Hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday will be May 25-31

Before tropical storms arrive, you can get ready and save money, too. Shop during Virginia’s Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, May 25-31, and you won’t pay sales tax on supplies for protecting your home and... Read on...

Restaurant Fire

Danville Fire units responded to Long John Silver's located at 133 Piney Forest Road on 5-20-13 just before 1 pm for a reported fire in the kitchen. Arriving units were met by restaurant management whom advised that the... Read on...

DFD Technical Rescue Team assisted Electric Dept at underground vault after fire.

UPDATE - May 6, 2013 - 8:25 pm
The DFD Technical Rescue Team remained on standby at the scene for 2 hours and 35 minutes while the City Electric Dept repaired damage from a small fire in an underground vault on N. Union... Read on...

215 Riverside Dr Worker Injured on Job Site of the new YMCA

Engines from the Bridge St station and the Technical Rescue (engine # 5) unit at 3rd Ave station along with B/C Mike Jefferson responded to a reported worker falling from the third floor scaffold down to the second floor... Read on...

Structure Fire 424 Keen Street

The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 424 Keen Street on 4-25-13 at 9:28 pm. When the first engine arrived they found fire burning from a second story window of a house. The occupants had... Read on...

City’s second Citizen Academy offers unique look at government

A year ago, the city launched its first-ever Citizen Academy to provide an overview of city departments, operations, services and resources. Nineteen citizens met each Thursday night over 11 consecutive weeks.

Building... Read on...

Festival in the Park provides new attractions, old-time favorites

The 39th annual Festival in the Park filled Ballou Park over the past weekend with music, arts and crafts , food, cars, a children’s area and activities for every age and interest. The event once again attracted thousands of people.

Northbound lane detour scheduled this week for 300 block of Main Street

Beginning Wednesday, May 22, weather and conditions permitting, the northbound lane of Main Street in the 300 block will be closed to traffic for two days to allow for street paving. Traffic will turn left from Main Street... Read on...

Make Danville Shine campaign reaches halfway point

The city is at the halfway point of the “Make Danville Shine” campaign. Danville still needs volunteers to help citizens who due to age or disability are unable to clean up, paint up or fix up their property. Contact the Community Development Department.

Danville Fire Department receives animal champion award

The Danville Fire Department was honored Monday for being an animal champion. Using special oxygen masks donated by the Danville Area Humane Society, the fire department has saved dogs, cats, birds, hamsters and other animals during fires.

Brantley-Airside transmission rebuild project begins

Danville Utilities contractor line crews will begin construction Wednesday, May 15, on the Brantley-Airside transmission/distribution line rebuild and upgrade project.

The project begins at City of Danville Public Works... Read on...

Festival in the Park to kick off Thursday with cooking concert

The 39th annual Festival in the Park is set to kickoff this week with a full array of events, entertainment, vendors, food and more.

The festival will start on Thursday with a Centra Enchanted Evening in the Park concert... Read on...

Parks and Recreation Department asks community how to ‘play it your way’

In an effort to better serve Danville and the surrounding community, Danville Parks and Recreation is asking residents how to “play it your way?”

The department recently launched a community-needs assessment, a... Read on...

Drop in population may cause Danville bus fares to rise

Danville Transit bus fares might increase due to a reduction in federal and state grant money. The reduction in grant money stems from the city’s loss in population. The new fares, if approved by City Council, would take effect Aug. 1.

Danville receives 'Playful City USA' designation for sixth year

Danville was recently among 217 communities in the country named Playful City USA by KaBOOM!, a national non-profit organization dedicated to giving kids the childhood they deserve by bringing play to those who need it most... Read on...

Introductory Danville city budget now available for public review

The city of Danville has finalized a modified introductory budget that is now available for public review. The budget is for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1.

The proposed budget follows weeks of review and... Read on...

Urban, sleek designs meet with history in new River District apartments

Realtors and the owners of the Smith Seeds Building on Lynn Street showcased the sleek apartments and commercial spaces in the restored historic structure Thursday. The building was built in 1875 as a tobacco prizery before Smith Seeds moved into it.

Danville Transit schedules public meetings on proposed fare increases

The Danville Transit System will hold a public meeting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, and at 3 p.m. Friday, May 10, to obtain public input concerning proposed fare increases for all mass transit operations.

These... Read on...

River District Rhythms at the Market debuts

River District Rhythms at the Market made its debut Saturday in the Community Market parking lot. The first event featured Beach Night with Steve Owens & Summertime.

The concert was presented by Danville Harvest Jubilee,... Read on...

‘Make Danville Shine’ campaign officially kicks off with ceremony

Mayor Sherman Saunders encouraged all citizens to take pride in their property, their neighborhood and their community as the city of Danville officially commenced its “Make Danville Shine” campaign with a kickoff... Read on...

Danville unemployment rate down sharply

The latest unemployment statistics show a sharp improvement for Danville. The Virginia Employment Commission this week reported Danville's rate was 9.1 percent in March, compared with 9.7 percent in February.

The... Read on...

City urges all citizens to take part in ‘Make Danville Shine’ campaign

The city of Danville will launch on Saturday, May 4, a month-long effort to put a shine on Danville, and as the date nears, city officials urge all citizens to get involved and do their part.

Citizens can take part in the... Read on...

Harvest Jubilee revamps Fridays at the Crossing, announces series dates

As a result of the recent survey, the Danville Harvest Jubilee Board has revamped Fridays at the Crossing, rebranding the popular series River District Rhythms at the Market.

An overwhelming percentage of the 1,142... Read on...

JTI Leaf Services to invest $7.5 million to upgrade processing facility

Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that JTI Leaf Services will invest $7.5 million in new tobacco processing technology at its facility in Danville. The facility employs more than 270 full-time and seasonal individuals.... 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.

05-03-13 Stabbing

At approximately 1:11 PM, Danville Police responded to the 300 block of Richmond Avenue in reference to a stabbing. When officers arrived, they discovered a male victim suffering from what appeared to be several stab wounds.... Read on...

05-02-13 Vehicle Crash

A man was charged with DUI following a vehicle crash late this afternoon.

At approximately 4:55 pm today Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel responded to the 5800 block of Riverside Dr. for a report of a single vehicle... Read on...

04-30-13 Homicide Arrest

A grand jury indicted a woman yesterday in connection with the death of her infant son earlier this month.

On April 19 shortly after 1:00 pm Danville Police responded to Woodside Village to assist rescue personnel with... Michelle Lynn Pruitt

04-29-13 Wanted Man Arrested

A man wanted for stalking and other charges was arrested Friday evening.

Danville Police received information that Dennis Carl Randle Jr (release sent on 03-25-13) was in a residence in the 200 block of Withers Rd. this... Dennis Carl Randle Jr

04-27-13 Traffic Fatality

A Pittsylvania County woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle earlier today.

At approximately 11:06 am this morning Danville Police responded to the 3300 block of Riverside Dr. for a report of a woman who had been... Read on...

04-25-13 Prescription Drug Take Back Event

On April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Danville Police Department, the Regional Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Inc. and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its sixth opportunity in three... Read on...

04-20-13 Armed Robbery

On 4-20-13 at approximately 7:00 AM Danville Police responded to a reported robbery at 1503 N. Main St, The Speedway Mart. An employee of the business stated that an individual came into the store, produced a handgun and... Read on...

04-15-13 Robbery Suspect Arrested

A suspect was identified and is currently in custody in Washington D.C. awaiting extradition back to Danville for robbing the Dollar General South Boston Rd. on April 6.

Based on an anonymous tip following the release of... Read more »

04-08-13 Robbery Suspect Surveillance Image

The images at the link below are those of the suspect and vehicle from the robbery at the Dollar General on South Boston Rd. this past Saturday.

The Danville Police Department is asking anyone with information about this... Robbery Suspect

04-06-13 Armed Robbery

Danville Police responded to a call of a robbery at the Dollar General located on South Boston Road tonight.

Tonight at 9:30 PM, Danville Police responded to a reported robbery at Dollar General on South Boston Rd. An... Read on...

04-05-13 Burglary Arrests

Three men were charged with breaking into a residence yesterday.

At approximately 11:40 am yesterday, Danville Police responded to the 400 block of Seminole Dr. for a report of a residential burglary in progress. Upon... Read more »

03-28-13 Burglary Arrests

Two men are in jail charged with thefts from storage units early yesterday morning.

At approximately 2:30 am yesterday morning Off. Brandon Curry observed a suspicious vehicle at the Econo Storage Facility on Riverside... Arrest Photos

03-25-13 Man Wanted on Stalking Charge

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

The Danville Police Department is currently holding outstanding warrants for Dennis Carl... Dennis Carl Randle Jr

03-25-13 Drug Arrest

A Correctional Officer is in jail charged with bringing contraband into the Danville Adult Detention facility.

Supervisory staff at Danville Adult Detention suspected a Correctional Officer of bringing contraband into... Ezra Lamont Price

03-22-13 Vehicle Crash

Danville Police are investigating a traffic crash that occurred this morning on Riverside Drive.

At approximately 11:33AM Police, Fire, and Rescue personnel responded to the 4000 block of Riverside Drive for a report of a... Read on...

03-15-13 Animal Control Policy

The Danville Police Department recently had an incident that caused us to review our procedure for handling bats that are found inside of residences. Up to now, unless a bat was found in a room where someone had been... Read on...

03-15-13 Homicide

A man is dead following an apparent shooting that occurred this morning.

At approximately 9:26 am this morning Danville Police responded to the 1200 block of North Main St. for a report of someone being shot. When they... Read on...

03-12-13 Public Intoxication Arrest

At approximately 2:41 pm last Thursday a citizen approached a Danville Police Officer and reported that a man was drinking in public while sitting in a nearby convenience store parking lot. The officer went to Charley's... Steven Ray Tickle

03-08-13 Suspicious Person

Danville Police are asking residents to keep a watch for any suspicious individuals.

At approximately 7:43 am this morning Danville Police responded to the 100 block of Searcy St. for a report of a suspicious person. A... Read on...

03-01-13 Robbery

Danville Police responded to a call of a robbery on Seminole Drive on February 28, 2013.

At 10:30 PM, Danville Police responded to a reported robbery on Seminole Drive. A Danville City resident advised he was in the 400... Read on...

02-23-13 Accidental Shooting

At approximately 10:13 am this morning a caller advised that a relative had accidentally shot himself and needed treatment at a residence in the 1100 block of Franklin Turnpike. Upon arrival Danville Police learned that the... Read on...

02-20-13 Home Invasion

Danville Police responded to a call of a home invasion in the 200 block of Charles St. this evening.

Tonight at approximately 10:56 P.M. Danville Police responded to a report of a home invasion in the 200 block of... 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...