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. Share: Post navigation Previous: College admissions officials look to the fallNext: Virginia Tech admissions staff reviews 20,000 applications Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms will cut ribbon and hold open house at its new home on Marshall Avenue Gene Marrano December 4, 2025 0 1 min read Roanoke councilman opposes sales tax hike, speed cameras, and Berglund casino plans Web Staff December 4, 2025 0 1 min read The Nutcracker(s) … Best Christmas Pageant Ever and the RSO’s Holiday Pops at Salem Civic Center Gene Marrano December 3, 2025 0