The War on Drugs
The War on Drugs
Drugs
Chad’s main concern and priority has and continues to be combating the County’s drug problem. While Page County is not alone in its fight, it is personal because everyone knows or has loved ones who suffer with addiction or been the victim of a drug-related crime. While PCSO drug arrests have doubled over the past 8 years, our community is still impacted by this epidemic. Because untreated substance abuse contributes to increased crime, violence, abuse, and a host of other social problems, he has employed a host of new strategies to combat this problem, including effecting drug law change at the federal and state levels. To that end, Sheriff Cubbage meets regularly with Governor Glenn Youngkin and other state officials regarding the drug issues as well as funding.
The Sheriff established a full-time Drug Interdiction Team and added an additional Narcotic K9 and Handler. He also assisted with the recent implementation of Drug Court offering qualifying individuals long-term drug treatment under court supervision. Ultimately, drug courts reduce crime and affect real, positive change in people’s lives. Sheriff Cubbage’s top priority is to continue battling the drug problem in Page County by adding an additional full-time narcotics investigator to the Drug Interdiction Team.
Having served on the Northwest Virginia Regional Drug and Gang Task Force, Sheriff Cubbage has built strong relationships and reciprocity with a network of neighboring law enforcement agencies. These relationships are key to staying informed on drug trends, interventions and vital tips on county border activity.
Coming Soon!!
Partnership with DEA to Implement the DEA Task Force Officer Program within our county. These TFOs work full time as a force multiplier in disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking. This partnership develops highly successful drug investigations by combining federal expertise. Having the resources and the weight of the federal criminal judicial system when someone gets convicted is paramount.
* The photo above is the largest drug bust in Page County as of 2019. More than 30 lbs of Methamphetamines and $35,000 in cash were seized.
Delivering Results When it Matters Most
Since 2016, Sheriff Chad Cubbage has created the School Resource Officer (SRO) program in all Page County public schools to help protect students and foster a trust and respect for Law Enforcement. In today’s climate of increased violence, the Sheriff has partnered with county schools, initiating Active Shooter Training, School Resource Officer (SRO) program for all deputies, and implemented Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).
Page County Jail
The Page County Jail was built in 1969 to house 26 inmates. When Sheriff Cubbage took Office in 2016, the jail was uncertified, overpopulated and housed male inmates only. Under Sheriff Cubbage’s administration, the Page County Jail re-obtained certification from the Virginia Department of Corrections (DOC), re-configured cell blocks and unutilized space to compliantly house 75 inmates.
The Page County Sheriff’s Office manages a daily average of 200 inmates, housed in the Page County Jail and surrounding jails. Prior to his taking office, females were transferred to Middle River Regional Jail as soon as possible. Due to the increase in female inmates, the Page County Jail began housing females in February 2019. Under Sheriff Cubbage and Captain Williams’ leadership, the Page County jail has received 100% perfect scores on standards and maintained full accreditation every year since his election to Sheriff.
Jail Programs
The Sheriff has introduced several new programs for the Page County Jail, aimed at helping inmates develop life skills while incarcerated and helping prevent recidivism upon release:
- Partnered to implement Special Drug Court Program
- Established a GED Program for Inmates
- Administers Strength in Peers Counseling for Inmates
- Created Inmate Garden Project
- Expanded Inmate Ministry Program
- Installed Homewave inmate online visitation system
Giving Inmates a New Purpose
Sheriff Chad Cubbage Started the Inmate Garden Project in 2016. There was vacant county land at the intersection of HWY 340 and 211 – just down from Luray Caverns. He was given permission to use the land and had it tilled. Then seeds were donated by local farmers, the Farm Bureau, and a few other local businesses. The inmates plant, maintain and harvest the garden. The jail uses the produce for their inmate meals and donates overage to Page One Pantry. Its a win-win for the inmates and the community.