Vinton Messenger
  • eEdition
  • News
    • Local News
    • Sports
    • Notices
    • Church
  • Legals
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Login
Subscribe For $2.50/Month
No Result
View All Result
  • eEdition
  • News
    • Local News
    • Sports
    • Notices
    • Church
  • Legals
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
Vinton Messenger
No Result
View All Result
Home Local News

Vinton police welcome new officer

March 2, 2020
in Local News
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • 1354Share on Facebook
  • 198Share on Twitter
  • 717Share on Email
Officer Joshua Chandler has joined the Vinton Police Department.

The Vinton Police Department and Vinton Town Council welcomed Officer Joshua Chandler to the police force at the council meeting on December 5. Vinton Police Chief Tom Foster introduced Chandler.

Chandler grew up in New Jersey, graduating from high school in Medford Township. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He reported to MCRD Parris Island for boot camp and was then stationed in Washington State as a Marine Security Force.

He was next stationed in Camp Lejeune, N.C., where he served as an infantryman. During his time at Camp Lejeune, Chandler served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, in Kosovo, and in Djibouti, Africa.

In 2005, Chandler moved to Roanoke and became a member of the Roanoke City Police Department. During his time with that department, he served as a patrol officer, in Field Training, and as a detective in several investigative units. He also served in the Roanoke Tactical Response Team with the police department.

Chandler has two daughters, Madison, age 9, and Isabella, age 8. They also participated in the council meeting, leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chief Foster told council that he is impressed with the quality of the police officers coming to the Town of Vinton.

  • 1354Share on Facebook
  • 198Share on Twitter
  • 717Share on Email
Previous Post

Star City Playhouse presents lunchtime plays, announces new season

Next Post

Mayor named chair of Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Commission

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • eEdition
  • News
  • Legals
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Login

© 2021 Virginia Media, INC

No Result
View All Result
  • Subscribe
  • News Categories
    • Local News
    • Church
    • Sports
    • School
  • Notices
  • Obituaries
  • Courthouse
    • Legals
    • Deeds
  • eEdition
  • Spiritual
    • The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
    • Transcendental Meditation
    • Parabola
  • News From Around The State
  • News From Around The Country

© 2021 Virginia Media, INC

  • 1354Share on Facebook
  • 198Share on Twitter
  • 717Share on Email

Forgot your password?

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive mail with link to set new password.

Back to login