Posted on: March 27, 2023
The Danville Police Department has arrested and charged David Avery Meyer, 20, following an arson that occurred at Woodberry Hills Elementary School over the weekend.
On Saturday, March 25, the Danville Police Department was called to assist the Danville F...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: March 26, 2023
9:25 p.m. 3/26/23 UPDATE: Gay Nunn has been safely located. The Danville Police Department thanks everyone for their assistance during this search.
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ORIGINAL STORY: Danville Police Searching for Missing Elderly Female
The Danville Police Department is sea...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: March 23, 2023
Crime Stoppers joins the FBI, offering $7,500, with a $2,500 reward for a tip leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect responsible for the murder of Tahir Mahmud
Danville Crime Stoppers has allotted reward money in conjunction with the Federal B...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: March 17, 2023
The Danville Police Department has charged a 13-year-old juvenile with the murder of that juvenile’s 4-year-old sibling following an incident that occurred in August 2022 in the City of Danville.
A first degree murder charge was brought following...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: March 14, 2023
After a thorough investigation, the Danville Police Department has determined that the Danville Community Market flagpole was not damaged, and no crime was committed Saturday, March 11.
The department appreciates the citizens who responded to the informati...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: March 9, 2023
The Danville Police Department and Virginia State Police will once again partner for traffic enforcement and safety from March 12-24. This will be the second time both agencies have partnered together since Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Opera...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: March 6, 2023
The Danville Police Department has arrested and charged two suspects following a mid-February convenience store robbery on Memorial Drive.
Calvin Franklin Hughes, Jr., 36, was arrested without incident last week. He is charged with:
- Robbery
- Attempted malicio...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 26, 2023
9:05 p.m. 2/26 UPDATE: The Danville Police Department has arrested and charged Danville resident Avery Demetrie Kirby, 49, with second degree murder (SC 18.2-32) following the homicide of Dale M. Jones.Kirby is in the custody of the Danville City Jail und...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2023
11:55 p.m. 2/22/23 UPDATE: Allen Roy Edmonds has been located, and is safe.
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ORIGINAL STORY: The Danville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance locating Allen Roy Edmonds, a missing dementia patient, last seen Wednesday, Feb. ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 21, 2023
The Danville Police Department has identified Calvin Franklin Hughes, Jr. as one of the two suspects from the Wednesday, Feb. 15, robbery that occurred in the 500 block of Memorial Drive.
Warrants have been obtained for the arrest of Hughes, 36, who is cha...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2023
The Danville Police Department is seeking the identities of two suspects from a convenience store robbery that occurred Wednesday evening, Feb. 15.
Around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, the Sunrise convenience store in the 500 block of Memorial Drive reported two bl...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 16, 2023
The Danville Police Department is participating in its first year of review after being awarded CALEA Accreditation in March 2022. CALEA, Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, will be collecting public comment on the department through...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2023
4:30 p.m. 2/15/23 UPDATE: The individuals involved with damage that occurred at Dan Daniel Memorial Park on February 9 and 13 have been identified. The Danville Police Department wishes to thank the community for their assistance.
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 14, 2023
The Danville Police Department in conjunction with Danville Public Schools and Virginia State Police are investigating a threat received by email Monday, Feb. 13, at George Washington High School (GW).
While the source of the threat remains under investiga...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 10, 2023
The Danville Police Department has arrested a robbery suspect, Barry Lewis Swanson, 39, in the 200 block of Greenwich Circle Friday, Feb. 10, following a brief pursuit. Swanson was spotted by officers on Parker Road and was wanted for a robbery that occur...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2023
UPDATE 6:23 p.m. 2/4/23: The U.S. 29 South exit ramp into North Carolina has reopened.
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ORIGINAL POST 5:10 p.m. 2/4/23: The Danville Police Department as of 4:55 p.m. has the U.S. 29 south exit ramp into North Carolina closed. Officers are set ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: February 2, 2023
The Danville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect from thefts from motor vehicles.
The thefts from motor vehicle occurred during the week of January 31.
Anyone who has information is asked to please contact the Danvi...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2023
9:26 p.m. 1/30/23 UPDATE: Marvin Pennick has been safely located.
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ORIGINAL STORY: The Danville Police Department is searching for Marvin Pennick, 57, who was last seen around 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 and has a known medical condition.
Pennick was last seen...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 18, 2023
In light of the recent murder/suicide on Glen Oak Drive on Dec. 31, 2022, the Danville Police Department is highlighting Project B.R.A.V.E. and the work to reduce domestic violence incidents in the city. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 13, 2023
1/18/23 10:50 a.m. UPDATE: The 5th annual Youth Police Academy is now full for participants. The Danville Police Department is still accepting leader applications, which are available here. For any questions, or special cases, contact Cpl. Sylvia Brooks a...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 11, 2023
The Danville Police Department is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash on the U.S. 58 exit towards Martinsville, Va. off West Main Street.
Kevin Mark Spendley, 29, of Greer, S.C. was found in an overturned 2016 Hyundai Elantra Wednesday, Jan. 11, and...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2023
The Danville Police Department is investigating following a traffic crash involving a Danville Public Schools bus and a pedestrian.
At 2:53 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, the police department responded near the intersection of S. Main St. and Watson Street for a ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: January 4, 2023
The Danville Police Department (DPD) recently received a Virginia Department of Criminal Justices Services Law Enforcement American Rescue Plan Equipment and Technology Grant for the completion of a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and a ballistic identifica...
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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