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LG Northam: Taking care of first responders should be our priority

As I travel the commonwealth, I am continually amazed by the incredible work of our public safety officers and first responders. They work long hours and put themselves in harm’s way to keep all Virginians safe. I am grateful for their sacrifice, and we must honor this sacrifice by making sure our officers and their…


Sheriff Woody announces memorial scholarship fund

Made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor and in partnership with Opportunity Alliance Re-entry (OAR), Sheriff C.T. Woody, Jr. announced the creation of a memorial scholarship fund which will benefit residents leaving the Richmond City Justice Center. The scholarship is named after two former Richmond City Sheriff Office employees who passed away earlier…


Sheriff Woody delivers gifts to Richmond Children’s Hospital

Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody along with his deputies and staff delivered presents to children at the Children’s Hospital Brook Road campus on Wednesday. The gifts were donated by sworn and civilian employees of the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Woody and staff were invited to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond to deliver gifts to children that were in…