their Halloween haul, Braelynn decided to share some of hers with us. What a sweet gesture!

🧺 We also received a basket filled with snacks and a thoughtful card from members of Emmaus Baptist Church. We appreciate you taking the time to think of our deputies and staff and show your support!
It’s gestures like these, big or small, that remind us how fortunate we are to serve such a supportive and caring community.

To Braelynn and the members of Emmaus Baptist Church, thank you! Your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated by all of us at the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office! 💙

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☕👮 Coffee With a Cop – Join Us!

Start your morning with a cup of coffee and some great conversation!

The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office invites you to join us for our next Coffee With a Cop event at Safari Coffee!

📅 Wednesday, November 25, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Safari Coffee – New Kent

Coffee With a Cop is a great opportunity to meet the deputies who serve your community, ask questions, share concerns, or simply enjoy some friendly conversation in a relaxed setting.

No speeches, no agendas — just coffee, conversation, and an opportunity to strengthen the connections between law enforcement and the community we proudly serve.

☕ We hope to see you there!

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UPDATE: MR. HUBBARD LOCATED

Mr. Hubbard has been located after turning himself in to law enforcement earlier today.

Thank you to everyone who shared our previous post and assisted in spreading the word.

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🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 11-4-2026 🚨

The New Kent Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Kaleb Nathaniel Hubbard, 19, of Northumberland, VA, who is wanted on active felony warrants for:

Rape
Strangulation
Object Sexual Penetration

Suspect Information:

Name: Kaleb Nathaniel Hubbard
Height: 5’7
Weight: 155
Hair: BLK
Eyes: BRO

⚠️ Do not attempt to apprehend or approach this individual.

If you know where Mr. Hubbard may be or have any information that could help us locate him, please contact:

☎️ 804-966-9500
📱 Submit a tip through our NKSO Mobile App
🚔 Your local law enforcement agency
💬 Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers: 804-780-1000

💰 Remember — you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500.

Submit your tip online here: 👉 https://t.co/BSb7LUP9T6

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🎃👻 Happy Halloween! 👻🎃

Halloween is finally here, and we hope everyone has a fa-boo-lous time tonight! 🍬

Before heading out for an evening of tricks, treats, and questionable costume choices, be sure to check out our video featuring some quick Halloween safety tips. After all, the only scares we want tonight should come from ghosts, goblins, and your neighbor’s decorations! 👻

Whether you’re out collecting candy or traveling through our neighborhoods, keep an eye out for little ghosts and goblins, stay alert, and remember that safety is no trick!

Have a fun, safe, and spooky Halloween from all of us at the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office! 🎃🦇

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🦖🎃 HALLOWEEN SAFETY ALERT 🎃🦖

We thought bringing in a T-Rex to help with Halloween safety would be a good idea.

It was not. 😂

Deputy Rex showed up ready for duty, but we quickly discovered a few problems:

🔦 Can’t hold a flashlight — arms too short.
🍬 Can’t carry a candy bucket — arms too short.
🚪 Can’t knock on doors — you guessed it… arms too short.
🚔 Can’t operate a patrol vehicle — ABSOLUTELY NOT.

When we tried to discuss these performance issues, Rex became prehistorically uncooperative.

Unfortunately, he had to be taken into custody and is currently being held in Jurassic Jail. 🚔🦖

Before getting locked up, Rex did manage to share a few Halloween reminders:

🎃 Stay visible.
🚗 Slow down.
👻 Stick together.
🍬 Check the candy.
🦖 Watch for dinosaurs.

Have a safe and ROAR-some Halloween from the New Kent Sheriff’s Office!

P.S. Rex has requested an attorney. Unfortunately, he can’t reach the phone. 🦖☎️😂

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🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 10-28-2026 🚨

On this week's edition of Wanted Wednesday, the New Kent Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Antwan Dante Lewis, 47, of Chesapeake, who is wanted for Probation Violation – Absconding.

His underlying conviction is for Receiving or Concealing a Stolen Firearm.

Lewis is described as:

Height: 5'10"

Weight: Approximately 200 lbs.

Hair: Black

Eyes: Brown

If you know where Mr. Lewis may be or have any information that could help us locate him, please contact:

☎️ 804-966-9500
📱 Submit a tip through our NKSO Mobile App
🚔 Your local law enforcement agency
💬 Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers: 804-780-1000

💰 Remember — you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Submit your tip online here:👉 https://t.co/BSb7LUP9T6

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🚦 **TRAFFIC PATTERN UPDATE – RT\. 249 / I\-64**

Motorists traveling on Route 249 (New Kent Highway) near the I-64 WB entrance ramp are advised that the temporary traffic signals and traffic pattern previously in place have been removed.

⚠️ Please pay close attention to the new traffic pattern and roadway lane markings when traveling through this area.

We encourage all motorists to use caution, reduce their speed, and follow the updated lane markings and traffic signs as drivers become familiar with the changes.

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🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 10-21-26 🚨

On this week’s edition of Wanted Wednesday, the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Leopoldo Marin DeJesus, 40, who is currently wanted for Malicious Wounding.

Mr. DeJesus is accused of seriously injuring an individual during an incident back in August of this year and fleeing the scene prior to law enforcement’s arrival.

Mr. DeJesus is described as being approximately 5’6” tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

If you know where Mr. DeJesus may be or have any information that could help us locate him, please contact:

☎️ 804-966-9500
📱 Submit a tip through our NKSO Mobile App
🚔 Your local law enforcement agency
💬 Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers: 804-780-1000

💰 Remember — you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

Submit your tip online here:👉 https://t.co/BSb7LUP9T6

[New Kent Sheriff @NewKentSheriffs]

💊🚨 REMINDER: NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY – THIS SATURDAY!

The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind everyone that National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is happening this Saturday, October 24, 2026!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: New Kent County Sheriff’s Office

Do you have unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of them!

Proper disposal helps prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisonings, and medications from ending up in the wrong hands.

✅ Clean out your medicine cabinet and help keep our community safe!

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🚨 SCAM ALERT: JURY DUTY SCAM CIRCULATING AGAIN! 🚨

The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that the jury duty scam is once again circulating in our area. We want to remind everyone how these scams work and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.

⚠️ HOW THE SCAM WORKS:

Scammers contact individuals by phone, claiming to be a deputy, law enforcement officer, or court official. They tell the person that they have failed to appear for jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for their arrest.

The scammer then demands immediate payment of a fine to avoid being arrested. In some cases, they may use the names of actual law enforcement officers, provide fake badge numbers, or manipulate caller ID to make the call appear to originate from a legitimate law enforcement agency.

💰 BEWARE OF BITCOIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY PAYMENTS!

One increasingly common tactic involves scammers instructing victims to make payments using Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

Victims may be directed to withdraw cash from their bank and take it to a Bitcoin ATM or cryptocurrency kiosk, which can sometimes be found inside convenience stores, gas stations, or other retail locations.

The scammer may provide a QR code or instructions for transferring the money into a cryptocurrency wallet that they control.

While we are currently warning residents about jury duty scams, cryptocurrency payment demands are also commonly associated with other fraudulent schemes, including fake government threats, tech support scams, romance scams, and fraudulent investment opportunities. Regardless of the reason provided, if someone contacts you unexpectedly and demands payment through a Bitcoin ATM or cryptocurrency transfer, consider it a major warning sign of a scam.

Once cryptocurrency is transferred, the transaction is generally irreversible, making it extremely difficult, if not impossible, for victims to recover their money.

🚫 REMEMBER: THE NEW KENT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WILL NEVER:

Call you and demand payment for missing jury duty to avoid arrest.

Instruct you to purchase Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to pay a fine or resolve a warrant.
Direct you to a Bitcoin ATM, gift card retailer, or payment application to settle a criminal or court-related matter.

Threaten to immediately arrest you if you refuse to make a payment over the phone.

✅ WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

If you receive a suspicious call, HANG UP! Do not provide personal information, banking details, or any form of payment.

If you are uncertain whether the call is legitimate, contact the Sheriff’s Office directly at 804-966-9500 using a number you independently verify rather than a number provided by the caller.

If you have already sent money or believe you have been a victim of this scam, contact law enforcement immediately.

📢 PLEASE SHARE THIS WARNING!

These scammers can be very convincing and often use fear, intimidation, and urgency to pressure people into making payments before they have time to question the situation.

We encourage everyone to discuss these scams with family members, friends, and neighbors, particularly those who may be unfamiliar with Bitcoin or cryptocurrency transactions.

Remember: No legitimate law enforcement agency or court will require you to pay in Bitcoin to avoid arrest.

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WANTED WEDNESDAY 10-14-26

This week, the New Kent Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Joshua Caleb Augburn, who is currently wanted for a Probation Violation stemming from an original charge of Assault.

On top of that, Mr. Augburn has racked up active warrants across multiple other jurisdictions.

Joshua, if you’re collecting warrants like trading cards, we think it’s time to retire the deck. You can try running from county line to county line, but eventually, the game ends—and we're more than happy to help you turn yourself in.

If you know where Mr. Augburn may be, please contact the New Kent Sheriff’s Office at 804-966-9500, through our mobile app, your local law enforcement agency, or Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

Remember, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

You can also submit your tip online to Crime Stoppers here:
https://t.co/BSb7LUP9T6

[New Kent Sheriff @NewKentSheriffs]

💊 NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY 💊

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 New Kent County Sheriff's Office
Do you have unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? Now is the perfect time to clean them out!
The New Kent County Sheriff's Office will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

This free event provides residents with a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of medications they no longer need.

✅ Help prevent prescription drug misuse.

✅ Reduce the risk of accidental poisoning.

✅ Keep potentially dangerous medications out of the wrong hands.

Accepted items include prescription pills, capsules, patches, and liquid medications securely sealed in their original containers.

🚫 Please note: Syringes, needles, and other sharps cannot be accepted.

Take a few minutes to check your medicine cabinets and help us make New Kent County a safer community!

Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back!

[New Kent Sheriff @NewKentSheriffs]

🐾 COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR OUR K-9 PROGRAM! 🐾

The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend a sincere THANK YOU to the Virginia Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi for their generous monetary donation to our K-9 Program last week!

Deputy S. Torrence and K-9 Hamish were on hand to proudly accept the donation on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office.

Donations like these help support our K-9 Program and the important work our four-legged partners do to help keep our community safe.

We are truly grateful for the generosity of organizations like Beta Sigma Phi and their continued support of local law enforcement.

🐕‍🦺 Thank you for supporting our K-9 team and the New Kent County Sheriff's Office!

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💙 THANK YOU FOR A GREAT NIGHT OF FAITH & BLUE! 💙

The New Kent County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank everyone who came out and joined us for our Faith & Blue Community Kickball Game last night!

While there was plenty of fun, friendly competition, and laughter on the field, the evening was about much more than kickball. It was an opportunity to come together as a community, strengthen relationships, enjoy fellowship, and build meaningful connections between law enforcement and the citizens we are proud to serve.

Events like this remind us that strong communities are built through trust, partnerships, and simply taking the time to get to know one another outside of our everyday roles.

We are grateful to everyone who participated, cheered from the sidelines, helped organize the event, or simply stopped by to spend the evening with us. Your support and involvement are what make events like this so special!

We had a great time and are already looking forward to doing it all again next year!

💙 Thank you, New Kent County, for making this year’s Faith & Blue Kickball Game a success!

Check out all the photos by clicking the link below

https://t.co/h8u61BxHA1

#FaithAndBlue #NewKentSheriff #CommunityConnections #FaithAndBlueWeekend #StrongerTogether

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📣 Don't forget to join us TONIGHT for the Faith & Blue Community Kickball Game!

Come out for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and community fellowship as we bring law enforcement and our community together!

📍 Location: The Ark Sports Complex
3020 New Kent Hwy, Quinton, VA 23141
🕠 Opening Ceremonies: 5:40 PM
⚾ Game Begins: 6:00 PM

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to cheer everyone on and enjoy a great evening with your local law enforcement officers!
We hope to see you there! 🚔⚾

#FaithAndBlue #NationalFaithAndBlueWeekend #CommunityKickball #NewKentCounty #CommunityStrong

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🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 10-7-26 🚨

Apparently, once just wasn’t enough… or twice… or even seven times.

This week, the New Kent Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Leon Sparrow, age 40, who currently has an active Capias for Driving Revoked/Suspended — 8th Offense.

Mr. Sparrow, after eight rounds, we think it may finally be time to let somebody else do the driving. 🚗❌ In fact, if we find you, we’ll even be happy to provide a courtesy ride to the Sheriff’s Office. 🚓

If you know where Mr. Sparrow may be, please contact the New Kent Sheriff’s Office at 804-966-9500, through our mobile app, your local law enforcement agency, or Metro Richmond Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.

💰 Remember, you can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

You can also submit your tip online to Crime Stoppers here:
https://t.co/BSb7LUPHIE