Investigations Bureau

Major C. E. Horne Commanding Officer

The Investigations Bureau is commanded by Major C. E. Horne. Major Charles “Chuck” Horne is a native of Norfolk and joined the Chesapeake Police Department in April, 1995 after having served honorably in the United States Air Force. Major Horne has held numerous positions throughout the police department, including as a member of the Second Precinct’s Community Policing Unit, as a Uniform Patrol and K-9/Warrant Unit Sergeant, as Administrative Assistant to the Chief of Police, and as Commanding Officer of the First Precinct, the Criminal Investigations and Vice and Narcotics Sections. He has served as the commanding officer of both the Support and Operations Bureaus and is currently the commanding officer of the Investigations Bureau, which includes the Criminal Investigations and Vice and Narcotics Sections as well as the Gang Suppression and Criminal Intelligence Units. He has served as both a diver and supervisor on the Underwater Search and Recovery Team.

Major Horne’s educational accomplishments include earning a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University, graduating from the 261st Session of the FBI National Academy, graduating from the 30th Session of the University of North Carolina’s Administrative Officers Management Program, and attending Virginia Tech’s Institute for Leadership in Changing Times course. He has received several awards and commendations including the Chief’s Award of Excellence, two Meritorious Police Service Awards, four Star Performer Awards, and one Team Award. He currently resides in Chesapeake with his wife of 27 years Jennifer and their son Kyle.

The Investigations Bureau is comprised of the Criminal Investigations Section, the Vice and Narcotics Section, the Criminal Intelligence and Gang Units, as well as the Public Information Officer and the Crime Line Coordinator.

The Criminal Investigations Section investigates such crimes as Homicide, Robbery, Rape, Fraud, Burglary, Larceny, Sex Crimes, Computer Crimes, and Automobile Theft. The Criminal Investigations Section is directly supervised by a Captain, who reports directly to the Major. The Criminal Investigations Section's staff can be reached at 757-382-6251.

The Vice and Narcotics Section investigates all drug related offenses, to include those involving Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamines, Marijuana, and other scheduled narcotics. The Section also investigates all vice related violations to include Gambling and Prostitution. The Vice and Narcotic Section is directly supervised by a Captain, who reports directly to the Major. The Vice and Narcotic Section's staff can be reached at 757-382-6426.