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. About the Author Timothy Martin Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: College admissions officials look to the fallNext: Virginia Tech admissions staff reviews 20,000 applications Related Stories 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025 1 min read Healthy Hearts Initiative encourages local residents take better care of themselves Gene Marrano July 31, 2025