News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 2, 2025
Local News
Carters Mill Road in Charles City to close for bridge repairs
Virginia’s Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced that Carters Mill Road (Route 606) in Charles City will close beginning July 29 for bridge repairs. Repairs are expected to last approximately one month (weather permitting) as VDOT crews will work on the bridge that spans over Turkey Island Creek. During repairs, drivers are instructed to use the following detour routes: –Eastbound Carters Mill Road: Take Carters Mill Rd. west to New Market Road (Route 5) north to Willis Church Road (Route 156) east back to Carters Mill Road. –Westbound Carters Mill Road: Take Carters Mill Road north to Willis Church Road…
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Richmond man pleads guilty to drug possession in New Kent
A Richmond man entered guilty pleas to drug related charges during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Steven Dashawn Boyd, 38, of the 500 block of North Adams Street, Richmond, entered guilty pleas to one count of possession of a controlled substance and an amended charge of misdemeanor possession of marijuana (originally distribution of marijuana). One charge of misdemeanor violation of pretrial bail was dropped. In a summary of evidence, on Mar. 8 a 2001 Acura being driven suspiciously, resulting in authorities being notified. The vehicle was pulled over and the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana…
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Newport News man receives more time in jail after conviction in Charles City
A Newport News man who stole lottery tickets from a local store in Charles City accepted a plea deal during Friday morning proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. Larry Taylor, 53, of the 9000 block of 37th Street, entered guilty pleas to one count of petty larceny (third offense) and felony failure to appear. One charge of misdemeanor driving as a habitual offender and misdemeanor driving revoked (third offense within 10 years) was dropped as part of the plea agreement. In a summary of evidence, on Mar. 6, 2016, Taylor stole lottery tickets from a local establishment. Local officers had…
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Charles City town hall addresses concerns about bike rides, races
With a number of bike rides and races making their way through Charles City County, concern has been raised on citizens regarding traffic conditions and the amount of money the jurisdiction is taking in as a whole. A July 18 town hall meeting held by county supervisors provided a forum to hear from concerned constituents. Nearly 60 people back the auditorium during the informative meeting. County leaders listened as dialogue and comments were made concerning the cyclists traveling on county road. “My main concern is public safety,” said David Hornberger, who lives on John Tyler Memorial Highway where the road…
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New Kent Planning Commission creates definition of tactical combat facility; recommends prohibited land use
In 2018, Curtis Security Group put together a proposal to construct a tactical combat range in the Barhamsville area of New Kent. After residents fought and forced the permit to be withdrawn, ongoing discussion has led to New Kent’s Planning Commission to develop a definition of the tactical combat facility and now have sent a recommendation for it to be a part of prohibited land uses. Under the planning commission’s definition, a tactical/combat training facility is defined as “a commercial, open air facility that is designed to train in any combination of anti-terrorism, counter-terrorism, forced protection operation, and any mission…
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Charles City school board passes vote to issue RFP for solar array project
After putting a halt on a solar array project at its June 18 monthly meeting, Charles City’s School Board will seek an RFP (request for proposal) of the project after Tuesday night’s meeting. Board members voted 3-2 to issue the RFP after a lengthy discussion on the issue. The RFP will allow the school board to receive bids on the project if it is to be executed. During the May school board meeting, Sun Tribe Solar made a formal presentation about constructing a solar array farm on 6.4 acres of land owned by the school. At the June gathering of…
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Bedford man admits guilt to attempting to sell cocaine
A Bedford man entered a guilty plea to possessing cocaine with intent to distribute it during Monday afternoon proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. Tyler Steven Bell, 27, of the 5400 block of Forest Road, entered a straight guilty plea to the charge as part of a bench trial. In a summary of evidence presented by Commonwealth’s Attorney Linwood Gregory, on Sept. 4, 2018, a Virginia State Trooper was patrolling Interstate 64 near mile marker 212 in New Kent when he noticed a passenger in a vehicle toss an item out a window. After the officer conducted a traffic stop…
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A dozen indicted on drug charges in unrelated cases by New Kent grand jury
A dozen people who accumulated drug charges in unrelated incidents were part of indictments certified by a grand jury Monday morning in New Kent Circuit Court: –Christopher Thomas Batkins, 26, of the 3600 block of Hopewell Road, New Kent, on one count each of possession of a gun by a nonviolent felon and possession of a weapon (not gun) by a felon. Batkins allegedly possessed the items on Mar. 31. –Steven Dashawn Boyd, 38, of the 500 block of North Adams Street, Richmond, on one count each of possession of a controlled substance and distribution of marijuana. The defendant allegedly…
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Two women charged with 25 counts of animal cruelty in New Kent
New Kent deputies seized more than 30 animals from a property on Courthouse Road in Providence Forge on July 9 after receiving an anonymous complaint. Charges were field against Amy H. Bonnett, 61, of the 9100 block of Derbyshire Road, Richmond, and Cody Jean Porter, 32, of 8 N. Rose Avenue, Henrico in relation to the alleged incident. According to a press release, a number of canines were located outside the structure in kennels without adequate shelter from natural elements and had dirty water. Officers entered the interior structure and deemed the location not suitable for animals to live in….
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West Point man charged with burglary in Eltham
A West Point man was arrested and charged with six crimes stemming from a July 9 alleged burglary. Isaac Alim Newman, 32, of the 8000 block of Point Lookout Road, was arrested by New Kent Sheriff’s Office on charges of burglary, assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, assault and battery, obstruction of justice, possession of a concealed weapon, and public intoxication. According to the press release, around 10:50 p.m., a call was received about an individual trying to force themselves into a residence at the 7800 block of Plum Point Road in Eltham. When officers arrived, the suspect…
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