News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 31, 2026
Local News
UPDATE: No injuries in New Kent school bus/pickup truck accident; pickup driver charged
The 17-year-old driver of a pickup truck has been charged with reckless driving after a collision Thursday morning with a New Kent County school bus. State Police Sgt. Steve Vick said the 2004 Thomas school bus had 17 children on board when it stopped to pick up another child on Pine Fork Road (Route 610), about one mile east of the Airport Road (Route 612) intersection around 7 a.m. when it was struck from behind by the 2000 Chevrolet pickup. No children were injured and both drivers were unharmed. Another bus picked up the children and carried them on to…
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New Kent boards convene to address 2015-16 CIP, budget
In order to understand viewpoints and discuss strategies for the upcoming budget season, members from New Kent’s School Board and the county’s Board of Supervisors met during a joint session Wednesday evening to grasp the task of addressing Capital Improvement Plans (CIP). Evaluating the upcoming budget and future goals, each side had an opportunity to explain its stance during the hour and a half long meeting. New Kent superintendent of schools David Myers opened dialogue, referencing three key goals the school system is aiming for in the FY2015-16 cycle. “We definitely want the county leaders to see the enrollment projections…
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Notification by alert truck driver leads police in New Kent to alleged kidnappers, victim; FBI handling case, but withholding comment
An alert tractor-trailer driver at a New Kent County truck stop is being credited with saving a young woman from the clutches of a man and woman who are now in police custody facing possible kidnapping and other charges. Authorities, meanwhile, are being closed mouth concerning details. State police spokesman Sgt. Steve Vick said the matter has been turned over to the FBI. Officials in the Richmond FBI office are releasing no information at this time. “The FBI is investigating this matter with Virginia State Police and New Kent County Sheriff’s Office,” said FBI special agent Michael R. Schuler on…
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North Carolina man faces charges following high-speed chase in New Kent
A North Carolina man has incurred a lengthy list of charges after a police pursuit that began in New Kent County at speeds over 100 miles per hour ended with his arrest near Richmond International Airport in Henrico County. Todd Michael Bowers, 43, of the 1100 block of Weeksville Road in Weeksville, N.C., faces one count each of felony eluding, narcotics possession, marijuana possession, driving under the influence, and refusal to submit to a blood/breath test. He is also charged with several traffic violations. The Dec. 31 chase began near mile marker 218 on westbound Interstate 64 when a New…
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Man accepts plea deal in NK Circuit Court after assault in Pilot
A man who assaulted his former girlfriend at the Pilot Travel Center in the Talleysville area of New Kent accepted a plea agreement during Monday afternoon New Kent Circuit Court proceedings. Xavier Tyler Slayton, 20 (address unlisted), entered guilty pleas to one amended charge of misdemeanor disorderly conduct (originally abduction) and one charge of misdemeanor assault and battery. In a summary of evidence, last June 26, Slayton and his former girlfriend were traveling from Richmond to Norfolk. Making a stop at the travel plaza, the two got into an altercation when the victim indicated she wanted to return home. When…
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High speed chase in New Kent leads to Amherst man’s arrest
An Amherst County man has turned himself in as a result of a high speed chase on Jan. 2 that spanned New Kent and Henrico County. Carl B. Viar, 25, surrendered to Virginia State Police on Jan. 3 without incident. According to the police report, a Virginia State Trooper pulled over a 2006 Ford truck on Interstate 64 at mile marker 217 in New Kent for speeding 100 miles per hour in a posted 70 miles per hour zone. During the traffic stop, the truck took off, causing minor injury to a New Kent deputy assisting with the stop. The…
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Charles City landfill recognized for wildlife habitat program
Waste Management’s Charles City County Landfill was honored at the Wildlife Habitat Council’s 26th Annual Symposium for its achievements in protecting and enhancing wildlife habitat. The facility earned recertification of its Wildlife at Work program, which was designed by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) to provide a structure for cooperative efforts between management, employees and community members to create, conserve and restore wildlife habitats The local effort is part of a national Waste Management program that protects animal and plant species on more than 26,000 acres across North America, representing an important contribution to the company’s goal of 100 certifications…
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Three arrested for separate thefts in New Kent
Three individuals have been arrested by New Kent Sheriff’s Office as potential suspects in crimes within the county: –Nancy L. Pace, 42, (address unknown) and Christopher Cutrell, 21, of the 8300 block of Brown Avenue, West Point, have each been charged with two counts of grand larceny and one count of conspiracy to commit grand larceny. According to the police report, both suspects allegedly stole power tools and fishing equipment from two residences on Old Roxbury Road last Sept. 19 and Sept. 22. Pace has also been charged with the additional felonies of grand larceny and intent to sell stolen…
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New Kent supervisors to host town hall
New Kent supervisors will host a town hall meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22, 6:30-8 p.m. in the New Kent High School auditorium. Chairman Thomas Evelyn recommended the meeting during the November work session. According to Evelyn, the meeting will allow citizens to voice concerns and comments to supervisors. The town hall is expected to be an informal meet and greet with county leaders.
VDOT to replace Herring Creek Bridge in Charles City
Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin replacing the Herring Creek Bridge on Route 5 (John Tyler Memorial Highway) in Charles City on Jan. 5. During the replacement, Route 5 will be restricted to one 12-foot lane at the bridge. Additionally, a temporary traffic signal has been installed, as well as speed reduced to 35 miles per hour. Drivers can expect delays during peak hours. Oversized vehicles and those who choose to avoid delays are advised to use the following detour: Eastbound Route 5- Take Barnetts Road (Route 609) north to Cattail Road (Route 650) east to Roxbury Road (Route…
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