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Virginia K-9 Shot, Killed in Pursuit of Murder Suspect

Geller said the suspect continued firing at the state police vehicles and "one of the suspect's bullets pierced a K9 trooper's back passenger window and struck a state police canine riding in the back seat compartment."

August 2, 2018

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Video: Virginia Police Called Over Basketball Foul

During a pick-up basketball game in Sterling (VA) a player took exception to what witnesses have described as a "hard screen" or "hard pick" and threatened to call police. The other players thought he was joking. He wasn't.

July 19, 2018

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Virginia Department's "Lip-Sync Challenge Video" "Wins the Internet"

By Tuesday afternoon the video had been viewed more than 15 million times and shared more than 460,000 times on Facebook.

July 11, 2018

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Video: Virginia Beach Officers Foil High School Dance Shooting Plot

Police received word that Coleman was staying at The Westin on Saturday evening. When officers tried stopping him outside the hotel, they say he took off running.

June 13, 2018

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Video: Soldier Steals Armored Vehicle, Leads Virginia Officers on 60-Mile Chase

Virginia State Police said in a news release the incident began around 7:50 p.m., when the M577 armored personnel carrier was driven away from Fort Pickett in Nottoway County. The tracked military vehicle was not equipped with any weaponry and is the property of the Virginia National Guard.

June 6, 2018

Vehicle Ops

24' Welded Aluminum Landing Craft

Munson Boats

The Virginia State Police Search & Recovery Team operates a pair of 24' Munson welded aluminum landing craft that are used for dive operations, swift water rescues, and evidence recovery.

May 25, 2018

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Former Virginia Officer Protests Pending Release of Man Who Shot Him in Head

Bashir, who suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, was found not guilty by reason of insanity after trial evidence showed a voice in his head commanded him to shoot Laboy.

May 16, 2018

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“CHiPs” Actor Erik Estrada Leads Fund-Raising Ride for Police Memorial

The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office hosted the event, which began and ended at Bristol Motor Speedway and traveled through Sullivan County, Tennessee, and Washington County, Virginia.

May 14, 2018

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Video: Body Cam Video Released After Woman Accuses VA Deputy of Racism

After an accusation of racism during a Virginia traffic stop went viral, the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office has released a full, uninterrupted body cam video of the incident to refute the claim.

May 9, 2018

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Video: Virginia Officer Donates Kidney to Boy, Son of Firefighter

Ian said he now feels more energetic and not as tired and Officer Hall said the two will always share a strong bond.

April 24, 2018

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Virginia Sheriff's Deputy Nominated for HAIX Hero of the Month

Although new to the law enforcement profession, Mabrey was nominated for her years of work in public safety. She has served as chief of the Hopewell Volunteer Rescue Squad.

April 9, 2018

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Video: Virginia Officer Rescues Family, Dog from House Fire

Early Sunday morning, Officer Jacob Moore of the Buena Vista (VA) Police Department ran into the burning home of Thomas and Lovie Atkinson to save them and their dog from the flames.

March 29, 2018