07-17-14 Gas Leak Investigation

The Danville Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the gas leak at Abercrombie Oil earlier today.

Preliminary evidence suggests that the line that leaked gas was intentionally cut in an attempt... Read on...

07-17-14 Gas Leak on River St.

Police and Fire personnel responded to Abercrombie Oil on River St. for a reported gas leak.

At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning a citizen using the Riverwalk Trail reported smelling an odor of natural gas coming from... Read on...

07-21-14 Wanted Man

A Danville man wanted for stalking has been released on bond in West Virginia but is currently being sought in Virginia .

Berkley Allen Furgurson was arrested in Pocahontas County, WV on July 15, 2014. He was released by... Read on...

07-14-14 Man Wanted on Stalking Charge

The Danville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for stalking.
The Danville Police Department is currently holding an outstanding warrant and protective order for Berkley... Read on...

07-10-14 Heavy Equipment Theft

The Danville Police Department is investigating the theft of over $80,000 in heavy equipment earlier this week.

During the early morning hours this past Monday, a tractor trailer was used to steal three pieces of heavy... Read on...

07-07-14 Shooting

On 7-7-14 at 2:16 AM police units responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Montague St. Officers found the victim shot multiple times. It was determined that the shooting had occurred in the 200 block of Stuart St., and... Read on...

06-26-14 Robbery

On 6-26-14 at 12:43PM police units responded to the report of a robbery in the 200 block of First St. A 60-year-old Danville man stated he was walking on First St. when a male subject walked up and punched him in the face,... Read on...

Traffic Safety Awards Ceremony

A recent review of traffic crashes for 2013 revealed that several citizens and officers were in need of recognition. The reports showed that each driver was properly restrained with the vehicle’s safety belts and that this... Read on...

06-19-14 Death Investigation

At approximately 1:30 pm this afternoon Danville Police responded to Highland Burial Park for a report of a man lying unresponsive in the cemetery.

The man was identified as a City of Danville Utilities Department... Read on...

06-10-14 Check Fraud

The Danville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of check fraud.

This check fraud occurred as follows. On May 19 of this year two separate theft incidents occurred in... Fraud Suspect

06-06-14 Robbery

Danville Police responded to the Danville Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department 142 South Main Street reference a robbery in the 300 block of Chatelaine Avenue this morning.

At 4:00 AM, Danville Police responded... Read on...

06-06-14 Shooting

Danville Police responded to a shots fired call in the 200 block of Setliff Street this morning.

At approximately 1:45 AM, Danville Police responded to the 200 block of Setliff Street in regards to a shots fired call.... Read on...

06-06-14 Robbery

Danville Police responded to a call of a robbery in the 300 block of Edmonds Street this morning.

At 12:10 AM, Danville Police responded to a reported robbery in the 300 block of Edmonds Street. A 34 year old... Read on...

06-03-14 Burglary Suspect

The Danville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a burglary suspect.

At approximately 10:20 pm yesterday evening police responded to an alarm at Family Dollar located on South Main... Burglary Suspect

06-03-14 Malicious Wounding Arrest

An arrest was made following a shooting on Parker Rd. early yesterday afternoon.

Corderrica Cord Jones, age 27 of Danville was charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

He... Corderrica Cord Jones

06-02-14 Malicious Wounding

On 06-02-14 at approximately 12:50 pm, police responded to the 200 block of Parker Road in reference to a shooting. Officers located a victim, suffering from a gunshot wound to the foot. The victim was transported to the... Read on...

05-27-14 Burglary

On 5-26-14 at approximately 8:15 pm, police were called to the 200 block of Boswell St. in reference to a breaking and entering and grand larceny. The homeowner had returned home to discover that someone had kicked in the... Read on...

05-24-14 Malicious Wounding

On 5-24-14 at approximately 3:22 am, police were called to the 400 block of Girard Street in reference to a concerned citizen hearing shots fired. At approximately 3:28 am, another citizen called to report that someone had... Read on...

05-22-14 School Bus Crash

A vehicle crash involving a Danville City School Bus occurred this afternoon.

At approximately 3:05 p.m. Danville Police responded to the 300 block of Mall Dr. for a vehicle crash involving a school bus. The... Read on...

05-21-14 Home Invasion

Danville Police responded to a call of a home invasion in the 400 block of Cedarbrook Drive on May 20, 2014.

Last night at approximately 9:30 P.M. Danville Police responded to a report of a home invasion on Cedarbrook... Read on...

05-18-14 Shooting

On 5-18-14 at 5:04PM Danville Police units responded to the 100 block of Crosland Avenue for a report of a shooting. When units arrived on scene, they found a 26 year old Danville man suffering from a gunshot wound. Rescue... Wade Carney

05-18-14 Robbery

On 5-17-14 at approximately 10:05 PM police units responded to a reported robbery. A 58-year-old Danville man reported he was delivering pizza in the 1200 block of Stokes St when he was approached by 4 male subjects. One... Read on...

05-16-14 Trailer Stuck In Underpass

Danville Police investigated a traffic accident that occurred last night at approximately 11:55PM in the 600 block of Craighead St. A Tractor Trailer was headed south on Craighead St. when the Trailer became separated from... Read on...

05-07-14 Man Charged With Selling Counterfeit Goods

A man was arrested yesterday following search warrants for counterfeit goods.

A representative of North Face recently contacted the Danville Police Department seeking assistance with an investigation of counterfeit goods... Same Kontae

05-07-14 Dog Catchpole Death

The Danville Police Department is reporting the unfortunate death of a dog taken into its custody on Monday, May 5, 2014.

On that day, a resident of King St. called 911 to report a dog running at large and that it lived... Read on...

05-05-14 Death Investigation

At approximately 7:02 am Danville Police officers responded to the 100 block of Manchester Ave. in reference to a death investigation. When officers arrived on the scene they discovered a male juvenile inside the residence... Read on...

05-03-14 Unattended Death

On 5-3-14 at approximately 1:08PM, police were called to 510 Spring St. Apt. B in reference to a body. A body was found inside the apartment. The body may be that of a person known in the area only as “Richard”, who has... Read on...

05-02-14 Robbery Arrest

An arrest has been made in the robbery of an 89-year-old woman Wednesday evening.

William Daniel Crumpton, age 28, of Dry Fork, VA was arrested this afternoon in the 3700 block of US Hwy 29 by Danville Police... William Daniel Crumpton

05-01-14 Robbery

On 5-1-14 at approximately 4:00PM a 60-year-old Danville man was sitting on the front porch of his residence located in the 400 block of First Street. He said a male subject came out from behind his house holding a handgun... Read on...

05-01-14 Family Offers $10,000 For Homicide Information

The parents of a homicide victim are seeking the public's assistance in finding their son's killer.

Tony and Carolyn Price are offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the... Read on...

05-01-14 Robbery

On 05-01-14 at 1:00am, a citizen reported that she was walking south near 1503 N. Main St.. The citizen reported that two black males wearing camouflage approached her, and took her pocketbook from her person. The suspects... Read on...

05-01-14 Robbery

On 04-30-14 at 8:22 pm, officers responded to the 100 block of Oakhaven Drive in reference to a robbery. A citizen reported that she was at her vehicle when an unknown white male, 5’8” 150-160 lbs. pulled up on a two tone... Read on...

04-29-14 Vehicle Crash

At approximately 2:30 PM today Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Audubon Dr. and Riverside Dr. for a report of a vehicle crash.

The investigation revealed a 2005 Dodge Pickup Truck was... Read on...

04-29-14 Utilities Department Employee Charged

A City of Danville Utilities Department employee has been charged following an investigation of disrupted electrical services.

Benjamin Paul Hairfield, age 40, of Martinsville, VA was charged with two (2) counts of... Read on...

04-20-14 Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle

Danville Police responded to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle and the vehicle leaving the scene in the 400 block of Arnett Boulevard last night.

At 9:20 PM, Danville Police responded to a reported pedestrian being... Read on...

04-18-14 Vehicle Crash

Danville Police are investigating a traffic accident that occurred last night in the 300 block of Aiken Street.

At approximately 9:00 PM Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel responded to the 300 block of Aiken Street for... Read on...

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... 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... 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... 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... Read on...