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The Virginia State Police would like to ensure residents of the Commonwealth that recent viral posts raising concerns about firearm confiscation are not reflective of any proposed legislation, and we remain committed to safeguarding public safety and civil liberties.

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Today, VSP, family, and friends celebrated the retirement of 1st Sgt. Alvin Blankenship after 45 years of dedicated service. 💙🚔

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🚴 Happy #WorldBicycleDay! Whether you're driving, biking, or walking, stay alert, share the road, and help keep Virginia safe. 💙🚔

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We Never Forget . . .
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CRITICALLY MISSING ADULT ALERT

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***UPDATE***
***CRITICALLY MISSING ADULT ALERT***
***THE PERSON HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFE***

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Last Friday, the 145th Basic Session celebrated Family Day with a military parade and drill, badge pinning by loved ones, and K-9 demos. Congrats on making it this far Trooper Trainees. 💙💙🚔

[FBI Richmond @FBIRichmond]

The FBI is offering a reward up to $50,000 for information to locate and capture Michael Timothy Puckett. This adds to the $10,000 already being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service for a combined reward up to $60,000.

FBI Richmond is assisting the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Marshals, the Virginia State Police, and multiple local and state agencies in a manhunt for Puckett, who is facing an Aggravated Murder charge in Virginia. 

Carroll County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a welfare check at Puckett's home on Fancy Gap Highway on Friday at approximately 9:30 p.m. When they arrived and made contact, authorities said Puckett opened fire, shooting both deputies, killing one deputy and injuring the second. He then fled the scene.

We are asking the public to check surveillance video or trail/hunting camera images to assist in real-time tracking of the fugitive. We also ask home and business owners to lock your vehicles, close your garage doors, lock up your sheds and do not leave anything outside Puckett could use to assist him to elude capture. Call 911 if you see Puckett.

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The U.S Marshals are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to Michael Puckett’s arrest.

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Virginia State Police is currently investigating the officer-involved shooting portion of this incident.

VSP would like to express their condolences to the family of the slain deputy as well as the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

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Virginia State Police is currently investigating the officer-involved shooting portion of this incident.

VSP would like to express their condolences to the family of the slain deputy as well as the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.

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Virginia State Police Ongoing Crime Suppression Operations, Recovering Firearms, and Narcotics

*This is a weekly report.

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Virginia and North Carolina law enforcement agencies partnered for a coordinated U.S. Route 501 highway safety initiative focused on reducing dangerous driving behaviors and improving roadway safety. 🚔

Read more: https://t.co/d8BO6uLWBg

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A seatbelt takes seconds to buckle, but it could save your life in a crash. 🚔💙

Every trip. Every time. Buckle up and help keep Virginia’s roadways safe.

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Last Friday, Senior Trooper Rivera did an amazing job at @ChamberlayneES School’s Career Day, inspiring the next generation! 🚔💙

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***CODI ALERT CANCELLATION ***

***SUBJECT FOUND SAFE***

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Throughout the month of May, VSP proudly partnered with Special Olympics Virginia for several Tip A Cop events across the Commonwealth supporting SOVA athletes 💙🚔
#VirginiaStatePolice #SpecialOlympicsVirginia #TipACop #CommunityStrong

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We Never Forget . . .
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***CRITICALLY MISSING ADULT ALERT ACTIVATED***

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VSP Aviation & Special Operations conducted Bell 412 joint training this week, strengthening readiness, teamwork, and air-ground operations. 🚁💙 #OneVSP

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This Memorial Day we honor, we salute, and we will never forget!

[VDOT Richmond @VaDOTRVA]

Traffic Alert: Route 250 (Henrico) - All east and west lanes are closed in the vicinity of Willard Road and Broad Street due to a vehicle crash. 

Motorists should seek alternate routes to avoid delays.