🌱 Norfolk Police Officer Violated Policy + Booster Reminder Call

Up and at 'em, Norfolk! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Very cold. High: 33 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories in Norfolk today:

1. An investigation by the Norfolk Police Department's Office of Professional Standards-Internal Affairs Unit has concluded that an officer violated department policy. An investigation began after allegations of misconduct during a traffic stop came out against Norfolk Police Officer Vincent Tocco. The incident took place in the early morning hours on July 5 last summer near Chesapeake Blvd. and Tallwood Street. According to Attorney Amina Matheny-Willard, Officer Tocco has a history of complaints. (WAVY.com)
2. A former Virginia Deputy has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after hitting a pedestrian from Norfolk last year. Former deputy John "J.J." Yenchak was driving on Garrisonville Road in Stafford County just after midnight on July 9, 2021, when he ran into a pedestrian. The victim was later identified as 44-year-old Jesse Schertz of Norfolk, who died at the scene. (13newsnow.com WVEC)
3. Vaccinated Norfolk residents may get a text or call reminding eligible residents to get a booster shot. The Norfolk Department of Public Health hopes the initiative will provide an extra push of encouragement. About 5,000 residents are expected to receive the message. (13newsnow.com WVEC)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Virtual Tech Wednesdays, At Van Wyck Branch Library (5:00 PM)
• Non-Binary Social Support Group (18+), At LGBT Life Center (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Join the Norfolk-VA Beach Junior League on Wednesday at Chesapeake's Wasserhund Brewing Company for beer, pizza, and more! The League receives a portion of the sales for the entire night, including those that do take-out. (Instagram)
• T.F.C. Recycling is working hard to ensure that recycling is collected in Norfolk, but is experiencing delays due to driver shortages. If your recycling is not collected on your normal day, please leave the blue can at the curb. T.F.C. will ensure that it is collected. (Twitter)

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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.