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• Keep the Fireworks in the Sky This Fourth of JulyJuly 1, 2025
  With the Fourth of July landing on a Friday this year, traffic is expected to be heavy around the Independence Day holiday weekend.   As a result, Virginia State Police is asking drivers to please be patient while traveling the roads, and to drive within the speed limits.  As of June 30, 2025, preliminary data shows there have been 337 fatalities on Virginia roadways.
• Stay informed. If you know something, or see something, say something.June 24, 2025
  The Virginia State Police encourages everyone to be more aware of criminal and terrorism trends in their communities. Through the Virginia Fusion Center SHIELD Program— a free resource — you’ll gain access to valuable, up-to-date information that helps keep you and others safe.
• WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human TraffickingJune 20, 2025
  From June 12 to June 18, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, one homicide and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth.  
• WEEKLY REPORT: Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Firearms, Narcotics, and Investigating Human TraffickingJune 13, 2025
  From June 5 to June 11, 2025, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local agencies, achieved significant criminal interdictions. Their ongoing efforts led to the recovery of firearms, the seizure of narcotics, the seizure of U.S. currency, and the investigation of multiple crimes throughout the Commonwealth.
• Virginia State Police Provide Tips To Protect Elderly Loved Ones From ScamsJune 13, 2025
  With yet another prominent text scam making the rounds, Virginia State Police is offering tips to help Virginians, especially older Virginians and vulnerable adults, avoid being taken advantage of and potentially at risk of identity and financial theft.  June 15, 2025, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day focused on creating a better understanding of the abuse and neglect faced by the elderly.

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