540-965-1770 ext 103
Email: james.cronk@co.alleghany.va.us

Cronk, Graduated Alleghany High School 1979, Graduated DSLCC 1983 with Associate Degree in Administration of Justice, Hired Sheriffs Dept. July 1, 1984 as Dispatcher, Moved to Civil Process Deputy June 1985, Moved to Jail Deputy Sept. 1, 1985. Attained Master Deputy Status in March of 1995. Promoted to Sgt. in 1996. Promoted to Major,(Jail Administrator) July 1, 2012 to present. Lifelong resident of Alleghany County.

daniel.larnerd@co.alleghany.va.us

I graduated High School in Montrose, Pennsylvania in June of 1985.  September of that same year I enlisted into the United States Navy. In 1992 I was honorably discharged back into civilian life.  Once discharged, I worked towards a career in Law Enforcement.  I was able to be offered a position of employment with the Richmond City Sheriff’s Office in June of 1995.  I spent 6 years with them.  In July of 2001, I was honored to become a Deputy Sheriff for the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.  I rose through the ranks to where I am now, which is the captain (Chief Jailor) in the Corrections Division.

I began my career with the Clifton Forge City Sheriff’s Office in June of 1988 as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the jail, court services, and civil process.  While there I obtained the rank of Sergeant, Lieutenant-Chief Deputy and Sheriff.  After the passing of Sheriff Russell B. Smith, III I was appointed interim Sheriff by a three-judge panel of Circuit Court Judges.  I later ran for election and was elected Sheriff.  In March of 2001 the City decided to revert to a town, giving up their city status.  Due to the reversion the Clifton Forge City Sheriff’s Office was abolished effective July 01, 2001.

I joined the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office July 01, 2001 as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to corrections.  In my first year with ACSO I was voted by my fellow employees as Jail Deputy of the year.  I obtained the rank of Corporal, Sergeant, and the current position I hold as Lieutenant – Assistant Chief Jailor. 

In addition to my assigned duties, I am also the coordinator for Project Lifesaver for all of Alleghany County.  I am also a field Training Officer for jail staff.

Outside the department I was the Scoutmaster of Troop 2 Boy Scouts in Clifton Forge for many years, earning national awards as well as adult Scouter of the year for the Stonewall Jackson Area Council.

I am a member of the Clifton Forge Fire Department with 41 years of service.  I held the office of Assistant Chief for many years with extensive training in structural firefighting.

I am also a Master Mason with Clifton Forge Lodge # 166.