Sex Offender Charged After Failing to Notify of Move to Virginia

On January 15, 2026, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office received an anonymous tip that sex offender, James Wesley Meynardie of Grimesland NC had moved to an unknown address in Virginia without notifying the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office or the Virginia State Police of his change in address.

After receiving the tip, an investigation was started and Meynardie’s listed address was checked for several consecutive days with no contact. As a result of the investigation, 46-year-old James Wesley Meynardie was charged with 1 count of Felony Failure to Notify.

The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office notified the Virginia State Police at which time they located Meynardie at the residence of a family member in Virginia. Meynardie was taken into custody and charged with an additional 1 count of Felony Failure to Notify by the Virginia State Police. Meynardie was given no bond and is in custody of the Virginia Beach City Jail.

Sheriff Hammonds asks anyone with information regarding suspected criminal activity to contact the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 946-7111. You can also submit tips anonymously by contacting Beaufort County Crime Stoppers at (252) 974-6400 or submit your confidential tip by downloading the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office App and selecting Submit A Tip.