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VBSO busts inmate for committing fraud behind bars

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – After a thorough investigation, the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office’s Criminal Intelligence Unit (CIU) arrested inmate Kareem Walter Ryer for stealing credit card information from the Internet and placing orders from the canteen, according to a CIU report.The report…

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VBSO to hold mass promotion ceremony on Jan. 10

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office held a Promotion Ceremony today (Jan. 10, 2025) at Virginia Beach City Hall, Building 1. Eighteen deputy sheriffs and civilians received promotions in the second-largest promotion ceremony since Sheriff Rocky Holcomb took office in…

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VBSO Training Academy earns Law Enforcement certification from Virginia DCJS

The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office (VBSO) is proud to announce that its Training Academy has earned its Law Enforcement certification from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS).The new credential adds to the academy’s existing certifications—Basic Jailer, Court…

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VBSO Welcomes new Explosive-detection K9

The Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the addition of Boyka, a new explosive-detection dog, to its K9 Unit. Boyka, a 14-month-old Dutch Shepherd from Poland, has completed rigorous training and certification with his handler, Sgt. Aaron Whitehead, through the Virginia Police…