The Virginia State Police provides law enforcement for all people of Virginia and its visitors and supports local and national law enforcement agencies.

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  • WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, and Narcotics
    From May 13, 2026, through May 19, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the seizure of narcotics and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth.  
  • Start Summer Safely
    Virginia State Police is reminding all drivers, young and old, to drive safe, smart, and sober as we head into the Memorial Day weekend and summer. Last year, in 2025, there were nine fatalities on Virginia roadways during the four-day statistical counting period for the Memorial Day holiday.
  • Virginia State Police Remembers Robert “Rock” Howard
    Multiple members of the Virginia State Police (VSP) family attended the funeral of Robert “Rock” Howard, 102, of Highland Springs, Va., on Tuesday.   Howard was VSP’s longest living trooper, having served for 33 years in Richmond and Fredericksburg from 1951 until his retirement in 1984. He passed away on May 5, 2026.

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