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Katherine Mary Thyne ("Katie")
- Jan. 23, 2020 -
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Resided: |
VA, USA
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Born: | Jun. 09, 1995 |
Fallen: | Jan. 23, 2020 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Female / 24 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Newport News Police Dept.- VA
9710 Jefferson Ave. Newport News, VA
23605 USA (757)928-4300 |
County: | Newport News City |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | 2019/ |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Veh |
Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 2237 |
On The Job: |
1 years
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Duties: | assigned to the South Precinct |
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Bio: Born in Lowell, MA, she was the daughter of Tracy (Leclair) (Thyne) Maher of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and the late Joseph J. Thyne.
She received her early education in the Dracut school system, and graduated from Alvirne High School, Hudson, NH, with the Class of 2013. During her high school years, Katie was a member of the ROTC, and a gifted athlete playing both softball and basketball.
Katie enlisted the United States Navy right after high school, and served for five years before entering the Navy Reserves in 2018. She was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. While in the Navy, she met her former wife Whitlee, and together they became the parents of a beautiful baby girl, Raegan Grace.
Becoming a police officer was always in Katie's plan. Accepted at the Police Academy in January of 2019, she realized her dream when, upon her graduation in June of 2019, she was assigned to the South Precinct of the Newport News Virginia Police Department as a patrol officer. Well-liked and respected by even the most senior officers, Katie felt right at home and was deeply proud to be part of her police family.
She recently spent much of her free time laughing, loving, and exploring her way around Virginia with her daughter Raegan, and fiance Brittany Lewis. Katie always enjoyed a good road trip to surprise family with a visit, dragging her mom all over to see concerts and shows, playing basketball with her dad, and cribbage with her grandmothers.
Katie's warm heart, never ending compassion, and contagious smile inspired everyone around her. She had a quick wit and a great sense of fun and adventure. Her life, while much too short, was a life of service, a life of passion for her community, and most of all, a life of love for family and friends - especially the light of her life, Raegan. |
Survived by: |
Raegan - Daughter two-year-old
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Vernon Evander Green II :: Caucasian
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Male
- 38 years old
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Location: |
Newport News,
Newport News County,
VA
USA
Thu. Jan. 23, 2020
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Summary: |
Officer Katie Thyne died after being dragged by a vehicle while conducting an investigation.
She and her partner were investigating reports of drug activity when they approached a car along the 1400 block of 16th Street in Newport News. During the investigation, the driver sped off, dragging Police Officer Thyne for a block. The vehicle struck a tree, and Officer Thyne was pinned between the tree and the vehicle door.
Police Officer Thyne was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where she died from her injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody and charged with felony homicide, evading and eluding, and possession of narcotics.
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Last Updated: Feb. 04, 2020 |
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