News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | February 10, 2026
Fifteen month sentence imposed on Sandston man who made threats in New Kent
A Sandston man who continued to violate the terms of a protective order will spend 15 months in jail. Robert Steven Maxey, 63, of the 3200 block of Portugee Road, entered guilty pleas to two counts of violating a protective order (third time within 20 years) and two counts of making a threat in writing as part of a plea agreement reached Monday afternoon in New Kent Circuit Court. Two additional charges of violating a protective order and two additional charges of making a threat in writing were dropped as part of a deal. In a summary of evidence provided…
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Richmond man receives three months in jail for driving under the influence in New Kent
A Richmond man will spend three months in jail for driving under the influence for the third time. Charlie Mitchell, 50, of the 2200 block of Mandalay Drive, entered a guilty plea to DUI (third or subsequent offense) as part of a plea agreement reached Monday morning in New Kent Circuit Court. In a summary of evidence provided by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick, on July 29, 2025, Virginia State Police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was speeding. When the officer approached, they detected a strong odor of alcohol. The driver, identified as Mitchell, admitted to…
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New Kent High School’s wrestling team captures another Bay Rivers District Title
Another year. Another Bay Rivers District title. New Kent High School’s wrestling team had very few issues as they scored 276.5 points and captured another district championship on Feb. 4. Poquoson placed second with 154.5 points. Every New Kent wrestler earned a spot on the podium, something that has been rarely accomplished as they take that momentum into regional competition on Feb. 14. First place winners for the Trojans were Trent Carter (106), Tristan Carter (120 pounds), Alex Cuic (126 pounds), Adam Ayala (150 pounds), Chase Wiles (175 pounds), and Luke Adamson (215 pounds). Runners-up for New Kent include Carter…
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Charles City man receives three years for strangulation; attempted murder charge dropped
A Charles City man will spend three years in jail after pleading guilty to a strangulation charge. Ernest L. Jones, 43, of the 6200 block of Sign Post Lane, pled guilty as part of a plea deal reached during Friday morning proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. One charge of attempted second degree murder and misdemeanor assault and battery of a family member were dropped as part of the agreement. In a summary of evidence provided by Charles City Commonwealth’s Attorney Tyler Klink, on Sept. 30, 2025, officers responded to a call for service for a domestic assault near the…
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Coyle makes President’s List at University of South Carolina
Cambell Coyle, a resident of Providence Forge, has been named to the President’s List at the University of South Carolina for the Fall 2025 semester. To earn the recognition, a student must be enrolled full-time and obtain a grade-point average of 4.0.
Tober named to Dean’s List at University of Virginia
Hannah Tober, a resident of New Kent, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Virginia for the Fall 2025 semester. To receive the honor, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while taking at least 15 graded credits.