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Citizens will not be able to access the lobby of the police department starting at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2020, and should contact 911 in the event of an emergency. Citizens should call the department’s non-emergency number, 540.332.3842, for assistance with all non-emergency matters.
- The department’s Ride-Along Program and collection of DNA buccal swabs have been temporarily suspended.
- Fingerprinting of citizens will be considered on a case by case basis for emergency employment situations only. Individuals will need to contact the dispatch center using the non-emergency phone number to make a request for fingerprinting services.
- Employees will be maintaining a distance of approximately six feet, when practical, in the event face to face contact is necessary. Citizens may be asked to meet officers outside of their home, business, etc.
- When contacting the 911 center for services, callers will be asked screening questions by a dispatcher in order to determine if someone is ill, has a fever, or is experiencing respiratory problems.
The department will continue to respond to all emergency calls for service. Non-emergency calls may be handled by telephone. Your information will be forwarded to an officer who will return your call, provide information/advice, and take a report if needed. Please understand that our response to non-emergency incidents might be delayed.
Staunton Police Department
The Staunton Police Department (SPD) is an internationally accredited, full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to serving the citizens of the City of Staunton.
The department operates the City's state-of-the-art Enhanced-911 Center, which serves as the primary answering point for the City's 911 calls and dispatches calls for service for police, fire and the Staunton-Augusta Rescue Squad.
The SPD also sponsors a number of crime prevention initiatives, including Virginia Rules, mentorship, and School Resource Officer programs for the area's youth; a Citizen's Police Academy; and Neighborhood and Business Watch programs.
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City of Staunton, VA – Government
TRAFFIC ALERT Please see the City of Staunton's announcement in reference to downtown street closures for the "Dine Out in Downtown" initiative.
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Staunton Police Department
Message from the Chief of Police Like many of you, I watched in horror and disbelief as George Floyd was killed as a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck while he lay helpless on the ground. This disturbing image is one that I personally will never forget. I truly cannot imagine the pain and anguish that must be felt by Mr. Floyd’s family and friends. While it is difficult to make sense of the sudden loss of anyone’s life, it is simply reprehensible when that life is taken away at the hands of a uniformed police officer who has taken a solemn oath to protect and serve his community. The basic principles of law enforcement require that officers only use physical force when it is absolutely necessary and then they must only use the minimum necessary force with which to effect an arrest. I realize that watching such a disturbing scene involving a police officer committing such an atrocity will make some people question whether something like this could happen in their own community. As your police chief, I would like to assure you that the men and women of the Staunton Police Department are highly motivated and well-trained, and committed to enforcing the law while treating all citizens of and visitors to the City of Staunton respectfully, fairly and impartially. Our department has worked hard to establish genuine relationships and build trust in our community, and we ask you to continue to partner with us as we all work together through these challenging times. While we are not perfect, we will continue to strive to be a police department our community can trust to carry out our vital mission. Jim Williams Chief of Police
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NEWS RELEASE The Staunton Police Department has obtained additional charges against Aaron L. Hutching in reference to a series of commercial burglaries committed in the City of Staunton. Hutching was originally arrested on May 22, and was charged with the following offenses on May 26: -Five counts of burglary for incidents that occurred on November 14, 2019 (Taste of India), March 8, 2020 (Lilly Title & Settlement; Lowman Chiropractic), and March 11, 2020 (Dixon Studio; Tweedle Tee Printing) -Two counts of petit larceny, third or subsequent offense -Two counts of grand larceny -Eight misdemeanor counts of damaged property -One count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon The burglaries remain under investigation. Hutching continues to be held at Middle River Regional Jail without bond.
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Thank you to the Pilot Club of Harrisonburg for their generous donation of children's bicycle helmets! We are very pleased to be able to distribute these helmets to children in need. Please send us a private message on Facebook if you would like to request a helmet for your child. The child must reside in the City of Staunton to be eligible.