City snowfall highest one-day total in 22 years

Danville on Sunday received its highest one-day snowfall in 22 years, according to official records from the National Weather Service.

A total of 12.5 inches of snow was measured at Danville Regional Airport on Sunday. Snow began falling around 3 a.m. on S...

Snowplow crews to move into residential streets

STORY POSTED 6 P.M. SUNDAY: Here is the latest situation report. It includes weather forecast updates and things citizens need to know regarding our storm response.

• Danville is under a winter storm warning until 11 a.m. Monday. Snow began falling in Danvil...

Winter storm leads to closings, cancellations

The winter storm will affect a number of City of Danville services and programs for Monday. Here is a list of service and program cancellations and building closings:

• Danville Transit will not operate on Monday. The decision includes all transportation ser...

Highway section dedicated to honor Wendell Scott Sr.

State and local leaders gathered today to dedicate a section of the Danville Expressway in memory of Danville native son and NASCAR legend and Hall of Fame driver Wendell O. Scott Sr.

Signs are in place marking the 8.5-mile section from U.S. 29 Business at...

Mayor proclaims Saturday as Wendell Scott Sr. Day

Mayor Alonzo Jones on Tuesday night proclaimed Saturday, Dec. 8, as Wendell O. Scott Sr. Day in Danville. On that day, two events will be held in memory of the Danville native son and NASCAR legend and Hall of Fame driver.

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, state and ...

Police Department shares holiday safety tips

The Danville Police Department would like you to have a safe holiday season! Follow these tips and remember to report any suspicious activity:

• After dark, shop with a friend if possible.
• Bring only cash and the credit cards you will need while shop...

Library begins ‘Donation December’ campaign

Pay it forward this holiday season and clear your library fines by participating in Danville Public Library's “Donation December” program. For every donation of an unopened travel or full size toiletry item, the library will w...

Police Department holds 10th community walk

Danville Police officers walked door-to-door Thursday evening in the Seminole Trail neighborhood. More than 30 members of the department — along with members of the Sheriff's Office — went door to door talking with neighbors.

They talke...

Streetlight conversion project hits milestone

Danville Utilities’ streetlight conversion project has reached a milestone, with more than one quarter of the 4,000 standard sodium vapor lamps scheduled for conversion having been replaced with light-emitting diodes, or LEDs.

The project, which ...

New story map digs into Danville’s roots

The City of Danville’s Information Technology Department has created an online story map called “Danville Roots,” showcasing story points that capture the 225 years of the city’s history.

Each story point includes an...

Holiday Market, Trail Walk to kick off festivities

Parks and Recreation once again will offer a full lineup of holiday events in December, beginning this weekend with the 10th annual Holiday Market, the Luminaria Trail Walk and the Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade.

Here is the December schedule:

10th Annua...

SBA loan center enters final week in city

The Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan Outreach Center today entered its final week in Danville to assist businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Michael from Oct. 10 to Oct. 15.

The center is located at 515 Main St. The ho...

Mount Cross Road widening set to begin

The Public Works Department has issued a notice for the contractor to proceed with the Mount Cross Road improvement project, which would widen the roadway from Lowe’s Drive to Dimon Drive to five lanes with a center turn lane.

Weather permitting,...

SBA extends outreach operation in Danville

The Small Business Administration announced today that the Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Danville will remain open for another week to assist businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Michael from Oct. 10 to Oct. 15.

The center is located at 5...

City offices will be closed for Thanksgiving holiday

The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

In addition, the public library will be closed on both days.

The James F. Ingra...

Revitalization Station opens in the River District

Danville City officials joined other area leaders and citizens Friday afternoon in welcoming Revitalization Station to the growing list of new businesses to the River District.

Located at 610-A Craghead St., Revitalization Station is a natural health and w...

Project Imagine readies group for the future

Project Imagine participants today received instruction on life skills and available resources that will assist them upon completion of the program.

Now at its midpoint, the nine-week work readiness program gives gang-affiliated youth a future off the stre...

City extends waiver on debris collection limits

The Public Works Department is again extending its waiver on restrictions for collection of tree limbs, brush and other storm debris for residents who pay the full refuse fee. In addition, restrictions are being waived for collection of flood-damaged furn...

City Council will meet in business, work sessions

City Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 20, in a business session at 7 p.m., followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public.

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is lo...

Holiday Bazaar to feature more than 100 vendors

Kick off your holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 17, at our annual Holiday Bazaar. The show will feature more than 100 vendor booths displaying baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, flowers, wreaths, jewelry and other unique gifts.

King-Cropp food truck wil...

SBA opens disaster loan outreach center in city

(Posted Wednesday, Nov. 14) Gov. Northam announced today the opening of a Small Business Administration disaster loan outreach center at 515 Main St. in Danville. The center will open tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m.

Holiday Light Show nets place among top events

For the second consecutive year, the Southeast Tourism Society named Danville Parks and Recreation’s Community Holiday Light Show a Top 20 Event in the Southeast for the month of December.

“As always, we can’t say enough about...

City makes available trees from storm for firewood

The Public Works Department is making available the tree trunks it has collected from Tropical Storm Michael for use as firewood. The tree trunks are being placed outside the fence of the Bishop Road entrance to the former Schoolfield plant of Dan River I...

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 any of the individuals on this list,...

Arrest Information

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

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11-29-18 Community Walk

Danville Police Chief Scott Booth and officers of the Danville Police Department will hold a community engagement walk today, 11/29/18 in the Seminole Trail neighborhood.  This will be the tenth such walk in a planned series spanning the balance ...

11-19-18 Charges Brought in Homicide

On November 13, 2018 at approximately 4:19 pm, Danville Police were called to a residence in the 1600 block of South Street for a report of an unresponsive male.  Upon arrival they discovered a deceased male suffering from an apparent gunshot wou...

11-13-18 Victim Identified

The man found deceased on South St. this afternoon has been identified as 69-year-old Benjamin Anthony Hairston. The investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Danville Crime Stoppers at (434) ...

11-13-18 Suspicious Death

The Danville Police Department is currently investigating a suspicious death. 

At approximately 4:19 pm this afternoon, Danville Police were called to a residence in the 1600 block of South St. for a report of an unresponsive male. Upon a...

11-08-18 Charges Brought in Homicide

Charges have been brought in a double homicide yesterday evening.

This morning, Danville Police charged 52-year-old Onis Donnell Moon with two counts of 1st Degree Murder in violation of VA State Code 18.2-32. He is currently being held in the Danville Cit...

11-08-18 Homicide

The Danville Police Department is investigating a double homicide.

At approximately 9:56 pm yesterday evening, Danville Police responded to a residence in the 100 block of Lexington Ave. for a disturbance. Upon arrival, they found three individuals sufferi...

11-01-18 Media Event

There will be a media event to announce the establishment of the G. Brooks Powell, Jr. Police Community Engagement Fund tomorrow, Friday, November 2, 2018 at 1:00 pm. The location will be Kickback Jack’s 140 Crown Drive, Danville, Virginia.

Read on...

11-01-18 No Shave / Wacky Nails November

During the month of November you may notice some Danville Police Officers wearing a little more facial hair than normal. You may also notice some Danville Officers sporting unusual fingernail designs.

The Danville Police Department will be allowing officer...

10-26-18 Beauty Shop with a Cop

Danville Police Chief Scott Booth and officers of the Danville Police Department will hold a community engagement event tomorrow, Friday, 10-26-18 at Vision Beauty Salon and Spa between the hours of 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Vision Beauty Salon and Spa is locat...

10-25-18 Community Walk

Danville Police Chief Scott Booth and officers of the Danville Police Department will hold a community engagement walk today, 10/25/18 in the White Rock neighborhood. This will be the ninth such walk in a planned series spanning the balance of the year. T...

10-23-18 Homicide Victim Identified

The victim in this evening's homicide has been identified as 22-year-old Dwight Montel Harris of Danville. He was found on Cabell St. suffering from apparent gunshot injuries. His body will be sent to the Medical Examiner's Office in Roanoke for an autops...

Danville Police are on the scene of a possible homicide.

The Danville Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the 600 block of Cabell St and found a male lying in the roadway. EMS was called to the scene but the male was nonviable.

 At this time the name of the man will be withheld pendi...

Missing Endangered Adult located safely.

The missing 64 year old woman has been located safely. A media release was sent out in an attempt to locate the endangered adult. She was seen on Memorial Drive by a citizen who notified the Danville Police Department. Officers responded and transported h...

10-12-18 Second storm fatality victim identified

The second fatality victim from last nights storm has been identified as 60 year old Jennifer Bjarnesen Mitchell of Danville. Her body will be transported to Roanoke for autopsy.

See previous Danville Police media release from today:

Danville Polic...

10-12-18 Storm related fatalities

Danville Police and Rescue personnel responded to the scene of two storm related incidents that resulted in fatalities overnight. 

At approximately 5:00pm William Lynn Tanksley 53 of Danville was swept away from his vehicle by swift moving water d...

10-12-18 Barbershop with a Cop cancelled

 The Barbershop with a Cop community engagement event scheduled for today between 10am and 11:00am at Lou's Barbershop located at 632 South Main Street has been postponed. The new date and time will be sent out when it is rescheduled.

10-11-18 Barbershop With a Cop

Danville Police Chief Scott Booth and officers of the Danville Police Department will hold a community engagement event tomorrow, Friday, 10-12-18 at Lou's Barbershop between the hours of 10:00am and 11:00am. Lou's is located at 632 South Main Street.&...

10-10-18 Carjacking arrests

Three suspects have been arrested for the September 26th robbery that occurred in the 600 block of Arnett Blvd. See Danville media release below:

On 09-26-18 at approximately 8:30 pm Danville Police responded to the 600 block of Arnett Blvd for a report of...

09-27-2018 Search for wanted teen ends in arrest........

Danville Police have ended their search for 17 year old Rashawn Wa-heim Bennett who was wanted on charges for conspiracy to commit 1st degree murder, attempted 1st degree murder, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony . Just before noon on 09-...

Suspect arrested in August Homicide.

A teen has been arrested in the homicide of Charlie Junior Williams.

This morning, Danville Police charged 17-year-old Kurtyus Latrell Hairston in the shooting death of  Charlie Junior Williams. Hairston was charged on August, 18, 2018 in the shoo...

9-26-18 Robbery

On 09-26-18 at approximately 8:30 pm Danville Police responded to the 600 block of Arnett Blvd for a report of a robbery. A female victim reported to officers that she was approached by three male subjects, one of which pointed a handgun at her and demand...

Former Danville Police Officer Receives MADD Award for DUI Enforcement efforts in Danville

On Friday, September 07, 2018, Officer Andrew  M. Kenyi received the 2018 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) award for his outstanding efforts in Drunk Driving Enforcement (DUI) as an officer with the Danville Police Department. Officer Kenyi l...

Two Danville Police Officers Receive 2018 VACP Awards for Valor

The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation (VACP) recently recognized two Danville Officers for their acts of bravery and valor during the performance of their duties. Officers Justin Nelson and John Stadler were recognized September 07...

Danville Police continue their search for person charged in connection with a 2017 homicide.

Danville Police continue their search for person charged in connection with a 2017 homicide. In the interest of public safety, the Danville Police Department is releasing the following juvenile charge information: Charges for conspiracy to commit 1st degr...

07-25-18 Reward Offered.

The Danville Virginia Police Department, in partnership
with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the NationalShooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), have announced a joint reward, of up to
$7,000.00, for information leading t...

Danville Police Major Graduates from FBI National Academy

Danville Police Major Chris Wiles recently attended and graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy.  The ten week academy held at Quantico, Virginia was the 272nd Session and hosted law enforcement leaders from 48 states...

Meet the Chief

A local resident has invited his neighbors and Danville PD Chief Scott Booth to a Meet the Chief event. Local resident Hakim Abdullah has scheduled a Meet the Chief event for Saturday June 23, 2018 from 1 pm - 3 pm. Chief Booth and Mr. Abdullah met today ...

Federal Charges to be announced at 1:30 pm Press Conference in Danville

DANVILLE, Va. – On Thursday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m., United States Attorney Thomas T.Cullen, Adam S. Lee Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Richmond Division, along with officialsfrom the Danville Police Department, Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, t...

Community Engagement Walk

Danville Police Chief Scott Booth and officers of the Danville Police Department will hold a community engagement walk Thursday afternoon May 17, 2018 in the neighborhood adjacent to North Main St and Moffett St. and in the vicinity of the Woodrow Wilson ...

Criminal Identity Theft Incident

The Danville Police Department is currently investigating a criminal identity theft incident that occurred during the month of April. The Weekly Arrest Report and Arrest Photos Report posted May 01, 2018 have been republished due to an ongoing investigati...

Free Community Shred Event

The Danville Police Department has partnered with URW Community Federal Credit Union and Commonwealth Document Management to bring area residents the opportunity to protect against ID Theft and rid their homes of excess paperwork. This FREE event is open ...

Prescription Drug Take Back event set for Saturday April 28 from 10 until 2

Danville VA – On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Danville Police Department, the Danville Sheriffs Office, and the Regional Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention will participate in the  Drug Enforcement Administration 1...

04-17-2018 Community Engagement Walk

Danville Police Chief Scott Booth
and officers of the Danville Police Department will hold a community engagementwalk Wednesday afternoon April 18, 2018 in the Old West End neighborhood. This
will be the third such walk in a planned series spanning th...

Police seek assistance from the public in stolen vehicle incident

The Danville Police Department is currently investigating a motor vehicle theft incident that occurred on April 2, 2018 at an area gas station. The reporting party stepped inside the gas station to pay for a fuel purchase leaving the keys in the vehicle. ...

Danville Man wanted in connection with a shooting incident

A Danville Man is currently wanted in connection with a recent shooting incident at a local restaurant on March 29, 2018. Marcus Maurice Hunt age 31 is wanted on charges of: Malicious Wounding in violation of VA State Code 18.2-51.2 and Use of a Firearm i...

03-19-2018 Community Engagement Walk

Danville Police Chief Scott Booth and other police staff will hold a community engagement walk Thursday afternoon March 22, 2018 in the neighborhoods adjacent to GLH Johnson Elementary School.

The walk will begin at 2 p.m. at the picnic shelter located on ...

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...