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Police searching for suspect following fatal shooting in Roanoke
Read full article: Police searching for suspect following fatal shooting in RoanokePolice are searching for a suspect involved with a fatal shooting that occurred in Northeast Roanoke early Sunday morning, Roanoke Police Department said.
Blacksburg police chief selected as president of Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police
Read full article: Blacksburg police chief selected as president of Virginia Association of Chiefs of PoliceJohn Clair, the Blacksburg Chief of Police, was selected to be the 100th President of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police on Friday.
WATCH: National Night Out strengthening police and community connections in Roanoke
Read full article: WATCH: National Night Out strengthening police and community connections in RoanokeNational Night Out was on Tuesday, an annual campaign that works to build a connection between the community and local enforcement agencies and our very own John Carlin was in Vinton Tuesday evening.
Suspect shoots self after police arrive at domestic incident in Christiansburg
Read full article: Suspect shoots self after police arrive at domestic incident in ChristiansburgA man shot himself following the arrival of police officers to the scene of a domestic incident in Christiansburg on Friday night, Christiansburg Police Department said.
Teen arrested, second suspect in custody after months-long shooting investigation
Read full article: Teen arrested, second suspect in custody after months-long shooting investigationThe Lynchburg Police Department posted on X Tuesday evening that they are investigating a malicious wounding that happened along Bedford Ave.
Roanoke Police’s downtown patrol unit aims to improve safety
Read full article: Roanoke Police’s downtown patrol unit aims to improve safetyRPD reports that through Sunday, violent crimes, including aggravated assaults, were down nearly 43 percent in the downtown sector compared to the same point last year
Two officers shot, suspect dead after traffic stop in Fairfax County, Virginia
Read full article: Two officers shot, suspect dead after traffic stop in Fairfax County, VirginiaTwo Fairfax County Police Officers were shot, and a suspect is dead after a traffic stop in Northern Virginia Wednesday afternoon.
Police seize guns, money, multiple kilos of drugs in major Roanoke narcotics operation
Read full article: Police seize guns, money, multiple kilos of drugs in major Roanoke narcotics operationThe Virginia State Police Star City Drug and Violent Crime Task Force along with the Drug Enforcement Administration seized weapons, drugs, and other paraphernalia after a major narcotics operation in Roanoke on Saturday, Virginia State Police said.
Expert weighs in on Roanoke police use of force during traffic stop
Read full article: Expert weighs in on Roanoke police use of force during traffic stopOne law enforcement expert told 10 News while the video explains a lot, there’s context that’s missing that will likely become clear as the investigation unfolds.
Jessica Aber, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, found dead, age 43
Read full article: Jessica Aber, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, found dead, age 43Jessica Aber, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead in her home on Saturday morning, Alexandria Police Department said.
Radford City Office hosts Behind the Badge seminar on law enforcement mental health
Read full article: Radford City Office hosts Behind the Badge seminar on law enforcement mental healthThe Behind the Badge seminar is happening today at the Radford City Office, and it’s all about tackling the tough issues of PTSD and suicide among law enforcement officers.
Wanted man arrested for involvement in 2024 Martinsville sports bar shooting
Read full article: Wanted man arrested for involvement in 2024 Martinsville sports bar shootingA man wanted for his involvement in a 2024 Martinsville shooting has been arrested after nearly 10 months of searching, Martinsville Police Department said.
Arrest made after Nazi symbols found on Roanoke Valley couple’s vehicle
Read full article: Arrest made after Nazi symbols found on Roanoke Valley couple’s vehicleRoanoke Police say they made an arrest in connection to an alleged incident at Sam’s Club where a couple reported Nazi symbols were scrawled on lug nuts while their tires were being rotated.
Winter storm causes hundreds of crashes in Virginia
Read full article: Winter storm causes hundreds of crashes in VirginiaThe recent winter storm brought freezing temperatures, ice, and snow, leading to hundreds of crashes across the Commonwealth. Virginia State Police are urging drivers to plan ahead as another storm looms this weekend.
Man arrested after child exploitation investigation in Lynchburg
Read full article: Man arrested after child exploitation investigation in LynchburgA man was arrested in a child exploitation investigation on Aug. 1, Lynchburg Police confirmed. The man was identified as 29-year-old Andrew Joseph O’Hop.
Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangs
Read full article: Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangsAnticipation is mingling with fear across Haiti as the country welcomes the fourth major foreign intervention in its history to fight gang violence.
Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopter
Read full article: Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopterSpanish police say they suspect the bullet-riddled body of a man found in a town in eastern Spain is that of Russian defector Maksim Kuzminov, who flew a Russian army helicopter on his escape across the Ukrainian front lines last year.
Frustration eases one year after ABC store opens in Roanoke
Read full article: Frustration eases one year after ABC store opens in RoanokeRoanoke police say crime is down from last year. They recently presented numbers to City Council and shared how they are working with organizations to make sure crime is down all across the city.
Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state's ballot
Read full article: Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state's ballotPolice say they are investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices and providing extra patrols around their homes in Denver following the court’s decision to remove President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot.
Missing Franklin County mom shares why she’s not interested in contacting police yet
Read full article: Missing Franklin County mom shares why she’s not interested in contacting police yetA Franklin County mom and her three kids have been missing since about Sept. 5, according to authorities. However, on Friday, she spoke with 10 News for the first time.
Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injured
Read full article: Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injuredPolice in northeastern Bangladesh have used batons and tear gas to disperse opposition activists amid a political dispute over who will oversee the next election, which is expected to be held in January.
Friends of Downtown Roanoke assault victim speak out after man charged
Read full article: Friends of Downtown Roanoke assault victim speak out after man chargedA month after a man was killed in a Downtown Roanoke assault, the suspect has been arrested and charged. Now, the victim’s friends are sharing what they think of the new development in the case.
Roanoke police to hold community forums to address crime uptick
Read full article: Roanoke police to hold community forums to address crime uptick21 homicides have happened in Roanoke already this year, and an uptick in crime has police searching for solutions. They’re holding a series of community forums beginning next week.
Pulaski Police partners with organizations like T.G. Howard Community Center for National Night Out
Read full article: Pulaski Police partners with organizations like T.G. Howard Community Center for National Night OutLeaders in Pulaski are looking to connect with the community and give children the supplies they need to be successful this school year.
SW Roanoke community shaken as police conduct homicide investigation
Read full article: SW Roanoke community shaken as police conduct homicide investigationA homicide investigation is underway in Southwest Roanoke after a man and a woman were found dead inside a residence on Brandon Avenue SW Monday evening (July 3).
Florida police search for 3 gunmen who wounded 9 at crowded beach on Memorial Day
Read full article: Florida police search for 3 gunmen who wounded 9 at crowded beach on Memorial DayPolice are searching for three gunmen who they believe opened fire along a crowded Florida beach promenade, wounding nine.
Lynchburg Police Chief discusses challenges caused by staffing shortage
Read full article: Lynchburg Police Chief discusses challenges caused by staffing shortageLocal law enforcement is having trouble staying staffed. The Lynchburg Police Department has 27 open positions, according to Chief Ryan Zuidema.
Radford University students shaken up after report of sexual assault
Read full article: Radford University students shaken up after report of sexual assaultStudents at Radford University say they're shaken up after news of a sexual assault on campus. Radford University Police share what technology they are using to keep students safe.
Violence at Jerusalem mosque prompts fears of wider fighting
Read full article: Violence at Jerusalem mosque prompts fears of wider fightingIsraeli police have stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City, firing stun grenades and beating Palestinian youths who hurled stones and firecrackers in a burst of violence during a sensitive holiday seasons.
How women are changing the face of law enforcement
Read full article: How women are changing the face of law enforcementU.S. Census numbers show women make up 51% of the country’s population, but they make up only 12-14% of law enforcement, according to the latest data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Montgomery County School Resource Officer recognized for saving life of middle school student
Read full article: Montgomery County School Resource Officer recognized for saving life of middle school studentMontgomery County School Resource Officer, Deputy Steven Parks was recognized for saving the life of an Auburn Middle School student by performing the Heimlich maneuver.