Structure fire @ 47 Oak Ridge Ave.

The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 47 Oak Ridge Ave. this morning at 12:19 A.M.  Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the single story residence.  Fire personnel began to extingu...

112 Fuller Street House Fire

Today, September 17th, 2023, at approximately 1:43PM, the Danville Fire Department responded to a report of a duplex fire at 112 Fuller Street.  Engine 5 was first on scene and radioed to incoming units that there was fire coming from the right s...

Historic Church fire at 468 Holbrook Street

Today, September 15th, 2023 at approximately 3:39pm the Danville Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 468 Holbrook Street.  The Danville Fire Department responded with two command units, two aerial apparatus, and four engine companies...

Installation of pavement markings scheduled

Weather permitting, pavement markings will be installed next week at various locations in the city, including Memorial Drive, Riverside Drive, and Central Boulevard. The work is scheduled as night work, beginning Sunday, Sept. 24.

Here is the list of locat...

Lane closure slated for Farrar Street Bridge repair

Weather permitting, the right, eastbound lane of Riverside Drive at the Farrar Street Bridge will be closed beginning Monday, Sept. 25, to allow for repair of the bridge, which was damaged in April when the underside was struck by a roll-off truck.

The lan...

Police Department issues fraud, scam warning

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...

Casino generates $19.6 million in August

The Virginia Lottery reports that gaming revenue totaled $19.6 million for Danville Casino in August, which was the casino’s third full month of operation. Gaming tax revenue for the City of Danville amounted to nearly $1.2 million.

The City of D...

City awards grants to 29 small businesses

The Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism has recently awarded over $200,000 in grants to 29 small businesses to support expansion and marketing efforts. 

Restaurants had the opportunity to apply for payment or reimbursement of up ...

Police Department honors IDDU graduates

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 released from...

Five officers receive VACP Valor Award

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 ...

City posts agenda for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in a business session. No work session is scheduled. The business session will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is located at 427...

City receives grant for Oak Hill cemetery

City Manager Ken Larking today announced that the city has received a grant to reset, repair, and clean memorials in the historical Oak Hill cemetery located in the Almagro community.

The grant, in the amount of $26,485, comes from the Virginia Department ...

City manager names interim police chief

City Manager Ken Larking announced today that Deputy Police Chief Chris Wiles will serve as interim police chief when Police Chief Scott Booth departs in October. 

Wiles has served 30 years in the Danville Police Department, joining the department...

Regional housing summit registration opens

Registration has opened for the Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit, which will be held on Oct. 17 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville. 

The summit will aim to spark new residential housing in th...

Mayor speaks at 9/11 commemoration

‘A Superhero’s Christmas’ set as parade theme

“A Superhero's Christmas” will serve as the theme for this year’s Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade, which will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, starting at 5 p.m.

The theme is in keeping with the tradition of spreading joy, inspiration, and a dash of magic duri...

City to hold ceremony at Oak Hill cemetery

A public ceremony is scheduled to be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, to announce special funding for the historical Oak Hill Cemetery. The ceremony will take place at the cemetery’s main entry at the corner of Walters Mill Road and Betts St...

Police chief leaving for position in Roanoke

City Manager Ken Larking announced today that Police Chief Scott Booth will be leaving the City of Danville to accept the position of police chief for the City of Roanoke. Booth’s last day as police chief in Danville will be October 31. ...

Project Imagine partners with CIS program

Project Imagine will be participating in the Community in Schools (CIS) of Virginia program at Danville Public Schools by providing instruction that addresses the self-efficacy of students.

Robert David, violence prevention manager for Project Imagine, sai...

One Community program guide now available

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...

AeroFarms president to deliver summit keynote

AeroFarms President and Chief Financial Officer Guy Blanchard will lead a keynote address at the 2nd annual edition of the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East, Sept. 19-20, 2023, at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) ...

City posts agendas for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 5, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public and will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is located&n...

Holiday schedule for city offices, services

The Municipal Building and all other City of Danville government offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. Also, the public library and the James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) will be closed.

Danville Transit will not p...

Life Saving Crew to host 9/11 ceremony

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 ...

Memorial Drive resurfacing scheduled

The resurfacing of Memorial Drive from West Main Street to Park Avenue will begin Tuesday evening, weather permitting, and continue through Sept. 8. The work will be done during the evenings and overnight.

The resurfacing is being administered by the Virgi...

Health data published through dashboard

Data surrounding 32 measures and drivers of health for the City of Danville are now publicly available on a citywide and census tract level through the City Health Dashboard. This online database showcases dozens of health metrics and drivers on a granula...

Housing Extravaganza set for Saturday

Citizens interested in buying or renting a home in Danville and Pittsylvania County are encouraged to attend the Danville Area Housing Extravaganza, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Danville Farmers’ Market com...

Project Imagine staff members honored

Curtis Artis and Shakeva Frazier of the Project Imagine program were named earlier this month as recipients of the “Spirit Award” by the National Gang Crime Research Center.

The award recognizes significant service directed at gang prev...

Casino generates over $21 million in July

The Virginia Lottery reports that gaming revenue totaled $21.4 million for Danville Casino in July, which was the casino’s second full month of operation. Gaming tax revenue for the City of Danville amounted to nearly $1.3 million.

The City of Da...

First female added to Police SWAT team

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...

Live burn training set on Johnson Street

The Fire Department will be conducting a live burn training in the 100 block of Johnson Street on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 16-17. The training is part of the department's recruit academy.

With this training, there will be an increased amount o...

Lane closure scheduled for Craghead Street

One lane of Craghead Street from Loyal Street to Newton Street will be closed beginning on Sunday to allow for sidewalk improvement to be done safely at the intersection of Craghead and Wilson streets.

Motorists traveling east on Craghead Street will be de...

Story map chronicles River District buildings

The City of Danville’s Information Technology Department, in conjunction with the planning division of the Community Development Department, has released a new interactive “story map” detailing the history behind many of the ...

Danville is finalist for Top Adventure Towns

The Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions have many towns with vibrant outdoor recreation scenes and access to world-class adventure. In August and September, readers of Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine will once again select their favorites to ultimately crown ...

City posts agenda for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in a business session. No work session is scheduled. The business session will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building, which is located at 427 ...

National gang crime center honors police chief

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 superior leader...

Six new police officers sworn in at ceremony

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. ...

Harvest Jubilee to host Chris Young in concert

News release by Danville Harvest Jubilee

Danville Harvest Jubilee is proud to announce that multi-platinum global entertainer, Chris Young, will be performing live at the Carrington Pavilion in Danville, Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 23. Tickets for the show...

Lane closures slated for Riverside Drive

Lane closures on a small section of eastbound Riverside Drive between Sterling Optical and Western Sizzlin are scheduled next week to allow for installation of water and gas utilities for new businesses at 3301 and 3251 Riverside Drive.

The center and righ...

Arrest Photos

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Arrest Information

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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,...

Reported Incidents

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

Fraud, Scam Warning

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...

Community Engagement Walk September 20

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...

I.D.D.U. Graduation Held

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...

Non-Credible Threat at GWHS

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,...

Officers receive Prestigious VACP Valor Award

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 ...

GREAT Program Graduation

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...

One Community Program Guide Now Available

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...

Danville to Remember September 11

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...

Intersection Reopens at Mt. Cross Road and Piedmont Drive

ORIGNAL RELEASE: Motorists Asked to Avoid Mt. Cross Road and Piedmont Drive

All motorist...

Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

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...

First Female Added to Danville PD SWAT Team (WITH VIDEO)

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...

Carter Bank and Trust Robbery Suspect Arrested

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:...

Volunteer Pledge Ceremony Held

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...

Officers Graduate from Academy

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...

National Gang Crime Research Center Honors Chief Scott C. Booth

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...

Six New Officers Sworn In Friday (WITH VIDEO)

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. ...

Retirees Honored

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...

Receive One Community Calendar Alerts

Looking for something to do? Never miss an event from One Community. Sign up today by clicking here, and have One Community calendar alerts arrive in your email inbox as they are posted.

Each calendar event is interactive and includes sign up links and mor...

Recruit Swearing-in Ceremony

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 ...

One Community - Upcoming Events

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...

Danville Resident Convicted in Fatal Overdose

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...

VLEPSC Presents Re-accreditation Certificate Before Council

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. ...

Ramp to South Boston Road Eastbound Reopens

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...

Introducing: One Community

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,...

Arrest Made Following Homicide

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...

Unveiling Set for Monday, July 17

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...

Police Make Arrests Following Shootings

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 ...

I.D.D.U. Graduation Held

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...

Training Exercises to Take Place July 17-21

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 ...

I.D.D.U. Graduation

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...

Downed Trees at Police Department UPDATE

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...

July Edition of Danville PD Times is Available Now

The July 2023 edition of the Danville PD Times is now available by clicking here. This is a free, quarterly publication of the Danville Police Department that is available online and in print at 1 Community Way, the department's new headquarters....

Youth Police Academy Graduates 24 Cadets (WITH VIDEO)

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...

Police Investigating Homicide

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...

Danville Police Department Joins Trust Building Campaign

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...