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This is the official Facebook page of the Portsmouth (VA) Police Department. For emergencies, dial 911 or (757) 393-5300. Do not post to this page. The Portsmouth Police Department's Facebook page has been established to help us to connect and communicate with the citizens that we serve. We encourage dialog and comments about issues relating to law enforcement and public safety in the City of Portsmouth. However, in order promote a safe, constructive environment we reserve the right to remove harmful or inappropriate comments, links, or content from our social media pages without notice and at our sole discretion.
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Yesterday, we held our “Cover the Cruiser” event in support of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics at the WaWa on Frederick Boulevard. We had so much fun and got to interact with so many wonderful citizens who were eager to help by making a donation to Special Olympics of Virginia and covering our police cruiser with torch run icons. We would like to thank everyone for their support. #LEOTorchRun19 #TorchRunVa #SpecialOlympicsTorchRun2019 #CoverTheCruiser
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The Portsmouth Police Department will be hosting their 2019 Cover the Cruiser event this Wednesday, August 21, 2019, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the WaWa located at 1200 Frederick Boulevard. During this time, we will have a marked police car in the parking lot and will allow citizens to cover our cruiser with “Law Enforcement Torch Run” icons for Special Olympics. To get an icon and a chance to cover our cruiser, all you need to do is make a small donation to Virginia Special Olympics. Once a donor receives their icon, they will write their name or inspirational message on it and place it on our police vehicle. Remember, your donation will be helping to support a wonderful organization who continues to makes a difference in the lives of those with special needs. #CoverTheCruiser
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***Update*** Kayla Stewart has been located safe and unharmed. The Portsmouth Police Department would like to thank the community for their continued support and cooperation. PORTSMOUTH, VA. – Detectives with the Portsmouth Police Department’s Special Victims Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile female. According to detectives, 16-year-old Kaylana Stewart was last seen in the 200 block of Jacquelyn Dr., on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 12:00 a.m. No one has seen or heard from Kaylana since then. Detectives are concerned for Kaylana’s well-being because she requires medication that she does not have with her. Kaylana Steward is a black female who is approximately 5’4” tall and weighs 210 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Kaylana Stewart was last seen wearing a pink shirt, blue jeans and black and silver flipflops. If you have seen 16-year-old Kaylana Stewart or know her whereabouts, please contact the Portsmouth Police Department immediately at (757) 393-5300 or call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP℠ (1-888-562-5887). As always, callers are never asked to give their name or required to testify in court. If a caller’s tip leads to an arrest, the recovery of drugs or stolen property they could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.
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What a great way for our campers and our camp officers to celebrate their last day of our seven week P.A.L. Summer Camp then to go watch an afternoon baseball game at Harbor Park. Let’s go Tides!!! We are going to miss our summer campers, but we know that we will be able to have a summer full of fun again next year!!
P.A.L. Summer Camp memories are made each and every year. However, this year is especially surreal for one of our camp helpers and one of our officers. Maiya, a youth leader with our P.A.L. Summer Camp, is venturing off onto her next journey...college, where she will be studying psychology. This new chapter in her life is sure to bring lots of new and exciting experiences, but nothing will compare to working with Officer Ray and our campers for the last two years. Good luck at VCU Maiya! We wish you all the best. #2019PALSummerCamp
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Our 2019 P.A.L. Summer Camp is coming to an end. Today is our end of the summer cookout with our campers. Tomorrow is our last day and we are so sad to see the fun to end. We have enjoyed working with and spending quality time with our campers this summer. We can’t wait until next summer. #PALSummerCamp
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Officers are attending a National Night Out Event in the Calvary Baptist Church. #NationalNightOut2019
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Officers are attending a National Night Out Event in the Hunters Point community. #NationalNightOut2019
Officers are attending a National Night Out Event in the Brighton/Prentis area. #NationalNightOut2019
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Officers are attending a National Night Out Event At Westwinds Apartments In Churchland. #NationalNightOut2019
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Officers are attending a National Night Out Event hosted by Olde Towne Civic League at St. John’s Episcopal Church. #NationalNightOut2019
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Officers are attending a National Night Out Event at Redeemer Lutheran Church. #NationalNightOut2019
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