Gate City Police Department

05/30/2026

05/30/2026

It is devastating news that two deputies with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office faced gunfire while responding to a welfare check. One deputy has died and the other is receiving medical evaluation.

The Gate City Police Department mourns this horrific tragedy while we pray for Carroll County and our law enforcement.

Please keep the families of these officers in your prayers.

05/25/2026

The Gate City Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day. Please take a moment and remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.

05/02/2026

If you’ve received a package like this that you didn’t order, you’re looking at a Brushing Scam. But there is a new, more dangerous "twist" we want you to be aware of: The QR Code.

​Notice that small square QR code in the bottom right corner? While legitimate shipping labels use them for internal tracking, scammers are now using them for "Quishing" (QR Phishing).

​⚠️ The Risk:
​Fake Tracking Sites: Scanning the code may take you to a professional-looking website that asks for your "delivery preference" or a "re-delivery fee." This is a trap to steal your credit card info.
​Malware: Some codes are designed to trigger an automatic download of malicious software onto your phone.
​Identity Theft: The site may ask you to "verify your identity" by entering your SSN or birthdate to see who sent the "gift."

​🛡️ How to Protect Yourself:
​Don’t Scan it: If you didn't order the package, there is no reason for you to scan any part of the label.
​Verify via Official Channels: If you’re curious about a package, type usps.com directly into your browser and manually enter the tracking number. Never trust a link provided by a QR code on a suspicious package.
​Cover it Up: If you plan on keeping the items or giving them away, take a black marker and black out that QR code and your personal address before disposing of the packaging.

04/28/2026

Certified Police Officer The Town of Gate City Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of full-time certified Virginia Police Officer. A career with the Town of Gate City […]

04/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Gate City Police Department Responds to Welfare Check; Arrest Made

Gate City, VA — On April 5, 2026, an officer with the Gate City Police Department responded to a welfare check after a concerned individual reported receiving a text message from a female resident that stated, "help."

Officer John Coalson arrived at the apartment and heard a disturbance coming from inside the residence. He made contact with a male subject, who was detained and secured in the rear of a patrol vehicle.

Officer Coalson then entered the apartment to check on the female occupant and observed injuries consistent with an assault. While inside the residence, he also observed, in plain view on the kitchen table, multiple baggies containing white and brown powder substances believed to be illegal narcotics.

The residence was secured while a search warrant was obtained.

The male subject was identified as Anthony Carrier of Sullivan County, Tennessee. Carrier was taken into custody and charged with the following offenses:

Virginia Code § 18.2-250 — Possession of Schedule I & II Controlled Substances
Virginia Code § 18.2-51 — Malicious Wounding
Virginia Code § 18.2-57.2 — Domestic Assault

Carrier was also charged under Virginia Code § 19.2-100 with a warrant of extradition. He is wanted in the state of Tennessee for a felony probation violation.

Additional charges may be filed pending the results of laboratory analysis.

"This incident highlights the importance of taking welfare checks seriously and responding swiftly to calls for help," said Chief Terry Sivert of the Gate City Police Department. "Officer Coalson’s actions ensured the safety of the victim and removed a violent offender from the community. We remain committed to protecting our citizens and holding offenders accountable."

The Gate City Police Department would like to thank Officer Kevin McKinney of the Gate City Police Department and Deputy James Manis of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during this incident.

04/05/2026

From all of us at the Gate City Police Department, we would like to wish everyone a Happy and Safe Easter!