NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News Police Department has established a donation site where you can make a gift to honor the legacy and career of Police Officer Katie Thyne.
The rookie officer died on January 23, 2020, after a car dragged her about a block before it crashed into a tree and pinned her.
The car had been pulled over in a traffic stop. Police said the driver, Vernon Green II, took off while Thyne was caught in the driver's side door.
Donations to the fund will go to Officer Thyne's family for the care of her 2-year-old daughter, Raegan.
She also left behind her mother and stepfather, three brothers, and a loving partner.
Officer Thyne joined the Newport News Police Department in 2018 and was assigned to the South Precinct.
She also served in the Navy Reserves during the time of her death.
To make a donation, visit the Newport News Police Foundation website.
Those wishing to mail donations or cards can mail them to:
Officer Thyne Memorial Fund
Newport News Police Foundation
P. O. Box 120496
Newport News, Virginia, 23612
The Newport News police department has also partnered with the Honor A Hero Project to make sure money from sales of a memorial T-shirt goes to the Thyne family.
The memorial T-shirt features Officer Thyne's badge number 2237.
The website said it's working with the department to help honor the life of Officer Thyne and support her family.
All proceeds from the sale go to her family.
To pre-order the shirt, visit Honor A Hero Project's website. The shirts will be available for purchase from Jan. 25 through Feb. 10.
Remembering Newport News Police Officer Katie Thyne
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