News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | October 27, 2026
Individuals in unrelated cases to serve times for failing to complete First Offender Program
Two individuals in unrelated cases will spend time incarcerated after violating the terms of the First Offender Program imposed by New Kent Circuit Court. Stephen Thomas Jones, 49, of the 2400 block of Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell, was formally found guilty on a single count of possession of a Schedule I/II substance after failing to complete the terms of the First Offender Program. During a Dec. 9, 2024 trial, Jones entered into a plea agreement as he pled guilty to one count each of possession of a Schedule I/II drug and misdemeanor DWI (first offense). During that trial, evidence presented showed…
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Lady Trojans polishing up style before playoffs, sweeps Warhill in volleyball action
New Kent’s Lady Trojans continue to approach the postseason with a singular focus: Handle each game one at a time. That mantra was evident as New Kent defeated the visiting Warhill Lady Lions in straight sets 25-19, 25-12, 25-18 in the Oct. 22 Bay Rivers District match. In the first set, New Kent found themselves down by three points early on. But with the coaching staff having confidence in the team, the Lady Trojans rallied to tie the game at seven apiece as Kennedy Chambers spike and score locked the team in. Hannah Brown’s kill pushed New Kent’s advantage to…
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New Kent’s defense plays well, but Lady Trojans fail to score against Jamestown
New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ field hockey team’s defense has been improving steadily over the season. Unfortunately for the Lady Trojans, their offense still lacks the firepower it needs as the schedule hits its home stretch. The visiting Jamestown Lady Eagles pitched a 3-0 shutout against the New Kent Lady Trojans, sending the home team to their third consecutive loss. New Kent’s defensive play stood out early on. Behind the goaltending by Lady Trojan Helen Richards, the home team denied Jamestown several shots ago, including a four-attempt series at the end of the first. New Kent’s defense continued to thrive, denying…
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Quinton woman receives year in jail for aiding minor with prostitution
A Quinton woman will spend a year in jail in connection to aiding a minor with prostitution. Victoria Anne Creps, 28, of the 8300 block of Plum Grove Drive, learned of her term of incarceration during Monday proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. During a June 15 trial, Creps entered a no contest plea to a single count of aiding the prostitution of a minor as part of a plea agreement, while an additional charge of sex trafficking of a minor was dropped. Creps’ no contest plea indicates that evidence presented in court would be enough to convict her of…
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