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Welcome to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office website! Sheriff Steven S. Smith has proudly served as Sheriff of Greene County since January 1, 2012. Under his leadership, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office has developed into an innovative law enforcement agency with the latest technology, education and training. The office is constantly modernizing to stay up to date with the latest developments in law enforcement.

Sheriff Steven Smith continues his movement on “Putting Citizens First” by implementing cost-effective programs beneficial to citizens; also, to identify what works and what doesn’t, to continually improve local law enforcement, criminal justice, and public safety.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is comprised of dedicated individuals sharing the vision of the Sheriff, and who perform as a team to accomplish set goals and objectives. We are a community policing agency and are very pro-active, offering various community based programs.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about how we serve Greene County, and how you can help us to serve you even better.

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🚨 PSA: June is Move Over Awareness Month across the country and in Virginia🚨

We understand people are traveling for the summer and in a hurry to get to their destination. Our number one priority is for everyone to make it there safely.

When you see emergency lights, tow truck lights, utility vehicles, roadside workers, or disabled vehicles with hazard lights on the shoulder, Virginia law requires drivers to move over to a non-adjacent lane when safe to do so. If you cannot safely move over, you must slow down and proceed with caution.

Failure to comply can result in serious penalties, including traffic citations and, for emergency vehicles, a Class 1 misdemeanor/reckless driving charge.

One lane can save a life. Move Over. Slow Down. Stay Alert.
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🚨 PSA: June is Move Over Awareness Month across the country and in Virginia🚨

We understand people are traveling for the summer and in a hurry to get to their destination. Our number one priority is for everyone to make it there safely. 

When you see emergency lights, tow truck lights, utility vehicles, roadside workers, or disabled vehicles with hazard lights on the shoulder, Virginia law requires drivers to move over to a non-adjacent lane when safe to do so. If you cannot safely move over, you must slow down and proceed with caution.

Failure to comply can result in serious penalties, including traffic citations and, for emergency vehicles, a Class 1 misdemeanor/reckless driving charge.

One lane can save a life. Move Over. Slow Down. Stay Alert.
June 2nd
Greene County, Va. Sheriff's Office

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He limited the posts on Irael Gonzalez bring in food. Because he is working with ICE and anyone brown is getting taken away. I am surprised he didn't call ICE on Gonzalez.

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Please join us in congratulating Deputy Rowe on his graduation from the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy following the successful completion of an intensive 22-week training program. Deputy Rowe will now continue his training with more than 500 hours of field training as he begins serving the citizens of Greene County.

Welcome to the team, Deputy Rowe, and congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment.
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Please join us in congratulating Deputy Rowe on his graduation from the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy following the successful completion of an intensive 22-week training program. Deputy Rowe will now continue his training with more than 500 hours of field training as he begins serving the citizens of Greene County.

Welcome to the team, Deputy Rowe, and congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment.

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Welcome Deputy Rowe , be nice if you see our work trucks going 5 over 🤣🤣

You guys are allowed to smile, you know.

Congrats!!!🎉

Congratulations young man

Greene county I have to say that I've been on the wrong side of the law more than I have been on the right side but I can tell you one thing you got some damn good officers who have respect and consideration for both sides that's more than I can save for most of Virginia y'all are doing it right brother

Outstanding job, congrats sir

Congratulations sir!!

Way to go Deputy Rowe, this gentleman is an awesome person and helped alot when we were at ACRJ together. Congratulations

Big Congratulations!!! Happy for us in Greene!!!!

Congratulations brother

Congratulations Deputy Rowe!!!

Congratulations Deputy Rowe and welcome to Green County

Congrats bud

Congratulations welcome to the team

Congratulations!!! 👏 Very well done! I truly wish you the best and pray that you stay safe. 🙌

Congratulations

Congratulatioʻns

Congratulations 🎊🎉 proud of you

Congratulations - strong work!!

Congrats sir 🇺🇸🫡

Congratulations and welcome to Greene County

Congratulations Rowe!🥳

Congratulations! Welcome!

Welcome congratulations

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🚨 We’ve received multiple speeding complaints in neighborhoods across Greene County and speed signs have been placed. Please watch your speed and help us keep our communities safe. 🚔 ... See MoreSee Less

🚨 We’ve received multiple speeding complaints in neighborhoods across Greene County and speed signs have been placed. Please watch your speed and help us keep our communities safe. 🚔

Former Sheriff Scott Haas will be attending the Black Bear Festival in Stanardsville on June 6, 2026, to promote his book "Mia and the Woodland Mystery".
This is a children's book he has authored about his grandchildren and their adventures.
Come out and support our local author and grab a copy of this wonderful story.
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Former Sheriff Scott Haas will be attending the Black Bear Festival in Stanardsville on June 6, 2026, to promote his book Mia and the Woodland Mystery. 
This is a childrens book he has authored about his grandchildren and their adventures. 
Come out and support our local author and grab a copy of this wonderful story.

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How long does this event run?

Where can this poster be purchased? Who has copyright to it?

Wonderful to see Scott always.

Cannot wait for the festival

Looks like a FUN event 🐻🐻

It’s a great read for your kids and grandkids. Be sure to buy a few copies of the book before they’re gone and visit with the Haas family at their booth.🎉

I absolutely miss Scott Haas! He was an OUTSTANDING sheriff!! I truly do miss him with all of my heart!!!

My wife and i are looking for 7 to 25 acres in Greene.. Can someone help? No R E Agents.

Where do people park

Tell us more about the event

Oh cool!

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May 13th
Greene County, Va. Sheriff's Office

We would like to express our gratitude to New York Pizza in Stanardsville for providing lunch today for our office in observance of National Police Week. Everything was delicious as usual, thank you guys again! ... See MoreSee Less

We would like to express our gratitude to New York Pizza in Stanardsville for providing lunch today for our office in observance of National Police Week. Everything was delicious as usual, thank you guys again!

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The officers need to try the ranch bbq, it’s the best one 💯😂

Who owns the new york pizza place currently?

Do y’all need lunch tomorrow? 😜

I could use one them left over pizzas I’m hungry

You all didn’t give the Shifflett deputy (lady) any 🍕. She was nice and unlocked my car Monday at Food Lion!

It was great!! Thanks 🙏

I absolutely love this place!!!

That one guy definitely looks like he’s going to join a MC under cover for 2+ yrs , get hooked on drugs and end up in a divorce, and talk about it on tv 🤣

AINT NO WAY IS THAT JDION ON THE LEFT

Awesome Place! NY Pizza Stanardsville,

Nice job 👍

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Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Today we recognize the ones who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, our administrative professionals. From managing the details, to keeping us organized and on track, your work does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for all that you do!
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day!  

Today we recognize the ones who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, our administrative professionals. From managing the details, to keeping us organized and on track, your work does not go unnoticed. 

Thank you for all that you do!

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Keep up the great work ladies!!!!

Hi sis 🙂

Thank you for all you do!!!! 💐

Great job

Happy Admin Professional Day.

Hi cousin!

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We here at the Sheriff’s Department would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest deputy, Bill White. Deputy White joins us from the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office. We’re glad to have him on board! ... See MoreSee Less

We here at the Sheriff’s Department would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest deputy, Bill White. Deputy White joins us from the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office. We’re glad to have him on board!

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Absolutely one of the best LEO’s around!!! He is an enormous asset and a fantastic partner to have! Go get em Bill!

So sad to lose such an awesome guy on our counties force! Deputy White is outstanding 🫡

This is awesome! Oustanding law enforcement officer ~

You got a good one GCSO! Congrats Bill!

Congratulations Bill

Very Genuine Guy & Is Gonna Be A Awsome Addition To The Force & Mr Sexton As Well Both Are Great 💚

Welcome to Greene!!! We see from other posts you are a real treasure so we are happy to have you!!! Congratulations to you and us too!!!

So proud of you !!

Bill, I know you will do a fantastic job in Greene County! Keep up the your law enforcement journey and I’ll see you around. By the way, it was great to talk to you this week!

Congratulations🎉🎉

Welcome to Greene Co. Bill

Wonderful officer! We will miss you, Bill!

Welcome to Green 👏🇺🇸

Thank you all for your service

Welcome and Stay safe out there

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Yayyyyyy! Congratulations Bill!

Welcome Deputy White!

Welcome

Welcome

Welcome!

Welcome

Welcome!

Welcome!

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****PRESS RELEASE****

April 14, 2026

TO: LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS

FROM: GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
10005 SPOTSWOOD TRAIL
STANARDSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22973
PHONE: 434-985-2222 FAX: 434-985-3373

The 3A Narcotics and Gang Task Force, in conjunction with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit, has been investigating the distribution of illegal narcotics (Cocaine).

As a result of this lengthy investigation, on April 14, 2026, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in Ruckersville, VA. Pursuant to the search warrant, the following items were seized:

- Unspecified weight of Cocaine
- Unspecified amount of U.S. Currency

As a result of this lengthy investigation and the execution of the search warrant, one person was arrested.

Anthony Lamont Jackson, who is a resident of Stanardsville, age 39, was arrested on the following charges:

1 count of Code of VA 18.2-248 Distribution of Schedule I or II (Cocaine)

Anthony Lamont Jackson was held without bond and is currently being held at Central Virginia Regional Jail.

This is an ongoing investigation, and further charges are pending.

The 3A Narcotics and Gang Task Force is comprised of members of the Virginia State Police, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Albemarle County Police Department, Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office, Charlottesville Police Department, University of Virginia Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration- Charlottesville post of duty.

Photograph of Anthony Lamont Jackson is attached.
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****PRESS RELEASE****

April 14, 2026

TO:                 LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS

FROM:          GREENE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
                     10005 SPOTSWOOD TRAIL
                     STANARDSVILLE, VIRGINIA 22973
                     PHONE: 434-985-2222 FAX: 434-985-3373

The 3A Narcotics and Gang Task Force, in conjunction with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit, has been investigating the distribution of illegal narcotics (Cocaine). 

As a result of this lengthy investigation, on April 14, 2026, a search warrant was executed at a residence located in Ruckersville, VA. Pursuant to the search warrant, the following items were seized:

- Unspecified weight of Cocaine
- Unspecified amount of U.S. Currency 

As a result of this lengthy investigation and the execution of the search warrant, one person was arrested.

Anthony Lamont Jackson, who is a resident of Stanardsville, age 39, was arrested on the following charges:

1 count of Code of VA 18.2-248 Distribution of Schedule I or II (Cocaine)    

Anthony Lamont Jackson was held without bond and is currently being held at Central Virginia Regional Jail. 

This is an ongoing investigation, and further charges are pending.

The 3A Narcotics and Gang Task Force is comprised of members of the Virginia State Police, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, Albemarle County Police Department, Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office, Charlottesville Police Department, University of Virginia Police Department, and the Drug Enforcement Administration- Charlottesville post of duty.

Photograph of Anthony Lamont Jackson is attached.
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