News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 3, 2026
Local News
Weapons charges lodged against elderly CC man
A Charles City man who allegedly brandished a firearm has been arrested by county deputies. Warren Lampkin, 83, of the 6500 block of Sturgeon Point Road, was taken into custody stemming from a Feb. 5 incident. According to the police report, Lampkin was with two other people when an argument ensued. Other two people involved told deputies that Lampkin allegedly pointed a shotgun at them. After a search of the premises, deputies recovered the weapon. Lampkin is charged with two counts of brandishing a firearm. He was released on a personal recognize bond and is scheduled to appear in Charles…
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Charles City man, three juveniles face assault by mob charges
A Charles City man and three juveniles now face charges of assault by mob after a Feb. 7 incident. Charles City deputies arrested Matthew Chandler Colon-Montgomery, 18, of the 3900 block of Haupts Lane. According to the police report, authorities responded to an alleged assault on Perks Lane. The victim told deputies that Colon-Montgomery and three juveniles allegedly removed him from his residence and assaulted him outside. The victim suffered minor injuries. The victim also indicated that he knew the alleged assailants. Colon-Montgomery faces one count of felony assault by mob and was being held on $1,500 secured bond at…
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Man charged with reckless driving in New Kent
A Richmond man has been charged with reckless driving stemming from a Feb. 7 accident in New Kent. John W. Salo, 47, received the charge from state police after his 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer crossed a double-line section of Adkins Road (Route 618) and struck a 2011 BMW. Salo was transported to a nearby medical facility with non-threatening injuries. The driver of the BMW was not injured. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts at the time of the accident.
One dead after Charles City fire at home
One person is dead after a fire broke out at a Charles City residence early Friday morning. Fire and rescue crew members responded to the 4600 block of Dobie Trail shortly after 4 a.m. on Feb. 6. Upon arrival, the trailer was engulfed in flames. Witnesses reported that a man was trapped inside the home, but firefighters were unable to make progress due to the flames. Once the fire was extinguished, fire crews entered the house where the man’s body was located. The name of the victim has not been released by authorities pending notification of next to kin. Cause…
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Few address CC school board on reconfiguration of schools, FY15-16 budget
With a modest attendance of 30 people, only a handful took the opportunity to speak during Charles City School Board’s public hearings Tuesday night. School board members prepared to address questions and concerns of citizens relating to a reconfiguration of schools and a proposed $10.1 million FY2015-16 budget outlined by superintendent of schools David Gaston that was presented last December. Gaston opened the meeting with the first public hearing focused on a proposed reconfiguration of schools for Charles City. A recommendation would have the current elementary school host grades Pre-K to sixth, while the current middle/high school complex would become…
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DMV Select in New Kent becomes permanent office
After a six-month trial, New Kent’s DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) Select will become a permanent fixture for residents. A pilot run that commenced in June 2014 resulted in nearly 900 DMV transactions, relieving customer traffic at the East Henrico DMV center. The result earned approval for New Kent’s branch to become the next permanent office in Virginia. “New Kent customers have been taking advantage of this convenient service during the pilot and we look forward to continuing this partnership,” said DMV commissioner Richard D. Holcomb. Citizens can conduct vehicle-related transactions at DMV Selects. Services include vehicle titles and registrations,…
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Proposed FY2015-16 budget for New Kent schools close to $29 million
New Kent superintendent of schools David Myers has announced a proposed budget of close to $29 million for county schools for FY2015-16. School board members heard the recommendation during Monday night’s regular board meeting. Myers’ proposal for the schools’ general fund comes in at $26,997,618. That amount is a $676,660 increase over this year’s budget, equivalent to a 2.6 percent addition. Projections for sustaining categories including the school textbook fund ($164,594), school grant fund ($936,388), and school nutrition fund ($947,506) bring the total recommended budget to $29,046,106. “We want to use the money and utilize the funds and do what’s…
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Lights inspection to cause delays on Eltham Bridge Feb. 2-6
Motorists commuting between New Kent and the town of West Point will experience delays next week (Feb. 2-6). Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) announced alternating lane closures on the Eltham Bridge to inspect the lights and structure spanning the Pamunkey River. The inspection is expected to occur between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Motorists are expected to experience delays during that time period.
New Kent authorities serve felony indictments charging Hanover man with alleged sex crimes involving young boy
Authorities in New Kent County have served felony indictments on a Hanover County man charging the suspect with two counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor and one count of forcible sodomy. The suspect, Darwin K. Noble, 72, of the 8100 block of Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, is currently being held without bond in Pamunkey Regional Jail on those charges as well as similar counts incurred in Hanover. Charges in both jurisdictions allegedly involve an 11-year-old boy, who is not a New Kent resident, said New Kent Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Joe McLaughlin. The New Kent charges stem from last…
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Citing unknown costs, New Kent supervisors put temporary halt on joining regional radio grid
Citing advice from county attorney Michele Gowdy over unknown costs and language in a written contract, New Kent supervisors have placed a temporary halt on joining an emergency regional radio grid project for at least 45 days. Action taken at the Jan. 28 work session comes as no surprise since supervisors expressed concern after verbally agreeing to invest in the network during a September work session. However, contract negotiations with county staff, entities from Williamsburg-James City County, Gloucester County, York County, and Motorola representatives have forced New Kent leaders to freeze the process. “There are a lot of risks and…
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