News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | September 27, 2025
Local News
Letter of Intent with C5 LLC sets up possible development of data centers in Charles City
Charles City Board of Supervisors approved a letter of intent (LOI) with C5, LLC, for the possible development of data centers. The approval came at the Sept. 24 meeting with little pushback. Approximately 87.5 acres would be sold to Bruce Howard Construction for the $1 million land development. At the center of confusing was the use of the name “C5”. C5 LLC is different from the nonprofit organization C5 (Concerned Citizens of Charles City County). LaVeesha Rollins of the latter said that the company used their name to deceive residents. “It appears there has been a deliberate intention to create…
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Upgrades to New Kent High School stadium face possible delay, postponement
Upgrades to New Kent High School’s stadium have been put on hold as more information continues to be gathered. The $2.3 million project would see the conversion of the current field to turf. Currently, New Kent is one of two schools in the Bay Rivers District without a turf field. Superintendent of Schools Brian Nichols said that the upgrades would take place in phases. The high school track would account for phase one and the turf in phase two. A warranty for the turf would last eight years, with proper upkeep meaning they don’t have to do anything for more…
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Juvenile placed in detention after making threats against Charles City High School
A Charles City juvenile has been charged with making a threat of death or bodily injured towards a public school. According to a Charles City Sheriff’s Office press release, a 14-year-old juvenile has been charged and placed into the custody of juvenile detention and awaiting trial. On Sept. 11, a teacher at Charles City High School contacted school administration about a juvenile student making threats against the school. As a result, extra law enforcement officers were present at the school complex and an investigation was launched. After the investigation and consulting with Charles City County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office, the juvenile…
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New Kent woman placed on one-year probation for leaving child unsupervised
A New Kent woman who left a child unsupervised for several hours has entered a no contest plea to one count of felony child abuse. Sha’la Deloris Tucker, 32, of the 11000 block of Knockholt Lane, entered the plea as part of Monday proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence, on Jan. 10, a child who was supposed to be under Tucker’s care arrived home from school. When the child arrived, Tucker was not present, prompting the child to call another relative. That relative contacted authorities, who responded to Tucker’s home only to find the child….
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New Kent man indicted on charges stemming from allegedly stealing HVAC equipment
A New Kent man has been indicted on several charges stemming from allegedly stealing property as part of Monday morning indictments certified by a New Kent grand jury. Christopher Thomas Batkins, 31, of the 3600 block of Hopewell Road, was indicted on one count each of grand larceny, intent to sell stolen property, felony destruction of property, possession of burglary tools, misdemeanor breaking and entering, and misdemeanor obtaining money by false pretenses. The indictments allege that on Jan. 31, Batkins stole property that included an HVAC system belonging to Nicholas Nance. In other indictments certified by the grand jury: –David…
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Several individuals agree to plea deals in New Kent Circuit Court
Several individuals agreed to terms of plea deals as part of Monday proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. –Nathaniel Lee Boltz, 33, of West Point, entered guilty pleas to an amended charge of misdemeanor possession of a Schedule III drug (originally possession of a Schedule I/II drug) and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated (second offense) as part of a plea agreement. One charge each of possession of a gun while in possession of a Schedule I/II drug, possession of a Schedule I/II drug with intent to distribute, and felony violation of pretrial conditions were dropped. In a summary of evidence, on…
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Chesapeake man receives six months for illegally possessing ammunition in New Kent
A Chesapeake man will spend six months in jail for illegally possession ammunition after being convicted as a felon. Seth Allen Przepiora Jr., 21, of the 1400 block of Winslow Avenue, entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon (originally possession of a gun by a nonviolent felon) as part of a plea deal reached on Sept. 3. One charge of possession of a Schedule I/II drug and possession of a gun while in possession of a Schedule I/II drug was dropped as part of the agreement. In a summary of evidence…
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One indicted by Charles City grand jury
A Charles City man was the lone individual indicted during Tuesday morning grand jury proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. Cody Wayne Herring, 31, of the 4200b lock of Old Holly Hills Road, Charles City, was indicted on one count each of abduction, misdemeanor aggressive driving, and misdemeanor eluding of police. The offenses allegedly happened on March 13.
Newport News man receives two years for possessing stolen credit cards
A Newport News man has entered into a plea agreement stemming from a credit card larceny and will now spend the next two years in jail. Zayon Lavon Robinson, 40, of the 200 block of Susan Constant Drive, entered an Alford Plea of Guilt to one count each of credit card larceny, misdemeanor obstruction of justice, and misdemeanor driving suspended as part of Aug. 27 proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. One charge of assault on a law enforcement officer was dropped as part of the plea deal. An Alford Plea of Guilt indicates while the defendant maintains his innocence,…
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Charles City agrees to short-term financing upwards of $5.2 million, changes personal property tax relief rate
Charles City’s Board of Supervisors has agreed to the terms of a Revenue Anticipation Note (RAN) for a short-term revenue boost. Board members unanimously agreed to a proposal from First Citizens as part of the short-term financing. A presentation made by Davenport Finance showed an RFP for proposals was sent out in July for the financing. According to Davenport Finance representative Kyle Lucks, several local governments enter into RAN agreements due to a low influx of revenue in the early months of the fiscal year. Lucks recommended First Citizens to the Charles City leadership to allow upwards of $5.2 million…
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