News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | June 16, 2026
Local News
Lanexa man stipulates to evidence in New Kent strangulation case
A Lanexa man has stipulated to evidence relating to a strangulation charge in New Kent. Jessie Wayne Farmer, 31, of the 13500 block of Campground Road, stipulated to evidence on the strangulation charge as part of a plea agreement reached during Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. An additional charge of strangulation, one charge of misdemeanor assault and battery of a family member, and one charge of misdemeanor damaging a phone line were dropped as part of the agreement. A stipulation to evidence means that while Farmer does not admit guilt, evidence presented in the case by the…
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New Kent School Board identifies CIP projects to meet future needs
New Kent County’s School Board received its first look at a proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the FY2026-27 year. The proposed plan was broken down into three tiers based on priority. In the first tier, which New Kent County staff deem as the highest priority, the request for three school buses at a total of $529,131.60, one miniature bus ($128,250.10), one school van and one school car at a total of $95,468.50 highlighted transportation needs. Fan coil units at George Watkins Elementary ($415,506), replacement of the roof at New Kent High School ($240,000), and New Kent Middle School switchgear…
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CCSO seeking information to locate Charles City charged with attempted murder
Charles City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the publics assistance to locate a Charles City man wanted for attempted second degree murder. Charles City County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Ernest L. Jones, 42, in relation to alleged charges of attempted second degree murder, felony domestic assault, and alleged strangulation related to a Sept. 30 incident where he allegedly committed the offenses against a female companion. The public is asked that if they have any knowledge of the whereabouts of Jones to contact Charles City County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 829-9265, Richmond Crimestoppers at (804) 780-1000, or use the P3…
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Cases resolved in New Kent Circuit Court
Two court cases were resolved Monday morning as part of New Kent Circuit Court proceedings: –Alonzo Cotman, 58, of the 6700 block of Adkins Road, Providence Forge, had one charge of felony hit and run dismissed. –Tamara Renae Toots, 40, of the 5200 block of Hopewell Road, New Kent, had five counts of credit card forgery, three counts of credit card larceny, and one count of credit card fraud dropped.
New Kent Board of Supervisors approves $2.1 million for emergency system upgrades
New Kent County is upgrading their emergency communications system as the need for more services in the county increases. New Kent County’s Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the $2.1 million project at Monday morning’s work session. New Kent County Administrator Rodney Hathaway’s presentation centered around the age of the current system. The 10-year old system that the locality currently uses was installed by Harris Communications. And while the system has worked, several upgrades are needed according to the county administrator. “There have been a lot of changes over that time period,” Hathaway told county leaders. “It is time…
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Charles City County taking steps with long-term planning to address financial issues
Charles City County’s Board of Supervisors is hoping that a financial plan will not only help bring the county back into a balanced mindset but also address capital expenditures that need to be addressed in the near immediate future. County leaders received information of a possible long-term restoration plan during Tuesday night’s regular board meeting. Davenport Incorporated, who serves as the county’s financial advising company, provided possible solutions to address Charles City’s depleted funding on a long-term scale. Representative David Rose’s presentation on behalf of the financial company provided detailed information about the county’s past shortfall and ways to address…
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Chase that initiated in New Kent and spanned three other localities results in Richmond man’s conviction
A Richmond man who initiated a chase in New Kent County that crossed into three other localities has entered guilty pleas to two charges following Monday proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Brent A. Worley, 37, of the 9500 block of Groundhog Drive, entered guilty pleas to one count each of felony eluding and misdemeanor reckless driving as part of a plea agreement. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on May 31, a New Kent Sheriff’s deputy patrolling radar on Interstate 64 eastbound near mile marker 214 clocked a vehicle traveling 100 miles…
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Charles City woman receives no active time after pleading guilty to forgery
A Charles City woman who forged her name on a check will serve no active time behind bars after entering a guilty plea during Friday morning proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. Amanda Lynn Walke, of the 8700 block of Church Lane, entered a guilty plea to a single count of forgery as part of a plea agreement. One charge of misdemeanor petty larceny was dropped as part of the deal. In a summary of evidence provided by Charles City Commonwealth’s Attorney Tyler Klink, on Apr. 21 a Charles City deputy responded for a call of service to investigate a…
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Lorton man attempting to elude police by driving wrong way on interstate convicted in New Kent Circuit Court
A Lorton man who attempted to flee from authorities in New Kent has been convicted on a pair of charges. Travone M. Carter, 27, entered guilty pleas to one count each of felony eluding and misdemeanor reckless driving as part of Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on June 11 an officer clocked a vehicle traveling on Interstate 64 at 100 miles per hour in a posted 70-miles per hour zone. As the office pulled behind the vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic spot, the…
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A dozen individuals indicted by New Kent grand jury
A dozen individuals were indicted by a grand jury as part of Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court: –Yasin Auday Aluzry, 20, of the 4000 block of Thorngate Drive, Williamsburg, on a solo count of felony eluding of police. The offense allegedly took place on Mar. 1. –Renard Louis Drake Jr., 26, of the 1000 block of New York Avenue, Glen Allen, on a single count of forgery of a record. The offense allegedly took place on Oct. 26, 2019. –Jessie Wayne Farmer, 31, of the 13500 block of Campground Road, Lanexa, on two counts of strangulation, and…
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