By Keith Epps
The Free Lance-Star
KING GEORGE, Va. — Someone shot up a King George police cruiser sometime Sunday or early Monday, authorities said, but fortunately no one was in it.
Sheriff’s spokeswoman Kecia Wharton said a cruiser used by one of the county’s K-9 officers was dropped off at Devers Auto Center on Jersey Road in King George about 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
At 8 a.m. Monday, a couple of deputies were at the auto center when they noticed that the cruiser had been struck by multiple bullets.
The passenger’s side front window was shattered and there were at least two holes in the back, photographs show.
Wharton said it appeared to be a drive-by shooting. She said it was clear that the police cruiser was targeted because none of the other vehicles on the lot were hit.
Wharton said the Sheriff’s Office frequently has its vehicles serviced at Devers and she doesn’t recall any prior incidents.
“Any time it appears that our profession is being targeted, it’s obviously concerning,” Wharton said.
Sheriff Steve Dempsey sent out a message to all his employees reminding them to be extra vigilant while making their rounds.