Smithfield Police Department

05/31/2026

The FBI is offering a reward up to $50,000 for information to locate and capture Michael Timothy Puckett. This adds to the $10,000 already being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service for a combined reward up to $60,000.

FBI Richmond is assisting the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals, the Virginia State Police, and multiple local and state agencies in a manhunt for Puckett, who is facing an Aggravated Murder charge in Virginia.

Carroll County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a welfare check at Puckett's home on Fancy Gap Highway on Friday at approximately 9:30 p.m. When they arrived and made contact, authorities said Puckett opened fire, shooting both deputies, killing one deputy and injuring the second. He then fled the scene.

We are asking the public to check surveillance video or trail/hunting camera images to assist in real-time tracking of the fugitive. We also ask home and business owners to lock your vehicles, close your garage doors, lock up your sheds and do not leave anything outside Puckett could use to assist him to elude capture. Call 911 if you see Puckett.

05/30/2026

Yesterday, members of the Smithfield Police Department proudly received the Law Enforcement Torch Run Flame of Hope from the Suffolk Police Department and the Suffolk Virginia Sheriff's Office in support of Special Olympics Virginia.

The torch was passed to our team in preparation for Monday's run, when Smithfield officers and fellow Law Enforcement will carry the Flame of Hope through our community. This annual tradition represents law enforcement's commitment to supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities and helping raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics.

On Monday, June 1, our team will run approximately 5 miles from Sherwin-Williams to the Luter Sports Complex, traveling along South Church Street and Main Street.

If you see our runners and support vehicles along the route, please give them a wave and help us cheer on this incredible cause!

Together, we run for inclusion, acceptance, and opportunity for all.

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia

05/27/2026

We are grateful to the Smithfield Rotary Club for inviting us to participate in their Mental Health and Resilience Expo at the Smithfield Center this evening.

05/27/2026

🔥🏃‍♂️ SMITHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN 🏃‍♀️🔥

Join the Smithfield Police Department as we proudly participate in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Virginia!

📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕗 Run Begins at 8:00 AM
📍 Starting Location: Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
🏁 Finish Line: Luter Sports Complex

Our route will travel down South Church Street to Main Street as we carry the Flame of Hope through our community.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness movement for Special Olympics. Every step taken and every dollar raised helps provide year-round sports training and competition opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities across Virginia.

We encourage the community to come out, cheer on the runners, and help support an incredible cause that promotes inclusion, respect, and hope.

Together, we can make a difference — one step at a time. 💙💛

https://impact.specialolympicsva.org/team/809547

05/22/2026

☀️🚓 The Smithfield Police Department is excited to announce the return of our Smithfield Police Summer Camp for 2026!

After an incredible first year, we are looking forward to welcoming another group of campers for a week full of learning, teamwork, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable memories. Last year was an absolute blast, and we can’t wait to do it again this summer!

📅 Camp Dates: July 20–24, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👦👧 Ages: 12–15
💲 No Cost for Admission
👥 Limited to 20 Participants

Campers will experience:
🚔 Intro to Law Enforcement
🕵️ Investigations & Crime Scenes
💥 ERT Showcase & Traffic Safety
🚤 Marine Safety & K9 Demonstration
🏛️ Museum Visit, Challenge Day & Graduation

⚠️ Applications are due by the end of business on June 5, 2026.

📄 Applications are available:
✅ By scanning the QR code on the flyer
✅ Online at: https://www.smithfieldva.gov/385/Smithfield-Youth-Police-Camp
✅ In person at the front office of the Smithfield Police Department

📬 Completed applications must be turned in to the Smithfield Police Department during normal business hours:
Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📢 Applicants will be notified by June 12, 2026, if their child has been accepted into the summer camp.

We would also like to thank the community partners who helped make last year’s camp such a success. Their support helped create an unforgettable experience for the youth in our community, and we look forward to continuing those partnerships this year.

A special thank you to:
🍽️ Smithfield Station for providing lunch for our campers

🥤 Harvest Fellowship Baptist Church for providing snacks and drinks throughout the week

🍦Smithfield Ice Cream Parlor for treating campers to ice cream

🏛️ Isle of Wight County Museum for providing tours and educational experiences

We are excited to meet this year’s campers and make another amazing week of memories together! 🚓☀️

05/09/2026

Media Release

Last night, officers with the Smithfield Police Department responded to Jersey Park in reference to an assault and burglary complaint.

During the course of the investigation, officers identified both individuals involved in the altercation. The incident remains under active investigation at this time.

No additional information is being released at this stage of the investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Smithfield Police Department.

05/02/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT – DO NOT FALL FOR THIS 🚨

The Smithfield Police Department has been made aware of fraudulent “Final Enforcement Notice” letters circulating that claim to be from the Commonwealth of Virginia Traffic Division.

❗ THIS IS A SCAM.

These notices are designed to scare you into making immediate payment using QR codes or unofficial payment systems.

Here’s how you can tell it’s fake:
🔴 Virginia courts do NOT send threats like this demanding immediate payment via QR codes
🔴 Official court notices will come through verified channels, not generic enforcement letters
🔴 Language like “FINAL ENFORCEMENT NOTICE” and “NO FURTHER WARNING” is meant to create panic
🔴 Payment requests should ONLY be made through official court websites or in person

⚠️ What you should do:
• Do NOT scan the QR code
• Do NOT send money
• Do NOT provide personal information
• Verify any court-related issue directly through the Virginia court system or by contacting your local court

💡 Reminder: Scammers rely on urgency and fear. Always slow down, verify, and when in doubt—call us.

04/27/2026

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Virginia isn’t just a run — it’s a mission.

On June 1st, 2026, members of the Smithfield Police Department will be hitting the pavement in support of Special Olympics Virginia running approximately 10K (6.2 Miles) from Sherwin Williams and ending at Westside Elementary School right here in our community.

This run represents something bigger than miles. It represents inclusion, determination, and standing beside incredible athletes who continue to inspire us every day.

We’re asking our community to stand with us.

💙 Donate.
💙 Share.
💙 Support the cause.

Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting Special Olympics athletes across Virginia.

👉 https://impact.specialolympicsva.org/team/809547

Let’s show what Smithfield is all about.

Together we will raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Virginia athletes throughout the Commonwealth.

04/25/2026

Back Day collection sites are NOW OPEN nationwide! Help keep our community safe by cleaning out your medicine cabinet and returning unneeded medications for safe disposal.

In Smithfield, we will be collecting unused and expired medications at the Kroger in Smithfield Plaza from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

- It's anonymous and free.
- Both prescription and over-the-counter medications will be accepted.
- Please, no intravenous solutions, injectables, or needles.

04/24/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Smithfield Police Department

Federal Jury Convicts Suspect in Multi-Jurisdictional Bank Robbery Series

A federal jury has convicted Tyrone Jefferson Perry Jr. on multiple charges, including bank robbery, bank robbery with a dangerous weapon, brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

The conviction follows a series of four bank robberies that occurred between February and March 2025 across the Hampton Roads region. The second robbery in this series occurred in the Town of Smithfield and was actively investigated by the Smithfield Police Department.

Through coordinated investigative efforts, law enforcement determined that Jefferson used a stolen vehicle and license plates obtained from a rental car company where he was employed. During the robberies, Jefferson approached bank tellers, demanded money, and brandished a firearm in multiple incidents.

The Smithfield Police Department worked closely with the FBI - Norfolk, Newport News Police Department, Henrico County Police, and the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office to identify and apprehend Jefferson. Information developed during the Smithfield investigation played a key role in connecting the series of robberies across multiple jurisdictions.

This case is a strong example of what can be accomplished when local and federal law enforcement agencies work together. Our officers and investigators remain committed to protecting our community and ensuring those who commit violent crimes are held accountable.

Jefferson, who has multiple prior felony convictions, faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 21 years and up to life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for July 23, 2026.

A special thank you to Assistant U.S. Attorneys Mack Coleman and Alyson C. Yates for prosecuting this case.

The Smithfield Police Department thanks all partner agencies for their collaboration and dedication throughout this investigation.