Police Officer Larry Douglas Bland, Newport News Police Department, Virginia

Police Officer Larry Douglas Bland

Newport News Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, May 13, 1994

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Larry Douglas Bland

Officer Bland was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on Smucker Road near Mechville Road. He had placed the suspect in the back of his patrol car. As he was writing a ticket, the man shot him in the back of the head through an opening in the patrol car's cage. The suspect kicked out one of the rear windows of the car and fled on foot. The suspect was arrested after a two hour manhunt. The man was convicted of Officer Bland's murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Officer Bland's body was found by his wife, who was also an officer with the Newport News Police Department.

Officer Bland had previously served as an auxiliary officer for the Hampton Police Department, Gloucester County Sheriff's Office, and Newport News Police Department.

Bio

Age 48
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

traffic stop

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Officer Bland,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Newport News. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 13, 2024