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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I worked this scene as a Crime Scene Investigator with the NNPD. I will always remember this case and honor Officer Bland for his service to the citizens of Newport News, VA. May his soul rest in peace!

Joan Turner, Past CSI in Newport News, V
Suffolk Police Department

December 2, 2025