Winter is coming -- Get ready now

Winter Preparedness Week in Virginia is Dec. 1-7, but Mother Nature doesn’t often time her delivery of inclement weather with pre-arranged observances. And that’s the case with this week’s pre-Thanksgiving weather. Ready Virginia tells how to get ready.

House fire on Dallas Ave. in Danville

The Danville Fire Department was called to 42 Dallas Ave. this morning shortly after 4am. When units arrived they found a single family home heavily involved with fire. Fire crews pulled attack lines and made an aggressive... Read on...

Porch fire in Danville

The Danville Fire Department was dispatched to 141 Walker St. on Danville's north side at 10:28 am this morning. On arrival it was found that the front porch was burning near the steps. The fire was quickly extinguished... Read on...

City response plans in place for winter storm watch

A winter storm watch is in effect for the Danville area on Sunday. The latest forecast from the National Weather Service indicates Danville can expect freezing rain by daybreak Sunday, possibly starting as snow or sleet... Read on...

Holiday Market, Ballou Park tree lighting kick off holiday events

Celebrate the holiday season with three events produced by the Danville Parks and Recreation Department, beginning on Saturday with the annual Holiday Market and Ballou Park Christmas Tree lighting and continuing on Friday,... Read on...

Mayor invited to White House summit on manufacturing

At the request of the White House, Mayor Sherman Saunders is attending a summit Thursday in Washington, D.C., where he will join local leaders from around the country to discuss manufacturing as a core policy focus of... Read on...

City Council approves resolution on ‘Beaches to Bluegrass Trail’

Danville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a resolution in support of the statewide “Beaches to Bluegrass Trail.” The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation wants to use the city’s Riverwalk... Read on...

Virginians should get ready for winter now

Could you make it through a winter storm? Winters can be cold, snowy and icy and bring extended power outages. This week, Dec. 1-7, is Winter Preparedness Week in Virginia. Ready Virginia tells how to get ready for bad weather by taking a few easy steps

Meeting set Dec. 9 for road improvements to U.S. 29 in Blairs

The Danville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a public meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Blairs fire station on U.S. 29 to present alternatives for road improvements along a portion of U.S. 29 in the Blairs area.

Holiday decorations return to downtown

Danville Public Works Department workers last week began hanging the red holiday banners and candy canes that until last year had adorned the street light poles on Main and Union streets downtown from Thanksgiving through... Read on...

Riverwalk Trail repairs are under way

Danville Parks and Recreation will make repairs to portions of the Riverwalk Trail over the next few weeks. The trail will remain open during this time, but users of the trail are advised to be aware of the construction... Read on...

Danville Mall celebrates grand re-opening ahead of holiday season

Mall and city officials held a grand re-opening celebration and ribbon cutting Friday morning for the renovated Danville Mall. During the ceremony, city officials talked about the mall’s vital role in a regional retail hub such as Danville.

Birmingham Pledge author delivers keynote at Danville United kickoff

The author of the Birmingham Pledge encouraged citizens of Danville Thursday night to embrace the pledge’s statement of principles first introduced in 1998 in Birmingham, Ala., as part of a grassroots effort to eliminate... Read on...

Danville marks restoration of WWII-era howitzer on Veterans Day

The World War II-era 105mm howitzer that for 64 years has stood at the intersection of Mount Vernon Avenue and West Main Street in Danville was rededicated Monday during a ceremony attended by veterans from several wars and... Read on...

(IBR) Incident Based Reporting

What is Incident Based Reporting? The NIBRS is an incident-based reporting system in which agencies collect data on each single crime occurrence.The information supplied is compiled from the incidents reported to the... Read on...

Reported Incidents

The information supplied is compiled from the incidents reported to the Danville Police Department in the prior seven day period.

Warrants

Warrant information, including race and sex of the accused offender, is based on information supplied by the complainant. All information is subject to verification prior to warrant service.

If you know the location of... Read on...

Arrest Information

The information supplied are the names of all individuals arrested (and the charge) in the previous seven days.

Arrest Photos

The information supplied are the Photos of individuals arrested (and the charge) in the previous seven days.

12-06-13 Murder Arrest

A man wanted in connection with the September 30, 2013 murder of Gilmore M. Cowan has been arrested.

Yesterday evening, members of the U.S. Marshal's Service arrested Harry James Gladmon in Roanoke, VA. Danville... Harry James Gladmon

12-04-13 Burglary Arrests

Three juveniles are in custody following a burglary that occurred this morning.

Shortly before 10:00 am this morning a caller advised that they observed three suspicious youths going behind a house in the area of the 100... Read on...

12-02-13 Malicious Wounding

At approximately 7:53 PM on 12-01-13, Danville Police responded to the Kemper Road/Bonner Avenue intersection in reference to gunshots and a person lying in the Street. Police located a male victim from Danville on Bonner... Read on...

11-27-13 Attempted Armed Robbery

Danville Police responded to a call of an attempted robbery on West James Street tonight.

At 8:40 PM, Danville Police responded to a reported robbery in the 100 block of West James Street. A Danville City resident... Read on...

11-20-13 Danville man arrested in early morning Aggravated Malicious Wounding.

The 22 year old son of a victim in this mornings assault has been arrested and is being held without bond in the Danville City Jail. Investigators took Mimh Duy Du of Danville into custody without incident shortly before 8... Read on...

11-20-13 Langston Focus School placed on lockdown. Juvenile in custody.

Danville Police were called to Langston Focus School at 228 Cleveland St shortly before 10:30 A.M.
School officials notified the police after a juvenile made a verbal threat and left the campus. Based on the nature of the... Read on...

11-19-13 Murder Indictment

A man has been indicted in the September 30, 2013 death of Gilmore M. Cowan.

On November 7, A grand jury issued 1st Degree Murder indictments for Harry James Gladmon (AKA Harry Gladman) (AKA "Beau" Gladmon).... Harry James Gladmon

11-18-13 Vehicle Crash

A man is in the hospital under police guard following a vehicle crash early this morning.

Shortly after 2:30 am this morning a Danville Police Officer attempted to stop a 2006 Mazda on Betts St. The Officer suspected that... Read on...

11-17-13 Update - Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle

Danville Police responded to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Corning Drive and West Main Street on Saturday evening, November 16, 2013.

On November 16, 2013 at 6:49 PM, Danville Police... Read on...

11-16-13 Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle

Danville Police responded to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Corning Drive and West Main Street.

At approximately 6:49 PM Danville Police responded to a reported pedestrian being struck by a... Read on...

11-09-13 Homicide Victim Identified

After further investigation the victim was identified as Antwan Lamontah George Rucker, age 35 of Lynchburg, Virginia. Rucker’s body will be taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Roanoke for an autopsy.

Reference... Read on...

11-09-13 Homicide

Danville Police responded to a shots fired call in the 1000 block of Piney Forest Road this morning.

At approximately 2:52 A. M. this morning, Danville Police responded to the 1000 block of Piney Forest Road on an initial... Read on...

11-07-13 Murder Charges Brought

Two men have been charged with murder in connection to the death of Charles Donald Earles last month.

A grand jury issued indictments today against Tony Ray Spivey, age 27 of Danville and Robert Dale Warner, age 44 of... Warner Spivey

11-06-13 Murder Arrest

A Danville man has been charged in a homicide that occurred two years ago.

On November 06, 2011 shortly before 7:00 pm Danville Police received a shots fired call at Cardinal Village Apts. Upon arrival they discovered... Shaquan Jamar Fallen

11-05-13 Robbery Arrest

A teen is in jail facing charges for robbing a convenience store yesterday evening.

Shortly before 6:00 pm yesterday Off. Tyrone Russell pulled into the parking lot of the Joy Food Store on Riverside Dr. and observed a... Chance Demarrio Davis

11-01-13 Man Wanted for Probation Violation and as Person of Interest in September Homicide.

Release: 110113-1

The Danville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for Probation Violation and as a person of interest in the September 30, 2013 murder of Gilmore M. Cowan,... Harry James Gladmon

10-31-13 Danville man arrested in connection with 0ctober 15th Homicide

Release: 103113-1

A Danville man has been arrested on multiple charges related to the October 15th robbery at 811 Edmunds which resulted in the death of Charles Donald Earls age 52.

Tony Ray Spivey age 27 of Danville... Tony Ray Spivey

10-29-13 Identity Theft / Credit Card Fraud Awareness

The Danville Police Department is asking citizens to take precautions to safeguard personal information to include credit / debit card numbers.

The department has seen an increase in reported credit card fraud during the... Signs of Identity Theft (FTC)

10-25-13 Vehicle Crash

Danville Police are investigating a traffic accident that occurred last night on Parkway Drive.

On October 24, 2013 at approximately 9:50 PM Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel responded to the 100 block of Parkway Drive... Read more »

10-25-13 Drug Take Back Event

On October 26, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Danville Police Department, Danville Sheriff’s Office, the Regional Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public... Read on...

10-21-13 Armed Robbery

On 10-21-13 at approximately 1:14AM, police responded to Robindell Court in reference to an armed robbery. A victim reported he was going inside his house when he was attacked by three armed suspects who were already inside... Read on...

10-18-13 Homicide

Charles Donald Earles age 52 of 811 Edmonds St. Danville died at 1:17am on 10-17-13 while being treated for his injuries at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. His body was sent to the Medical Examiner's Office in Roanoke... Read on...

10-17-13 Home Invasion

Danville Police responded to a call of a home invasion on Old Halifax Road.

At approximately 5:07 pm Danville Police responded to a report of a Home Invasion on Old Halifax Road. Two Danville residents reported two... Read on...

10-16-13 Robbery

At approximately 1:12 a.m. on 10-16-13, police responded to the 500 block of Harrison St. in reference to a robbery that had occurred near the intersection of First St. and Washington St. The victim reports that a white SUV... Read on...

10-15-13 Home Invasion

Danville Police responded to a call of a home invasion in the 800 block of Edmonds Street.

At approximately 10:33pm Danville Police responded to a report of a robbery on Edmonds Street. Two Danville residents reported... Read on...

10-15-13 Shooting

At approximately 9:59 P.M. Danville Police responded to the 300 block of Wyndover Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a 43 year-old male, a Blairs, VA resident suffering from a gunshot wound. The... Read on...

10-12-13 Armed Robbery / Carjacking

On 10-11-13 at approximately 10:41pm, police responded to the parking lot at the Stratford House, 1111 Main Street in reference to an armed robbery and carjacking. There were two victims. The first victim reports that 2... Read on...

10-10-13 Public Assistance Requested (Murder of Gilmore Martin Cowan)

The Danville Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving a murder that occurred on September 30, 2013.

Shortly after midnight, two men of unknown race wearing full face Halloween masks approached Gilmore... Suspect Masks

10-09-13 Media Advisory - Press Conference (Oct 10, 10:30 am)

A press conference will be held in Danville City Council chambers tomorrow at 10:30 am. Chief Broadfoot will be releasing additional information about the recent homicide that occurred on Sep. 30.

10-02-13 Robbery

At approximately 6:40 p.m. on 10-2-13, police responded to the 100 Block of Carver Drive in reference to a robbery. The victim reports someone came up behind them and stuck a gun to their back and demanded their money. The... Read on...

09-30-13 Robbery

At approximately 7:23 p.m. on 09-30-13, police responded to the Travel Inn, 3500 W. Main St. in reference to a robbery. The victim, a tenant, advised that two black males, both young, slim and short in stature, wearing black... Read on...

09-30-13 Shoplifting Suspect Follow-up

The man in the surveillance photo released earlier today has been identified as Lloyd Jefferson Davis, age 49 of Danville.

He is currently in the Danville City Jail under a $10,000 secured bond for shoplifting from Wal... Lloyd Jefferson Davis

09-30-13 Homicide Follow-up

Shortly after midnight last night Danville Police responded to Danville Regional Medical Center's Emergency Department for a report of a man who had been stabbed. He arrived by personal vehicle and was pronounced dead... Read on...

09-30-13 Shoplifting Suspect

The Danville Police Department is currently investigating shoplifting incidents from an area retail business. The suspect's image has been captured in the attached photo.

Anyone with information about the identity of... Shoplifting Suspect

09-30-13 Homicide

On 09-30-13 at approximately 12:05AM, police responded to a report of a person being stabbed in the 1000 block South Boston Rd. The victim was leaving a store when he was approached and stabbed. There are no other details... Read on...

09-26-13 Purse Snatching

On 09-25-13 at approximately 10:30pm, police responded to a reported purse snatching on Avondale Drive at Watson Street. The victim reported that she was walking on Avondale Drive and when she got to the intersection at... Read on...

09-25-13 Burglary Arrests

A North Carolina couple is in jail following the burglary of a drugstore yesterday evening.

At approximately 8:23 pm yesterday evening Street Crimes Officer's W.R. Merrill and R.C. Landrum were on patrol when they... Clemmer, Smith

09-24-13 Charges Brought in Hit and Run Crash

A man is wanted in connection to the hit and run crash that occurred on Chatham Ave. yesterday evening.

Lawan Jamar Terry, age 22 of Danville is wanted for the following offenses:

1) Suspended Operator's License... Lawan Jamar Terry

09-24-13 Arson Suspect Arrested

A man suspected of intentionally setting fire to playground equipment earlier this month has been arrested.

Tyrus Lashawn Beck was arrested by the Virginia State Police yesterday evening in Halifax, VA. He was... Read on...

09-23-13 Vehicle Crash

Danville Police are investigating a traffic accident that occurred this evening on Chatham Ave.
At approximately 9:07PM Police and Fire personnel responded to the 500 block of Chatham Ave for a report of a vehicle crash.... Read on...

09-19-13 False Police Report Charge

A Danville man was charged with filing a false report and grand larceny after reporting a robbery earlier this week.

Shortly before 10:00 am on Monday, Danville Police responded to the parking lot of Subway on Holt... Henry, Taylor

09-19-13 Arson Charge Brought

A Danville man is wanted in connection to arson of playground equipment that occurred on Labor Day.

As a result of a criminal investigation surrounding the fire at G.L.H. Johnson Elementary School on September 1, the... Tyrus Lashawn Beck

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...