Scott County Virginia Sheriffs Office

Scott County Virginia Sheriffs Office Serving the Citizens of Scott County Virginia

08/27/2026

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office joins the Buchanan County community in mourning the passing of former Sheriff Ray Foster.

A Sheriff’s service is measured not only by the years spent wearing the badge, but by the people whose lives are touched along the way. Sheriff Foster devoted a significant part of his life to the responsibility of leading, protecting, and serving the people of Buchanan County.

Today, we remember that commitment and the legacy he leaves behind. We also recognize the family, friends, and former colleagues who shared in the sacrifices that came with a life dedicated to public service.

On behalf of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, we extend our sincere condolences to everyone who knew Sheriff Foster and to the Buchanan County community he served.

May his years of service be remembered with pride, and may his legacy continue through those who follow in his footsteps.

Rest in peace, Sheriff.

08/24/2026

Update.
Thank you all for the patience this morning.
The road is open.

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Road Closure

Bristol Hwy is currently shut down from the entrance of Hilton Rd to around Brickyard Rd.

Hiltons Fire Department is assisting traffic in the alternate route.

You will be taking Hilton Rd.

Virginia State Police is actively working a scene on 58 and no details will be released at this time.

08/21/2026
08/10/2026

THE SCOTT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2026:

-Scott County Central Dispatch received a total of 5,243 calls for the 31-day period. Of those calls received 1,253 were dispatched to the Sheriff’s Office.

-Total number of domestic calls and protective orders- 28

-Criminal papers served- 322. 193 felonies, and 129 misdemeanors. Included in that are 25 drug related cases and 2 DUI related.

-Sheriff’s Deputies issued 150 traffic summons and were dispatched to 24 motor vehicle accidents.

-Deputies served 429 civil process papers.

-There were 163 IBR’s (incident based reports) completed with 42 active, 0 marked inactive and 60 closed with an arrest.

-The Sheriff’s Office Court Security Deputies provided 136 hours of courtroom security and 176 hours of front door/entrance security.

-The Sheriff’s Office conducted 9 traffic checkpoints.

-Sheriff Deputies did 19 out of state extraditions.

-Deputies provided 3 in state transports.

-The Sheriff’s Office processed 43 concealed carry permits.

-The Sheriff’s Office processed 63 fingerprints.

-Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 21 calls to unlock vehicles.

08/08/2026

🚑🚨ATTN: Junior Members🚨🚑

We will be having an "Open House" event for those ages 16 to 18 on August 10th from 6-8pm at our Gate City, VA location.

If your interested in starting a career in EMS, we would welcome you to come by and see first hand what it's all about. This would also be a great way to receive community service hours for school.

We look forward to seeing you on the 10th.

08/07/2026

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office extends our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the family, friends, and colleagues in mourning the tragic line-of-duty death of a deputy.

The deputy sustained fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a traffic accident.

​When one law enforcement agency hurts, we all hurt, and we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our brothers and sisters in Appomattox during this devastating time.

Please keep his wife and children, agency, and the entire Appomattox community in your thoughts and prayers.

​Rest in peace, Deputy. Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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336 Water Street
Gate City, VA
24251

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+12763867679

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