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Fairfax County Fire Captain Schoppa succumbs to occupational cancer

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Apr 26
1 min

Fairfax County Fire Captain Schoppa succumbs to occupational cancer

It is with great sadness that Fire Chief John Butler announces the line-of-duty death of Captain Kimberly Schoppa on April 26, 2022 from...

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Henrico police officer killed, another injured in 3-vehicle crash

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Mar 31
2 min

Henrico police officer killed, another injured in 3-vehicle crash

HENRICO COUNTY POLICE NEWS RELEASE Update – Vehicle Crash Involving Henrico Officers: (Henrico County, Va.) – Henrico County Police...

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Covington Police experience first-ever death of officer in the line of duty

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Mar 15
3 min

Covington Police experience first-ever death of officer in the line of duty

Covington Police Officer Caleb Daniel Ogilvie, 35, who was shot and killed Monday, March 14, 2022. OBITUARY Officer Caleb Daniel Ogilvie,...

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Virginia Police Chiefs Launch Fundraising Campaign for Slain Bridgewater College Police Officers

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Feb 9
1 min

Virginia Police Chiefs Launch Fundraising Campaign for Slain Bridgewater College Police Officers

The Virginia Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (VACLEA) and the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP) have...

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2 officers killed in shooting at Bridgewater College, suspect in custody

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Feb 2
2 min

2 officers killed in shooting at Bridgewater College, suspect in custody

BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WWBT) - Police said two officers were shot and a suspect is in custody following reports of an active shooting on...

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Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler succumbs to injuries following shooting

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Nov 14, 2021
2 min

Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler succumbs to injuries following shooting

While on duty, Town of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler stopped out with an individual shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday (Nov....

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Jul 19, 2021
2 min

Mayor, Sheriff identify deputy injured during Wise Co. officer-involved shooting Saturday

APPALACHIA, Va. (WJHL) — Authorities have identified the Wise County Sheriff’s deputy who was stabbed multiple times on Saturday before...

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Governor's Flag Order for Chesterfield County Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge

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Jul 9, 2021
1 min

Governor's Flag Order for Chesterfield County Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge

In accordance with the authority vested in me as Governor, I hereby order that the flags of the United States of America and the...

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Passing of Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge

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Jul 3, 2021
1 min

Passing of Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge

(July 3, 2021) CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA – Chesterfield Fire and EMS is sad to report that Firefighter Recruit Tyvaughn Eldridge, 26 of...

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Jun 29, 2021
1 min

Portsmouth firefighter shot while responding to call about wires down on Surry Street

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A Portsmouth firefighter was shot and injured Monday night while responding to a call on Surry Street, after...

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