New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | February 4, 2026

Award for bravery

By Robb Johnson | December 4, 2023 12:03 am

Former Charles City Deputy Alisha Buchanon is presented with an award for her bravery after she unselfishly sacrificed her life during an Aug. 1, 2022 robbery attempt. Buchanon was shot in the back while trying to deescalate a situation and was saved by her bulletproof vest after being shot at nearly a dozen times. The award was presented to her by Charles City County Sheriff’s Office.

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