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 VDOT wants to know how you think the I-81 corridor can be improved Denise Membreno April 1, 2025 3 min read Roanoke Parks and Recreation announces packed calendar for April 2025 Ian Price April 1, 2025 1 min read Exercise can be the best medicine says researcher Gene Marrano April 1, 2025