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Albemarle Sheriff Chan Bryant Sworn In

Chief Deputy (Sheriff – Elect) Chan Bryant was sworn in on December 30th in the Albemarle County Circuit Court along with her full time staff. Sheriff Harding says, “What a historical event. Chan Bryant is the only female supervisor in this agency’s history. She is now the first female Sheriff of Albemarle County, in the…


Franklin County December 2019 News

Franklin County Operation Christmas Tree As Franklin County Sheriff, Bill Overton opened the ceremony of Operation Christmas Tree’s final phase, Gifting Day. This year, Franklin County helped 39 families experience a better Christmas through Operation Christmas Tree. Thanks to all who made this a huge success.   Sheriff’s Office Attends STEP/Head Start Event On December…


Orange County Christmas Blessing

On December 23rd, Orange County Deputy Justin Neal and his trainee Deputy Eric Peterson were dispatched to return a phone call from a citizen. When they contacted the male caller, he stated that he was unable to provide presents for his three children for Christmas and wanted to know if the Sheriff’s Office could help.…