News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 3, 2026
Local News
New Kent man arrested for felony eluding charge in Charles City
A New Kent County man has been arrested on several charges stemming from a Jan. 26 early morning pursuit in Charles City. William Henry Winston Jr., 64, of the 6300 block of Emmaus Church Road, is charged with one count of felony eluding police and one count each of misdemeanor driving on a revoked license, speeding, no vehicle registration, and no state inspection. According to the police report, a Charles City deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate a speed on northbound Route 106 (Roxbury Road). After initiating a traffic stop, the deputy exited his patrol car to…
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Charles City, Waste Management agree to $1.5 million settlement
After 15 months of legalities, motions, and mediation as part of a civil lawsuit between Charles City County and Waste Management, both parties have agreed to a $1.5 million settlement. Charles City Board of Supervisors chairman Gilbert Smith announced the settlement during the board’s Jan. 27 regular monthly meeting. “I’m pleased to announce that we have reached an agreement with Waste Management,” said Smith. “We will receive $1.5 million, with the agreement to span over the next five and a half years.” According to District 2 representative Bill Coada, the $1.5 million will be paid upfront for the settlement, with…
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Charles City animal control officer retiring Jan. 31
Charles City animal control officer Frank Bates will retire from his position effective Jan. 31. An announcement during the Jan. 27 Charles City Board of Supervisors’ meeting revealed that Bates will step down from his post. When taking action on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the county and New Kent Sheriff’s Office, it was revealed that the animal control officer will enter retirement after more than 30 years of service. The MOU was required to be adopted to have animal control services for Charles City. Effective Feb. 1 to June 30, New Kent Sheriff’s Office will handle a majority…
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Quinton man to serve no active time for drug possession
A Quinton man accepted a plea deal during Jan. 26 New Kent Circuit Court proceedings stemming from an April 2014 arrest. Winston Allen Kirby, 38, of the 3800 block of Poverty Hall Road, New Kent, entered guilty pleas to one count each of possession of heroin and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. In a summary of evidence, last Apr. 4 New Kent Sheriff’s Office received a call regarding a vehicle stopped on the side of the road. When deputies arrived, they noticed two men sleeping inside the car, with Kirby being the passenger. After a subsequent investigation, it was determined…
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Charles City staff hosting NSA, RMU meetings on development
Charles City’s planning staff is scheduling three public meetings to receive input on the planning commission’s proposed Neighborhood Service Areas (NSA). At least one NSA is located in each district, with a NSA defined as “areas located around crossroads and other community anchors that provide limited space for high density residential development and associated neighborhood commercial activities.” The planning commission is also proposing to incorporate new Rural Residential Mixed-Use zoning (RMU-1), with the intent of encouraging development of residential-based, mixed-use NSAs in the Adkins Store and Ruthville communities. County planning staff is planning to present the proposed ordinances and receive…
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Charles City business permit fee effective Jan. 1
As of Jan. 1, a $30 business fee is now in effect in Charles City. A new ordinance passed on Nov. 25 requires business owners/managers to apply for the yearly business permit. Owners must also conform to the county’s zoning ordinance for approval by applying for a one-time zoning business permit fee at a cost of $20. Businesses must apply for the permit no later than Jan. 31 of the license year if the business has been issued one the preceding year except in the case of 2015 applicants. Those applicants must obtain a business permit by Mar. 1. All…
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Tiller announces reelection bid for District 2 seat in New Kent
Current New Kent board of supervisor chairman and District 2 representative Tommy Tiller has announced his bid for reelection. “Over the past three years, we have started projects in the county and I would like to see these completed,” said Tiller in a press release. “There is the Historic School Project, Pine Fork Park, and growth in the Bottoms Bridge area which has been slow but there is more progress on the way.” Tiller added he has been honored to serve as the current District 2 supervisor and on the county’s planning commission for the past eight years. “I hope…
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CCSO seeks information on stolen delivery packages
Charles City Sheriff’s Office is seeking information in separate thefts involving packages taken from county residences. Calls to the sheriff’s office say packages left on the porch of homes by a delivery company were taken by unknown subjects. Authorities are looking into the matter and ask residents to be on the lookout for any suspicious vehicles and/or persons. If you have any information on the thefts, please call the sheriff’s office at 829-9265 or Crimestoppers at 780-1000.
Henrico man arrested for 2010 sex crimes in Charles City
A Henrico man faces numerous felony charges after being arrested on sexual allegations stemming from 2010 incidents in Charles City. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Nicholas Alan Keller, 23, of the 2000 block of Dresden Road, on two counts of sodomy, and one count each of rape, abduction, incest, and indecent liberties with a minor. According to the arrest report, Keller took sexual advantage of a minor in 2010, when the victim was 13 years old. After an investigation, deputies were dispatched to Keller’s home, where he was arrested on Jan. 8. Keller was being held without bond at Riverside Regional Jail.
CC man posing as police officer arrested for attempted burglary
Charles City Sheriff’s Office has arrested a local resident who allegedly attempted to burglarize a home while posing as a police officer. Nicholas Otey, 36, of the 9400 block of Barnetts Road, Charles City, has been charged with one count each of attempted armed robbery, burglary at night with intent to commit armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, misdemeanor impersonating a police officer, and misdemeanor reckless handing of a firearm. According to the police report, on Jan. 8, Otey entered a residence located at the 2200 block…
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