Petersburg Bureau of Police

09/05/2026

🚨 IT’S SAFETY SATURDAY, PETERSBURG! 🚨

Today, we’re putting YOU in the driver’s seat! 👀

What’s one safety tip you think EVERYONE in Petersburg should know?

🏠 Home safety
🚗 Driving safety
👶 Child safety
🔥 Emergency preparedness
💻 Online safety
👵🏾 Senior safety
🐾 Pet safety
…or something we missed!

👇🏾 DROP YOUR BEST SAFETY TIP IN THE COMMENTS! You never know—your tip could help keep a neighbor, friend, or family member safe.

💙 One community. One conversation. Safer together.

Petersburg Bureau of Police
Integrity • Professionalism • Service • Respect

09/04/2026

September 4, 2026

PETERSBURG, VA — Runaway
The Petersburg Bureau of Police is asking for the community’s help in locating Lashon Imani Welch.

Name: Lashon Imani Welch, age 16
Female | 5’6” / 260 lbs.
Last Seen: 100 block of Perry Street
Last Seen: Thursday, September 3, 2026, at approximately 12:22 p.m.
Clothing: Unknown on clothing.

If you have seen Lashon or know her whereabouts, please contact the Petersburg Bureau of Police at (804) 732-4222 or submit a tip by using the P3tips App or by visiting https://www.P3tips.com. Your tip could help bring her home safely.

09/04/2026

** Update Missing Person Located **

Missing Person has been located and is safe.

September 4, 2026

PETERSBURG, VA — Missing and Endangered Person
The Petersburg Bureau of Police is asking for the community’s help in locating Karen Davis-Hanks, who requires medication.

Name: Karen Davis-Hanks, age 59
Female | 5’1” / 100-125 lbs.
Last Location Seen: Lee Avenue and Dunlop Street.
Last Seen: Friday, September 4, 2026, at approximately 11:40 a.m.
Clothing: Last seen wearing a white sweatshirt with a cartoon character, light blue shorts over grey shorts, blue jeans, and dark shoes.

If you have seen Karen or know her whereabouts, please contact the Petersburg Bureau of Police at (804) 732-4222 or submit a tip using the P3tips app or by visiting https://www.P3tips.com. Your tip could help bring her home safely.

09/04/2026

🐾 FUR BABY FRIDAY: MEET YOSHI! 💙💛

Looking for a little adventure, a lot of love, and a professional lap warmer? Yoshi may be your girl! 🐶❤️

This sweet 5-month-old Plott Hound loves to play and explore, but when the fun is over, her favorite destination is your lap for all the lovings! 🥰 Yoshi is great with other dogs and people of all ages, making her a wonderful addition to a loving family.

She’s up to date on her vaccines and will be spayed soon. Now, all she needs is someone to give her the forever home she deserves!

📍 Petersburg Animal Care & Control
1600 Johnson Road | Petersburg, VA 23805
📞 804-732-3654
⏰ Monday–Friday | 10 AM–3 PM

Come meet Yoshi—and be prepared to have your lap permanently claimed! 🐾💙

09/04/2026

Wednesday night marked the official kickoff of the 2026 Petersburg Bureau of Police Citizen’s Academy! 🎓💙

Our first evening was all about connecting, learning, and engaging as participants began their behind-the-badge look at the people, responsibilities, and operations that keep Petersburg moving forward.

Over the coming weeks, our Academy participants will gain firsthand knowledge, ask questions, meet members of the Bureau, and see public safety from a new perspective.

The Academy is officially in session! 🚔📚

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

Courage in Action. Valor in Service. 💙💛

The Petersburg Bureau of Police proudly celebrates Officer Michael Majors and Lieutenant Frye on receiving the prestigious Valor Award from the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP).

The Valor Award recognizes extraordinary courage in the face of danger, and this distinguished honor reflects the bravery, professionalism, and unwavering commitment these officers demonstrate in service to others.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Majors and Lieutenant Frye on this remarkable and well-deserved recognition! 👏🏽🏅

Courage recognized. Valor honored. Petersburg proud.

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Deputy Chief Emanuel Chambliss! 🎉

The Petersburg Bureau of Police proudly congratulates Deputy Chief Emanuel Chambliss on becoming a Certified Law Enforcement Command Executive through the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police.

This achievement reflects his continued commitment to leadership, professional excellence, and service to both our Bureau and the Petersburg community.

Deputy Chief Chambliss continues to demonstrate that leadership is more than a title—it’s a commitment to learn, lead, serve, and set the standard.

👏🏽 Please join us in congratulating Deputy Chief Chambliss on this outstanding professional accomplishment!

Integrity • Professionalism • Service • Respect

09/01/2026

🚨🏎️ TRAFFIC TUESDAY: FAST & THE CURIOUS — PETERSBURG EDITION 😂

That car may have Sport Mode, but unfortunately… so do our blue lights. 😭🚔

If your speedometer is climbing like it’s trying to break a personal record, don’t be surprised when you look in the mirror and see a Petersburg Bureau of Police officer requesting a quick roadside meeting. 😂

🏁 The street is NOT a racetrack.
🏎️ Your car is NOT auditioning for Fast & Furious.
🚔 And those flashing lights are definitely NOT your pit crew.

Slow it down, buckle up, and get there safely.

Because the best kind of fast car… is the one that doesn’t come with a citation. 😎