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VBSO to receive 450 care packages from Operation Gratitude

On Monday, March 13, the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office is set to receive 450 care packages weighing 1,100 pounds from the nonprofit Operation Gratitude, thanks to a 2022 holiday email from VBSO Master Deputy II Kyle Silvernail.“During the holidays, my family and I were watching TV and…

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Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office evacuates Courthouse after receiving threats

The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office evacuated the Virginia Beach Courthouse Tuesday morning due to several threats made against the building via the City's 911 system.The VBSO Emergency Response Team (ERT) and K9 Unit investigated with assistance from the Virginia Beach Police Department,…

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VBSO deputy awarded Medal of Merit for preventing sexual assault of a juvenile

The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office recently awarded a Medal of Merit to Deputy Demarius Lee for intervening to prevent a possible sexual assault of a juvenile in a bathroom at a school sporting event.The award stems from an October incident that occurred when Deputy Lee was working…