Boykins Police Department

05/31/2026

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A seatbelt takes seconds to buckle, but it could save your life in a crash. 🚔💙

Every trip. Every time. Buckle up and help keep Virginia’s roadways safe.

05/30/2026

Our condolences go out to the Deputies family💙. Hopefully the suspect is found without further violence!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

At approximately 9:26 p.m., the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received a request from a family member to conduct a welfare check at 13658 Fancy Gap Highway.

Carroll County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the residence. Upon arrival, two deputies made contact with a male subject identified as Michael Puckett. During the encounter, Puckett opened fire on the responding deputies. Deputies returned fire.

Both deputies were struck by gunfire. One deputy sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second deputy was struck in his ballistic vest and is currently receiving medical evaluation and is reported to be in stable condition.

Michael Puckett fled the scene and remains at large. A coordinated law enforcement search is currently underway.

Puckett should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. Anyone who sees him or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged not to approach him and to immediately call 911.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp

05/27/2026

Too many, please be safe driving and everyone wear their seatbelts.

SEVEN DEAD IN SEVEN CRASHES ON VIRGINIA ROADS OVER 2026 MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY

Two Fatalities Involved Pedestrians

RICHMOND – Preliminary data shows seven people were killed in crashes on Virginia roads during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend (Friday through Monday). The number is two fewer than in 2025, when nine people died in crashes over the holiday.* Two of the fatal crashes involved pedestrians, and as of May 26, 2026, preliminary data shows there have been 46 pedestrian fatalities this year.

The fatal crashes during the Memorial Day weekend occurred in the counties of Appomattox, Botetourt, Henrico, Isle of Wight, Mecklenburg, and Pittsylvania, as well as the City of Roanoke. The crashes in Henrico and Isle of Wight involved pedestrians.

“Enhancing the safety of the Commonwealth and preserving life continues to be our top priority,“ said Colonel Jeffrey S. Katz, Superintendent of Virginia State Police. “We continue to strive for a holiday where there are no fatal crashes, and while our presence sends a message, we still need drivers to slow down, buckle up, avoid distractions, and drive sober.”

As part of the nationwide, state-sponsored Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness Reduction Effort), Virginia State Police had all available troopers and supervisors on patrol over the 2026 holiday weekend. During the statistical counting period, troopers cited more than 2,500 drivers for speeding and more than 1,100 drivers for reckless driving. Fifty-nine drivers were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI/DUID). State troopers also cited 256 drivers for violating the “hands free” phone law.

Virginia is also currently participating in the annual Click It or Ticket seatbelt education and enforcement campaign. Over the holiday, there were 474 seatbelt violations and 96 child restraint citations issued by Virginia State Police.

Funds generated from summonses issued by Virginia State Police go directly to court fees and the state’s Literary Fund, which benefits public school construction, technology funding, and teacher retirement.

05/14/2026

So it has been brought to my attention about some unacceptable behavior at our town park. Although ma*****na is legal to some extent you still CANNOT smoke it in a public place (ie the Town Park)!!If you are observed smoking it you will not only be banned from the park, rest assured you will be criminally charged. Also those who use the park, we have trash receptacles out there for the trash. It is not the town crews or our town clerks responsibility to clean up after you. You too, could be charged with a misdemeanor for littering. Also a lot of cussing and cursing is going on, we don’t want our younger park users hearing that mess, watch what you’re saying while you’re there, you never know who’s listening. If these incidents keep occurring the Town will have no choice but to close the park for everyone. So the actions of a few could affect many. Just a friendly reminder there are cameras that are reviewed often. There will be no warnings, action will be taken whether it’s banning from the park or worse, arrest! If you have any questions, concerns or complaints feel free to contact me.

05/14/2026

Click or Ticket Campaign has started all across Virginia and Nationwide. Please wear your seatbelt ALL the time!!

05/06/2026

May is National Youth Traffic Safety/Bicycle Safety/Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Talk to your teen, teach them properly how to drive and make sure distracted driving is a big topic while you talk to them. Safe drivers make everyone on the road safer.

05/01/2026

A cell phone was recovered in the Boykins Cemetery if you can describe it to me in person( not in this post) I’ll be happy to return it to you. So come see me or you can call 757-556-2709.

04/25/2026

Y’all come on and enjoy the day!!

04/10/2026

New business doing a soft opening, cmon out and check it out tomorrow.