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The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office partners with Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) and Saint Paul’s Baptist Church for the Holiday Season

The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Saint Paul’s Baptist Church and Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) on Friday, December 14 at Woodville Elementary School. This event, “No Child without a Toy” helps to ensure each child of the AFOI mentoring program, “Milk and Cookies,” have a toy during the holiday season. This program…


Henrico County Sheriff Holds 2018 Promotion Ceremony

Sheriff Michael L.Wade held a ceremony to recognize members promoted in 2018 and one member’s retirement.  The ceremony was held Dec. 12th at the Henrico County Government Center.  Board Members Frank Thornton and Dan Schmitt and County Manager John Vithoulkas attended and spoke at the ceremony.   Family and friends celebrated the promotions of one Major,…


Richmond City Sheriff’s Office Hosts Barbershop Talk

The Richmond City Sheriff’s Office hosted a Barbershop Talk with Radio One’s Clovia Lawrence and the Peer Nation 1 team on Friday, December 14 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. This team of recovery and reentry experts consists of counselors, peer recovery specialists, and former substance users as advocates. The goal of this event is to educate,…