News Flash Home
The original item was published from 8/21/2020 3:05:00 PM to 11/22/2020 12:00:12 AM.

News Flash

Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases

Posted on: August 21, 2020

[ARCHIVED] 08-21-2020 Father charged with homicide in death of 8-month old

guthrie

Danville Police charged Danville resident Kanyon Wade Guthrie, 22, with felony homicide and felony child abuse in the death of his 8-month old son. Police charged and arrested Guthrie Thursday in Danville without incident.

This investigation began on June 12, 2020, when medical staff at SOVAH Health notified police about the child’s death. Family members found the child in the house unresponsive, called 911 and EMS transported the child to the hospital. 

Police immediately began a thorough investigation that resulted in yesterday’s charges based on evidence and collaboration with the Medical Examiner’s Office and the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to contact us at 434-793-0000 or use our crime tips app CARE at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=818#.


Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases

2023 Christmas Parade Street Closures

Street Closures and Parade Information

Posted on: November 30, 2023
News Alert

Arrest Made in November Shooting

Posted on: November 29, 2023
2023 Fill the Truck Event

Toy Drive Begins Saturday

Posted on: November 28, 2023
News Alert

Inmate Death

Posted on: November 19, 2023
2023 Youth Talent Show Winners

Youth Talent Show Held

Posted on: November 18, 2023
News Alert

Skill Games Ban

Posted on: November 17, 2023
DSC_0008

Promotion Ceremony

Posted on: November 15, 2023
News Alert

NIBIN Technology Now Live

Posted on: November 6, 2023
Officer Jacob Preston with the MADD Award

MADD Award

Posted on: November 3, 2023
TL Childress Promotion

Promotion Ceremony

Posted on: October 25, 2023
Volunteer Flyer

Volunteer Class Coming Soon

Posted on: October 12, 2023
BARKSDALE_IUNTA_LAVAR

Arrest Made in July Shooting Incident

Posted on: September 29, 2023
News Alert

Fraud, Scam Warning

Posted on: September 21, 2023
One Community LOGO FINAL

Community Engagement Walk September 20

Posted on: September 20, 2023
Fall 2023 IDDU Graduation

I.D.D.U. Graduation Held

Posted on: September 19, 2023
News Alert

Non-Credible Threat at GWHS

Posted on: September 18, 2023