As Sheriff of Shenandoah County, I am charged with protecting over 512 sq miles and approximately 41,252 people in this county. This bread basket of Virginia is also my home and I enjoy the opportunity to serve my fellow neighbors and make new friends whenever I can. If either me or my staff can do anything to make your stay or visit better, please call on us.

Special awards

Sheriff's Office Investigators acknowledged at a ceremony for investigation of a gang assault case by Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II.

Pictured above: Major Scott Proctor (above from left- Major Proctor with his wife Jennifer and Sheriff Carter, Major Proctor sitting with his classmates, Major Proctor shaking hands with special guest speaker, Attorney General Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II at his recent graduation from National Criminal Justice Command College in Richmond Va. This training will bring national leadership trends to the Sheriff's Office.

Deputy Jonathan Treese (above from left- Group photo, Sheriff Carter adding comments with Senator Mark Obenshaine and the Old Dominion district coordinator during award recognition,  Deputy Treese sitting with his wife and mother) was recently recognized by MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) in Harrisonburg at a luncheon. Deputy Treese was recognized along with three other law enforcement officers from Shenandoah County for their work keeping drunk drivers off the streets.

The DEA has finalized a date for the third National Drug Take Back Initiative (NTBI III) which is set for Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. location: TBA