Posted on: January 11, 2021
Investigators arrested James Edward Fultz IV of Martinsville in connection with last night’s homicide.
Investigators believe Fultz, age 47, got a ride in a cab and at some point during the fare, cut or stabbed the driver. The driver, 51-year-old ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2021
Danville Police responded to a medical emergency in the 500 block of Gay Street this evening.
At approximately 8:56 pm this evening, Danville Police were called to the 500 block of Gay Street for a medical emergency. Upon arrival, they ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 5, 2021
The Danville Police Department restructured the Patrol Bureau as part of our continued focus on community policing.
The department began planning six months ago to implement Neighborhood Oriented Policing beginning January 4, 2021. The strategy o...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 4, 2021
Danville Police are asking for the public’s assistance to help identify a person of interest in a recent convenience store robbery.
An individual robbed Carter’s Quick Shoppe at 3103 West Main Street on December 27 at about 8 a.m. A witness desc...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 29, 2020
Danville Police arrested 18-year-old Javonte L. Harris in connection with a shooting that happened this morning.
Officers responded to a 911 call for shots fired in the 200 block of Greenwich Circle at about 2:00 a.m. They found that bu...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 29, 2020
The Danville Police Department is pleased to announce the promotion of 19 officers today that will be effective January 1, 2021.
Chief Scott Booth promoted officers to the ranks of captain, lieutenant, sergeant and corporal in a ceremony held in...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 29, 2020
The Danville Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance to help identify vandals who sprayed graffiti on cars and buildings on and around Averett University.
Around 1:00 a.m. on December 26, surveillance captured images...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 21, 2020
Danville Police are investigating a single-vehicle traffic crash that happened this afternoon on South Boston Road that left a Danville man dead.
The crash happened about 12:35 p.m. on South Boston Road near the intersection of Gough St. The driv...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 16, 2020
The City of Danville continues to experience a decrease in crime thanks to focused deterrence efforts and community partnerships.
Chief Scott Booth came to Danville in 2018 with the mission to reduce crime, particularly violent crime, and build c...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 11, 2020
Danville Police obtained several warrants on Daniel R. Solis of Danville with several charges in connection with a string of catalytic converter thefts.
Police charged Solis, age 39, with two counts of grand larceny, trespassing and unlawfully entering a v...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 9, 2020
Danville Police are conducting a death investigation after a crew of workers clearing trees along a power line right-of-way found human skeletal remains late in the afternoon of December 8.
Officers immediately secured the area and today police ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 8, 2020
Danville Police arrested David Hampton, age 20, for robbery and abduction in connection with a December 1 incident.
On the evening of December 1, the victim reported to police he met a man that he did not know in order to buy drugs. They walked t...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 8, 2020
Danville Police charged Joshua Allen in connection with an ongoing drug investigation involving a potentially fatal overdose.
On November 27 a family member called 911 to report they found a family member unresponsive. EMS transported the victim,...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 4, 2020
The Danville Police Department would like to remind everyone of the continued focused efforts to combat opioid abuse in the City of Danville, provide information on recent likely deaths from opioid use, and offer assistance to individuals fighting opioid ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 3, 2020
The Danville Police Department has recognized a citywide pattern of catalytic converter theft from vehicle exhaust systems. Toyota Priuses and Honda’s are the most common vehicle type being targeted, although several other makes and models have ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: December 3, 2020
Danville Police are looking for Kaos Green for outstanding felony warrants for his involvement in a November shooting.
Police charged Green, age 25, with aggravated assault and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection to ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: November 25, 2020
November 25, 2020
Motor vehicle crash results in a fatality
Danville Police are investigating a traffic crash that happened Tuesday around 5:16 p.m. in the area of West Main Street and Park Avenue.
A gray 2016 Range Rover driven...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2020
Danville Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man seriously injured.
Shortly after midnight, police responded to a 911 call that someone had been shot in the 1600 block of North Main Street. Officers found a 36-year-old man outside ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: October 23, 2020
Danville Police arrested a 17-year-old for an armed robbery that happened Thursday morning.
The victim was outside of his home in the 200 block of Wheatley Road about 11:15 a.m. when a male approached, displayed a handgun and demanded the victim&...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 13, 2012
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...
Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 24, 2012
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...
Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases