Crime & Safety

PHOTO: Turtle Gets a Little Help from Alexandria Police

Sgt. Ruggiero helped this little guy get safely to his destination Wednesday.

When you’re a member of the Alexandria Police Department, there’s no telling what your day will be like: Making an arrest, patrolling the beat or maybe helping someone across the road.

On Wednesday, Sgt. Ruggiero helped a turtle get across a roadway at a local cemetery. Alexandria Police posted the photo on social media.

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You can keep up with Alexandria Police Department doings on their Twitter and Facebook pages.

PHOTO courtesy of Alexandria Police Department

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