Nottoway County, Virginia (October 28, 2025). Norman Taylor Hubert, the well-known Crewe Tractor & Equipment Co. owner whose "lock 'em up" videos went popular online, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor sexual battery, according to Nottoway General District Court records. Hubert, identified as Norman H. Taylor Jr., was detained on October 27 following an alleged incident on October 24. Virginia Code §18.2-67.4 defines sexual battery as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Court documents indicate that Melissa Fulford is named as the complainant in the case. The record lists Hubert’s defendant status as “in custody,” meaning he is currently being held in a detention facility, jail, or another secured location. The case information, filed under Case #: GC25003345-00, confirms that Hubert was officially charged with sexual battery and that proceedings are being handled in Nottoway County, Virginia. Who Is Norman Taylor Hubert? Hubert is the owner of Crewe Tractor and Equipment Co., a longtime agricultural machinery supplier based in Crewe, Virginia. He also serves as president of Crewe Tractor & Finance Co. and is listed as a shareholder in Taylor Tire, Inc. The businessman gained online notoriety for his “Lock ’Em Up” videos, in which he appeared alongside his son, Trey Taylor, often promoting local business ventures and sharing community commentary. Court filings and social media discussions about his arrest began circulating on October 27, alongside what appeared to be his mugshot and court docket information, further fueling public interest due to his viral recognition. At this time, no trial date has been set, and Hubert has not entered a plea. The investigation remains ongoing.
Nottoway County, Virginia (October 28, 2025). Norman Taylor Hubert, the well-known Crewe Tractor & Equipment Co. owner whose "lock 'em up" videos went popular online, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor sexual battery, according to Nottoway General District Court records.

Hubert, identified as Norman H. Taylor Jr., was detained on October 27 following an alleged incident on October 24. Virginia Code §18.2-67.4 defines sexual battery as a Class 1 misdemeanor. 

Court documents indicate that Melissa Fulford is named as the complainant in the case. The record lists Hubert’s defendant status as “in custody,” meaning he is currently being held in a detention facility, jail, or another secured location.
The case information, filed under Case #: GC25003345-00, confirms that Hubert was officially charged with sexual battery and that proceedings are being handled in Nottoway County, Virginia.

Who Is Norman Taylor Hubert?

Crewe Tractor Owner Norman Taylor Hubert Arrested for Sexual Battery in Virginia

Hubert is the owner of Crewe Tractor and Equipment Co., a longtime agricultural machinery supplier based in Crewe, Virginia. He also serves as president of Crewe Tractor & Finance Co. and is listed as a shareholder in Taylor Tire, Inc.

The businessman gained online notoriety for his “Lock ’Em Up” videos, in which he appeared alongside his son, Trey Taylor, often promoting local business ventures and sharing community commentary.

Court filings and social media discussions about his arrest began circulating on October 27, alongside what appeared to be his mugshot and court docket information, further fueling public interest due to his viral recognition.

At this time, no trial date has been set, and Hubert has not entered a plea. The investigation remains ongoing.