Cedar Bluff Police Department

10/21/2026

10/19/2026

Reminder of our Trunk or Treat this Thursday, October 22nd 5pm - 6:30pm. Community partners who would like to participate are asked to contact Kayla Wingo at 276-964-2516 by Wednesday.

10/07/2026

*************UPDATE**************

Mr. Yates has been safely located.

Thanks to the community for helping us get this information out.
Thank you to Deputy B. Rash of Tazewell County Sheriff's Office who located Mr. Yates in the Bluefield area.

PRESS RELEASE – October 7, 2026
Authorized by Stanley Lampert, Chief of Police

***** MISSING PERSON *****

The Tazewell Virginia Police Department is requesting the assistance of the public in locating an elderly and disabled male with dementia. Mr. Lloyd William Yates is 89 years of age. He is a white male, approximately 5’05” tall, 198 lbs., with grey hair and brown eyes. He is possibly wearing a sweat shirt, pair of jeans and a ball cap. Mr. Yates walks with a cane.

He will be driving a 2012 Ford Fusion sedan, white in color, bearing Virginia registration 325832. Mr. Yates left his home in Tazewell on Wednesday, October 7th between the early morning hours of 2:30 a. m. and 09:30 a. m. Mr. Yates was likely enroute to Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, Virginia but never arrived. Yates’ vehicle does not have built in factory real time GPS tracking capabilities. Attempts to locate Yates cell phone by tracking have been conducted with negative results.

Anyone with information related to Mr. Yates and his where abouts is asked to contact the Tazewell Virginia Police Department at 276-988-2503 or dial 911.

10/07/2026

09/28/2026

**UPDATE** It has been taken to the Tazewell County Animal Shelter. If you know/are the owner; please reach out to them at 276-988-5795.

The below pictured animal was found on Cedar Valley Drive around Cedar Bluff Elementary School. It will be housed at the Town Hall until tomorrow morning; when it will be taken to the Animal Shelter. If you know/are the owner; the police department can be contacted via the dispatch center at 276-988-0802.

09/21/2026

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09/21/2026

Mark your calendars for free car seat inspections on October 12th.

09/21/2026

It's Child Passenger Safety Week! 🎉

Make sure your child is in The Right Seat for their age and size — and that it's installed correctly every time. 👶✔️

Tap the link in comments to use our Car Seat Finder tool or find a certified technician near you.

09/17/2026

Below is a map of how the traffic pattern will be for the Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival on Saturday, Sept 19, 2026. Both lanes will be open on Old Kentucky Avenue, however parking will not be permitted in the grass area's along Old Kentucky Turnpike; and we ask that you not block any of the residents driveways. A shuttle service is being provided from Richlands High School. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

09/08/2026

In compliance with Section §15.2-1722.1 of the Code of Virginia, the attached images are a copy of our department's submission to the Community Policing Reporting Database established under § 52-30.3 for the month of August 2026. The report is also posted on the bulletin board as you enter the police department.