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Petersburg Sheriff Vanessa Crawford Sworn In

Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Executive Director John Jones joined Sheriff Vanessa Crawford at her swearing-in ceremony on Friday night. In 2005, Sheriff Crawford was sworn in as Petersburg’s first African-American female sheriff. She was born and raised in the Petersburg, attended Petersburg Public Schools, and received her B.S. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Sheriff Crawford is…


Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Hosts Operation Blue Christmas

For Immediate Release Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office December 19, 2013 Spotsylvania, VA – The Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office is hosting its 2nd Annual Operation Blue Christmas during the holiday season. The celebration has three phases: First Phase – Stuff a Cruiser took place on December 6, 13, and 14 took place at Spotsylvania Towne Center, Spotsylvania…