Government

Economic

Web GIS Residents Elected Offices

Links

Home

Welcome
Sheriff
Chief Deputy
Investigation
Field
Court Security
Warrant/Civil
Crime Prevention
Communications
Administrative
Jail
Contact  / Directions
Links

 

 

 

 

 

Smyth County Sheriff's Office

The Investigations Division is commanded by Capt. Doug Henderlite. There are five investigators assigned to the investigations division.

Investigations Division

Doug Henderlite, Capt

Chip Shuler, Lt.

Johnny Joannou, Sgt.

Billy Eller

Scott Prater

 

 

The Investigations Division responds to all major crime scenes such as homicide, sexual assaults, narcotics, robbery, fraud, assault, and extortion. Members of this department have received specialized training in the identification of evidence, as well as the collection and preservation of such evidence by the Virginia Forensic Science Academy. The investigators are skilled in the documentation of crime scenes, which includes the photography and sketching of scenes. Evidence is submitted to the Division of Forensic Science for analysis.

Drug Task Force

The drug task force is made up of officers from each of the following agencies: the Sheriff’s Office; Marion Police Department; Saltville Police Department; Chilhowie Police Department; Commonwealth Attorney’s Office; DEA; VA State Police.  Through the combined efforts, they actively pursue individuals who manufacture, distribute or sell illegal drugs within the boundaries of Smyth County.

If you have information regarding any criminal activity call (276) 782-4056 or use our online tips/contact form.

 

 
   


Web Disclaimer & Privacy Policy

Official site of Smyth County, Virginia
121 Bagley Circle, Suite 100, Marion, VA 24354 Phone:(276)783-3298 Fax:(276)783-9314

For technical questions about this site please contact the webmaster
Last Updated Friday, January 11, 2008