Vinton Police Chief Herbert Cooley retiring in June Timothy Martin February 7, 2011 1 min read Vinton Police Chief Herbert Cooley’s last day on the job will be June 30th. Cooley has served in law enforcement since 1966. He came to Vinton in 2000. Captain Benjamin Cook will lead the department on an interim basis once Cooley retires. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: College admissions officials look to the fallNext: Virginia Tech admissions staff reviews 20,000 applications Related Stories 2 min read 2 children killed, 17 wounded in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting Ian Price August 27, 2025 1 min read Bracing for the impact of cuts to Medicaid and Obamacare at New Horizons Gene Marrano August 27, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Valley Collective Response holds International Overdose Awareness Day event at Taubman today Gene Marrano August 27, 2025