Southampton County Sheriff's Office

06/12/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT

🎓Tomorrow morning (6/13/26) is the big day for the Southampton High School Class of 2026! Deputies will be out on Route 58 directing guests into the school for the ceremony beginning around 8:00 a.m. Please be mindful that there will be a significant increase in traffic in the area. Slow down and be alert to traffic patterns. Visitors will enter the school parking lot off of Route 58 and depart from the school onto Route 35.🎓

06/06/2026

With warmer weather arriving and summer just around the corner, the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will be increasing patrols on our local waterways to help ensure everyone enjoys a safe and enjoyable boating season.

Please remember these important boating safety tips:

🛟 Always wear a properly fitted life jacket.
🛟 Make sure your vessel has all required safety equipment onboard.
⛈️ Check weather conditions before heading out.
📲 Let someone know where you’re going.
🚤 Maintain a safe speed and stay alert for other boaters, swimmers, and obstacles.
🛟 Ensure children are supervised and wearing life jackets.

Boat Sober.

Operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is dangerous and illegal. Designate a sober operator and help keep our waterways safe for everyone.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable summer on the water!

06/05/2026

This morning members of the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office Family participated in the 2026 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. It was a beautiful morning to put in 3 miles around the Town of Courtland and raise money for such an outstanding organization.
Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run Special Olympics

06/01/2026

***News Release***

Courtland, VA -

On May 25, 2026 the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service in regards to a report of suspected debit card fraud. A deputy was dispatched to the Sheriff’s Office where he spoke to the complainant who stated that she believed a hired caregiver for her parents had stolen their debit card. The complainant had received fraud alerts that the card had been used at several locations in Courtland. An investigation was conducted and with the various forms of evidence collected, charges were taken out against the caregiver.

On June 1, 2026 at approximately 11:15am, a FLOCK camera alert that the wanted subject was entering the county on Hwy 58E. Detectives were notified that the subject could be found at a location off of Main Street in Courtland. Deputies observed the vehicle in a parking lot off of Library Road.

The subject Shatonya Tyler, 35, of Boykins, Virginia was taken into custody without incident.

Tyler was taken before the magistrate on charges of credit card theft, credit card fraud, exploitation of a vulnerable adult, and petit larceny. She was granted a $2,500 unsecured bond.

A male passenger, James Barnes, was also taken into custody on an outstanding warrant from another jurisdiction.

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05/29/2026

OWNER LOCATED!

This bag was found on Adams Grove Rd. If you lost it, we have it at the Sheriff’s Office. You must be able to describe the items inside to reclaim.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Their courage, selflessness, and dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, we encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and remember those who gave all.

We honor the fallen. We remember their sacrifice.

05/24/2026

Friday, we the Southampton County Sheriff’s Office Family, had a wonderful day as we had much fun picking up trash on Ivor Road from Courtland to Trinity Church Road. As you can see we picked up lots of trash but anytime we come together for a good cause we have fun.

As always I love the great staff as they support the vision that I have in helping keep our citizens safe and our community clean.

Just as a friendly reminder, in Virginia, under Virginia Code 33.2-802, littering is classified as misdemeanor punishable by fines ranging from $500 to $2,500, and up to 12 months in jail. To not come to this, please help my staff and I keep our streets clean throughout our beautiful county were we call home, Southampton County

Josh A. Wyche Sr.
Sheriff

05/20/2026

As summer approaches, remember that the temperature inside a vehicle rises extremely quickly. Make sure you check your back seat when exiting your car for children, and also be mindful of our senior citizens you may be transporting.

05/17/2026

🐾🐾Southampton County Animal Shelter now has its own official page! Make sure you follow it for available/adoptable dogs and strays we have picked up. Share with your friends in the county! Thank you!🐾🐾

Welcome to the official Southampton County Animal Shelter page! All available dogs and strays will be posted here. There is a 7-10 day stray hold on dogs picked up before they can be released for adoption. Please like and share!

05/14/2026

***News Release***

Boykins, Va - On May 14, 2026, at approximately 3:34pm, Southampton County deputies went with a Boykins Police sergeant to attempt to locate a wanted subject at a residence in the 32000 block of Queen Street in Boykins, VA.

The subject, Trayvon Branch, 25, of Portsmouth, VA, was at the residence and began actively resisting efforts to take him into custody. During the incident, Branch grabbed a firearm but was not able to use it.

Eventually, Branch was able to be taken into custody and was transported to the Southampton County Jail.

One of the deputies sustained a puncture wound during the incident and was transported to an area hospital for treatment and further evaluation. He has since been released.

Branch was wanted in Portsmouth for felony aggravated assault of a non family member, felony child neglect, strangulation, felony injury to a child while in your custody, misdemeanor failure to secure medical treatment for a child, and assault and batter of a family member.

Additional charges were secured by the Boykins Police Department for felony obstruction of justice and misdemeanor resisting arrest.

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