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 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 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.
