Скачать или смотреть VBPD News: Officers Rescue Suspect from Lake - January 24, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA

On January 24, 2025, at approximately 9:45 PM, #VBPD officers in the third precinct observed a black sedan driving with obstructed plates. They initiated a traffic stop near Lake Edward. The driver pulled over, exited the vehicle, and ran into a small, wooded area. Officers searching for the driver located him in the water and gave commands to return to shore. Recognizing the dire situation the driver was in, officers began rescue efforts, deploying a department issued Personal Floatation Device, referred to in the video as a PFD. Due to the quick thinking and response of our officers and our public safety partners, the driver survived despite being exposed to frigid water and air temperatures below 30º.

This video shares a behind-the-scenes look at the heroic efforts, team work, and training our officers exemplify on a daily basis.