Posted on: September 21, 2023
The Danville Police Department warns citizens of ongoing scams targeting online users.
One of the known scams currently targets those with Apple devices, and tells users with a message that their device may be contaminated, and to call Apple Support. Users...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2023
The Danville Police Department will hold an annual walk for Norma Brower today, Sept. 20.
We will meet on the field at Westmoreland behind Head Start on Holbrook St. at 5 p.m.
Remarks will be given in memory of Ms. Brower, who championed...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 19, 2023
The fall 2023 I.D.D.U. (Incarceration Doesn’t Define Us) graduation was held Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Danville Police Department.
Nine people completed the program.
I.D.D.U. provides resources and assistance to citizens who have recently been rel...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2023
The Danville Police Department is aware of a Facebook post circulating about a threat of violence at George Washington School.
Danville Police Officers are working in conjunction with Danville Public Schools officials to determine the source of the threat,...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 13, 2023
Corporal Todd J. Hawkins, Officer Lance I. Neighbors, Detective Lieutenant John. D. Dixon, Detective Sergeant Richard P. Wright, and Detective Jordan T. Land were honored and presented the 2023 Valor Award during the annual Virginia Association of Chiefs ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2023
The Danville Police Department’s six newest officers graduated from the GREAT Program Friday, Sept. 1, during a ceremony held in the Averett University President’s Suite at Frank R. Campbell Stadium at the E. Stuart James Grant North C...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2023
A program guide is now available from One Community. Click here to download.
Currently, there are 39 programs the OC is proud to offer in the Danville community for children and adults from all walks of life.
Calendar alerts are also available fro...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: August 29, 2023
Monday, September 11, marks the 22nd anniversary of the terror attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, an attack on the Pentagon in Washington, DC, and the crashing of a plane in Pennsylvania.
The Danville community will honor the heroes who gave th...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: August 17, 2023
4 p.m. UPDATE: The Mt. Cross Road and Piedmont Drive intersection has fully reopened.
The Danville Police Department thanks motorists for their cooperation.
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ORIGNAL RELEASE: Motorists Asked to Avoid Mt. Cross Road and Piedmont Drive
All motorist...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: August 16, 2023
6:45 p.m. 8/16/23 UPDATE: An arrest has been made following a bank robbery that occurred earlier Wednesday.
Kevin Brett Collins, 39, from Tennessee, was arrested in Rockingham County, North Carolina following a brief foot pursuit that ensued after he was s...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: August 14, 2023
The Danville Police Department SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) Team recently added its first female operator.
Officer K.N. Kuper has joined the SWAT Team after an extensive physical agility test, weapons qualification, and interview process. Kuper has b...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: August 5, 2023
8/5/23 UPDATE: Jimmy Nathaniel Brown was arrested overnight in North Carolina, and will be extradited back to Virginia.
The Danville Police Department thanks the community for their help and assistance during this investigation.
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8/2/23 RELEASE:...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: August 3, 2023
The first group of One Community Volunteers officially took their pledge Wednesday, Aug. 2, during a ceremony at the Danville Police Department.
During the ceremony, the volunteers raised their right hand and recited a pledge read by Deputy Chief Chris Wil...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Officers Amber M. Brown, Jonathan B. Coleman, Deandre J. Edmonds, Kamden N. Lewis, Thomas L. Maginnis and Kayla M. Robinson graduated Tuesday, Aug. 1, from the Piedmont Regional Criminal Justice Training Academy, located in nearby Martinsville, Virginia.
M...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 31, 2023
Chief Scott C. Booth, chief of police for the City of Danville, Virginia, has been named as a recipient of the Frederic Milton Thrasher Award by the National Gang Crime Research Center.
The award recognizes Chief Booth’s accomplishments for super...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 28, 2023
Six new officers were sworn into the Danville Police Department during a ceremony Friday, July 28, at 10 a.m. in the multipurpose room at 1 Community Way.
Family, friends and members of the police department watched as Officers Amber M. Brown, Jonathan B. ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 27, 2023
The Danville Police Department honored and recognized four retirees for a combined 118 years of service Thursday, July 27, during a ceremony at 1 Community Way.
David Austin, Dean Hairston, Linda Jarett and Jerry Pace were each recognized and pre...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 26, 2023
The Danville Police Department will swear in six recruits during a ceremony Friday, July 28, at 10 a.m. in the multipurpose room at 1 Community Way.
This will be the first swearing in ceremony for recruits at the Danville Police Department’s new ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 25, 2023
Mark your calendars! There are several exciting events upcoming from One Community for everyone to take a part of.
FOOD GIVEAWAY – On Saturday, Aug. 5, the Danville Police Department is hosting Tyson Foods at 8 a.m. at 1 Community Way to give awa...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 24, 2023
On Thursday, July 20, Danville resident Chauncey Lamont Montague, 49, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison following a fatal overdose that occurred in the city in 2019.
The investigation revealed that Montague sold a fatal dose of heroin that contai...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 18, 2023
The Danville Police Department was officially presented the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC) re-accreditation certificate Tuesday, July 18, by Martinsville City Sheriff Steve Draper, a VLEPSC commission member. ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 17, 2023
9 p.m. UPDATE: The exit ramp to South Boston Road (U.S. 58E) from U.S. 29 South has reopened following a crash.
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ORIGINAL RELEASE. The South Boston Road (U.S. 58E) entry ramp going east from U.S. 29 South is currently blocked due to a traffic c...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 17, 2023
The Danville Police Department is proud to introduce One Community, a new product that includes programming and engagement through the services division. It is an all-encompassing product that brings together city residents, visitors, workers, businesses,...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 15, 2023
The Danville Police Department has made an arrest following a homicide that occurred Saturday, July 15.
Ebonie Michelle Holm, 44, has been charged with second degree murder. She is in the Danville City under no bond.
Around 11:45 a.m. officers res...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2023
The Danville Police Department is excited to announce an unveiling will be taking place online Monday, July 17, at 10 a.m.
This announcement will be made via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at that time. Those interested can also sign up for emai...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 14, 2023
Four suspects have been arrested for felony weapon offenses following shooting incidents this week that occurred in Purdum Woods Apartments in the 1500 block of Richmond Blvd. and Woodside Village Apartments in the 1300 block of Piney Forest Road.
Because ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 11, 2023
The Danville Police Department held graduation for Incarceration Doesn’t Define Us (I.D.D.U.) participants Tuesday, July 11, at One Community Way during a ceremony in the multipurpose room.
I.D.D.U. offers those who were once incarcerated a multi...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 10, 2023
The Danville Police Department will be hosting a large-scale training exercise during the week of July 17-21 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Westwood Middle School. These exercises are happening during a week of no operations or students at the school.
During ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 6, 2023
The Danville Police Department invites the public and members of the media to attend the I.D.D.U. (Incarceration Doesn’t Define Us) graduation Tuesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. at 1 Community Way.
A total of 10 people have completed the program. Two o...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: July 3, 2023
7/03/23 NOON UPDATE: Public Works continues to remove fallen trees on 1 Community Way.
A reminder that the Bishop Avenue entrance is open for all traffic. Additionally, the police department headquarters is open today, July 3, until 5 p.m. We wil...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: June 29, 2023
The fifth annual Danville Police Department Youth Police Academy wrapped up Thursday, June 29, with a graduation ceremony for 24 cadets at 1 Community Way.
In the first youth academy to be held in the Danville Police Department’s new building, students lea...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: June 29, 2023
The Danville Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred during the evening of Wednesday, June 28.
Around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a shots fired call in the 200 block of Southland Drive and discovered Andreiu D. Barley, 2...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: June 27, 2023
The Danville Police Department is pleased to announce that they have completed a pledge to enhance trust and collaboration between police and the communities served.
The pledge is part of an initiative called the Trust Building Campaign which was started b...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases