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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Suffolk Police Department mourns loss of K9 Scout
SUFFOLK, Va.(WAVY)– The Suffolk Police Department announced Tuesday afternoon the death of K9 Scout. Scout was a four-year-old Bloodhound who was trained and certified as a working dog. He was taken to a local veterinarian hospital for a medical emergency early Tuesday morning where he later died. He joined the police department in May 2021 as the first Bloodhound for the department in almost 50 years. Scout, along with his dedicated handler, Master Police Officer S. Powell, completed training and were certified through the Virginia Work Dog Association for Trailing. In 2023, they both received an Award of Merit from the Virginia Police Work Dog Association for multiple finds. During his time in the department, Scout received two Departmental Commendations and three Departmental Noteworthy Performance Awards. 'The Suffolk Police Department extend our condolences to K9 Scout's handler MPO Powell, members of the Suffolk Police Department's Canine Unit, and the community as a whole. K9 Scout was a dedicated member of our team that served the citizens of Suffolk well for several years.' says Suffolk Police Chief J. Buie. Chief J. Buie also thanks the staff at Tidewater Animal Clinic as well as The Cove for their dedication and tireless efforts regarding K9 Scout. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suffolk Police Department seeking input in 2025 Citizen Feedback Survey
SUFFOLK, Va.(WAVY)– The Suffolk Police Department is seeking the input of the public with the 2025 Citizen Feedback Survey. Police say this survey will help the department recognize it's strengths and weaknesses. The survey is meant to capture citizens' thoughts regarding crime in the City. The department believes that the citizens of Suffolk should be comfortable in their neighborhoods and be free from fear of crime. If a citizen does not have access to a computer, a copy of the survey can be picked up at Suffolk Police Headquarters or Suffolk Police Precinct II. Suffolk residents interested in the participating in the survey can click here. A QR Code for the survey will also be posted in Suffolk Police Headquarters, Suffolk Police Precinct II, Suffolk City Hall, the Morgan Memorial Library, and the North Suffolk Library. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Body found in Suffolk believed to be motorcyclist who eluded police, sideswiped SUV
Virginia State Police is investigating whether a body found Friday in Suffolk is that of a motorcyclist who led police on a high-speed chase the day before. On Thursday around 6:30 p.m., a state trooper tried to stop the driver of a Harley Davidson that was going 100 mph in a 55 mph zone, on Route 10 near Five Mile Road, according to a police news release. The driver refused to pull over, according to a release. The motorcyclist fled east on Route 10 and the trooper soon lost of sight of them, police said. Less than 10 minutes later, the driver of a 2018 Ford Explorer contacted police and told them she had been traveling west on Route 10 when she saw a motorcycle in her lane eluding police. The motorcycle sideswiped her vehicle on Goodwin Boulevard, east of Harrell Drive, and was thought to have continued on Route 10, a release states. The trooper, along with Suffolk Police Department, searched the area. The driver of the Ford was not injured, according to a release. On Friday afternoon after 12:40 p.m., Suffolk police notified state police that a body had been found at 4120 Goodwin Boulevard that matched the description of the motorcyclist. The body, which has not been identified, was found about 25 feet from the road, down a 40-foot ravine covered in brush, according to state police. Troopers were attempting to recover the body. No other information has been released.
