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Juvenile Charged with First Degree Murder

The Danville Police Department has charged a 13-year-old juvenile with the murder of that juvenile’s 4-year-old sibling following an incident that occurred in August 2022 in the City of Danville.

A first degree murder charge was brought following...

Flagpole Investigation Update

After a thorough investigation, the Danville Police Department has determined that the Danville Community Market flagpole was not damaged, and no crime was committed Saturday, March 11.

The department appreciates the citizens who responded to the informati...

NEWS RELEASE: Danville Police, Virginia State Police to Partner Again for Operation Bold Blue Line

Police Arrest Two Robbery Suspects

The Danville Police Department has arrested and charged two suspects following a mid-February convenience store robbery on Memorial Drive.

Calvin Franklin Hughes, Jr., 36, was arrested without incident last week. He is charged with:

• Robbery
• Attempted malicio...

UPDATE: Danville Man Charged with 2nd Degree Murder

9:05 p.m. 2/26 UPDATE: The Danville Police Department has arrested and charged Danville resident Avery Demetrie Kirby, 49, with second degree murder (SC 18.2-32) following the homicide of Dale M. Jones.Kirby is in the custody of the Danville City Jail und...

UPDATE: Allen Roy Edmonds Found Safe

11:55 p.m. 2/22/23 UPDATE: Allen Roy Edmonds has been located, and is safe. 

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ORIGINAL STORY: The Danville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance locating Allen Roy Edmonds, a missing dementia patient, last seen Wednesday, Feb. ...

Feb. 15 Robbery Suspect Identified, Wanted

The Danville Police Department has identified Calvin Franklin Hughes, Jr. as one of the two suspects from the Wednesday, Feb. 15, robbery that occurred in the 500 block of Memorial Drive.

Warrants have been obtained for the arrest of Hughes, 36, who is cha...

Police Seeking Identities of Robbery Suspects from Wednesday Night Robbery

The Danville Police Department is seeking the identities of two suspects from a convenience store robbery that occurred Wednesday evening, Feb. 15.

Around 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, the Sunrise convenience store in the 500 block of Memorial Drive reported two bl...

Danville Police Department Seeking Public Comment for CALEA Accreditation

The Danville Police Department is participating in its first year of review after being awarded CALEA Accreditation in March 2022. CALEA, Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, will be collecting public comment on the department through...

UPDATE: Dan Daniel Memorial Park Suspects Identified

4:30 p.m. 2/15/23 UPDATE: The individuals involved with damage that occurred at Dan Daniel Memorial Park on February 9 and 13 have been identified. The Danville Police Department wishes to thank the community for their assistance.

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Threat at George Washington High School Under Investigation

The Danville Police Department in conjunction with Danville Public Schools and Virginia State Police are investigating a threat received by email Monday, Feb. 13, at George Washington High School (GW).

While the source of the threat remains under investiga...

Robbery Suspect Apprehended, Fires at Police

The Danville Police Department has arrested a robbery suspect, Barry Lewis Swanson, 39, in the 200 block of Greenwich Circle Friday, Feb. 10, following a brief pursuit. Swanson was spotted by officers on Parker Road and was wanted for a robbery that occur...

TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. 29 South Ramp into North Carolina Has Reopened

UPDATE 6:23 p.m. 2/4/23: The U.S. 29 South exit ramp into North Carolina has reopened. 

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ORIGINAL POST 5:10 p.m. 2/4/23: The Danville Police Department as of 4:55 p.m. has the U.S. 29 south exit ramp into North Carolina closed. Officers are set ...

Police Ask for Public's Assistance Identifying Suspect

The Danville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect from thefts from motor vehicles.

The thefts from motor vehicle occurred during the week of January 31.

Anyone who has information is asked to please contact the Danvi...

UPDATE: Missing Person Found Safe

9:26 p.m. 1/30/23 UPDATE: Marvin Pennick has been safely located.

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ORIGINAL STORY: The Danville Police Department is searching for Marvin Pennick, 57, who was last seen around 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 and has a known medical condition.

Pennick was last seen...

Inaugural Danville PD Times Published This Week

The Danville PD Times, a quarterly newsletter publication from the Danville Police Department, was unveiled earlier this week.

Each quarter, the PD Times will provide crime news and community engagement updates. Upcoming events, recruitment opportunities a...

Danville PD’s Project B.R.A.V.E. Sees Early Successes

In light of the recent murder/suicide on Glen Oak Drive on Dec. 31, 2022, the Danville Police Department is highlighting Project B.R.A.V.E. and the work to reduce domestic violence incidents in the city. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic ...

UPDATED 2023 Summer Youth Police Academy Full, Still Accepting Leadership Applications

1/18/23 10:50 a.m. UPDATE: The 5th annual Youth Police Academy is now full for participants. The Danville Police Department is still accepting leader applications, which are available here. For any questions, or special cases, contact Cpl. Sylvia Brooks a...

1-11-23 Police Investigate Fatal Crash

The Danville Police Department is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash on the U.S. 58 exit towards Martinsville, Va. off West Main Street.

Kevin Mark Spendley, 29, of Greer, S.C. was found in an overturned 2016 Hyundai Elantra Wednesday, Jan. 11, and...

1-10-23 Crash Investigation Underway Involving School Bus, Pedestrian

The Danville Police Department is investigating following a traffic crash involving a Danville Public Schools bus and a pedestrian.

At 2:53 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, the police department responded near the intersection of S. Main St. and Watson Street for a ...

1-6-23 Danville PD Releases Report After December Initiative with Virginia State Police

During the month of December, the Danville Police Department and Virginia State Police partnered as a part of Governor Glenn Youngkin's Operation Bold Blue Line initiative.

Launched in October 2022, the operation is a sustained effort to comprehen...

01-04-22 DPD Receives Grant to Complete Real Time Crime Center, Ballistic Identification System

The Danville Police Department (DPD) recently received a Virginia Department of Criminal Justices Services Law Enforcement American Rescue Plan Equipment and Technology Grant for the completion of a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and a ballistic identifica...

1-1-23 Police Investigate Overnight Murder-Suicide

The Danville Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide that occurred Saturday, Dec. 31, after responding to Glen Oak Drive near the intersection of Lanier Ave. at 9:23 p.m. for an urgent well being check.

Police forced entry into the Glen Oak Dri...

12-31-22 Safety Tips for Celebrating the New Year

The Danville Police Department wishes everyone a Happy New Year, and offers these tips on how to celebrate safely. If you have an emergency, dial 911. For all non-emergencies, call 799-5111 option 8.

Celebrations:

Hosting a New Year's party is a fun way to ...

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 further investigation, Mr. Dabb...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 influence of alcohol. Due to ongoing me...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 Pickup was being operated by a 4...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 Danville Community College when he was...Read on...