Annual Report
VPCS Officers Elected for Two Year Term
The officers for the Virginia Peninsula Crime Stoppers were elected in November and installed in December 2023 for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2024. The officers are: President - Rich Biege (retired); Vice President for Administration -Jorge Gonzalez (BayPort Credit Union) - Treasurer - Susie Bartlome (Old Point National Bank); and Secretary- Chrissy Selleck (7-Eleven)
Hampton Roads Transit
Begins Advertising on Buses
The Virginia Peninsula Crime Stoppers expanded it community outreach by reaching an agreement with HRT to advertise the Crime Stoppers program and telephone number on the inside of their buses running routes on the Peninsula. This cooperative advertising initiative began in November 2016.
2023 Fred Kern Meritorious Service Award
The 2023 Fred Kern Meritorious Service Award was given to Susie Bartlome, Branch Manage Old Point National Bank, for her decade of devoted and outstanding service to financial administration of the Virginia Peninsula Crime Stoppers program.
Fundraiser at Cozzy’s Comedy Club and Tavern
The Virginia Peninsula Crime Stoppers held a fund raiser at Cozzy’s Comedy Club and Tavern in Newport News. Tickets to this event were $10 and food could be purchased at the Club. A comedian played to a packed house and the event raised over $1,000. Another fundraiser is being planned for Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Cozzy’s and tickets are available at the door.
VPCS Directors
The VPCS’ Board of Directors as of January 1, 2024, are:
Rich Biege Army (Ret)
Susie Bartlome Old Point National Bank
Sherry Cassell Equidata, Inc. (Ret)
Melanie (Renee) Foster The Mission Continues
Jorge Gonzalez BayPort Credit Union
Fred Kern NASA (Ret)
Pearl King BayPort Credit Union
Rick Pittinger Navy (Ret)
Teresa (Chrissy) Selleck 7-Eleven
Rob Szukelewicz Newport News Shipbuilding
Jim West Kings Mill Police Department