Tag: Virginia agencies

Command

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.

April 23, 2025

Patrol

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.'"

December 10, 2024

Patrol

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.

August 19, 2024

Patrol

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.

August 12, 2024

Patrol

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.

July 9, 2024

Patrol

Virginia Sheriff's Sergeant Dies After Struggle with Subject

A struggle ensued between the subject and the deputy and EMS personnel. Sgt. Floyd H. Miles, Jr., responded to assist the deputy and joined the struggle, the sheriff’s office said.

June 10, 2024

Investigations

Virginia Investigator Honored as National Deputy of the Year

During a traffic stop in Hampton on Jan. 11, 2023, Deputy Chambers, who’s also an investigator on the U.S. Marshals Task Force, was trying to arrest Lamont Lewis for allegedly killing his wife on Christmas Day.

April 8, 2024

Patrol

Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Campus Officers, Immediately Gets Life Sentence

Alexander Campbell, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Bridgewater (Virginia) College Officer John Painter and Campus Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson

February 27, 2024

Patrol

Man Jumps Off of Virginia Bridge to Avoid Arrest

Police say he tried to avoid arrest by jumping off the south side of the bridge into the James River. He reportedly dropped about 60 feet into the water.

January 23, 2024

Patrol

Video: Virginia Officers Save Driver from Burning Vehicle

A second officer arrived, and after about four minutes they were able to break through the glass and unlock the door.

January 10, 2024

Special Units

DC-Area House Explodes During Warrant Service Operation, Suspect Presumed Dead

Residents of the other side of the duplex and other homes nearby had been evacuated by firefighters. Arlington County Fire Chief David Politz said. No neighbors were injured.

December 5, 2023

Patrol

Virginia Officer Critically Wounded, Suspect Killed in Gunfight

The incident began when officers conducted a wellbeing check on a man in southeast Roanoke when they discovered the man stabbed to death in his home. Officers believe that the stabbing occurred a few days prior.

December 4, 2023