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Video: Virginia Agency Uses Police Robot to Deliver Meals

A police agency in Virginia took an unusual approach to help families in need during the continued spread of the coronavirus and COVID-19.

April 6, 2020

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Man Found Not Guilty of Attempted Capital Murder of Virginia Officer

A man was found not guilty Wednesday of attempted capital murder of an officer with the Charlottesville (VA) Police Department, but was convicted of six other charges.

March 12, 2020

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Virginia Police Shoot, Wound Gunman at Domestic Call

An officer with the Chesterfield County (VA) Police Department reportedly fired a single round at an armed man who refused to comply with commands to drop his weapon on Sunday evening.

March 9, 2020

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Video of Virginia Officer's Gospel Song Goes Viral

Officer Mervin Mayo with the Richmond (VA) Police Department posted a video of himself singing Marvin Sapp's classic, "The Best of Me" and has become an internet sensation.

March 6, 2020

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ATF Searching for Rifle Stolen from Virginia Officer's Vehicle

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Washington Field Division is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of whoever is reportedly responsible for stealing a patrol rifle from an officer's vehicle late last week.

February 28, 2020

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Man Accused of Dragging Virginia Rookie to Death Expresses Regret

“I would like to first send my condolences out to the family, friends and loved ones of the fallen officer,” he began the statement. “My heart goes out to each and every one of them. I can only pray that the joy and loving memories comfort their hearts in their time of need."

February 24, 2020

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Teen Arrested for Shooting at Virginia Police Officers

A teenager has been arrested and is now facing multiple charges after opening fire on officers with the Richmond (VA) Police Department.

February 11, 2020

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Virginia Officers Take Shelter Dogs on Patrol to Find Adoptive Homes

Officers with the Williamsburg (VA) Police Department have taken to being accompanied by dogs from area animal shelters in a "K-9 for a day" program aimed at finding the animals adoptive homes.

January 29, 2020

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Virginia Correctional Officer Suffers Fatal Heart Attack on Duty

A correctional officer with the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail suffered a fatal heart attack following a shakedown in one of the housing units at the facility over the weekend.

January 27, 2020

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Virginia Officer Dies After Being Dragged By Vehicle at Traffic Stop

An officer with the Newport News (VA) Police Department was fatally dragged by a vehicle driven by a suspect attempting to flee a traffic stop on Thursday evening.

January 24, 2020

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Virginia K-9 to Receive Donated Body Armor from Charitable Group

A K-9 with the Franklin (VA) Police Department will soon be outfitted with bullet- and stab-resistant body armor, the agency announced on social media on Monday.

January 14, 2020

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Virginia Department HQ Shuttered Briefly After Release of Unknown Substance

The headquarters building of the Chilhowie (VA) Police Department was abandoned and shuttered on Thursday when an officer processing evidence following an arrest accidentally allowed the release of an unknown substance into the air.

January 10, 2020