News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | September 28, 2025
Local News
Legality of appointment of interim New Kent supervisor challenged by Attorney General’s Office
Only one month into the new election term, New Kent’s Board of Supervisors are facing an internal battle stemming from the legality of the appointment of Amy Pearson. Pearson was appointed by the previous board in Dec. 2023 after the passing of the late Patricia Paige. That appointment, however, was challenged by the office of Virginia’s General Attorney Jason Miyares. For the last several weeks, questions have arisen about the previous board’s decision to appoint Pearson as the representative to District 3 for the county. At the Jan. 10 meeting, District 1 Supervisor Thomas Evelyn spoke about the issue. “Miss…
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Front Royal man admits to taking trailer from work site in New Kent County
A Front Royal man accepted a plea deal to a reduced charge as part of an agreement reached Monday morning in New Kent Circuit Court. Brandon Michael Wise-Collins, 33, of the 800 block of Morgan Place, entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of misdemeanor petty larceny (originally grand larceny) stemming from an Apr. 7, 2023 incident. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on Apr. 11, 2023, a New Kent deputy received a call from Dave Hall, who worked for Central Concrete. Hall said that someone had gone onto a worksite at…
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Richmond man indicted for April 2023 high-speed chase, crash in New Kent
A Richmond man who allegedly fled police on Apr. 17, 2023, has been indicted by a New Kent grand jury. James Alonzo McLaughlin, 40, of the 3800 block of 500 block of W. Grace Street, Richmond, was indicted on one count each of felony eluding, felony hit and run, and misdemeanor DUI (first offense) during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. An Apr. 18 press release by New Kent Sheriff’s Office indicates that at 1:15 p.m., a call for service was received about a suspicious vehicle and possible intoxicated occupants. Officers responded to Chesapeake Circle in the Providence…
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Pearson appointed as interim District 3 supervisor in New Kent
Amy Pearson has been appointed as the interim representative for District 3 in New Kent County. At a special work session held Monday, Dec. 18, New Kent County’s Board of Supervisors appointed Pearson to fill the expired term of the late Patricia Paige, who passed away on Nov. 28, 2023. Pearson’s term will end on Dec. 31, 2024 after a Nov. 5, 2024 Special Election will take place to fill the vacancy. Pearson is the Chief Financial Officer for the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission. She is also a former Assistant Financial Services Director for New Kent, where she worked from…
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Maryland man admits to possessing cocaine, driving under influence in New Kent
A Maryland man who operated a car while under the influence has been placed in the First Offender Program. Dartanyon Carnel Nelson, 33, of the 5400 block of Church Road, Bowie, entered guilty pleas to one count each of possession of a Schedule I/II substance and misdemeanor DUI (first offense) as part of a plea agreement reached Monday afternoon in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on May 15, a Virginia State Police Trooper had just finished conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 64 when a vehicle passed at…
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Hopewell woman to pay $3,945 in restitution for scheming Charles City woman
A Hopewell woman must pay nearly $4,000 in restitution after pleading guilty during Friday morning proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. Breonna Lachelle Gatling, 30, of the 1200 block of High Avenue, Hopewell, entered a guilty plea to one count of obtaining money by false pretenses as part of a plea agreement reached. In a summary of evidence by Charles City Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Tyler Klink, between Jan. 28 and March 31, Jessica Quivers had asked to use the services of Global Housing, a company that assists people in buying homes when they need help with their credit. Quivers went…
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New Kent Sheriff’s Office investigating deaths of Quinton residents.
New Kent Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two Quinton residents from Dec. 7. Gerard Oakley, 63, and Madison Oakley, 20, both of English Boxwood Lane, were both discovered deceased at the time of the arrival according to the press release. The investigation remains ongoing, and the sheriff’s office is awaiting additional information from the office of the chief medical examiner in Richmond. The sheriff’s office also says there is no danger to the community and no suspects are being sought at this time.
New Kent man receives 17-year prison term for crimes against minor
*Editor’s Note: This story may contain content unsuitable to some readers. A New Kent man will spend the next 17 years in prison for his involvement with child pornography and crimes against a minor after receiving his sentence following Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Erich Mathias Schaub, learned his fate after accepting a plea agreement during a Sept. 11 trial. During his September trial, a summary of evidence presented by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick revealed that from June 2021 to Sept. 2022, the Internet Crime Task Force received a tip about the possible distribution of…
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Jury acquits Quinton man of second-degree murder, finds justification in self-defense
A Quinton man has been acquitted of second-degree murder following a two-day jury trial in New Kent. Jason Tyler Boyd, 41, was found not guilty of the aforementioned charge and use of a firearm in commission of a felony following the Dec. 7-8 trial. On Nov. 12, 2022 during the late hours of the night, two men came to the former resident of Boyd, located at the 9200 block of Pine Hollow Road. The two men inside were Charles Bailey and Eric Sluder, with the latter being alleged to have known Boyd. At that time, Bailey knocked on the door…
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Charles City jury convicts Newport News man of attempted murder, robbing Dollar General
A Newport News has been found guilty of several charges, including attempted murder, following a two-day jury trial in Charles City stemming from a 2022 robbery. Yahsim Tremaine Williams, 23, was found guilty on six charges as part of the Nov. 30-Dec. 1 trial in front of a jury. On Aug. 1, 2022, an unknown black male entered the Dollar General at 10341 Courthouse Road around that evening. During that time, store manager Emerald Johnson was training Nelson Peck, a new employee. The unknown man approached Peck, putting a gun to his head, and threatened to shoot him if he…
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