Nelson named new Orange PD Chief

New Orange Police Department Chief Rebecca Davis Nelson was sworn-in for her new position Friday by Orange County Presiding Judge David B. Franzen. PJR courtesy photos Town of Orange.

Virginia State Police Captain Shane Nelson with his wife Rebecca Davis Nelson during her swaring in ceremony as the town’s new police chief, Friday, in Orange County Circuit Court.

Interim Orange Town Manager, Chris Snider, announced Friday that the town has promoted Deputy Chief Rebecca Davis Nelson to the position of Chief of Police.

In October 2002, Deputy Chief Nelson was hired as a part-time police officer/community service officer and has worked herself through the ranks as officer, corporal, sergeant, and lieutenant…

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