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This is the official page of the Vinton Police Department. This site is not monitored 24/7.

The Vinton Police Department is available at all times to enforce laws and other community needs and we encourage the public to contact us in time of need; if you have an emergency, please dial 911. The communications center can be reached on the non-emergency line at 540-562-3265.

10/30/2026

10/29/2026

We had such a great time visiting! Thanks for always welcoming us! 💙

10/27/2026

Who's ready to Trick-or-Treat?! We can't wait to see everyone come out in their best costumes this evening. Please pay attention to street closures when making your way through Downtown Vinton.

10/15/2026

Driving around pedestrians takes more than watching the road ahead. Slow down, stay present and look for people wherever they may be.

10/07/2026

We had a special evening at council last night as we got to recognize and promote three outstanding officers.

Congratulation to William Boyd and Andrew Hagy on your promotion to Sergeant, and to Christopher Froeschl on your promotion to First Sergeant.

Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and service to our community

10/01/2026

8:05 UPDATE

The Vinton Police Department responded to a call regarding suspicious objects at Omnisource, in the 200 block of Wayland Street. As a precautionary measure, roads in the immediate area of Omnisource were closed.

Through law enforcement conversations, it was determined that the objects could possibly be a military ordinance falling into the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army. U.S. Army explosive ordinance disposal specialists were called to assess them. Ultimately, due to the age and weight of the ordinance, they were treated as though they were live and the U.S. Army transported them to a safe location outside of the area with an es**rt from the Vinton Police Department and Roanoke County Police Department.

Vinton Police are investigating the origin of the ordinance.

The Town of Vinton is appreciative to these agencies for their assistance: Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Emergency Management, National Park Service, Roanoke County Police Department, Roanoke County Fire Department, Roanoke City Police Department, Roanoke City Sheriff's Department, Roanoke City Emergency Management, Norfolk Southern, and Prospect Pipeline.

6:30 PM UPDATE

The Vinton Police Department continues to investigate the suspicious package and its origins. Road closures remain in place which only impact the entrance to Omnisource. Police believe there is no danger to the community.

We’ll provide additional updates as they’re available.

***INCIDENT ALERT***

The Vinton Police Department is on scene at Omnisource, in the 200 block of Wayland Street investigating a call of a suspicious package on the property.

As a precautionary measure, the following road closures are in place in the immediate area:
Baldwin Ave at Light St
10th St and Daleton Ave
10th St and Hill Ave
Baldwin Ave at Wayland St
9th St and Dale Ave

We’ll provide an update as it’s available.

09/30/2026

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09/29/2026

Keeping our Greenway looking its best! 🎨🌿

Community Services Officer McKittrick is out painting the Greenway underpass to cover up graffiti and help keep this shared space clean and welcoming for everyone.

Thanks, Officer McKittrick, for going the extra mile for our community! 👮‍♂️💙

09/19/2026

It was a fun week for members of the VPD. ⛳️ 🪖🏆

Yesterday, Lt Hurt, Sergeant Bailey, and Corporal Baker played in the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament. They had a tee•riffic time!

Saturday, Chief Drumond and Detective Miller, joined Boomtown CrossFit at the Hero Games where they participated in an 8 hour team competition that simulates a day of elite Special Operations training.

Address

311 S Pollard Street
Vinton, VA
24179

Telephone

+15409830617

Website

http://www.vintonva.gov/

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