Police

There’s a new chief in town

By Linda Fausz on November 29, 2017 Community, For the Record, Police

Chesterfield County introduced incoming police chief Jeffrey Kratz to the community. Surrounded by police in dress uniforms, area state police officers, the county board, county employee staff members, and the press, Kratz thanked recruitment and selection staff, the board, and the community at Tuesday’s announcement. “The opportunity to join and lead one of Virginia’s premier law-enforcement agencies is an immense honor,” Katz said. “I’m looking forward to working with members of the department, county leaders, citizens, and businesses to advance the interests of safety and wellness throughout our community.” The incoming police chief said he does not plan to come…

Kelly to serve as interim police chief

By Press release on August 9, 2017 Announcements, Community, Police

Kelly to serve as interim police chief Col. Thierry G. Dupuis announced that following h is retirement on Sept. 1, 2017, Lt. Col. Daniel W. Kelly will serve as interim chief of police. Kelly’s appointment will be effective Sept. 1, 2017, and will continue until the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors appoints a new chief of police.

Chesterfield police chief to retire

By Press release on June 15, 2017 Police

CHESTERFIELD – Col. Thierry G. Dupuis, chief of police for Chesterfield, announced he will retire Sept. 1, having served the residents of Chesterfield County and the Richmond region for 40 years. “It has been an honor and a privilege to have served our community and this region for the last 40 years as a law enforcement officer,” Col. Dupuis said. During his tenure, Col. Dupuis’ focus has been on strengthening community-police partnerships and building a department that is responsive to the community’s needs. His commitment to educating the community and preventing criminal activity has helped spur the growth of the…

Speed limit lowered on section of Chester Road

By Press release on June 15, 2017 Police

CHESTERFIELD – Police are urging drivers to be aware of a speed limit change on Chester Road. The speed limit on Chester Road from the area of Wood Dale Road to the four-lane section approaching Centralia Road has been lowered to 45 mph. Previously, the speed limit on this stretch of Chester Road was 55 mph.

Colonel Thierry Dupuis along with two members of the honor guard placed a wreath in front Police Memorial Monument..

Police honor their fallen

By Mark Fausz on June 7, 2017 Community, Police

The Chesterfield County Police department honored their five fallen officers with a wreath laying ceremony at the Police Memorial Monument located next to the 1911 Historic Courthouse. The brief ceremony included the opening with The Virginia State Police Pipes and Drums, which included members from the City of Hopewell Sheriff’s Office, the Prince George County Police Department, the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, Chesterfield County Police and the Metro Richmond Police Emerald Society Pipes & Drums followed by the color guard and the honor guard with the wreath. FALLEN CHESTERFIELD POLICE OFFICERS Officer Lamont L. Edwards, Jan. 5, 1957 Officer John…

CCPD officers to begin wearing body cameras

By Press release on April 14, 2017 Police

CHESTERFIELD – The Chesterfield County Police Department last week began issuing body-worn cameras to officers. After more than two years of research, testing and discussions with key stakeholders regarding body-worn cameras, the department last year entered into a contract with Axon, formerly known as Taser International Inc., for 450 Axon Flex 2 cameras. The Axon Flex 2 is Axon’s newest camera, and the Chesterfield County Police Department is the largest agency to date to begin using this equipment. The police department received its first shipment of cameras March 16. The cameras will be deployed in multiple phases to patrol officers,…

Results of multi-agency aggressive driving enforcement

By Press release on February 2, 2017 Police, Uncategorized

CHESTERFIELD – Aggressive driving continues to be a problem on many highways across the Commonwealth. Chesterfield County Police in conjunction with the Richmond City, Henrico County and Virginia State police have completed a second aggressive driving enforcement operation on Chippenham Parkway. This primary roadway that traverses Chesterfield, Richmond, and Henrico is often the subject of complaints from community members about speeding and aggressive driving. Police officers and troopers again worked together last Thursday to actively address this problem. The operation resulted in stopping a total of 147 vehicles from Parham Road to Interstate 95. In total, 140 summonses were issued…

Vehicle crashes into home on Route 10

By VN Staff on December 16, 2016 Police, Uncategorized

A driver ran off the road and hit a house in the 3500 block of West Hundred Road around 11 a.m. The driver was taken to the hospital. . When police arrived on the scene, they found the man unconscious but breathing on his own. Officers say the crash happened due to a medical emergency the driver experienced, causing him to jump the sidewalk and hit the house. The resident of the house, Sherry Farrow, was at church when she heard the news. “Our sofa was right against that wall. It is a wreak inside, everything has been pushed forward in…

Wanted by US Marshalls

By Press release on December 1, 2016 For the Record, Police, Uncategorized

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“It’s just a warning, sir”

By VN Staff on November 30, 2016 Community, Police, Uncategorized

By Danielle Ozbat In an effort to foster better community relations and create a positive impression of police, the Chesterfield County Police Department executed a policy change that allows police officers to issue written warnings for minor traffic offenses. The policy began Jan. 1, and Chesterfield County became the first in the region to implement this change. “Written warnings was something we started back in January,” Major Kevin Smith said, “[and] we were just looking at a way to address more minor violations, traffic violations, while having more positive encounters with people instead of everybody having to go to court…

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