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Sheriff - Steven S. Smith Sheriff Steven S. Smith’s administration is headed by Major Charles Swingler, along with administrative support staff.

Functions: The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is the primary law enforcement agency servicing roughly 18,500 people within 157 square mile, and is located just north of Charlottesville, Virginia. It is comprised of dedicated individuals sharing the vision of the Sheriff, and who perform as a team to accomplish set goals and objectives. The Field Operations Division oversees patrol, court, school resource officers and animal control functions. Deputies are tasked with answering calls for service, investigating minor crimes, serving civil process, patrol and traffic/DUI enforcement. In addition, the department is staffed with personnel possessing specialized training in search and rescue, SWAT, and other tactical operations and emergency response. The Investigations Division is tasked with the detailed and extensive follow-ups that are necessary with serious crimes such as homicides, sexual assaults, grand larcenies and narcotics. The Communications Division provides critical communication and emergency dispatch to all first responders. It is setup with 4 consoles and is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to serve the citizens of the community. The Center uses a Cad System through Motorola software and Eagle Mapping System. The Planning and Programs Division conducts research, plans, develops and implements innovative approaches to complex criminal justice, public safety and emergency preparedness issues. Victim Witness Assistance was created to assure that every possible benefit, service and courtesy be extended to crime victims and witnesses. Programs Currently Being Addressed: We are a community policing agency and are very pro-active, offering various community based programs, such as: TRIAD for seniors, Code Red Community Emergency Notification System, National Night Out, Hunter Education, Concealed Handgun Permit Training and other Fi****ms Safety, Refuse To Be A Victim Seminars, Citizen Criminal Justice Academy, Neighborhood Watch, Fingerprinting for Children, Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program for Kids, College Internships, Volunteers in Police Service, Reserve/Auxiliary Program, Offender-Work and Litter Pickup, Citizen Safety Classes, Faith-Based Initiative and Youth Outreach Support, School Safety and, Instructional Talks/Seminars, Extra Patrol Checks, Safety Seat & Seat Belt Checks, Personal, Home and Travel Safety, and various other crime prevention, education, awareness and preparedness tips. Courts: We have the Circuit, General District and Juvenile/Domestic Relations Courts. Another core function is to provide bailiffs, conduct courtroom security and prisoner transport. Lock-Up: The Sheriff’s Office has a lock-up that can hold prisoners up to 12 hours. Detainees that require longer incarceration are transported to the Central Virginia Regional Jail, located in Orange, Virginia. The lock-up is certified by the Virginia Department of Corrections and undergoes routine compliance reviews.

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE! 👻🎃

We hope everyone has a fun, spooky, and SAFE Halloween night! As families head out trick-or-treating, we want to share a few friendly reminders to help keep everyone safe.

🚗 For Drivers:

* Slow down and use extra caution in residential neighborhoods.
* Be especially alert for children who may dart into the roadway.
* Watch for increased pedestrian traffic and parked vehicles.
* Avoid distractions and keep your eyes on the road.

🍬 For Trick-or-Treaters:

* Carry a flashlight or glow sticks to help you stay visible.
* Wear reflective clothing or add reflective tape to costumes.
* Use sidewalks whenever possible and cross streets at designated crosswalks.
* Look both ways before crossing and never assume a vehicle sees you.
* Younger children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult.
* Only visit homes with their porch lights on and never enter a stranger’s home.

🚨 And remember, your Greene County Sheriff’s Office will be out and about throughout our neighborhoods tonight, maintaining a visible presence and helping keep our community safe. Our deputies will be keeping an extra eye out for all our little ghosts, goblins, princesses, and superheroes!

Let’s all do our part to make sure everyone makes it home safely with a bucket full of candy and wonderful memories!

Have fun, stay visible, look out for one another, and have a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween! 🎃👻🧡

From our GCSO family to yours, Happy Halloween!

10/30/2026

A big thank you to Walmart in Ruckersville for their continued generosity and support of the Greene County Sheriff’s Office! We appreciate you thinking of our deputies and providing snacks and drinks to help keep our officers refreshed while they’re out serving our community. Your kindness and support do not go unnoticed! 💚💛

10/29/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Greene County Sheriff’s Office
October 29, 2026

Traffic Interdiction Patrol Leads to Drug Arrests

On the evening of October 21, 2026, while conducting interdiction patrols in Greene County, Deputy White observed a vehicle associated with a wanted female subject from our jurisdiction. A male subject was inside the vehicle at the time. Deputy White observed the female subject enter the vehicle and subsequently approached to make contact.

The female, identified as Taylor Cook, was taken into custody without incident on an outstanding felony probation violation warrant. During the encounter, Cook displayed indicators of being under the influence of narcotics.

A K-9 unit was subsequently deployed and provided a positive alert on the exterior of the vehicle, establishing probable cause for a search. During the investigation, the male occupant, identified as Jamie Brown, was removed from the vehicle.

A subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of multiple bags containing a white, crystal-like substance suspected to be narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and am******on. A young child was also present inside the vehicle and was asleep at the time of the encounter.

Jamie Brown was arrested and charged with the following offenses:

18.2-250: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Schedule I/II
54.1-3466: Possession of Controlled Paraphernalia
18.2-308.2: Possession of Am******on by a Convicted Felon

Taylor Cook was taken into custody on the outstanding felony probation violation warrant and additionally charged with:

18.2-250: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Schedule I/II
54.1-3466: Possession of Controlled Paraphernalia

Additional charges are pending as the investigation continues.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to proactive enforcement efforts aimed at keeping illegal drugs and dangerous activity out of our community.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/29/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – PLEASE SHARE! 🚨

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of scam phone calls circulating in our community.

A male caller is identifying himself as Lt. Robert Hughes with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and advising citizens that they have missed a court date. The caller is then attempting to get individuals to come to the Sheriff’s Office or meet him at another location.

THIS IS A SCAM!

Please be aware of the following:

* Do NOT agree to meet the caller anywhere.
* Do NOT provide personal or identifying information over the phone.
* Do NOT give out financial or banking information.
* Do NOT allow the caller to intimidate or pressure you into taking action.

If you receive one of these calls, hang up. Do not engage with the caller.

If you have questions or believe you may have been targeted, please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office directly at 434-985-2222 using our official phone number.

Please help us spread the word and share this post so we can prevent others in our community from becoming victims of this scam.

Stay alert, stay informed, and don’t let scammers take advantage of you!

10/28/2026

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office would like to give a BIG shout-out to Lowe’s for donating the proper tools to help us breach a doorway in the event of an emergency.

Community partnerships like this make a tremendous difference and help ensure our deputies have the tools they need to respond when seconds matter. We are incredibly grateful for businesses like Lowe’s that support our office and the safety of our community.

Thank you, Lowe’s, for your generosity and continued support! We truly appreciate you! 👏💙

10/26/2026

**UPDATE- Bryan has been found and is safe. Thank you to the community for all of the help.

If you have seen or have had contact with Bryan Corbin please contact the Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 434-985-2222.

10/22/2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING! 🚨

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! We have openings for Deputy Sheriff, School Resource Officer, and Animal Control Officer.

Come be part of something bigger and make a difference in your community!

Apply today! 🇺🇸

10/22/2026

🚨 BINGO FOR A CAUSE! 🚨

Get ready for a great time playing Bingo, winning prizes, and supporting the Greene County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. Program!

🎁 Check out some of the fantastic prizes and raffle items!

🏈 Washington Commanders ticket package
🎿 Massanutten ski and water park passes
📺 50-inch Roku TV
🚁 Drone
🛴 Electric scooter
🔥 Blackstone Grill
👕 Dragon Apparel
🎧 Wireless headphones
🧊 Cooler
🎉 Plus gift cards and many more great prizes!

Our event is made possible by the incredible generosity of local businesses, community partners, and individuals who have donated prizes, gift cards, and food. We're grateful for every contribution!

❤️ Come out, have fun, and help support DARE!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026

📍 William Monroe High School
254 Monroe Drive
Stanardsville, VA

🕓 Doors open at 4:00 PM
🎱 Bingo starts at 5:00 PM

🎟️ Entry: $5.00 per person
⚠️ Limited to 400 people!

📣 Share this post and invite your friends! Come join us for a fun evening supporting a great cause! For tickets in advance contact [email protected]

Address

10005 Spotswood Trl
Stanardsville, VA
22973

Telephone

+14349852222

Website

http://www.greenecountysheriffva.com/

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