Sheriff's Department

Today, the Sheriff’s responsibilities cover a range of public safety functions. Sheriffs provide all law enforcement services, including investigated crimes, pursuing offenders, and making arrests.

Sheriffs provide security in local courthouses, serve legal papers throughout their jurisdictions, summon jurors and witnesses, and execute upon court judgements.

Sheriffs are assisted in their duties by deputy sheriffs appointed by the Sheriff.

Directory

Administration
M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
276.688.6150
Fax 276.688.3124

E-911
Call 9-1-1 for Emergency

The general public can submit questions, comments, or concerns to the Sheriff's Office at bcso@bland.org, email will be
monitored daily

Dispatch Lines
Non-Emergency 24/7
276.688.4311
276.688.0217
Fax 276.688.3453

Investigator
276.688.3953

Administration

Honorable Jerry L. Thompson, Sheriff

Dennis Matthew Harman, Chief Deputy

Sonya L. Ramsey, Exec. Director of Administration & Public Relations

Law Enforcement

Jon C. Melvin, 1st Sergeant/Interstate Patrol Officer/K-9 Unit

Lorin B. Hanshew, Sergeant/Investigator/D.A.R.E. Officer

Jay F. Hall, Sergeant/Civil Process

Jason R. Ramsey, Master Deputy

John M. Mustard, Deputy/School Resource Officer

Randy A. Dillow, Deputy/School Resource Officer

Kevin D. Cox, Deputy

Brandon E. Anders, Deputy

Steven D. Mullins, Deputy

Dispatchers:

Michele L. Willard

Phyllis J. Umbarger

Bradley C. Williams

Jenna L. Dunn

Russell "Rusty" A. King 
Location: The Sheriff's Department is located in the Bland County Courthouse.

Mail:
P.O. Box 449
Bland, VA 24315

Physical Address
612 Main Street
Suite 203
Bland, VA 24315