Bristol Virginia Police Will Add A Detective Solely To Investigate Crimes And Issues Related To The Elderly And Children. Police Chief Byron Ashbrook Says Those Two Populations Are The City’s Most At Risk And Having One Person Responsible For Assisting Them Is The Right Thing To Do. The Detective Will Join A Special Victims Unit After July 1st When The New Fiscal Year Begins. Ashbrook Says The Department Has Seen Increases In Cases Involving Both Populations Including A Rise In Online Predators Targeting Children. Criminal Scams Seeking Money Are Among The Greatest Challenges Facing The Elderly.
