Henrico Police is committed to the safety of everyone who lives, works and plays in Henrico County. Accordingly, our Office of Public Affairs regularly disseminates news, information, crime alerts and police-related events and initiatives to local media outlets as well as on our Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and YouTube pages.
January
- Jan. 6, 2026 – Henrico Police Encounter First Rabies case of 2026
- Jan. 8, 2026 – Homicide. 1400 block Oakland Road
- Jan. 9, 2026 – Update 1. Homicide. 1400 block Oakland Road
- Jan. 12, 2026 – Fatal Crash. Woodman Road at Woodman Hills Court
- Jan. 15, 2026 – Indictment in June 2025 Toddler Death
- Jan. 20, 2026 – Update 1. Indictments in June 2025 Toddler Death
- Jan. 20, 2026 – Update 1. Homicide. 500 block of Charles City Road 020425
- Jan. 26, 2026 – Water Rescue. 12300 Shore View Drive
- Jan. 26, 2026 – Update 1. Water Rescue. 12300 Shore View Drive
- Jan. 29, 2026 – Update 2. Homicide. 200 block of Engleside Drive. January 2024
- Jan. 30, 2026 – Henrico Police Encounter Second Rabies case of 2026
February
- Feb. 4, 2026 – Update 2. Homicide. 1400 block of Oakland Road
- Feb. 4, 2026 – Wanted. Tywone Smith. Sexual Battery
- Feb 11, 2026 – Henrico Police Encounter Third Rabies Case of 2026
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Office of Public Affairs
The Office of Public Affairs serves as the primary agency spokesperson and is the primary point of contact for all media inquiries. The unit is responsible for managing all formal media communications on behalf of the Chief of Police.
The Office of Public Affairs advises and manages the Division’s public and stakeholder relations. The unit is charged with disseminating timely and accurate information to the public through a variety of communication channels, including web, print, and social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads and YouTube). The Office of Public Affairs also manages the Division’s internal and stakeholder communications.
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The Latest from Henrico News
- Board of Supervisors meeting recap: Employee recognized for going above and beyond during Winter Storm Fern, department heads discuss storm response
- Supervisor Jody Rogish’s Tuckahoe Talk meeting on Feb. 23 to include updates from Police, Fire, Planning
- Walk for Peace attracts thousands across Henrico, ‘comes at a critical time’ for communities, nation
- Henrico seeks input for climate action and adaptation strategy
- Henrico temporarily waives drop-off fees at public-use areas as crews work to resume normal trash collection
