NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Foundation is continuing its support of fallen Officer Katie Thyne's family with a comedy night fundraiser this week.
The two-day event on Feb. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. features comedian Charlie Wiener.
All proceeds from both shows will go toward the trust fund for Thyne's daughter. So far, the fund has raised $60,000.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Hilton President Liz Rollins is emceeing the shows.
Rollins said Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew will attend both events.
A memorial service was held early this month to honor the memory of Officer Katie Thyne, who was killed on January 23. Thyne was dragged by a car during a traffic stop. The car crashed into a tree and pinned her.
Officers escorted her body from Newport News to her hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts, where she was laid to with full military and police honors.
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