Update: House fire at 118 Cain St

The house fire at 118 Cain St. in Danville this morning was found to be Electric in nature. After spending time this morning investigating the fire, the Fire Marshal's office determined the cause to be an overloaded... Read on...

House fire in Danville

The Danville Fire Department was dispatched to a home at 118 Cain St. just off South Boston Rd. shortly after 2 am this morning. First arriving units reported a house heavily involved with fire. The fire crews deployed... Read on...

Propane Leak at 200 River St

The Danville Fire Department responded to a major propane leak at 200 River St. We responded with three engines a ladder truck and a command unit. Upon arrival units encountered a large vapor cloud of propane. River St was... Read on...

Structure Fire at Virdia, 228 Slayton Ave.

At 12:37:44, Danville Fire Department units responded to a fire alarm at Virdia, located at 228 Slayton Ave. On arrival, firefighters found smoke in the building. The fire was held in check by the fire control sprinkler and... Read on...

Natural and organic food producer moving to Danville

Sky Valley Foods, a North Carolina-based maker of natural and organic sauces and salad dressings, announced today that it is relocating to Airside Industrial Park in Danville, where the company expects to expand its business... Read on...

Governor visits Danville, talks about jobs, education and the economy

Gov. Terry McAuliffe was in Danville on Tuesday with his wife and entire Cabinet. His focus during multiple stops was jobs, education and the economy. "Let's use today as a launching pad for what we need to do to grow this economy," McAuliffe said.

Mayor, county board chairman say partnerships key to moving forward

Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders and Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jessie Barksdale told local business leaders Tuesday that the city and county are sound financially, and the key to moving forward... Read on...

North Danville neighborhood to get new gas lines

Danville is moving closer toward replacing all of the city’s 356 miles of gas lines – some installed as far back as the 1920s. Nearly four miles of pipes in the North Danville area from Fagan Street to Northmont Boulevard are next for replacement.

Golden Leaf Bistro celebrates one-year anniversary in River District

Danville city officials and staff gathered Friday morning at Golden Leaf Bistro on Craghead Street as the River District restaurant continued its week-long celebration of its one-year anniversary.

William Gentry,... Read on...

Demolition bids for Brantly Steam Station vary widely

The city of Danville received three bids for the demolition of the Brantly Steam Station and pump house. The bids, which vary by more than $1 million, are under review. Demolition would provide space to expand the adjoining Brantly electrical substation.

Danville Transit unveils changes to bus routes

Danville Transit is overhauling its bus routes. The changes, which take effect Aug. 4, include renaming five of its fixed routes, slightly altering the path and service schedules for three routes, and adding stops at the new YMCA.

DCC lands more money for precision machining program

Danville Community College’s precision machining and welding program has landed another grant. The National Institute for Metalworking and the Gene Haas Foundation will send $2,500 to help local students get industry certifications before they graduate.

City Council members tour U.S. Green Energy facility

City Council members tour U.S. Green Energy production facility and learn of production equipment upgrades, potential customer leads, and current contract discussions that include sale of solar light poles to Haiti, Pakistan and a country in Africa.

Library’s new website takes patrons beyond bricks, mortar and books

The Danville Public Library has launched a redesigned website that better reflects the extension of a modern library far beyond bricks, mortar and books.

The site can be found at a new web address – www.readdanvilleva.org... Read on...

Duke Energy, EPA brief City Council on river cleanup

Duke Energy has completed the cleanup of a coal ash deposit and river sediment near the Schoolfield Dam, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will scale back its monitoring of the Dan River.

City Council received... Read on...

Former Piedmont Hardware building undergoes redevelopment

The former Piedmont Hardware building on Craghead Street will gain new life as office space and add to a growing River District. Local businessman Rick Barker purchased the 21,000 square-foot building last year. Ground floor offices will open in November.

New technology helping Danville Police Department

The Danville Police Department recently received a Smart Board for use in morning patrol briefings, department training and special operations. The large, interactive monitor connects to a computer and provides visual display of data and pictures.

Danville Utilities releases expanded water quality report

The Danville Utilities Department has released an expanded water quality report that provides information on regulated compounds, the cleanup of coal ash and sediment from the Dan River, and the upcoming trihalomethane... Read on...

Aiken Bridge repairs near completion, lane closures continue

Lane closures on Central Boulevard continue as repairs to the Aiken Bridge near an end. Weather permitting, repairs are expected to be completed within the next two to three weeks.

Until then, the right northbound and... Read on...

Industrial Development Authority chooses T. Neal Morris as new chairman

The Industrial Development Authority has chosen T. Neal Morris as its chairman. He was nominated by Richard Turner, who has headed the authority for almost 10 years. The group facilitates redevelopment in industrial parks and River District properties.

Danville schedules activities for citizens to Get Out and Play

City Council recently proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month in Danville in honor of National Parks and Recreation Month.

“This month, we want the citizens of Danville to get out and play,” said Bill Sgrinia. “We... Read on...

Trail section at YMCA temporarily closed on weekdays

The Riverwalk Trail section at the new Danville Family YMCA is now closed for periods of time on weekdays to allow construction crews to work on the building exterior facing the river.

The closure began Tuesday, July 8... Read on...

International grocery market opens in downtown Danville

South Ridge Grocery International Market is now open on South Ridge Street. International items include beverage syrups, pickles, spices, chutneys, tea cracker cookies, rice and specialty flour varieties. The store sells fresh goat, lamb and beef.

City Council allows court fee for electronic summons system

Danville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to allow Circuit and District courts in Danville to assess a $5 fee to pay for an electronic summons system that will make it easier for police to write traffic tickets... Read on...

City Council selects Saunders as mayor, Miller as vice mayor

City Council voted Tuesday for Councilman Sherman Saunders to continue to serve as mayor of Danville, and it chose Councilman Dr. Gary Miller to continue as vice mayor.

Their terms as mayor and vice mayor will be for two... 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.

07-27-14 Wanted Man Arrested

A Danville man wanted for stalking has been arrested for a second time.

Berkley Allen Furgurson was arrested in Pocahontas County, WV today. Provided he remains in custody and / or follows court orders pertaining to the... Read on...

07-27-14 Malicious Wounding

At approximately 11:26 pm on 07-26-14, officers responded to the 100 block of Macon St. in reference to someone being shot. Once on scene, officers located a 38 year old male victim inside a vehicle suffering from multiple... Read on...

07-23-14 Pellet Gun Incidents

The Danville Police Department is currently investigating multiple reports of incidents involving bb or pellet guns. These incidents have occurred within the past several days. The reports generally describe damage to... Read on...

07-21-14 Wanted Man

A Danville man wanted for stalking has been released on bond in West Virginia but is currently being sought in Virginia .

Berkley Allen Furgurson was arrested in Pocahontas County, WV on July 15, 2014. He was released by... Read on...

07-17-14 Gas Leak Investigation

The Danville Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the gas leak at Abercrombie Oil earlier today.

Preliminary evidence suggests that the line that leaked gas was intentionally cut in an attempt... Read on...

07-17-14 Gas Leak on River St.

Police and Fire personnel responded to Abercrombie Oil on River St. for a reported gas leak.

At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning a citizen using the Riverwalk Trail reported smelling an odor of natural gas coming from... Read on...

07-16-14 Wanted Man Arrested

A Danville man wanted for stalking has been arrested.

Berkley Allen Furgurson was arrested in Pocahontas County, WV yesterday evening. He will be extradited back to VA to stand trial at a later date.

07-14-14 Man Wanted on Stalking Charge

The Danville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted for stalking.

The Danville Police Department is currently holding an outstanding warrant and protective order for Berkley... Read on...

07-10-14 Heavy Equipment Theft

The Danville Police Department is investigating the theft of over $80,000 in heavy equipment earlier this week.

During the early morning hours this past Monday, a tractor trailer was used to steal three pieces of heavy... Read on...

07-07-14 Shooting

On 7-7-14 at 2:16 AM police units responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Montague St. Officers found the victim shot multiple times. It was determined that the shooting had occurred in the 200 block of Stuart St., and... Read on...

06-26-14 Robbery

On 6-26-14 at 12:43PM police units responded to the report of a robbery in the 200 block of First St. A 60-year-old Danville man stated he was walking on First St. when a male subject walked up and punched him in the face,... Read on...

06-19-14 Death Investigation

At approximately 1:30 pm this afternoon Danville Police responded to Highland Burial Park for a report of a man lying unresponsive in the cemetery.

The man was identified as a City of Danville Utilities Department... Read on...

06-10-14 Check Fraud

The Danville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of check fraud.

This check fraud occurred as follows. On May 19 of this year two separate theft incidents occurred in... Fraud Suspect

06-06-14 Robbery

Danville Police responded to the Danville Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department 142 South Main Street reference a robbery in the 300 block of Chatelaine Avenue this morning.

At 4:00 AM, Danville Police responded... Read on...

06-06-14 Shooting

Danville Police responded to a shots fired call in the 200 block of Setliff Street this morning.

At approximately 1:45 AM, Danville Police responded to the 200 block of Setliff Street in regards to a shots fired call.... Read on...

06-06-14 Robbery

Danville Police responded to a call of a robbery in the 300 block of Edmonds Street this morning.

At 12:10 AM, Danville Police responded to a reported robbery in the 300 block of Edmonds Street. A 34 year old... Read on...

06-03-14 Burglary Suspect

The Danville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying a burglary suspect.

At approximately 10:20 pm yesterday evening police responded to an alarm at Family Dollar located on South Main... Burglary Suspect

06-03-14 Malicious Wounding Arrest

An arrest was made following a shooting on Parker Rd. early yesterday afternoon.

Corderrica Cord Jones, age 27 of Danville was charged with malicious wounding and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony.

He... Corderrica Cord Jones

06-02-14 Malicious Wounding

On 06-02-14 at approximately 12:50 pm, police responded to the 200 block of Parker Road in reference to a shooting. Officers located a victim, suffering from a gunshot wound to the foot. The victim was transported to the... Read on...

05-27-14 Burglary

On 5-26-14 at approximately 8:15 pm, police were called to the 200 block of Boswell St. in reference to a breaking and entering and grand larceny. The homeowner had returned home to discover that someone had kicked in the... Read on...

05-24-14 Malicious Wounding

On 5-24-14 at approximately 3:22 am, police were called to the 400 block of Girard Street in reference to a concerned citizen hearing shots fired. At approximately 3:28 am, another citizen called to report that someone had... Read on...

05-22-14 School Bus Crash

A vehicle crash involving a Danville City School Bus occurred this afternoon.

At approximately 3:05 p.m. Danville Police responded to the 300 block of Mall Dr. for a vehicle crash involving a school bus. The... Read on...

05-21-14 Home Invasion

Danville Police responded to a call of a home invasion in the 400 block of Cedarbrook Drive on May 20, 2014.

Last night at approximately 9:30 P.M. Danville Police responded to a report of a home invasion on Cedarbrook... Read on...

05-18-14 Shooting

On 5-18-14 at 5:04PM Danville Police units responded to the 100 block of Crosland Avenue for a report of a shooting. When units arrived on scene, they found a 26 year old Danville man suffering from a gunshot wound. Rescue... Wade Carney

05-18-14 Robbery

On 5-17-14 at approximately 10:05 PM police units responded to a reported robbery. A 58-year-old Danville man reported he was delivering pizza in the 1200 block of Stokes St when he was approached by 4 male subjects. One... Read on...

05-16-14 Trailer Stuck In Underpass

Danville Police investigated a traffic accident that occurred last night at approximately 11:55PM in the 600 block of Craighead St. A Tractor Trailer was headed south on Craighead St. when the Trailer became separated from... Read on...

05-07-14 Man Charged With Selling Counterfeit Goods

A man was arrested yesterday following search warrants for counterfeit goods.

A representative of North Face recently contacted the Danville Police Department seeking assistance with an investigation of counterfeit goods... Same Kontae

05-07-14 Dog Catchpole Death

The Danville Police Department is reporting the unfortunate death of a dog taken into its custody on Monday, May 5, 2014.

On that day, a resident of King St. called 911 to report a dog running at large and that it lived... Read on...

05-05-14 Death Investigation

At approximately 7:02 am Danville Police officers responded to the 100 block of Manchester Ave. in reference to a death investigation. When officers arrived on the scene they discovered a male juvenile inside the residence... Read on...

05-03-14 Unattended Death

On 5-3-14 at approximately 1:08PM, police were called to 510 Spring St. Apt. B in reference to a body. A body was found inside the apartment. The body may be that of a person known in the area only as “Richard”, who has... Read on...

05-02-14 Robbery Arrest

An arrest has been made in the robbery of an 89-year-old woman Wednesday evening.

William Daniel Crumpton, age 28, of Dry Fork, VA was arrested this afternoon in the 3700 block of US Hwy 29 by Danville Police... William Daniel Crumpton

05-01-14 Robbery

On 5-1-14 at approximately 4:00PM a 60-year-old Danville man was sitting on the front porch of his residence located in the 400 block of First Street. He said a male subject came out from behind his house holding a handgun... Read on...

05-01-14 Family Offers $10,000 For Homicide Information

The parents of a homicide victim are seeking the public's assistance in finding their son's killer.

Tony and Carolyn Price are offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the... Read on...

05-01-14 Robbery

On 05-01-14 at 1:00am, a citizen reported that she was walking south near 1503 N. Main St.. The citizen reported that two black males wearing camouflage approached her, and took her pocketbook from her person. The suspects... Read on...

05-01-14 Robbery

On 04-30-14 at 8:22 pm, officers responded to the 100 block of Oakhaven Drive in reference to a robbery. A citizen reported that she was at her vehicle when an unknown white male, 5’8” 150-160 lbs. pulled up on a two tone... Read on...

04-29-14 Vehicle Crash

At approximately 2:30 PM today Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Audubon Dr. and Riverside Dr. for a report of a vehicle crash.

The investigation revealed a 2005 Dodge Pickup Truck was... Read on...

04-29-14 Utilities Department Employee Charged

A City of Danville Utilities Department employee has been charged following an investigation of disrupted electrical services.

Benjamin Paul Hairfield, age 40, of Martinsville, VA was charged with two (2) counts of... Read on...

04-20-14 Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle

Danville Police responded to a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle and the vehicle leaving the scene in the 400 block of Arnett Boulevard last night.

At 9:20 PM, Danville Police responded to a reported pedestrian being... Read on...

04-18-14 Vehicle Crash

Danville Police are investigating a traffic accident that occurred last night in the 300 block of Aiken Street.

At approximately 9:00 PM Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel responded to the 300 block of Aiken Street for... Read 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... 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 Utilities releases expanded water quality report

The Danville Utilities Department has released an expanded water quality report that provides information on regulated compounds, the cleanup of coal ash and sediment from the Dan River, and the upcoming trihalomethane... Read on...