Cumberland Sheriffs Dept

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

🚨 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨
MANY individuals have reportedly received a text message that they have had $34.15 transacted using their EBT card at W-STR and it was declined. BE ADVISED NO Notification is sent from VDSS via text or email. The number within the text message for customers to call and speak to a representative is a scam.
DELETE the message and Do NOT respond.

If You receive this text and responded to any unsolicited link about benefits, You should IMMEDIATELY contact the VA EBT Client Customer Service HelpDesk at 1-866-281-2448.

10/11/2026

🚨**** HELP WANTED **** WE'RE HIRING **** HELP WANTED ****🚨
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is HIRING! Full Time Night Shift Position ~ Click on link below to apply. Please send your Resume and a copy of your drivers license to Cathy Neal at [email protected]

Link to apply:
cumberlandcounty.virginia.gov/jobs

10/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating Billy Black, Administrative Assistant with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, as our October 2026 Employee of the Month! 🎉
Billy’s recognition this month is especially meaningful as we celebrate an extraordinary career dedicated to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Cumberland County.
Billy began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in July 1981 and has devoted more than 45 years to serving our community. He holds the distinction of being the longest-serving active employee in Cumberland County, a remarkable testament to his dedication, loyalty, and commitment. Throughout his career, Billy has served under four different Sheriffs and has provided an invaluable level of institutional knowledge, experience, and continuity to the agency.
Over the years, Billy has served in a number of distinguished roles, including Chief Dispatcher, General Instructor at the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, Magistrate for Cumberland County, and, currently, Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff. In every role, Billy has demonstrated a willingness to serve, help others, and share his extensive knowledge and experience.
Those who know Billy know that he brings much more than experience to the office. His friendly and familiar face, witty personality, wisdom, and genuine willingness to lend a helping hand have made him a valued member of the Cumberland County team. His dedication to public safety has also extended beyond the Sheriff’s Office, as he has supported law enforcement and first responder agencies throughout the region and earned the respect and appreciation of countless colleagues along the way.
Billy, congratulations on being named our October Employee of the Month! Your more than four decades of service represent an incredible legacy of dedication to Cumberland County. The countless hours you have given, the people you have helped, and the knowledge and steady presence you continue to provide have made a lasting impact on our community.
Thank you, Billy, for your 45+ years of service, commitment, wisdom, and heart. Cumberland County is truly grateful for all that you have done—and continue to do—for our community.
Please help us celebrate and congratulate Billy Black, our October 2026 Employee of the Month! 👏🎉
Congratulations, Billy! Thank you for your incredible service to Cumberland County!

09/30/2026

Happy Birthday (little early) to Deputy Wingo! 🎉

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

** 2 year old Bridget Maeve Zeigler Has Been Found Safe**
We cannot thank you all enough! The out pouring of phone calls to volunteer your help was incredibly awesome! We may be a small community but everyone showed so much love and support! 🙌 TY!

09/25/2026

** Currently we have enough volunteers and are asking everyone to pull back so the professionals can go in. IF we need more, we will send out another message. Thanking you all for your support and willingness to help! **

09/25/2026

The Cumberland Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Virginia State Police, and other law enforcement agencies are asking residents in Cumberland County to please check their property as searchers continue to look for Bridget Maeve Zeigler. Zeigler, 2, is the subject of a CODI Alert issued last evening (Sept. 24, 2026).

Additionally, hunters are being asked to check their trail cameras for an sightings of Zeigler. Any residents who may have cameras on their property are being asked to check them for any sightings.

Zeigler is believed to have walked away from her home around 6:04 p.m. last evening. Law enforcement was notified within the hour.

The Cumberland Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, Virginia State Police, and additional law enforcement law enforcement agencies and fire and rescue agencies are involved in the search. Aviation and K9 resources are being utilized.

Zeigler was last seen wearing an orange dress, a blue coat, and white sneakers. She is believed to be on foot.

Any sightings of Zeigler should be reported to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department at (804) 492-4120,

***Media staging area will be the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department, 1492 Anderson Highway, Cumberland.***

Matthew Demlein
Public Relations Coordinator
Virginia State Police
Cell: (804) 839-1508
Email: [email protected]

09/25/2026

***UPDATE***
***CHILD FOUND SAFE***

THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS LOOKING FOR BRIDGET MAEVE ZEIGLER, AGE: 2, WHITE/FEMALE, HAIR: BROWN, EYES: BLUE, HEIGHT: 2' 0", WEIGHT: 30 LBS. SHE WAS LAST SEEN WEARING AN ORANGE DRESS, A BLUE COAT, AND WHITE SNEAKERS. SHE IS BELIEVED TO BE ON FOOT.