News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 6, 2026
Local News
Interstate 64 westbound crash results in multiple fatalities
An accident on westbound Interstate 64 in New Kent just prior to exit 214 (Providence Forge) has resulted in several fatalities Monday morning. According to a Virginia State Police, troopers responded to a crash just after 11 a.m. on July 12. The preliminary investigation says a sedan was headed west passing traffic on the right shoulder when it ran off the road onto the grassy shoulder and struck a post mounting a VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) traffic counter. The vehicle subsequently caught fire. The front seat passenger was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a local hospital for…
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Funds for broadband expansion in Charles City included in McEachin’s proposal to United States Congress
United States Representative A. Donald McEachin announced the inclusion to secure funds to expand broadband in Charles City County. In a June 28 press release, the 2022 House Appropriations on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies included $2,643,508 in funding to assist with high-speed broadband internet in the county. “It is my honor to fight for the Fourth Congressional District of Virginia in Congress, and I am proud to have secured this much-needed funding for broadband expansion in Charles City County,” said McEachin in a press release. “Unfortunately, too many residents of Charles City County face…
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Providence Forge man indicted by Charles City grand jury
A Charles City grand jury returned one indictment as a true bill during Tuesday morning proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. Daniel Wayne New, 63, of the 6000 block of Greenyard Estates, Providence Forge, was indicted on one county of making a bomb or burn threat. The defendant allegedly threatened to burn down a shed belonging to his sister’s boyfriend on May 13.
Despite ‘distrust’ comments, county supervisors adopt ‘Envision New Kent’ strategic plan
With the population of New Kent County still remaining at the top as one of the fastest growing localities in Virginia, county leaders are dealing with the combination of accommodating for the growth while still maintaining the characteristics of the county. And despite opinionated comments about distrust from leadership in survey responses, New Kent leaders voted in favor of adopting a strategic plan to help the growth of the county during Wednesday’s morning work session. Aaron Arnett of Arnett, Muldrow Inc. presented the “Envision New Kent” strategic plan as part of the work session. “This is to be a bridge…
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Violating protective order four times nets man quartet of felony convictions
A former Quinton man who continuously violated a court order not to contact victims has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies. Kyle Robert Crews, 25, formerly of the 1200 block of Quaker Road, entered guilty pleas to four counts of violating a protective order (third or subsequent offense) during Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence provided by assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Julie Churchill, on Nov. 12, 2020, Crews contacted one of the victims through a third-party phone call. On Dec. 11, 2020, the defendant reached out to the same victim through a text message via…
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New Kent Board of Supervisors receive update on possible Internet solutions
New Kent’s Board of Supervisors held a special work session with RiverStreet Networks for an update on future broadband services within the county. The June 24 meeting was a follow up of the April 28 work session that gave county leaders a first glance of the requirements to bring Internet to the county. Currently, RiverStreet Networks has assisted with nearby King & Queen County’s development of a plan. According to the company’s presentation, the expansion plan would take place in three separate sections to coincide with fiber distribution. The scheduled fiber would allow for high-speed internet and would provide a…
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Mechanicsville man dies in vehicle accident involving train in New Kent
A Mechanicsville man has died after his vehicle was struck by a train in New Kent County. Kevin A. Pence, 45, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital following the June 24 accident. In a preliminary investigation conducted by the Virginia State Police, at 5:47 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle crash involving a train on Outpost Road approximately 100 feet from Route 649 (Rockahock Road) in the Lanexa part of the county. The investigation reveals that a 2006 Chevrolet Suburban was traveling southbound on Outpost Road when it was crossing the train tracks. The SUV was partially across the…
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Charles City man admits to robbing Adkins Store on two separate occasions
A man who robbed Adkins Store in Charles City County has entered guilty pleas to multiple felony counts. Michael Robert Deremer II, 30, of the 7400 block of Lewis Tyler Lane, Charles City, entered guilty pleas to two counts each of burglary and petty larceny (third or subsequent offense). Two counts of misdemeanor destruction of property and one additional charge each of burglary and petty larceny (third of subsequent offense) were dropped as part of a plea agreement. In a summary of evidence provided by Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Tyler, on Dec. 28, 2020, police officers responded to an overnight break-in…
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Supervisors approve resolution prohibiting thru trucks on Old Union, Charles City Road
An issue of truck traffic that has plagued the western portion of Charles City County since 2019 reached a resolution Tuesday evening after a vote by county leaders. Charles City County Supervisors voted unanimously to prevent thru truck traffic on both Charles City Road and Old Union Road during their monthly regular meeting. In Oct. 2019, concerned residents living on Old Union Road voiced their displeasure about traffic of thru trucks utilizing the road for deliveries. The large trucks caused severe damage to the highway, as well as raised safety concerns due to the speed of the vehicles. The issue…
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Williamsburg man to serve five months for illegally possessing ammunition in New Kent
A Williamsburg man will spend the next five months in jail after accepting a plea agreement to illegally possession ammunition during Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Marques Raqua Stephens-Graves, 25, of 11 Settlers Lane, entered guilty pleas to one count each of possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and a misdemeanor violation of pretrial services as part of the plea deal. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Greg Overholser, on Nov. 21, 2020, a New Kent deputy clocked a green vehicle traveling 75 miles per hour in a posted…
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