Press Release

2012 National Night Out - its America’s Night Out Against Crime

May 1, 2012

Caroline County, Virginia - Sheriff A.A. “Tony” Lippa, Jr. is asking everyone to join us in celebrating NATIONAL NIGHT OUT on August 7, 2012. Please mark your calendar and plan to join Sheriff Lippa and his staff at one of the four event locations in Caroline County - Bowling Green Town Hall, Heritage Clubhouse in Lake Land’Or, Lake Caroline Clubhouse, and at the Ladysmith Village Residents Club. “I’d like to invite all our residents to join us in a cookout for the community,” Lippa said. “Please stop by for food and drinks. Kids of all ages can come see the fun things inside of a police car, ambulance, and a fire truck”. The festivities begin at 5:30pm and will continue until 8:00 pm.  Make sure you bring your whole family to assist us in promoting a safer community”. 

National Night Out is a nationwide crime and drug prevention awareness program that provides a unique opportunity for Caroline County to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting cooperation with police and community crime prevention efforts.  The nationwide event is coordinated by the National Association of Town Watch, and is sponsored each year by Target stores and the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau. Over 37 million people from over 15,000 communities participated in National Night Out in 2010. 

If you would like your community to participate in next year’s National Night Out, please contact Lieutenant Darrel Beazley at (804) 633-1132 for more information.

“Last year, several hundred residents and their families came out to participate in National Night Out. We hope to see even more this year,” remarked Sheriff Lippa. He continued, “Knowing your neighbors better has been shown to be a very effective crime deterrent.”

Press Release

Train Collides with Tractor-trailer in Woodford, VA

May 8, 2012

Woodford, VA - A Moseley, VA man has been charged with reckless driving in an early morning incident that involved a tractor-trailer and a Amtrak passenger train.

According to a Amtrak spokesperson, the train was carrying upwards of a 100 passengers when the accident occurred.  Accident Investigators say the driver, Michael A. Douberly, 21, failed to cross the listed train crossing before the tractor trailer he was driving was struck by the southbound train that was heading from Boston in route for Newport News.  The accident occurred on a private dirt road near the Woodford Post Office at around 9am.  Vehicular traffic was unaffected by the accident.

According to Sheriff Lippa there were no injuries.  The railroad tracks were closed for approximately 4 hours while cleanup crews removed debris and inspected the tracks for damage.

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2012 Torch Run

For the twentieth consecutive year Sheriff A.A. “Tony” Lippa, Jr. will participate in law enforcement’s largest fund raiser supporting  the Special Olympics of Virginia.  Sheriff Lippa was selected this year’s Region 2 Director.  The Region 2 Director is responsible for coordinating the 2012 Torch Run events for the counties of: Caroline, Essex, King George, Lancaster, Northumberland,  Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Orange,  and Westmoreland. 

Since Lippa took office in 2004 the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has been a proud participant in the Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run.  The Torch Run happens in June and is the “kickoff” for the annual Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games and helps  raise both money and awareness - allowing athletes to train and participate in local and state games throughout the year. 

Last June more than 2000 law enforcement officers from over 200 agencies carried the Flame of Hope for 1,900 miles before finally lighting the cauldron of the Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games in Richmond.  Over twenty CCSO personnel participated in last year’s event.

Please show your continued support the Special Olympics by purchasing a 2012 Torch Run hat and/or shirt.   All items are $15 each or any two for $25.  This is your opportunity to embrace the courage and character that embodies our Special Olympians.  All proceeds go to support the Special Olympics. 

You are welcome to run with our staff during the Torch Run.  This year’s event will be held on June 8th. If you are interested in running with the CCSO staff please contact the Sheriff’s Office by calling 804-633-1120 or stopping by our Bowling Green office at 118 Courthouse Lane.  If you would like to purchase Torch Run Shirts or hats, please visit:

http://www.turnkeywow.com/sovatorchrun/

Caroline Sheriff Announces 3rd Session of the Citizen's Police Academy

Sheriff Tony Lippa announces that the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office will hold its 3rd Annual Citizen’s Police Academy beginning September 13, 2012.  The goal of the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Police Academy is to provide a better understanding between you, the citizen, and your Sheriff’s Office through education and exposure to the functions of the agency.  Students are not trained to be police officers.  Rather, they are informed and trained about each aspect of the job.  Students will learn the inner workings of law enforcement.  Topics covered will include patrol, criminal investigations, court services, communications and special teams.

 “I am excited that we are able to offer another opportunity to allow citizens to see the true inter-workings of their local Sheriff’ Office.  I am also grateful to the Caroline Board of Supervisor’s for their support of this worth while program,” stated Sheriff Lippa.

The Caroline County Citizen’s Police Academy will be a thirteen week course that will be held on Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at the Community Services Center just south of Bowling Green.  One Saturday will be spent on the shooting range at Fort A.P. Hill.  The academy is open to Caroline County residents and business owners who are 21 years of age and older. Graduation is scheduled for December 6, 2012 in the auditorium of the Community Services Center.

Applications to attend the Citizen’s Police Academy can be found on our website or picked up from the office.  .  For more information, contact Lt. J. H. Crowder at 804-633-8045 or visit www.carolinesheriff.org