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05-22-2020 Drug arrests

Danville Police arrested two men on drug-related charges after they ran from police this afternoon.

Danville Police attempted to stop a black Dodge Charger on Franklin Turnpike near the city limits at 3:45 p.m. The Charger did not stop and turned onto Orph...

05-11-2020 Lindsey Antonio Wilson arrested

Danville Police arrested Lindsey Antonio Wilson on an outstanding warrant for malicious wounding. He was arrested during the course of a routine traffic stop in Danville on May 10. The charge is related to the July 4, 2019, felonious assault on Melvin Smi...

04-30-2020 Danville Police offer online incident reporting

The response to COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and necessitates a fluid response and we are committed to doing our part to help keep our community healthy.

As part of this strategy, we have implemented an online incident-reporting feature for citizens to fil...

04-30-2020 Three charged with vandalism of the Salvation Army

Police identified and charged three Danville residents for spray painting graffiti on the Salvation Army building that happened April 21.

Investigators charged 18-year-old Antonio M. Doroteo and Sierra J. Austin, 19, with vandalism, the prohibited wearing ...

05-07-2020 *Arrested* Man wanted on firearms charges for shooting into girlfriend’s house

Keith O’Brien Hairston turned himself in on May 4 for outstanding warrants related to shooting into a dwelling. He was being held in the Danville City Jail without bond.

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Investigators charged Keith O’Brien Hairston, Jr., 20, for shoo...

04-28-2020 Charges made in connection to fatal motorcycle crash

Danville Police charged the two people in connection with the fatal motorcycle crash Saturday on North Main Street in Danville.

Police charged the driver of the Chevrolet Camaro, 21-year-old Marco N. Escobal Rocha, with causing the death of another while e...

04-25-2020 Danville man dies in motorcycle crash

Bobby J. Collins, 30, of Danville, died Friday evening after the motorcycle he was driving crashed.

Witnesses told police that they saw a motorcycle and a Chevrolet Camaro traveling north on Piney Forest Road at a high rate of speed. The crash occurred at ...

04-24-2020 Motor vehicle crash claims the life of a Danville man

Danville Police are investigating a traffic crash that happened Thursday around 4 p.m. in the 400 block of Arnett Boulevard.

A Chevrolet Impala driven by Travis McKenzie, 39, was traveling southbound on Arnett Boulevard when it drifted into the northbound ...

04-23-2020 *Updated photos* Danville Police investigating vandalism at Salvation Army

Danville Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the vandals responsible for spray painting graffiti on the Salvation Army at 123 Henry Street April 21.

Surveillance stills show three vandals coming from the direction of Keene Street abo...

04-9-2020 The Danville Police Department has joined the Neighbors App by Ring

The Danville Police Department has joined the Neighbors App by Ring to provide Danville residents with neighborhood crime and safety information. The Neighbors network is becoming well established in Danville and it is an instrumental tool to help keep ou...

04-08-2020 Charges made in March 4 homicide

Danville Police, in collaboration with the Danville Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, charged Ladarius Tomas Jeffries for the March 4 murder of Melvin Smith. The 29-year-old Danville man is being held with no bond in the Danville City Jail on one ...

04-06-2020 COVID-19 and economic impact payment scams

Danville Police warn citizens about possible frauds related to COVID-19 economic impact payments

The Danville Police Department is encouraging consumers to use caution and approach offers related to COVID-19 and economic impact payments with a high degree ...

04-02-2020 Danville man wanted after shooting at his girlfriend

Danville man wanted after shooting at his girlfriend

Danville Police are searching for Marcus Teon Holmes, 39, of Danville on several outstanding firearms charges. Police responded to a 911 call for shots fired in the area of North Avenue and Claiborne Str...

03-31-2020 Questions and Answers on Executive Order 55

Danville Police answer frequently asked questions regarding “Stay at home Order”

In these uncertain times, we want our community to understand how we are working to keep you safe and answer some frequently asked questions regarding the ...

03-26-2020 WANTED SUBJECT

The Danville Police Department is searching for a man in connection with a shooting incident last week.

The Danville Police Department is currently searching for 32 year old Maurice D Patterson. He is currently wanted for Shooting from a Moving Vehicle in ...

03-20-2020 Commercial robbery prevention tips

As the investigation continues into the Wednesday night attempted robbery at a Food Lion store, we want our businesses to know that these robbers may have committed similar crimes in our region. Business owners and their employees can follow a few steps t...

03-19-2020 Danville Police seek public help to identify robbery suspects

Danville Police need your help to identify two individuals who attempted to rob a Food Lion store last night at 11:30 p.m.

Employees at the Food Lion at 607 W. Main St. had just closed up the store when two masked men wearing long coats forced them back in...

03-19-2020 Danville Police modify response to some calls for service

The response to COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and necessitates a fluid response and we are committed to doing our part to help keep our community healthy. 

We will be modifying some of our regular services to follow public health recommendations to...

03-18-2020 Detention facilities restrict visitation

The Danville Police Department has instructed its two detention facilities, Adult Detention Center and W.W. Moore, Jr. Juvenile Detention, to enact measures to limit the potential spread of COVID -19 in an effort to protect the health and well-being of th...

03-18-2020 Danville Police community response to public health emergency order

The Danville Police Department wishes to inform our community about yesterday’s order from the Governor and State Health Commissioner that restricts the number of patrons allowed in restaurants, fitness centers and theaters to 10 or less.

The Dep...

03-05-2020 Homicide update

Danville Police have arrested a person who was involved in the homicide of Melvin Smith. Police arrested this individual on unrelated charges and we will identify the person when we make charges related to the homicide. The investigation is still active a...

03-04-2020 Homicide investigation underway

Danville Police are investigating a homicide after responding to a call for shots fired this morning.

A 911 call for shots fired led to police to the 300 block of Summit Road this morning at 6:40 a.m. Officers located Melvin Wayne Smith, age 40, of Danvill...

03-04-2020 Shooting Arrest

One man arrested and another is at large after an early afternoon shooting yesterday. 

Danville Police arrested Quentin Dewhan Pinchback, age 19, of Danville in connection to a shooting in the 300 block of Seeland Road yesterday about 1:30 p.m. Ka...

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...