Pursuant with President Barack Obama’s Presidential Proclamation to lower the United States flag in honor and respect of the Peace Officers’ Memorial Day on Thursday, May 15, 2014, I do hereby order that the flags of the United States and of the Commonwealth of Virginia be flown at half-staff on all local, state, and federal…
This week we celebrate National Police Week in honor the officers who have fallen in the line of duty. We also recognize the sacrifices made by the families of those officers and the families of those who continue to protect and serve our communities. In addition, this Thursday is Peace Officers Memorial Day. In 1962,…
Virginia Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Service The Honorable Terry McAuliffe, Governor of Virginia, extends an invitation to attend the Virginia Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial Service Tuesday, May 27, 2014 6:30 p.m. Virginia State Capitol – South Portico This year’s service is dedicated to the memories of: Sergeant J. Michael Phillippi, Virginia State Police & Deputy…
Thirty years ago this week, President Ronald Reagan issued Proclamation 5187 in honor of the men and women who work daily in America’s jails and prisons. This week, we celebrate National Correctional Officers’ Week across the country and recognize the dedication and professionalism of public safety officers here in Virginia. See below for Governor Terry…
Governor’s flag order for the state Capitol building in Richmond This is to order that the flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia is to be flown at half-staff over the state Capitol building in respect and memory of Spotsylvania County Sheriff Deputy Bryan Berger, who lost his life in the line of duty. I hereby…
Funeral arrangements for Spotsylvania Deputy Bryan M. Berger Visitation: Thursday, May 1, 2014 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Covenant Funeral Home 4801 Jefferson Davis Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Funeral Service: Friday, May 2, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Spotswood Baptist Church 4009 Lafayette Boulevard Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Internment (immediate following service): Sunset Memorial Gardens 3702 Loren Drive Fredericksburg,…
On Friday, March 14, 2014, members of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office squared off against teachers from the Stafford County Public School System for the Annual D.A.R.E. Fundraising Basketball Game. Twenty-five deputies and command staff personnel from the Sheriff’s Office and 23 educators from the school system participated in the game. Sheriff Charlie Jett coached…
On April 8, 2014, the Charlotte County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution commending Captain Keith Lockridge, Jail Administrator of the Charlotte County Jail, and his staff for their recent achievements and recognized them for their commitment, hard work, and professionalism. This past January, the Charlotte County Jail received a compliance rating of 100% from…
Governor Terry McAuliffe delivered the keynote address at the VSI Spring Conference today in Portsmouth.
Governor Terry McAuliffe has appointed Fluvanna Sheriff Ryant L. Washington to be his Special Policy Advisor for Law Enforcement for the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Sheriff Washington has served in law enforcement since 1990 both as Deputy Sheriff and Virginia State Trooper. His education and training includes a diploma in Business Administration from…
During a routine search of a prisoner, City of Richmond sheriff’s deputies discovered both heroin and cocaine concealed in a man’s clothing. The incident occurred Monday, March 31, 2014, at the Richmond City Jail. The inmate, Randolph George Cokes, Jr., 48, was initially arrested by Richmond Police charged with possession of marijuana. Upon his commitment…
On June 25, 2013, while serving civil process in Chantilly, VA, Master Deputy Sheriff Heather Lama responded to a radio call of a domestic dispute involving a knife about a block from her location. She was the first responder to the scene and found a hysterical woman splattered in blood running from the residence. A…