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NewsApril 24, 2025

Virginia Officers Shot During Traffic Stop, Suspect Killed

One of the officers was conducting traffic enforcement when the suspect's car pulled over "very abruptly" and slammed on his brakes, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said during a news conference.

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NewsApril 23, 2025

Residents of Virginia Town Reject Plan to Dissolve Police Department

Purcellville has found itself around $50 million in the red following the construction of a major wastewater treatment facility, and the council sought to tighten the budget by disbanding the police department.

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NewsApril 21, 2025

Virginia K-9 Fatally Struck by Police Vehicle During Attempted Arrest of Car Theft Suspect

The driver ran from the car, and K-9 Knox was released to apprehend the suspect. During the release of the K-9, another officer continued in his police vehicle and struck K-9 Knox.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2025

2 Virginia Officers “Executed” by Felon at Traffic Stop, Suspect Dead

"I can tell you from the video that after he executed our officers, he calmly walked away," Chief Paul Neudigate said of the suspect, identified as 42-year-old John McCoy III of Virginia Beach, who police said they found dead from an apparent suicide.

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NewsFebruary 5, 2025

Virginia Officer Stabbed by Teen, Outcome was a “Matter of Inches”

Body camera footage from both officers shows the teenager running toward a patrol car which had the engine running and the front door unlocked. When an officer began to confront the teenager, the boy sprinted toward the officer with a knife in-hand.

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Articlesby Wayne Parham and David GriffithDecember 10, 2024

Women in Law Enforcement: Virginia's Detective Christin Oesterling

"I know that God guided me to this job. Law enforcement is, for me, to show up in the chaos, be present with my victims, support my coworkers, and again I still love catching the 'bad guys.'"

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NewsAugust 19, 2024

Suspect in Murder of Virginia Deputy Dies in Hospital

The suspect died in the early morning hours of August 16, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center, a week after being shot by deputies during a traffic stop.

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NewsAugust 12, 2024

Virginia Deputy Shot and Killed During Traffic Stop

The suspect reportedly opened fire on the officers and deputies, killing Deputy Hunter Reedy and wounding another deputy. The second deputy suffered minor injuries.

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NewsJuly 18, 2024

Virginia Officer Ambushed in Vehicle, Car Riddled by Rifle Fire

"We received several calls reporting that a motorist had allegedly been shot by a lone motorist of a light blue sedan," James City County Police Chief said.

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NewsJuly 9, 2024

2 Arrested After Norfolk Officer Shot on Child Protection Call

Sean Blackwell, 57, has been with Norfolk Police for 19 years. He is currently recovering at home after suffering non-life-threatening injuries in an exchange of fire with the suspect.

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