News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | March 17, 2026
Quinton woman indicted on sex trafficking charges in New Kent
A Quinton woman who was the subject of an investigation involving allegedly aiding with prostitution of a minor has been indicted by a New Kent grand jury. Victoria Anne Creps, 27, of the 8300 block of Plum Grove Drive, was indicted on one count each of sex trafficking and aiding with the prostitution of a minor during Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. According to the indictment, Creps was an individual subject to an investigation stemming from a Mar. 15, 2025 incident. The investigation led to her subsequent arrest and the aforementioned indictments. In other indictments certified by…
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Man indicted on embezzlement charge in Charles City
A man who allegedly stole money from his employer in Charles City County has been indicted by a Charles City grand jury. Tillman John Norris, 47, currently of Middle Peninsula Regional Jail, was indicted on a single count of embezzlement during Mar. 3 proceedings in Charles City Circuit Court. The indictment alleges that between Oct. 1-31, 2025, the defendant stole more than $1,000 from D.J. Logging LLC while he worked as an employee for the company.
Providence Forge man to serve nine months for possessing cocaine in New Kent
A Providence Forge man will spend nine months in jail for possessing cocaine in New Kent County. Jamar Ricardo Hendricks, 42, learned of his period of incarceration as part of Monday morning proceedings in New Kent Circuit Court. During a Feb. 23 trial, Hendricks entered into a plea agreement to two counts of possession of a Schedule I/II substance with intent to distribute. During that trial, evidence presented by New Kent Commonwealth’s Attorney Scott Renick revealed that on Mar. 5, 2019, Hendricks was the target of a control buy. The defendant met up with a confidential informant at the Pit…
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Fernandez initiated into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Clara Fernandez, a resident of Lanexa, was recently elected to membership into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at James Madison University. To be approved and initiated into the chapter, a student must be in the top 10 percent of seniors or the top seven-and-a-half percent of juniors.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks those who spend time volunteering
In every community, some of the most important work happens quietly, every day. At a time when many are engaged in serious conversations about the future, it is also worth recognizing our neighbors who care for others behind the scenes. In communities like Charles City and New Kent, much of that good work is carried by volunteers. Week after week, food pantry volunteers show up to sort food, pack bags, lift and load boxes, organize distributions, welcome neighbors, and offer help — all with kindness and dignity, nourishing both body and spirit. These volunteers serve throughout the year, in the…
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LaSertoma offering two $3,000 scholarships for graduating New Kent students
Bottom of the Bridge LaSertoma Club is offering two scholarship grants to graduating students of New Kent High School. A $3,000 scholarship will be awarded to a New Kent High School Senior pursuing a college education at either a community college or four-year institution. Another $3,000 will be awarded to a New Kent High School senior enrolled in a technical, nursing, or culinary arts field through Bridging Communities Career and Technical Center. To be eligible for the scholarship, a high school senior must reside in New Kent County, and attend New Kent High School, Code RVA, Maggie Walker Governor’s School,…
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