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...