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: Continue Reading Previous: College admissions officials look to the fallNext: Virginia Tech admissions staff reviews 20,000 applications Related Stories 1 min read VIR presents HyperFest to open the 2025 season Gene Marrano May 15, 2025 1 min read Healing through art…Expressions of Grief Denise Membreno May 15, 2025 1 min read The RDC celebrates 12 years with an afternoon of elegance and entertainment Denise Membreno May 14, 2025