Former Sheriff Scott Jenkins Convicted of Bribery

Former Culpeper County Sheriff Scott Jenkins was found guilty on all counts of federal bribery and fraud after a trial lasting over a week, culminating in a jury verdict in less than three hours. Jenkins accepted more than $75,000 in bribes in exchange for issuing auxiliary deputy badges, which promised recipients various legal privileges, including concealed carry rights in all states. Testimonies from undercover FBI agents revealed that Jenkins solicited cash payments while claiming the funds were legitimate campaign contributions. Despite insisting on his innocence and attributing the payments to campaign financing, evidence showed that much of the money went into his personal accounts. Jenkins, who served as sheriff from 2012 until his recent defeat in 2023, is scheduled for sentencing on March 31, 2025. His defense attorney has expressed disappointment in the verdict and plans to continue fighting the charges.