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New Releases

• Virginia State Police Still Searching for Missing Football Coach; Criminal Investigation ContinuesMarch 9, 2026
  The Virginia State Police (VSP) continue to search for a former Wise County football coach who is facing 10 warrants and disappeared nearly four months ago.
• Weekend Winter WeatherJanuary 30, 2026
  A significant winter weather event is scheduled to impact most of the Commonwealth this weekend. Now is the time to prepare. Please visit vaemergency.gov for tips.
• 94 New Troopers Join Virginia State Police Ranks To Serve and Protect the CommonwealthJanuary 28, 2026
  On Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, the commonwealth will graduate its 144th generation of Virginia State Troopers. The 94 new troopers will be presented with their diplomas during commencement exercises at 10 a.m. at the State Police Training Academy located at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike in North Chesterfield County. This is the largest graduating class of trooper-trainees since 2018.
• Prepare for significant winter weather event; stay off roads beginning Saturday eveningJanuary 23, 2026
  A significant winter storm is expected to impact the entire Commonwealth this weekend. The storm starts as snow for everyone, arriving in the western part of the state Saturday afternoon, progressing eastward into later Saturday evening. It is expected to last through Monday morning.
• Statement of Retiring Virginia State Police Superintendent Colonel Matthew D. HanleyJanuary 13, 2026
  After 32 years of service in law enforcement, Colonel Matthew D. Hanley, Superintendent of Virginia State Police, has issued the following statement, regarding his retirement: “It has been an honor to serve this great Commonwealth as a longstanding member of the Virginia State Police. I am proud of the incredible work the agency has accomplished and am grateful for the commitment that our sworn and professional staff provide daily.  Virginia is in a better place today because of their dedication and I will greatly miss serving alongside them.”

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