Russell County Sheriff's Office

10/22/2026

Saturday October 24th Starting at 10:00am - 2:00pm @ Food City in Lebanon VA. We appreciate the Russell County Prevention Coalition for there Support and Assistance with Drug Take Back 2026! Together we can make a difference!

10/22/2026

Law enforcement agencies and jails across Virginia—including the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail—are warning families of a widespread phone scam where fraudsters pose as officers, deputies, or bondsmen, demanding immediate money via payment apps or gift cards for fake bonds, fees, or ankle monitors. They claim that if money is sent directly to them, they can speed up the process of getting the family’s loved one out of jail.

“VPRJ does not solicit or accept payments over the phone for any release options or bond-related matter—under any circumstance,” Superintendent Colonel Roy Witham stated. “If friends or family of persons committed to VPRJ have questions regarding bond amounts or wish to verify a booking status, they are encouraged to contact the VPRJ Booking desk directly.”

Individuals are urged not to send money or share personal information with unknown callers, and to report suspicious callers to Local Law Enforcement. Be smart! Don't get scammed!

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

We would like the public to know about a scam, that we have received reports about. The scammers are sending text messages from a (70359 #) requsting money in reference to there EBT cards. Scammers send automated phone calls, text messages, or emails pretending to be state agencies or EBT customer service demanding your card number or PIN, or payment when you click on a link in a text message. Be smart, don't fall for scams!

10/15/2026

Come join us this evening at 6:00pm, at the Old Mill Park💜🎗💜🎗💜🎗💜🎗

10/15/2026

Story behind our newest K9 edition, Maya🐾

10/15/2026

Congratulations to Investigator Rhea for completion of the CPST( Child Passanger Safety Technician course), which is an all-day, 4-day long course and provides both education and hands-on training to prospective technicians. Investigator Rhea received certification as a Certified Technician. Stay tuned for community events to share the importance and Knowledge of securing your child's car seat in correctly. Congratulations Investigator Rhea. Thank you for your continued service to our community!

10/14/2026

Congratulations Deputy Cameron Shelton and K9 Maya.

Welcome to Southwest Virginia, K-9 Maya!
She joins the Russell County Sheriff's Office
as a narcotics detection canine. 👏
Maya is a donation from Sector K9 in Texas.
She and her handler, Deputy Sheriff Cameron Shelton, are currently training together in the Lone Star State.
Sector K9 also donated Nova to the RCSO.
A link to my story with more background in comments.

10/14/2026

****Update Missing Juvenile has been located safe ***A sincere thank you to all assisting agencies, our community, our Deputies and Dispatchers who worked diligently to locate this Juvenile.

10/14/2026

****Update*** Juvenile has been located safe!*** Russell County Sheriff's Office is asking for your assistance and any information on a missing Juvenile, by the name of Matthew Lester. Juvenile is 6'1, 140 lbs, wearing blue Jeans, and a cammo jacket. Please contact Sheriff's Office 276-889-8033 or 276-889-8034. Thank you for your assistance.