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 ‘Miniatures on the Market’ Returns for its Second Year Emma Thomas April 29, 2026 Strawberry Festival is a Roanoke favorite every Spring Gene Marrano April 29, 2026 Senior Majors Exhibition at Hollins, more Never Ever Happily and RSO upcoming concert Gene Marrano April 29, 2026
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.
