Virginia State Police announced that it was investigating after a man and a woman were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Henry County on Thursday.
Gweedo Memorial Foundation and Virginia State Police announced that they will be launching the 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign on June 17. This is a shift from the traditionally recognized 100 Deadliest Days of Summer campaign.
Virginia State Police have filed search warrants for video footage and driving data from inside a tractor-trailer involved in a crash on Interstate 81 that killed three people, including a 2-year-old child.
Virginia State Police have installed speed safety cameras in work zones along I-81. The cameras are now in Botetourt and Roanoke counties between mile markers 143 and 150.
A bus driver with a history of speeding accusations has been indicted on additional charges in a chain-reaction crash in Virginia that killed five people and injured dozens more.
A family of four from Massachusetts who were killed when a bus crashed into multiple vehicles in Virginia were traveling to a wedding at the time.
Virginia State Police say a bus crashed into vehicles slowing for a work zone on Interstate 95 early Friday, killing five people in two cars and sending dozens to hospitals.
The Virginia State Police announced Wednesday that the agency had issued a CODI Alert for a missing two-year-old.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that a former Henry County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was arrested and charged with one misdemeanor count of Assault and Battery after a VSP investigation.
The Virginia State Police Division 6 headquarters - currently located on 3775 W Main St in Salem - will now be located on 1745 Loch Haven Drive in Roanoke.
Virginia State Police announced Monday that it would be launching a 24-hour highway safety initiative on Route 220 starting May 1.
Virginia State Police is seeing a surge in interest from aspiring troopers. In March, the agency received 212 applications, the highest monthly total in nearly a decade.
Virginia State Police will conduct a highway safety enforcement initiative, “Operation Road Watch,” along the Route 29 corridor on Saturday.
The South Boston Police Department announced Thursday that Corporal Dennis Blanks Jr. was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an independent investigation by the Virginia State Police.
The Virginia State Police announced Wednesday that a 38-year-old Roanoke man had been convicted following an extensive investigation into illegal narcotics distribution and firearms possession.
A man is dead and one is injured following a single-vehicle crash that occurred in Franklin County on Wednesday, Virginia State Police said.
A Pittsylvania County deputy was injured after his car ran off the roadway during an attempt to stop a violator, Virginia State Police said.
Natural Bridge Zoo owner Gretchen Mogensen’s stay in jail will be extended after new indictments were handed down against her, former zoo owners Karl and Deborah Mogensen, and two others connected to the zoo.
A major prostitution bust has been made after a year-long State Police investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions, including Roanoke, Floyd and Rockbridge Counties, according to officials.
Virginia State Police is looking to disrupt dangerous driving on Interstate 64 this with a traffic enforcement and educational safety initiative.
Multiple law enforcement agencies worked together to arrest a man involved in a pursuit that ended in Wythe County, Galax Police Department said.
Once again, our region is experiencing significant snowfall. Due to this, on top of the ice that is still impacting our roads from the previous winter storm, driving is currently very unsafe. Virginia State Police advises drivers to stay mindful of VDOT trucks and emergency vehicles when on the road.
On Friday, Jan. 30, the 144th generation of Virginia State Troopers will take the oath to serve and protect the Commonwealth.
On Monday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger updated the Commonwealth on the winter storm, and thanked response teams and those who were cooperative with the cleanup efforts.
Virginia State Police emphasized the importance of not driving Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), side-by-sides, and similar off-road vehicles, even with the current state of emergency in the Commonwealth.
A 7-year-old boy died following a crash Sunday night in Pittsylvania County amid winter storm conditions, according to Virginia State Police.
The Virginia State Police announced Sunday night at 9 p.m. that troopers have responded to 378 crashes, including 28 which had injuries.
Due to the significant amount of ice and snowfall our region is seeing, it’s currently very unsafe to drive. Many crashes have already been reported across our region.
Virginia State Police has already responded to 60 crashes, with the highest number reported in Southwest Virginia.
Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency Thursday as a winter storm is forecast to affect most of Virginia starting Saturday and lasting through Monday morning.
New statistics from Virginia State Police reveal a dramatic surge in anti-Semitic hate crimes across the Commonwealth, with Jewish individuals being targeted in 84 out of 100 reported hate crimes in 2024 – a 150% increase from 2023.
New statistics from the Virginia State Police shed new light on the rise of anti-semitism in the Commonwealth, the rise of hate crimes is a disturbing trend we are seeing around the country and across the world. This article will help break down what a hate crime is and the history of how they came to be investigated.
As the calendar turns to 2026, Virginia will roll out updated vehicle safety inspection stickers featuring new colors and improved security features, Virginia State Police announced.
A traffic pursuit in Pittsylvania County ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting, according to Virginia State Police.
Altavista Fire Company announced that units had responded to two motor-vehicle crashes overnight.
A suspect who suffered cardiac arrest after being tasered has died, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Virginia State Police Twin County Drug Task Force executed and served multiple search warrants and indictments in December 2025.
Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert for 79-year-old Leonard Hugh Thompson on behalf of the Herndon Police Department. VSP says that Thompson is believed to be on foot in the Roanoke area possibly near Troutville.
A Virginia State Trooper who previously served as a patrol lieutenant and K9 handler with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office has passed away.
Forest Fire Department, Bedford County Sheriff’s Office, Bedford Police Department, Centra Health, Virginia State Police and Moneta Rescue squad participate in “Bedford County Toys for Kids 2025.”
The Virginia State Police announced Monday that it was investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 44-year-old North Carolina man Sunday.
Virginia State Police announced Tuesday that a state trooper suffered minor injuries after his vehicle was struck while working a crash in Carroll County.
Virginia State Police is investigating after a Blacksburg police officer hit and killed a pedestrian while responding to a call, according to the police department.
A Roanoke man wanted by U.S. Marshals was fatally shot by officers after barricading himself inside a house for several hours, according to Virginia State Police.
Virginia State Police say a high school football coach who disappeared days ago before his undefeated team’s playoff game is being sought on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to solicit a minor.
A Virginia high school football coach wanted on child pornography charges was last seen walking into the woods with a firearm, according to an attorney for the family. Authorities say he remains missing.
