Smithfield Police Department

09/02/2026

🚨 VIN ETCHING — BECAUSE CAR THIEVES DON’T NEED YOUR HELP! 🚨

The Smithfield Police Department, in partnership with the Virginia State Police HEAT Program, will be hosting its first-ever VIN-Etching Event:

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 1403 S. Church St., Smithfield, VA, in the parking lot of the Smithfield DMV.

🔎 So, what exactly is VIN etching?

Your vehicle’s VIN is permanently etched onto its windows. For you, the lawful owner? No big deal.

For a car thief trying to disguise, part out, or illegally resell your vehicle? That’s where it gets annoying.

Etched glass provides another visible identifier tied directly to your vehicle and can mean additional time, expense, and risk for a thief trying to conceal a stolen vehicle.

We can’t promise a car thief will look at your etched windows and reconsider all of their life choices…but making their job harder is a pretty good start.

Come see the Virginia State Police HEAT Program and us on September 12!

🔐 PROTECT IT. ETCH IT. KEEP IT.

09/01/2026

🚔 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS ONLY 5 WEEKS AWAY! 🚔

Mark your calendars! 📅 The Smithfield Police Department is getting ready for National Night Out 2026, and we hope you’ll join us for an evening dedicated to bringing our community and public safety partners together.

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Luter Sports Complex
900 W. Main Street, Smithfield, VA

National Night Out is all about strengthening the partnership between law enforcement and the community we serve. Come out, meet members of the Smithfield Police Department, connect with local organizations and community partners, and spend some time with your neighbors.

👮‍♂️ Meet your local officers
🤝 Connect with community organizations
🚓 Check out public safety vehicles and equipment
🏘️ Help us build an even stronger Smithfield community

We’re just 5 weeks away — so save the date and help us spread the word!

08/27/2026

🚔🥎🚒 THE SHOWDOWN IS BACK!

The 3rd Annual Smithfield of Dreams Softball Showdown is coming up, and this year we’re making it bigger than ever!

For the past TWO YEARS, the Smithfield Police Department has taken home the win. 🏆🏆

🔥 Fire is looking for redemption.
🚔 PD is looking for the THREE-PEAT. 🏆🏆🏆

🎟️ AND DON’T MISS THE RAFFLES!
We have an awesome lineup of raffle prizes this year with OVER $2,000 IN PRIZES up for grabs!

Come out for a night of softball, friendly rivalry, great prizes, and—most importantly—a chance to support a great cause and bring our community together.

📍 Luter Sports Complex
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ Game starts at 7:00 PM
🌧️ Rain Date: September 26

Bring the family, grab some raffle tickets, and help us pack the stands!

ONE COMMUNITY. TWO TEAMS. ONE CAUSE.

🚔 | 🔥

P.S. — Fire Department, we hope you’ve been practicing. 😉

08/26/2026

The Smithfield Police Department, in partnership with the Town of Smithfield, is excited to announce the inaugural PB&J Collection Challenge to benefit our local food banks. This collection will run from September 14th to October 1st. We invite you to help us combat hunger in the 757 area.

We are only accepting donations of peanut butter and jelly. Please drop off your contributions in the lobby of the Smithfield Police Department during normal business hours, which are Monday through Friday, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Thank you for your support!

08/20/2026

08/18/2026

On August 17, 2026, the Smithfield Police Department began investigating a reported burglary in the area of Astrid Street.

Through the course of the investigation, officers and detectives identified a suspect and developed probable cause related to the burglary.

On August 18, 2026, the Smithfield Police Department obtained arrest and search warrants related to the investigation. The warrants were subsequently executed, and Devin Jarrett, 40, of the Woods Edge Apartments, was taken into custody.

During the ex*****on of the search warrant, investigators recovered stolen currency and additional items of evidence related to the burglary.

Jarrett was charged in connection with the burglary and is being held without bond.

08/17/2026

🔎 Transparency Matters

The Smithfield Police Department is committed to keeping our community informed about the technology we use to help keep Smithfield safe.

We are proud to announce the launch of our Flock Safety Transparency Portal, giving the public a closer look at how our Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology is being used.

Through the portal, community members can view information such as:

Flock Safety usage statistics
How long data is retained
Policies and safeguards governing the system
Information about searches and system use
Examples of how this technology has assisted our agency

Flock Safety has become an important investigative tool for our department, assisting with criminal investigations while providing safeguards and accountability around its use. The Transparency Portal provides another way for our community to see how this technology is being utilized.

We encourage you to explore the portal and learn more:

https://transparency.flocksafety.com/smithfield-va-pd

Public safety and transparency go hand in hand.

08/13/2026

We would like to extend our thanks to Main Street Baptist Church and the Main St Learning Center for allowing us to come out and do a presentation with the kids for Operation ChildSafe as well as giving them an opportunity to ask questions and see one of our patrol vehicles.

08/12/2026

Smithfield Police Department Seeking Information

On August 12, 2026, at approximately 1:53 a.m., the Smithfield Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of West Main Street.

Officers responded to the area and located multiple cartridge casings from two different calibers, as well as a small amount of blood. Investigators are working to identify the individuals involved and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Smithfield Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, observed anything suspicious, or has surveillance/video footage from the area around the time of the incident to contact the Smithfield Police Department.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to submit tips anonymously through Isle of Wight Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or online at www.p3tips.com
Up to $1,500 in reward money is available for information leading to an arrest.

07/29/2026

Around this time of year, we get bombarded with questions about National Night Out here in Smithfield. While some of our neighbors will be partying it up next week, we prefer to wait until October when it's cooler, and we can actually survive outside without melting! This year is no exception—we’ll be making our grand gathering at the Luter Sports Complex on West Main Street on October 6, 2026, from 5 to 7 PM. Come join us for some fun, food, and the chance to see your neighbors in something other than pajamas! Don’t miss it; it’s going to be a blast!