Mattresss Fire

The Danville Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 165 Wood Avenue this morning at 12:40 AM. Units arrived on scene at 12:46 AM to find a small one-story house with nothing showing. The fire was... Read on...

House fire at 146 White Street

The Danville Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire at 146 White St. this afternoon at 12:43 pm. The first unit arrived on scene at 12:46 to find a medium size one-story house with heavy smoke showing. The fire was... Read on...

Working Extrication on Main Street

On Wednesday, February 18th the Danville Fire Department and the Danville Life Saving Crew were dispatched to a report of a person stuck in a piece of snow removal equipment on Main Street. This was at 8:30 pm. Units from... Read on...

Residence Fire at 508 Park Street

The Danville Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire this morning at 8:42 AM. Units arrived on scene at 8:45 AM to find a small two-story house with the front porch and adjoining wall on fire. The fire was quickly... Read on...

Structure Fire on Greenwich Circle

The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 402 Greenwich Circle. Units arrived to find a single family residence with a chimney fire that had extended into the attic. Three engines a ladder truck,... Read on...

Danville announces ‘text to 911’ option for emergency help

The Danville Emergency Communications Center today announced the availability of “text to 911,” a new option for residents and visitors who need to reach the city’s emergency dispatchers for help when they are unable to make... Read on...

Budget draft maintains city services with no tax increases

Municipal services and programs will remain at current levels with no increases in real estate, meals and lodging taxes as calculated in a working draft of a budget that City Manager Joe King submitted to Danville City... Read on...

Council appropriates state money to extend Riverwalk Trail

Danville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to appropriate a grant of $204,828 from Virginia Department of Transportation to extend the Riverwalk Trail from the north end of Robertson Bridge to Advance Street... Read on...

Analysis confirms algae in river as cause of odd taste, odor

The City of Danville has received confirmation that the taste and odor issues in the city’s drinking water are due to the presence of algal blooms in the Dan River, the source of the city’s drinking water.

These blooms... Read on...

Racin’ and Tastin’ tickets go on sale

Tickets are on sale for the 14th annual Racin’ and Tastin’ at the Danville Community Market. This year’s event will be held on Friday, April 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Call Danville Welcome Center at 434-793-4636... Read on...

Danville Utilities warns of bill payment scam

Danville Utilities is warning its customers about a scam involving a demand for immediate payment of their utility bill. A commercial business was the target.

In this scam, the business received a phone call requesting... Read on...

Budding entrepreneurs have chance to win $20,000

March 31 is the deadline to pitch a business plan in The Big Launch Challenge for a chance to win up to $20,000. Danville's The Launch Place is a co-sponsor. Selected applicants will compete for the money by sharing their plan before a panel of judges.

Community-wide job fair planned April 14

A community-wide job fair will be held on April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Employers who would like to participate in the job fair should contact the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce.

City Council meets Tuesday night in business and work sessions

City Council will meet Tuesday night, with a business session beginning at 7 p.m., followed by a work session. River City TV will air the business session. Watch it live on cable (Comcast channel 10 and Gamewood channel 122)... Read on...

Utilities line crews continue efforts to restore power outages

UPDATE AT 3:30 P.M. FRIDAY: Danville Utilities line crews and contract crews have restored power to all but 27 customers as of 3 p.m. Friday. Crews expect to restore service to all customers within the next four to five... Read on...

Riverside Drive turning lane project resumes Monday

UPDATE POSTED FRIDAY, FEB. 27: The Riverside Drive turning lane project will resume on Monday, weather permitting, after a delay due to the winter storm. The contract crew will work in the median between Spring Avenue and... Read on...

Library recruiting volunteers to coach Junior First Lego teams

The Danville Public Library is recruiting volunteers to coach Junior First Lego teams. The teams are composed of two to five children ages 6 to 9. They explore real-world scientific concepts and devise solutions through... Read on...

Parks and Recreation launches Rover Walk

Danville Parks and Recreation along with Danville Area Humane Society has started a new program in an effort to get both people and dogs the exercise they so desperately need.

Rover Walk is a brand new walking competition... Read on...

Danville Transit's fixed route buses returns to normal routes

UPDATE AT 12:10 P.M. THURSDAY: Danville Transit’s Reserve-A-Ride and Handivan buses continue to operate on normal schedules. Fixed route buses returned to normal routes at 12:10 p.m. after operating on snow routes since 8 a... Read on...

Economic development director says everyone has a role in future success

Danville’s director of economic development challenged local business leaders Wednesday to use their positions to effect change in a positive way for economic development by finding an area to make a difference.

Speaking... Read on...

Cabin Fever Music Series continues Friday at Community Market

The Cabin Fever Music Series continues at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, at the Community Market, with L Shape Lot (Americana) and Dos Guitars (Eclectic Acoustic) performing.

Tickets cost $7 at the door. Cash only.

The... Read on...

Danville celebrates Supply Resources opening in historic building

Calling local businessman Rick Barker a “pioneer” in restoration and development in the River District, Mayor Sherman Saunders joined more than 70 citizens Tuesday in marking the opening of the new corporate headquarters for... Read on...

Danville Utility Commission completes budget review

The Danville Utility Commission completed its review Monday of the city utilities budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1. The commission also heard recommendations on biennial rate adjustments from its... Read on...

Danville continues carbon treatment due to algae blooms

City of Danville water treatment plant operators continue to add carbon to the treatment process due to the presence of algae blooms in the Dan River, the source of the city’s drinking water.

Plant operators began adding... Read on...

Inside lanes closed as Riverside Drive turning lane project resumes

The Riverside Drive turning lane project has resumed this week after a delay to last week’s winter storm. The contract crew currently is working in the median near Ingram Road. The inside travel lanes – both eastbound and... Read on...

Danville Utility Commission to complete budget review Monday

The Danville Utility Commission will meet Monday, Feb. 23, to complete its review of the city utilities budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1. The commission also will hear recommendations on biennial rate... Read on...

Public Works, Utilities crews on standby for weekend

Public Works street crews and Utilities electrical line crews will be on standby this weekend due to an approaching low pressure system that could bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the Danville area by early... Read on...

Condition of injured city worker improves

UPDATE POSTED 4 P.M. FRIDAY: A City of Danville worker injured while operating a force feed belt loader Wednesday night has been removed today from intensive care at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. The family of Mark... Read on...

NASCAR legend Wendell Scott honored in Richmond

NASCAR legend and Hall of Fame Driver Wendell Scott has received another honor. On Thursday, members of the General Assembly honored the Danville native during ceremonies at the State Capitol. Members of Scott's family stood on the State Senate floor.

Winter weather advisory issued for Danville

UPDATE POSTED 12:30 P.M. FRIDAY: The National Weather Service also has issued a winter weather advisory for Danville from 6 a.m. Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday. An advisory means periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain are... Read on...

Danville Utilities asks customers to conserve Friday morning

UPDATE POSTED THURSDAY: Reminder: Friday morning, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., Danville Utilities will be under a peak power alert for the second consecutive day. You can help during this periods by lowering your thermostat and... Read on...

Public Works crew will monitor street conditions overnight

UPDATE AT 5 P.M. WEDNESDAY: Public Works will have a street crew on duty overnight. The crew will monitor conditions and apply sand to bridges and streets as conditions require.

All residential streets now have been... Read on...

Danville Transit fixed route buses return to regular routes

UPDATE AT 3 P.M. WEDNESDAY: All Danville Transit System buses have returned to normal operations. Fixed route bus service resumed running on regular routes at 3 p.m. Wednesday. These buses had been operating on snow routes... Read on...

City will request transfer of money for bridge pedestrian trail

City Council agreed Tuesday night to ask the Virginia Department of Transportation to reallocate leftover money from the Main Street Plaza project to go toward construction of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge... Read on...

Entrepreneurial energy shines in Ideafest

In its second year, the Danville entrepreneurial event Ideafest is expected to grow its economic impact, but with more accurately pinpointed goals. Ideafest, planned Feb. 27, is a business pitch competition for group of 20 hand-selected entrepreneurs.

Danville courthouse closed Tuesday due to winter storm

Danville Sheriff Mike Mondul announced Monday evening that the James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 17, due to the winter storm.

City cancels today's electric utility study committee meeting

Monday’s scheduled meeting of the steering committee that will make recommendations on how best to cost-effectively serve Danville’s electric customers has been canceled due to the winter storm forecast. The next meeting is at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 2.

Danville arranges for shelters, warming centers due to winter storm

The City of Danville has arranged for various agencies to provide shelters and warming centers to be available due to the winter storm. If you need shelter, call the non-emergency number of the city's Emergency... Read on...

Danville Utilities restoring power service after strong winds

Danville Utilities crews continue efforts to restore power service to customers after high winds felled trees and disrupted service Saturday and Sunday. At 5 p.m. Sunday, 150 customers remained without power.

High winds... Read on...

Courthouse closed Monday for Presidents Day.

The James F. Ingram Justice Center (courthouse) will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day. The Municipal Building and all other city offices will be open, and city services will operate as normal. The courthouse will reopen Tuesday.

Speaker highlights North Carolina relations program

Members of Danville United Community Relations Coalition heard from a group that has had a 35-year head start on working toward having a more inclusive, welcoming community for a diverse population at its meeting Thursday night.

City sees odd taste, odor in drinking water subside

UPDATE POSTED 4 P.M. FRIDAY: City of Danville water treatment plant operators began Friday adding carbon to the city’s treatment process, and as a result, the odd taste and odor in the drinking water leaving the plant has... Read on...

City reopens Piedmont Drive at Riverside Drive following repairs

UPDATE POSTED AT 4 P.M. FRIDAY: Both lanes of Piedmont Drive at Riverside Drive were reopened at 4 p.m. Friday. Motorists, however, are urged to slow down and proceed with caution due to lane modifications.

A Public Works... Read on...

Danville seeks proposals for W. Townes Lea, Glenwood schools

The city of Danville has issued a request for proposals for adaptive re-use and development of the shuttered W. Townes Lea and Glenwood schools. W. Townes Lea school closed in 2012; and Glenwood school, in 2013.

The bid... Read on...

City officials welcome Zaxby's to Danville

Mayor Sherman Saunders and city council members joined other local officials in a formal ceremony Monday to welcome Zaxby’s as the latest restaurant addition to Danville. The store at Coleman MarketPlace is the first corporate Zaxby's in Virginia.

Competition launched to lure commercial business to The Continental

The Danville Office of Economic Development and developers of The Continental have launched a competition that will give the right business up to $50,000 in capital and favorable lease terms for the ground floor of the lofts project at 610 Craghead St.

Voting opens on Danville Art Trail

The all-new Danville Art Trail will be unveiled this spring and will feature seven pieces of art displayed for 18 months in various locations throughout the city. Five of the seven pieces have been selected by a jury, voting... Read on...

City's economic development director plans presentation to Chamber

Danville's director of economic development, Telly Tucker, will share his vision for the city’s economic growth when he speaks at Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce's breakfast on Feb. 25 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

Danville seeks vendors for home improvement expo

The City of Danville is seeking qualified vendors and tradesmen to participate in a home maintenance and landscaping expo scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 2, at the Community Market.

This expo will kick... Read on...

Danville announces ‘text to 911’ option for emergency help

The Danville Emergency Communications Center today announced the availability of “text to 911,” a new option for residents and visitors who need to reach the city’s emergency dispatchers for help when they are unable to make... 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.

03-03-15 Murder Indictment

A man was indicted yesterday in connection with the death of a child last November.

Yesterday, a grand jury issued indictments against Michael James Gill, Jr., age 28, of Danville. Gill was indicted for Felony Child... Michael James Gill, Jr.

02-25-15 Solicitation of Minor Arrest

A Danville man is in jail for soliciting a juvenile via text message.

Monday morning the Danville Police Department was contacted regarding improper texts being sent to a minor. The investigation revealed that the suspect... Christopher Isler

02-25-15 Sexual Assault

The Danville Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a suspect in a sexual assault that occurred this morning.

Shortly after 10:00 am this morning, a 51-year-old Danville resident reported... Read on...

Please disregard the previous media release sent out today February 23, 2015

Please disregard the previous media release sent out today February 23, 2015 that was titled
January 22, 2015 Attempted Robbery. This is a previous release that was forwarded inadvertently during a test of new program.

02-13-15 Driver in Crash Charged

A Pelham North Carolina man has been charged with driving under the influence in connection with a traffic crash that occurred at approximately 1:40am on 02-13-15 at the intersection of Piedmont Drive and Riverside Drive.... James Randy Kennon

02-13-15 Road Closure

On 2-13-15 at 12:40 AM, Danville Police Department officers were dispatched to the overpass on Riverside Drive at Piedmont Drive in reference to a single vehicle crash. The single vehicle crash resulted in heavy damage to... Read on...

02-09-15 Runaway Juvenile Located

On 02-08-15 reported 15 year old Danville runaway Aniya Randleman was located safe and unharmed in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Danville Police were notified by a Randleman family member on 02-08-15 that Aniya was at the... Read on...

01-26-15 Firearm possession by juveniles.

Danville Police School Resource Officers charged 2 juveniles today with possession of a firearm at Westwood Middle School. Today at approximately 7:10am a School Resource Officer observed several male juveniles in the school... Read on...

01-25-15 Shooting

On 01-24-15 at approximately 10:58 pm officers responded to the 300 block of Walker Street in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a Danville resident suffering from a gunshot wound to the right side of... Read on...

01-22-15 Robbery

On 01-22-15 at approximately 8:18 pm officers responded to the 400 block of Wooding Avenue in reference to a robbery. A Danville resident stated he was exiting his vehicle when he was physically assaulted and robbed by two... Read on...

01-22-15 Robbery

On 01-21-15 at approximately 10:26 pm, the victim reports that he was in the 100 block of Pleasant View Ave. when a black male known to him only as "Quentin" pulled his back pack off and punched him with his fist on... Read on...

01-22-15 Attempted Robbery

On 01-21-15 at approximately 10:10 pm, the clerk at the Sunrise Store at 760 Westover Drive reported that two males entered the store brandishing handguns. A customer told the suspects to "put them guns up" and they... Read on...

01-20-15 Shooting

At approximately 1:00pm today, Danville Police officers and Rescue personnel responded to a report of shots being fired on Garland Street. Officers located a male victim on Garland Street suffering from a single gunshot... Read on...

01-19-15 Felony Assault / Grand Larceny

On 01-18-2015 at approximately 3:57 pm, police and EMS responded to a home in the 500 block of Henry Street in reference to a felonious assault and grand larceny. The victim was transported to the Danville Regional Medical... Read on...

01-18-15 Unattended Death

On 01-18-2015 at approximately 3:40 pm, police and EMS responded to the 100 block of Oakwood Circle in reference to a deceased male lying on the front porch of the residence. A neighbor returning home from work noticed the... Read on...

01-14-15 Shoot Into Occupied Dwelling

On 01-13-15 at approximately 11:50 PM the Danville Police Department responded to the 400 block of Harrison St. in reference to a complaint of gunshots in the area. When police arrived they discovered that a house in the 400... Read on...

01-13-15 Bank Surveillance Photos.

Please help the Danville Police Department identity the suspects from the American National Bank robbery yesterday. The suspect images were captured from the bank surveillance video.

Anyone with information about this... Bank Surveillance Video Pictures

01-12-15 Bank Robbery

Today at approximately 12:57pm Danville Police officers responded to an alarm at American National Bank on South Boston Road. As officers were responding Dispatch received confirmation that the bank had been robbed. The... Read on...

01-10-15 Malicious Wounding

On 1-10-15 at approximately 7:00 PM police units responded to the 100 block of Walker Street in reference to a reported assault. Upon arrival, officers received information that someone had been stabbed. While police units... Jasmine Lashell Cardwell

01-9-15 Vehicle Crash

Crews are working to clear a roadway following the overturn of a tractor trailer early this morning.

At approximately 4:45 am Police and Fire personnel responded to the the exit ramp from westbound South Boston Rd. going... Read on...

01-08-15 Accidental Shooting

On 01-08-15 at approximately 12:01 am Danville Police responded to the 100 block of Swanson Street in reference to a shooting. Responding officers discovered a juvenile male Danville resident suffering from a gunshot wound... Read on...

01-06-15 Shooting

Danville Police are investigating a shooting that sent a 17-year-old to the hospital this afternoon.

At approximately 2:57 pm today Police and EMS personnel responded to a residence in the 1400 block of North Main St. for... Read on...

12-29-14 Robbery

On 12-28-14 at 10:15PM a delivery driver from a Danville restaurant reported that he was delivering food to the 100 block of Gray St. when he was approached by four individuals. One of the subjects produced a handgun and... Read on...

12-24-14 Shooting

Danville Police responded to a shots fired call in the 1100 block of Washington St. this afternoon.

At approximately 3:28 P.M. Danville Police responded to the 1100 block of Washington St. in regards to a shots fired call... Read on...

12-24-14 Vehicle Crash

At approximately 11:55 AM Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel responded to the intersection of Poplar St. and North Ridge St. for a report of a motor vehicle crash.

The investigation revealed a 2000 Nissan Altima 4 door... Read on...

12-22-14 Robbery

On December 22, 2014 at approximately 7:12 PM officers responded to a robbery call at the BB and T Bank after hour deposit located at 125 Collins Drive. An employee from another business was making a night deposit when one... Read on...

12-21-14 Shooting

On December 21, 2014 at approximately 7:49 PM, officers responded to the 1400 Block of South Boston Road in reference to someone being shot. The 29-year-old male victim who was a Danville resident was driven to Danville... Read on...

12-19-14 Shooting

On December 19, 2014 at approximately 11:23 PM, officers responded to the 100 Block of Cumberland Drive in reference to someone being shot. Officers located a 19-year-old male victim lying on the side of the street suffering... 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...

Analysis confirms algae in river as cause of odd taste, odor in drinking water

The City of Danville has received confirmation that the taste and odor issues in the city’s drinking water are due to the presence of algal blooms in the Dan River, the source of the city’s drinking water.

These blooms... Read on...

Danville Utilities warns of bill payment scam

Danville Utilities is warning its customers about a scam involving a demand for immediate payment of their utility bill. A commercial business was the target.

In this scam, the business received a phone call requesting... Read on...

Utilities line crews continue efforts to restore power outages

UPDATE AT 3:30 P.M. FRIDAY: Danville Utilities line crews and contract crews have restored power to all but 27 customers as of 3 p.m. Friday. Crews expect to restore service to all customers within the next four to five... Read on...

Contract crews assist city in restoring service

UPDATE AT 3:15 P.M. THURSDAY: As of 3 p.m., service has been restored to about half of the customers who experienced a power outage. An estimated 1,000 customers remain without power. Crews will work through the night until... Read on...

Danville continues carbon treatment due to algae blooms

City of Danville water treatment plant operators continue to add carbon to the treatment process due to the presence of algae blooms in the Dan River, the source of the city’s drinking water.

Plant operators began adding... Read on...

Danville Utilities receives second peak alert, asks customers to conserve

Danville Utilities has received a second peak power alert from the regional authority that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity. The alert covers two time periods.

The first period will be from 7 a.m. to 10 a... Read on...