Crime/Court
Former RSW Corrections Officer arrested; held without bond
On July 9, 2019, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was requested to respond and investigate an incident at RSW Regional Jail.
RSW Regional Jail staff reported that they received information that a former Corrections Officer at their facility, identified as Chasity R. Sherfey, may have been involved in delivering items to an inmate and having a sexual relationship with an inmate.
During the course of the investigation, interviews were conducted along with reviewing video footage and collecting other evidence.
On July 18, 2019, Chasity R. Sherfey, 39 of Stanley, was arrested and taken before a magistrate on the following charges.
- § 18.2-474. Delivery of articles to prisoners or committed person (5 counts)
- § 18.2-64.2. Carnal knowledge of an inmate, parolee, probationer, detainee, or pretrial or post trial offender (2 counts)
Sherfey was held without bond at RSW Regional Jail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Investigator Baker at (540) 635-7100 or invbaker@warrencountysheriff.org.
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