Rockbridge Regional Jail

04/09/2026

It was an honor to celebrate Colonel Derek Almarode AND his Executive Assistant Ashley Knox at the 2026 Virginia Association of Regional Jails Conference in Va Beach.
Derek was awarded the 2026 Superintendent of the Year. Derek's leadership, vision, and dedication to his staff, his facility, his profession and professional partners and peers, as well as care of the inmates did not go unnoticed. AND Ashley Knox was awarded the 2026 Civilian of the Year!
During Colonel Almarode’s three year Presidency of VA Association of Regional Jails, he has established and created growth of the organization and provided great representation in Richmond regarding Legislative matters.
VARJ was teeming with great training, informative classes, and the priceless benefit of networking with peers and business partners. A huge thank you to VARJ, especially Brandon and his staff, for once again hosting such a well-organized and impactful conference.

02/26/2026

01/16/2026

Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fellow officers. We honor his bravery and selfless dedication. His service will never be forgotten.

Middle River Regional Jail regrets the loss of retired Officer Joseph Miller. Joe was a local institution, a man who always went out of the way for his friends and for strangers, and dedicated his life to helping others.

Johnson Funeral Service is handling arrangements, information can be found here: https://www.johnsonfs.com/obituaries/Joseph-Nowell-Miller?obId=46959113

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Joseph can be made to the Grottoes Fire Department, grottoesfire.com, PO Box 67, Grottoes, VA, 24441 or the Grottoes Rescue Squad, www.rescue20.org, PO Box 1187, Grottoes, VA, 24441, honoring his commitment to community support.

01/07/2026

12/31/2025

Rockbridge Regional Jail is pleased to announce the retirement of Colonel Derek T. Almarode, effective July 1, 2026.

Throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated remarkable leadership and integrity, earning the respect and admiration of his peers. His influence on the agency has been profound and lasting. We offer our sincerest congratulations and best wishes for his future pursuits.

12/31/2025

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12/31/2025

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09/18/2025

Congratulations to Officer Aiden Harrison!
Graduate of the 148th Basic Jail Academy at CSCJTA!

09/12/2025

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