News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 3, 2025
Local News
Stiers seeking third term to serve District 4 in New Kent
Ron Stiers has announced his intentions to serve a third term as the District 4 representative to New Kent’s Board of Supervisors. “I am proud of my accomplishments over the past seven-and-a-half years not only for the citizens of District 4, but for the entire county,” Stiers said in a press release. “I have pushed legislation through for a new library, replacing the radio communications system, worked with our fire chief to review ISO ratings to save homeowners thousands of dollars, worked to secure funding for the long overdue paving, and many others.”
Jones plans re-election run for Charles City Sheriff
Alan Jones Sr. has announced his intentions for re-election to serve as Charles City County for a second term. “It has been an honor and great pleasure to serve as sheriff of Charles City County over the last four years,” Jones said in a press release. “I’m a proven leader who promotes teamwork, professionalism, and is very passionate about doing whatever it takes to tackle tough issues of Charles City County for continued growth. “It would be a great honor to have the opportunity to continue my work and keep moving forward with new goals to make Charles City County…
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McLaughlin seeks re-election to post of New Kent County sheriff
John Joseph “Joe” McLaughlin Jr. has announced his candidacy for re-election to the position of sheriff in New Kent County. “I am humbled by the support that I have received throughout this great community,” McLaughlin said in a press release. “We have been blessed to have such caring and supportive citizens and businesses, as those we serve in New Kent.”
Crawley making run at Charles City County sheriff position
Jayson Crawley will vie for the position of sheriff of Charles City County. Crawley, who currently is employed by Surry County Sheriff’s Office, has also served as a deputy and captain for Charles City County Sheriff’s Office. “I feel that my 21 years of experience in law enforcement and 30 years in public safety will provide me with the necessary tools to be a down to earth professional sheriff,” Crawley said in a press release. “I will ensure that my office is firm, fair, and consistent to all citizens of the county, as well as those who travel through.”
Renick campaigns for Commonwealth’s Attorney of New Kent
T. Scott Renick has announced his candidacy for the position of Commonwealth’s Attorney in New Kent County. Renick graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in 1991 and has operated his law firm since 1997. Renick has practiced law throughout Virginia but has focused primarily on New Kent County. “I believe in the Rule of Law and I love our county,” Renick said in a press release. “I have been actively involved in the county and I will do my best to represent New Kent as your Commonwealth’s Attorney.”
Smith to seek post as Charles City Sheriff
Javier Smith has announced his intentions to pursue the position of sheriff for Charles City County. Smith, who served as the county’s sheriff for eight years, has 22 years in law enforcement and currently works in Chesterfield. “As a candidate, I am excited to speak on the duties necessary to move the office forward,” Smith said in a press release. “The experience gained through working as a deputy, an administrator, and now part of an accredited office, has given me the knowledge and confidence to better serve our community.”
First amendments made to Charles City’s proposed FY2019-20 budget
A May 9 public hearing on Charles City’s budget for FY2019-20 also came with a lot of changes from the first rendition of the $22 million figure. Amendments to the proposed budget saw three CIP projects postponed. The wastewater plant at the Government Administration Building ($349,250), renovation of the courtroom that is currently home to Heritage Public Library ($100,000), and clerk office security ($25,400) have been tabled as future projects, amounting to a savings of $474,650. The updated proposal also calls for the addition of an assistant registrar position ($22,234), restoring funding to the local history center ($6,550), the addition…
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Coada announces bid for third term to Charles City Board of Supervisors
William “Bill” Coada has announced that he will be seeking a third term as the District 2 representative to Charles City County’s Board of Supervisors. “There are a lot of great things going on in Charles City and I want to see them through,” he said in a press release. “We have the EDA [Economic Development Authority] bringing in new businesses. We have a CIP [Capital Improvement Plan] that is fully funded, and we have a lot of things coming to fruition. “I want to continue to serve the citizens of District 2 and of Charles City in this capacity,”…
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Williamsburg man charged with rape in Charles City
A Williamsburg man received two indictments related to sex crimes Tuesday morning in Charles City Circuit Court. Raheem Lucky Pittman, 21, of the 100 block of Merrimac Trail, was indicted by a Charles City grand jury on one count each of rape and sexual penetration with an object. The offenses stemmed from a Nov. 21, 2018 incident. Pittman’s trial is tentatively scheduled for May 24.
Toano man receives six months in jail for third DUI within five years
A Toano man will spend the next six months in jail after accepting a plea deal to driving under the influence for the third time within five years. Nicholas Maday, 33, of the 300 block of Racefield Drive, entered the guilty plea as part of Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence provided by Commonwealth’s Attorney Linwood Gregory, on Nov. 6, 2018 shortly after 12:30 a.m., New Kent Sheriff’s Office received reports of a reckless driver on Route 33 (Eltham Road). A New Kent deputy responded to the area and eventually located the vehicle…
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