Henrico Police is committed to the safety of everyone who lives, works and plays in Henrico County. Accordingly, our Office of Public Affairs regularly disseminates news, information, crime alerts and police-related events and initiatives to local media outlets as well as on our Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, and YouTube pages.
January
- Jan. 6, 2026 – Henrico Police Encounter First Rabies case of 2026
- Jan. 8, 2026 – Homicide. 1400 block Oakland Road
- Jan. 9, 2026 – Update 1. Homicide. 1400 block Oakland Road
- Jan. 12, 2026 – Fatal Crash. Woodman Road at Woodman Hills Court
- Jan. 15, 2026 – Indictment in June 2025 Toddler Death
- Jan. 20, 2026 – Update 1. Indictments in June 2025 Toddler Death
- Jan. 20, 2026 – Update 1. Homicide. 500 block of Charles City Road 020425
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Office of Public Affairs
The Office of Public Affairs serves as the primary agency spokesperson and is the primary point of contact for all media inquiries. The unit is responsible for managing all formal media communications on behalf of the Chief of Police.
The Office of Public Affairs advises and manages the Division’s public and stakeholder relations. The unit is charged with disseminating timely and accurate information to the public through a variety of communication channels, including web, print, and social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads and YouTube). The Office of Public Affairs also manages the Division’s internal and stakeholder communications.
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With the law enforcement profession constantly changing and evolving, it’s important that new recruits stay current while reflecting on those that came before them. “We provide a vital service to our community; and as community members, we must remember that we rely on lessons from our history to help us create a better future,” said Capt. Colin Rooney, who oversees the training academies. Read More
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