Register now for statewide tornado drill

Since 2011, 67 tornadoes have struck Virginia, affecting nearly every part of the state. April 2011 was particularly dangerous, when 10 people died and more than 200 were injured as a result of tornadoes that destroyed at... Read on...

Early morning fire leaves family homeless

The Danville Fire Department responded to 615 Hunter St. at 7:07 am this morning to a reported structure fire. The first unit arriving found a single family home heavily involved with fire in the kitchen and the entire... Read on...

Change your clock change your battery

The Danville Fire Department Urges Danville Residentsto “Check your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors”

As the time change approaches on Sunday, March 9, the Danville Fire Department wants to remind... Read on...

Hazmat team responds to call, finds coal ash in river

The hazardous materials unit of the Danville Fire Department responded this afternoon to a call of a substance with an unusual appearance in the Dan River. The substance was found above the dam at Union Street Bridge near... Read on...

Early Sunday morning house fire in Danville (2-23-2014)

The Danville Fire Department was dispatched to 543 Ingram St. this morning at 3:20 am to a reported house fire. The first unit arriving reported heavy smoke coming from the structure. Fire crews quickly knocked the fire... Read on...

Burning Laws

Burning Law goes into effect February 15th.

The Commonwealth’s 4pm Burning Law goes into effect February 15th –the start of spring fire season in Virginia. The law prohibits burning before 4pm each day until April 30th if... Read on...

Change your clock, change your battery

As the time change approaches on Sunday, March 9, the Danville Fire Department wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives --- changing the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide... Read on...

Housing study to tackle needs in each neighborhood

A new study will be undertaken to do a neighborhood-by-neighborhood assessment of conditions, weaknesses and assets. Consultants will develop strategies and recommendations to make those neighborhoods more attractive to potential homebuyers.

Danville United hears presentation on city’s blight eradication program

The Danville United Community Relations Coalition met Thursday night to hear a presentation on the city of Danville’s blight eradication program.

About 40 citizens attended the meeting, which took place as a mix of snow... Read on...

Patton Street at bridge remains restricted to one lane

Patton Street from Craghead Street to the MLK Jr. Bridge (northbound) remains restricted to one lane for crosswalk installation. Traffic coming into the block of Patton Street must merge into the far left lane... Read on...

City Council approves Upper Street affordable apartments project

City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a $2.6 million project to renovate three empty buildings in the Westmoreland neighborhood for use as affordable apartments.

The three buildings include the former... Read on...

City manager presents initial budget version to City Council

City Manager Joe King presented to Danville City Council on Tuesday night an initial version of the city’s budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.

The working draft of the budget was prepared based on... Read on...

Hazmat team responds to call, finds coal ash in river

The hazardous materials unit of the Danville Fire Department responded this afternoon to a call of a substance with an unusual appearance in the Dan River. The substance was found above the dam at Union Street Bridge near... Read on...

Danville marks availability of public, outdoor Wi-Fi in River District

The nDanville network has installed public, outdoor Wi-Fi connection on Main Street in the River District.

A ceremony was held today to celebrate the addition of four hotspot locations on the 300, 400, and 500 blocks of... Read on...

Technology company will expand its operations to River District

CirrusWorks, a Virginia-based technology company, will expand its operations to the River District in Danville. The company produces and delivers network control platforms that eliminate congestion and helps networks run smarter, faster and more reliably.

Precision machining program kicked to new level

Starting next year, Danville area residents may have another tool toward becoming highly-sought workers in precision machining. Called the Capstone project, the initiative will add a new, unprecedented element to the region’s economic development efforts.

New group helps Danville area companies lower electrical bills

Lights on when you're in, lights off when you're out. That easy phrase is what the newly formed Danville Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers is urging large industries to adopt. Chapter officials say companies can realize substantial savings.

Science Center's Digital Dome Theater now open

Danville Science Center's new Digital Dome Theater is now open. The theater illuminates the universe with stunning clarity and brilliance. Journey through the nearly inexhaustible supply of stars adorning the night sky... Read on...

A video message from the city manager on the coal ash spill

River City TV has produced a video message with City Manager Joe King discussing the recent coal ash spill, what coal ash is, drinking water safety, and the overall health of the Dan River. The video also shows you the city's water treatment process.

Mayor says city not taking coal ash spill ‘lightly’

Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders said Wednesday that the city of Danville is “not taking lightly” the situation created by the coal ash spill into the Dan River from Duke Energy’s shuttered plant in Eden, N.C.

He pledged... Read on...

Two new apartment projects will bring more living room in the River District

The developers of the Pemberton Lofts will begin phase two of construction this month and will soon start on another residential River District project on Craghead Street.

The Pemberton lofts, located at 541 and 549... Read on...

FRIDAY UPDATE: Public Works crews continue clearing residential streets

STORY POSTED AT 12:30 P.M. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14: Danville Public Works crews continue to clear residential streets, with 50 to 60 percent of the streets having been plowed.

Public Works Director Rick Drazenovich estimates... 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.

03-06-14 Traffic Crash

On 03-05-14 at approximately 7:55pm, police, fire and the Danville Life Saving Crew responded to a vehicle crash involving a Danville police car at the intersection of Piedmont Drive and Memorial Drive. Officer E. R. Crane... Read on...

03-01-14 Shooting

Danville Police received a call at 4:09 AM 3-1-2014 to respond to the 400 block of Parker Road in reference to someone being shot. Officers found that the homeowner was awakened by noises in the residence and when he went to... Read on...

02-24-14 Robbery Arrest

A man wanted in connection with a robbery on Myrtle Ave. earlier this month was arrested last night.

Leon Rontea Glenn, age 21, of Danville was arrested in the Purdum Woods Apartment Complex on Richmond Blvd. He is... Leon Rontea Glenn

02-21-14 Pedestrian Struck By Motor Vehicle

Danville Police responded to a call of a pedestrian struck by a passing motorist tonight.

At 10:50 p.m., on 2/21/14, Danville Police responded to the intersection of Richmond Blvd. and Forestlawn Dr. where a pedestrian... Read on...

02-09-14 Robbery Charges Brought

Four men have been charged in connection with the reported robbery on Myrtle Ave. yesterday evening.

Charges of robbery, burglary, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony have been brought against the... Robbery Suspects

02-09-14 Robbery

Danville Police responded to a call of a robbery on Myrtle Ave. tonight.

At 7:26PM, Danville Police responded to the Juniors Market #3 on Myrtle Ave. in reference to a reported robbery. When police units arrived the... Read on...

02-07-14 Robbery

Danville Police responded to a call of a robbery on Norwood Drive tonight.

At 9:53PM, Danville Police responded to the 300 block of Norwood Drive reference a reported robbery. Two Danville citizens and one Axton, Va... Read on...

02-07-14 Grant Fraud Alert Update

On 02-06-2014 the City of Danville Police Department issued the following release:

There have been multiple reports of citizens receiving calls from (202) 210-0054 with offers of a $9000.00 grant. The callers have been... Read on...

02-06-14 Grant Fraud Alert

There have been multiple reports of citizens receiving calls from (202) 210-0054 with offers of a $9000.00 grant. The callers have been described as having heavy accents. The typical call begins with a notification that the... Read on...

02-04-2014 Juvenile taken into custody following threats.

At approximately 2:51 p.m. today Danville Police responded to Negril Academy on Parker Place in reference to threats made from a juvenile. The minor was taken into custody without incident and transported to Danville... Read on...

02-01-14 Abduction Arrest

On 01-31-14 at approximately 10:23pm, officers responded to the 300 block of Hughes Street in reference to someone refusing to allow several women from leaving an apartment. When officers arrived, two victims had been... David Willis Womack

01-25-14 Burglary Arrests

Two men are in custody charged with the burglary of James River Equipment Sunday evening.

As a result of the investigation Dale Keith Bailey, age 48, and Cecil Stanley Collins Jr., age 40, were charged with burglary,... Bailey Collins

01-25-14 Shooting Into Dwelling

On 1-25-14 at 12:13AM Danville Police Units responded to a shots fired call in the 100 block of Wood Ave. Once on scene officers found one residence had been shot into multiple times. There were also 2 parked vehicles in... Read on...

01-24-14 Home Invasion

On 1-23-14 9:49pm, Danville Police Units responded to the 200 block of Vance St. to a reported home invasion. A 54-year-old female Danville resident and her 11-year-old grandson stated that 3 masked armed male suspects... Read on...

01-04-14 Robbery

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on 1-04-14 police responded to the 600 block of Worsham St. in reference to a robbery that had occurred. The 68 year old male victim reported that a black male knocked him down and robbed him while... Read on...

12-30-13 Larceny Arrest

Danville Police responded to a call of a theft from motor vehicle in the 200 block of Rosemary Lane last night.

At 9:45 PM, Danville Police responded to several reports of thefts from motor vehicles in the 200 block of... Read on...

12-29-13 Shooting

Danville Police responded to the Danville Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department 142 South Main St reference a person who had been shot.

At approximately 3:45 A. M., Danville Police responded to the Danville... Read on...

12-28-13 Attempted Robbery

Last night at approximately 7:00 PM, Danville Police responded to a call of an attempted robbery in the 800 block of Green Street.

At 7:00 PM, Danville Police responded to the 800 block of Green Street reference a... Read on...

12-27-13 Attempted Robbery

Danville Police responded to a report of an attempted robbery that occurred in the 100 block of West Main Street.

At 8:45 PM, Danville Police responded to the Danville Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department... Read on...

12-26-13 Attempted Robbery

Danville Police responded to a report of an attempted robbery in the parking lot of CVS on Piney Forest Rd. today.

At approximately 11:24 am a 27-year-old man advised he was leaving CVS when a male approached him in the... Read on...

12-24-13 Shooting

At approximately 1:25 am Danville Police responded to the 100 block of New Hope Way in reference to multiple shots fired. A short time later a gunshot victim arrived at the Danville Regional Medical Center for treatment. The... Read on...

12-20-13 Robbery

At approximately 7:30 p.m. on 12-20-13, police responded to the 200 block of Dean St. in reference to a robbery that had occurred. The 79 year old male victim reports that a short stocky black male robbed him while walking... Read on...

12-19-13 Prescription Medication Drop Box

In the spring of 2013, the Danville Police Department was approached by an area high school student soliciting feedback on a community impact project. Claire Gray, a rising senior at Tunstall High School in Pittsylvania... Drop Box

12-17-13 Armed Robbery Arrest

At approximately 7:39 PM this evening, Danville Police responded to a robbery at the Fas Mart, 565 Piney Forest Road. Upon arrival, Officers interviewed the store clerk who stated that a black male entered the store... Ticore Reese

12-17-13 Man charged in 2008 double homicide.

A former Danville resident has been arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with Capital Murder in the 2008 homicide of two men.

Yesterday December 16,2013 members of the Olyphant Pa. Police Department and the regional SWAT... Arthur NMN Carter III

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...

Danville marks availability of public, outdoor Wi-Fi in River District

The nDanville network has installed public, outdoor Wi-Fi connection on Main Street in the River District.

A ceremony was held today to celebrate the addition of four hotspot locations on the 300, 400, and 500 blocks of... Read on...

Association of Energy Engineers presents charter to Danville chapter

The Danville Chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers received its charter on Thursday during an organizational meeting at the Regional Center for Advanced Technology and Training.

The focus of the new group will be... Read on...

Bright idea: New light bulbs made more affordable

If you're a Danville Utilities customer, there's a new way you can save on your electric bill. As partners with Danville Utilities, Womack Electric Co. and Sam's Club are offering instant rebates on energy efficient CFL light bulbs for use in your home.

Danville Utililties planning around-the-clock-coverage for power outages

In preparation for the snowstorm forecast for Danville on Wednesday and Thursday, the power and light division of Danville Utilities plans for around-the-clock-coverage for both power restoration efforts and telephone... Read on...