Line of Duty Death Police Officer Katie Thyne
Police Officer Katie Thyne
Newport News Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, January 23, 2020
Bio
Age 24
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available
Military Veteran
Incident Details
Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Apprehended and charged
Police Officer Katie Thyne died after being dragged by a vehicle while conducting an investigation.
Police Officer Thyne 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.
Police Officer Thyne served with the Newport News Police Department for approximately one year and had previously served with the United States Navy.
Police Officer Thyne is survived by her two-year-old daughter.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Steve R. Drew
Newport News Police Department
9710 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23605
Phone: (757) 928-4300
