The Warren County Sheriff’s Office was unanimously chosen to receive their first re-accreditation award from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission at its quarterly meeting on September 8, 2011.  The office achieved accreditation in July 2007.   Members of the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission include active Chiefs and Sheriffs appointed by the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police and Virginia Sheriff’s Association, with support services provided by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

The accreditation team consisted of Lead Assessor Lieutenant Derrick Mays, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, Major Donald Bewkes Jr., Goochland County Sheriff’s Office, and Captain Timothy O’Leary, Stafford County Sheriff’s Office.

The assessment team evaluated the Warren County Sheriff’s Office in four categories; administration, operations, personnel, and training.  In the final report submitted to the Virginia Law Enforcement Standards Commission, the team was clearly impressed by “the embodiment of integrity and commitment to professionalism and their dedication to duty and caring for the community.” The report also stated, “The Warren County Sheriff’s Office personnel are some of the most professional in Virginia Law Enforcement and this is the type of agency anyone in law enforcement would strive to be a part of.” 

The Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission commended Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron for his commitment to the community and citizens of Warren County, and stating that this assessment is 100 % compliant with all standards as set forth by the commission.

Sheriff McEathron was recognized and presented with his Re-Accreditation Certificate at the Warren County Board of Supervisor’s meeting held on October 4, 2011.  The award was presented by Gary Dillon who is with the Department of Criminal Justice Services and is a member of the accreditation support staff.

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 October 6, 2011

Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron

Jean’s Jewelers of Front Royal recognizes the Warren County Sheriff’s Office 2010 Deputy of the Year by presenting a custom designed watch to Deputy Karen McPaters Negron.

(Pictured left to right: Jean Plaugher, Nora McMackin, Deputy Karen McPaters Negron, Sheriff Danny McEathron)

Jean Plaugher does so much for our community and for her to recognize one of my deputies for their contributions in 2010 is truly special.

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September 7, 2011

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT

The applicant must obtain and complete an Application for Concealed Handgun Permit. Applications are located at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and at the Warren County Circuit Court Clerks Office. 

The applicant must be at least 21 hears of age and provide documentation that he/she has demonstrated competence with a handgun. 

Once the application has been completed, the applicant pays the required fees at the Warren County Circuit Court Clerks Office. 

A background check will then be performed by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and  information obtained from the background check is forwarded to the Warren County Circuit Court Clerks Office. 

The application will then be reviewed by the Circuit Court Judge. The Judge will make a decision to approve or deny the permit. 

Once the process has been completed, the applicant will be contacted by the Warren County Circuit Court Clerks Office.

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Your comments are important to us so please let us know what you think.
We are here for only one reason: To Protect the Peace and Serve the Citizens.

Commendations

The Sheriff’s Office strives to provide outstanding service to both the citizens of Warren County, and to those who pass through our county either occasionally or on a daily basis. Most of what we do is considered “routine” or “part of the job.” We expect little recognition for our efforts.

There are, however, times when a deputy or employee performs their duties in a manner so appreciated by the citizen that they would like to say “thank you” or “job well done.” Many times the citizen doesn’t know to whom they should speak, or where they should write to express their sentiments of appreciation. It’s for this reason we have created a mechanism to provide a way you can tell us what you think!

Click here to download our commendation form.

Complete the form and send it to us (Postal Mail):

Warren County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron
23 East Jackson Street
Front Royal, VA 22630

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Give us a call: (540) 635-4128
Ask for a supervisor and explain why you are calling.

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E-mail us:   sheriffmceathron@warrencountysheriff.org

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Send us a FAX:  (540) 636-4950

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Tell a Deputy: Tell any deputy you see about the incident and ask him/her to pass the information along to a supervisor.

It would be helpful if you know the name of the deputy or employee involved, but if you don’t, just tell us about the incident and we will attempt to find out who was involved. It would also be helpful to know where and when the incident took place.

Complaints

Of course, no one likes to hear that things are not going well, or that the service provided is not satisfactory! We do understand, however, that there are times when not everyone will be happy with the service or outcome of our work.

It’s also necessary that this office be made aware of the incidents where you feel we did not perform our duties properly and adequately.

If you have a complaint regarding any aspect of our performance we would like to hear about it!

Just follow any of these instructions:

Click here to download our complaint form.

Complete the form and send it to us (Postal Mail):

Warren County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron
23 East Jackson Street
Front Royal, VA 22630

or

Visit us: Come to the Sheriff’s Office and advise us you wish to register a complaint.

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Give us a call: (540) 635-4128 and advise us you wish to register a complaint.

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Write to us (Postal Mail): Send a letter to Sheriff McEathron outlining your complaint. Make sure to include the date, time, and location of the incident in question, and the name of the employee. If you don’t know the employee’s name, we will attempt to find out who was involved.

Warren County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Daniel T. McEathron
23 East Jackson Street
Front Royal, VA 22630

or

E-mail us:  sheriffmceathron@warrencountysheriff.org

A supervisor will assist you in completing a report to outline the incident and complaint regarding a deputy or civilian employee. You will be asked for information that identifies you and for information as to where you may be contacted.

You will be notified, by letter that your complaint has been received and is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. You may be contacted for further information.

In most cases, the investigation will take less than sixty days; however, should it take longer, you will be notified. When the investigation is complete, you will be notified of the disposition.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (540) 635-4128 for assistance.

 

The Warren County Sheriff’s Summer Youth Camp started in 2004 as a promise made by Sheriff McEathron for the youth of Warren County.  This camp is provided for children who live in Warren County/Front Royal.  The camp is designed to build a more positive relationship between law enforcement officers and the youth within the community.  With generous donations by local businesses and individuals, this camp is provided free of charge to the parents. 

The Warren County Sheriff’s Camp runs for five consecutive days.  Campers and counselors stay overnight on site at the 4-H Center located in Front Royal, VA.  There are a wide variety of activities that campers and counselors participate in which include canoeing on the Shenandoah River, fishing at Isaak Walton, and a challenge course that builds confidence and teaches team work skills.  The atmosphere is not only fun, it is also a learning experience for the campers as well as the counselors.

The selection process for the Sheriff’s Camp usually starts around January with applications being distributed to all of the Elementary Schools along with the Warren County Middle School.  Area youth between the ages of 10 and 13 — or fifth to seventh grade — are invited to go through the application process in order to spend a week with deputies enjoying activities, games and new friends.

If you have any questions regarding the Warren County Sheriff’s Summer Youth Camp contact Investigator Ray Fogle, Director or Deputy Cindy Clatterbuck, Co-Director at 540-635-4128 or by email at invfogle@warrencountysheriff.org.

 

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The Warren County Sheriff’s Office first presented D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) instruction to Warren County public school students in 1987.

D.A.R.E. provides training for local police officers instructing students in school classrooms with a series of drug and violence prevention lessons.  These lessons are designed for grades K –12.  Currently in the United States and around the world over 50,000 trained deputy sheriffs, town and city police officers, state police officers, military police officers, and defense department police are serving as D.A.R.E. Officers.  

The D.A.R.E. curriculum at the fifth grade level includes nine lessons based on substance abuse prevention education, learning the skills needed to recognize and resist the subtle and overt pressures that may cause young people to experiment with drugs, gang, and violent activities.  Students are taught positive decision making techniques which result in good and healthy outcomes.

D.A.R.E. instruction is presented to approximately 460 fifth grade students within the
Warren County public schools system.  Also included in the fifth grade D.A.R.E. program are an anti-drug and violence poster contest, a D.A.R.E. essay contest, D.A.R.E graduation, and a D.A.R.E. Day fun day field trip at the end of each school year. 

Visitation lessons are also provided to 1st thru 4th grade students.  These lessons are based on three visitations to each grade group, with curriculum based on bicycle and traffic safety, tobacco abuse and prevention, and safety rules for dealing with strangers. Visitation lessons are provided to all five elementary schools. Over 2,000 public elementary school students receive these lessons each year.     

The Middle School D.A.R.E. curriculum along with Class Action and Gang Awareness and Prevention classes is presented to approximately 400 7th grade students annually.  These classes are based on a combination of lessons and subjects with topics ranging from marijuana education and prevention, gang awareness and resistance, inhalant abuse and dangers, and juvenile law information.   Further information on the Warren County Sheriff’s D.A.R.E. Program may be obtained by emailing wcdare@warrencountysheriff.org  or by calling 1-540-635-0399.   Further information on the D.A.R.E. program can also be found on D.A.R.E.  America’s website,  www.dare.org.

 

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2011 DARE Report

On Wednesday, August 17, 2011, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christopher Lee Enevoldsen, 33, of 6028 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Enevoldsen was wanted by King George County Sheriff’s Office for one count of breaking and entering and two counts of robbery.  The suspect and the suspect vehicle were listed on a lookout alert from King George County Sheriff’s Office sent to this jurisdiction based on information they had received indicating that the suspect was possibly in the Front Royal area. 

Deputy Junior Darr spotted the vehicle on South Street and coordinated with other deputies to make the arrest at the Royal Plaza Shopping Center.  Front Royal Police Department K-9 and Virginia State Police assisted with the follow-up at the scene of the arrest. 

Three individuals were with Enevoldsen.  Stormy Elizabeth Fitzjohn, 31, of 908 Dewberry Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia was wanted on an unrelated charge of larceny by Prince William County Police Department.  Fitzjohn was served and released on bail.  The other two subjects were released without charge.  Enevoldsen is currently being held without bail at the Warren County Jail.

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August 18, 2011

Sheriff McEathron Announces New Community Program

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office Community Public Safety Program is scheduled to begin on February 8, 2011.  The program will run for ten weeks on Tuesday nights from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Sheriff’s office and Warren County Fire and Rescue will provide an in-depth overview of the operations and responsibilities of Warren County Public Safety.  Highly trained and experienced Warren County deputies and fire/rescue personnel will provide presentations and demonstration on specialized operations.

Interested citizens may obtain applications for program participation at the Warren County Sheriff’s Office public assistance window, 23 East Jackson Street, Front Royal.  The class size is limited to a maximum of 15. 

If you have questions regarding this program please contact Deputy Larry Funk at the Warren County Sheriff’s D.A.R.E. office at 540 635-0399 or email wcdare@warrencountysheriff.org .  

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December 30, 2010

My employer informed me that I need to have my fingerprints taken for my new job.  Can you assist me with that?

Answer:  Applicant fingerprints are taken at our Work Release Center located at 30 E. Jackson St., Front Royal, VA. 22630.  There is a $5.00 fee per person payable at the time of service.  The scheduled days for prints are:

Tuesday 8:00am-12:00pm

Thursday 4:00pm-8:00pm

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