Agency Overview
The New Kent County Sheriff's Office is the principal provider of law enforcement for the County of New Kent, providing service to an estimated population of 16,000 residents within the County’s 212 square miles. Under the leadership of Sheriff F. W. Howard, Jr., the Sheriff’s Office has become one of the most respected and professional law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth.
Mission Statement
The members of the New Kent County Sheriff’s Office shall, through a partnership with the citizens of our community, provide for the highest possible degree of protection for the county residents, guests and their properties. The New Kent Sheriff’s Office shall endeavor to develop community responsibilities devoted to the reduction of crime and the enhancement of public safety. These efforts shall include problem solving strategies, crime analysis, crime suppression and crime prevention techniques, a business/ community/ law enforcement alliance and other approaches designed to establish an environment where the criminal element will not prosper.
Resource Information
For information on Traffic Safety, Child Safety Seats and other resources please call us at (804) 966-9500.
Office Hours
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. After hour business appointments are available.
The Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement services to the county twenty-four hours a day seven days a week.
Address and Phone Numbers
New Kent County Sheriff's Office
P.O. Box 186
(12001 Courthouse Circle)
New Kent, Virginia 23124
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (804) 966-9500
Complaints or Commendations are welcome:
To make either a complaint or commendation please call us at (804) 966-9500 or you can send an email to Comments to the Sheriff.
