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11-27-2019 Homicide Arrest

Danville Police have charged Traquon L. Allen, age 18 of Danville, with 2nd Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony related to the death of Xavier N. Carson. Traquon is currently in the custody of North Carolina authorities pending ex...

11-26-2019 Homicide

Danville Police responded to a shots fired call in the 600 block of Edmonds Street this evening.

At approximately 5:44 PM this evening, Danville Police responded to the 600 block of Edmonds Street on a report of a shots fired call. Officers found a 19-year...

11-19-2019 The Danville Police Department statement on the death of Officer Eric Goff.

The Danville Police Department statement on the death of Officer Eric Goff.

The Danville Police Department learned that Officer Eric Goff died unexpectedly at his residence in Patrick County yesterday evening. The members of the Danville Police Department ...

11-14-2019 Target store burglary

Danville Police seek the public’s help following the burglary of the Danville Target Store

Investigators would like to speak with two men who may have information about last night’s burglary at the Danville Target Store.

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11-06-2019 Child Struck by Vehicle

A 12-year-old girl is being treated after being struck by a vehicle this afternoon.

At approximately 2:34 pm today, a City of Danville School Bus came to a stop from Haynesworth Dr. at the intersection of Elizabeth St. The school bus stopped for the purpos...

10-30-2019 K-9 Tina receives body armor

Danville Police Department’s K9 Tina has received donation of body armor

Danville Police Department’s K9 Tina has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in...

10-25-2019 Police arrest second man as overdose investigation continues

Danville Police arrest a second man as the investigation into the series of recent overdoses continues.

Following what we believe to be an overdose death early Thursday morning, investigators executed search warrants at two locations and seized drugs from ...

10-24-2019 Bike patrol

The Danville Police Department is excited to announce the first bike patrol officers have hit the street.

Residents will see officers on bikes throughout the city and at special events on a routine basis. The first of many officers completed their training...

10-23-2019 Police investigate potentially deadly batch of heroin

The Danville Police Department wishes to inform the public about a potentially deadly batch of heroin laced with illegally sourced fentanyl or similar substance.

Several individuals required medical treatment within the last week after they took what they ...

10-22-2019 Thefts from vending machines

Danville Police are seeking information regarding the identity of the individuals in the attached pictures who may be responsible for damage and theft from several vending machines.

Danville Police are investigating a pattern of thefts from coin-operated v...

10-20-2019 Update to the lockdown at Averett University last night

Averett University and the Danville Police Department are issuing a joint statement regarding the lockdown on Averett’s campus late Saturday evening:

Events like these can cause confusion and concern for students, parents, employees and neighbors...

10-15-2019 HEART walk today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

10-15-2019

The Danville Police Department and its partners will conduct a HEART walk in the neighborhood impacted by Friday’s homicide.

The walk will begin at 4 p.m. at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Paxton Street

HEA...

10-12-2019 Robbery

Danville Police responded to a call of a robbery at Domino's Pizza 1405 South Boston Road last night.

On 10-11-10 at 9:05 P.M., Danville Police responded to a reported robbery at Domino's Pizza 1405 South Boston Road. An employee advised a black male with ...

10-12-2019 Homicide

Danville Police responded to a shots fired call in the 700 block of Paxton Street last night.

On 10-11-19 at approximately 8:50 P.M., Danville Police responded to the 700 block of Paxton Street on a shots fired call. Officers found a 17-year-old male, a Da...

10-11-2019 Robbery Arrest

On Wednesday 10-09-19, at approximately 9:15 pm, the Danville Police Department responded to 2980 West Main Street, Juniors Convenience Market, in reference to a reported robbery.

After further investigation, on 10-10-19, Danville Police charged Luis Eurri...

10-10-2019 Armed robbery at convenience store

On Wednesday 10-09-19 at approximately 9:15 pm, the Danville Police Department responded to 2980 West Main Street, Juniors Convenience Market, in reference to a reported robbery. 

After speaking with the victim and witnesses the investigation reve...

10-07-2019 Home Invasion - Updated 11-20-2019

Kevin Anteus James was arrested this afternoon in the city of Danville without incident. He is being held in the Danville City Jail. 

Original Release 10-07-2019:

A 47-year-old Danville man was injured in a home invasion yesterday morning.

Shortly b...

10-06-2019 Shooting Arrest

Shortly before midnight, Danville Police responded to the 200 block of Parker Road for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, they spoke with a 26-year-old man who reported he had an argument with his sister's boyfriend. The verbal dispute was escalating ...

10-04-2019 Shooting Arrest

Danville Police arrested a man following a late night shooting.

Shortly before midnight Danville Police responded to the 200 block of Northmont Blvd. for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, they spoke with a 32-year-old man and his 31-year-old sister wh...

09-30-2019 Shooting Arrest

An arrest has been made in the weekend shooting on Hughes St.

Today charges were brought against 18-year-old Rayshawn Wa-Heim Bennett. He was charged with use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and shooting into an occupied building. He was arreste...

09-30-2019 Weekend Shooting Update

The 21-year-old female victim who was transferred to Carilion in Roanoke yesterday remains in stable condition. The other two victims were treated and released yesterday morning. 

The investigation revealed that multiple shots were fired outside o...

09-30-2019 Traffic Fatality Update

The victim in this morning's motorcycle crash has been identified as 42-year-old Terence Vernandez Keene of Danville. 

The investigation is continuing. 

09-30-2019 Traffic Fatality

A Danville man died in a single vehicle crash this morning.

At approximately 1:08 am, Danville Police and EMS personnel responded to the 1100 block of Halifax Rd. for a motorcycle crash. Upon arrival they located a 2001 Suzuki that was traveling westbound ...

09-29-2019 Shooting

Three people were injured in a shooting early this morning.

At approximately 2:11 am Danville Police responded to a call of multiple shots fired in the area of South Main St. and Hughes St. An 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman arrived at SOVAH Health...

09-29-2019 Robbery Arrest

A Danville man has been arrested for a robbery that occurred yesterday evening.

At approximately 9:57 pm Danville Police responded to a robbery at the Dollar General on West Main St. The clerk reported that while she was completing a customer transaction, ...

09-26-2019 Danville Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash

A Pittsylvania County woman has died as a result of injuries she suffered in a traffic crash earlier this week.

At midnight on Sept. 22, police and EMS responded to a 911 call for a single-vehicle crash in the 1100 block of Piney Forest Road. The driver an...

09-18-2019 Danville Police Department’s K9 Rooster to get donation of body armor

Danville Police Department’s K9 Rooster will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Rooster’s vest is sponsored by a fundraiser hosted by J...

09-17-2019 Danville Police Officers Receive Lifesaving Award

The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police (VACP) awarded six Danville Police officers the Award for Lifesaving for their self-less actions during Tropical Storm Michael on Oct.11, 2018.

Chief Scott Booth recognized Major Timothy Jones, Lt. David Whitley...

09-14-2019 Danville Police Major Graduates from FBI National Academy

Danville Police Major Timothy W. Jones recently attended and graduated from the 277th Session of the FBI National Academy.

Jones completed the ten-week academy that was held at Quantico, Va. and hosted law enforcement leaders from 50 states and the Distric...

02-14-12 Burglary Arrest

At approximately 11:34 pm on 02-13-12, officers responded to Sacred Heart School, 540 Central Blvd., in reference to an alarm. Officers located 34 year old David Dwayne Dabbs of Danville in the area of the school.

After further investigation, Mr. Dabb...David Dwayne Dabbs

02-13-12 Charges Brought in Vehicle Crash

As a result of the investigation into the vehicle crash this afternoon on the Route 29 Expressway, the driver of the Nissan, John Joseph Beckelheimer, age 46 of Pittsylvania County was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. Due to ongoing me...John Joseph Beckelheimer

02-13-12 Vehicle Crash

At approximately 3:30 pm this afternoon Danville Police and EMS personnel responded to the Route 29 Expressway near Holland Road for a report of a vehicle crash.

The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2006 Nissan Pickup was being operated by a 4...Read on...

01-24-12 Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Update

The Danville Police Department continues to investigate an accident where a pedestrian was struck last week.

At approximately 8:20 pm on 1-17-12 a 21-year-old male was crossing Kemper Road coming from the area of Danville Community College when he was...Read on...