Vinton Police Chief Herbert Cooley retiring in June Timothy Martin February 7, 2011 1 minute 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 Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 22, 2026