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Sheriff Bell sworn in to begin his first term January 1, 2008

Sheriff Bell Elected

Staff workers at the campaign victory celebration in Jarratt, Virginia on election night, November 6, 2007.  Lt. Givens congratulates Sheriff Bell.

Sheriff Kitchen Retires

On July 27th, a luncheon was held in the Sussex County Judicial Center to honor retiring Sheriff E. S. Kitchen, Jr.  Attending the event were local dignitaries, representatives from the Virginia Sheriff's Association, Virginia State Police, all the surrounding counties elected Sheriffs, and his sheriff's office staff.  Sheriff Kitchen is the second longest serving Sheriff of Sussex County, having been first elected Sheriff in 1980.  Sheriff Kitchen is retiring as a law enforcement officer but not from being actively employed.  He is returning to the field of teaching, his profession before he joined the Sheriff's Office.

Chief Deputy Sworn In

       Captain Bell, Chief Deputy, is sworn in as the 70th Sheriff of Sussex County                               Local Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police congratulate Sheriff Bell.