Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Saturday May 13th at 11:20 am.

Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire on Saturday May 13th at 11:20 am. Upon arrival units found a single family residential structure with smoke showing from the roof line. It was quickly confirmed that all occupants were out of...

Beach music coming to Ballou Park

Danville Parks and Recreation will celebrate summer with their first annual Ballou Beach Bash on Saturday, June 10 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Ballou Park, located at 760 West Main Street in Danville, VA. 

This outdoor event will feature a concert...

Free summer concert series continues

The 2023 Music at the Market, a free summer concert series, continues Thursday, June 8, outside at the Community Market, with Emanuel Wynter Music. Also, a Tossing at the Crossing cornhole tournament will be held in conjunction with the tournament.

The con...

Project Imagine honors nine graduates

Nine teenagers were honored earlier this week for completing life skills training and goal-setting exercises through Project Imagine, which is a community violence intervention collaborative to steer youths away from gang activity.

Graduating were Trevonte...

Police Department earns VLEPSC re-accreditation

The Danville Police Department earned re-accreditation Thursday, June 1, from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC).

This is the seventh consecutive, four-year accreditation from VLEPSC that Danville PD has received. VLEPS...

City posts agendas for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 6, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public. 

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Buildi...

­­­Operation leads to arrests, seizure of drugs and guns

The Danville Police Department conducted a five-day operation focused on violent offenders and fugitives linked to firearm-related offenses. Members of the Violent Crime Gang Unit, Vice Narcotics Unit, Crime Deterrence & Interdiction Unit, and the Cri...

Treasury staff to help citizens find missing money

The City of Danville’s Treasurer’s Office, along with the Virginia Department of the Treasury, is bringing another unclaimed property virtual call event to help local citizens who might be owed funds they don’t know about.

Cus...

Three businesses win pitch competition

News release by the River District Association

The River District Association (RDA) has awarded three businesses $52K in RDA IGNITE Pitch Grants to open or expand their brick-and-mortar businesses in the River District.

The River District Association Dream ...

Memorial Drive lane closures scheduled

Alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin on Monday, May 22, on Memorial Drive between West Main Street and the back entrance to the Police Department. The lane closures will allow for replacement of two failed corrugated metal storm pipes with rei...

Plan Danville to hold community block party

Plan Danville, the comprehensive planning effort for Danville, has reached a big milestone, and the public is invited to celebrate by bringing friends and family to The Big Share, a community block party honoring everyone in Danville who has taken the tim...

Project Imagine to train returning citizens

The City of Danville’s Project Imagine program is launching an initiative to train adults who have been previously incarcerated or on probation to serve as what’s known as a credible messenger—someone who now has unique legit...

Festival In The Park offers three days of fun

Danville’s springtime Festival in the Park opens Friday, May 19, in Ballou Park, which is located at 760 West Main St. This year’s three-day event once again features arts and crafts, children’s rides and activities, and musi...

Police Department remembers fallen officers

The Danville Police Department held a Peace Officers Memorial Service Monday, May 15, in memory of six officers who have died in the line of duty – five from the police department and one from the Danville Sheriff’s Office.

The service, held in the Danvill...

Danville Casino officially opens its doors

The Danville Casino, future home of Caesars, officially opened its doors on Monday morning at the corner of West Main Street and Bishop Road. The 40,000 square-foot temporary facility will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

A line of customers was ...

Construction of splash pads continue

Danville Parks and Recreation is currently constructing two splash pads throughout the city with one project expected to be finished mid-to-late June and the other in September.

“This is a very exciting time for the City of Danville,” s...

City Council will meet in business, work sessions

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 16, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public. 

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Buildi...

‘Visit SoSi’ revealed as regional tourism brand

State and local officials gathered today to unveil "Visit SoSi," a regional tourism brand that invites locals and visitors to take a fresh look at Danville and Pittsylvania County and the abundance of activities and offerings now available.

The f...

City Council attends opening of new track

City Council members on Wednesday joined Danville Public Schools and Averett University leaders and students in an opening ceremony for the new NCAA certified track and field facility at George Washington High School. The ceremony included a presentation,...

Free summer concert series to kick off

The 2023 Music at the Market, a free summer concert series, kicks off Thursday, May 11, outside at the Community Market, with the JusT Us Band performing. The Lynchburg area-based band covers a wide range of music for blues to country and rock to pop.

The ...

Danville Otterbots announce 2023 roster

News release by the Danville Otterbots

Otterbots, roll out! With Danville hosting Appalachian League Opening Night in just 33 days, the Otterbots are proud to announce the club’s 2023 roster. 20 colleges and universities from 15 collegiate athlet...

Demolition of downtown building set to begin

Contract crews are staging for the demolition of the building at the corner of the Main Street Plaza that formerly housed Schewels furniture store and, most recently, Lou’s Antiques.

The work will take 60 to 90 days to complete. The parking lot b...

Make Danville Shine expo set for Saturday

The annual Make Danville Shine Home Expo will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Community Market, which is at 629 Craghead St.

Home repair and maintenance experts will be there to share information and give away discounts and freebies....

Danville Farmers’ Market will open Saturday

A long-standing tradition, the Farmers’ Market will open for the season on Saturday, May 6, with vendors selling goods each Saturday through October at the Community Market on Craghead Street.

The market’s hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon. M...

Temporary casino to open May 15

News release by Caesars Entertainment

Danville Casino, future home of Caesars, plans to take its first bet on May 15, 2023. Following a successful hearing before the Virginia Lottery Board this morning, Caesars Entertainment, parent company of the Danville...

City posts agendas for next City Council meeting

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 2, in a business session at 7 p.m. followed by a work session. Both sessions are open to the public. 

The business session will be held in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor of the Municipal Buildin...

Guidelines issued for cleanup campaign in May

During the month of May, the Public Works Department again will expand its collection services to accommodate residents as part of the annual Make Danville Shine community cleanup campaign.

The department will waive fees for appliance pickups, tire disposa...

Project Imagine honors latest class of graduates

Five teenagers were honored on Wednesday for completing life skills training and goal-setting exercises through Project Imagine. The program steers youths away from gang activity by developing and maintaining relationships with mentors, and by focusing on...

Renowned speaker to lecture on June 6

Internationally known speaker Clifton L. Taulbert will be coming to the Dan River Region in June to share insights gained from his journey as an entrepreneur. These insights can apply to everyone, no matter their background or circumstances.

This event, &a...

City seeks feedback for public arts master plan

The City of Danville is in the process of creating a Cultural Arts Master Plan. Through research and input from the community, the Cultural Arts Master Plan will examine Danville’s existing arts and culture, resources, as well as actions needed ...

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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 any of the individuals on this list,...

Reported Incidents

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Police Ask for Public’s Assistance Identifying Person Involved in Hit and Run

The Danville Police Department is asking for the public's assistance identifying a suspect involved in a hit and run that occurred near the intersection of Loyal and S. Ridge Streets around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 27.

During the evening of May 27...

14-year-old Charged with Second Degree Murder

A 14-year-old has been charged with second degree murder by the Danville Police Department following his involvement in the May 1 homicide of Marcus Hairston, 37, at Woodside Village Apartments. 

In addition to second degree murder, the 14-year-ol...

Missing Person Found Safe by the Danville Police Department

11:45 p.m. 6/2/23 UPDATE: Danny Ray Cox, 65, has been found safe by the Danville Police Department. 

The department wishes to thank the community for the many tips and help in this search.

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Missing Person Search Underway by ...

Danville Police Department Receives 7th Consecutive VLEPSC Accreditation

The Danville Police Department earned re-accreditation Thursday, June 1, from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission (VLEPSC).

This is the seventh consecutive, four-year accreditation from VLEPSC that Danville PD has received. VLEPS...

­­­Operation Blitz Leads to Multiple Gun Seizures, Drugs and Arrests

The Danville Police Department conducted a five-day operation focused on violent offenders and fugitives linked to firearm-related offenses. Members of the Violent Crime Gang Unit, Vice Narcotics Unit, Crime Deterrence & Interdiction Unit, and the Cri...

UPDATE: Missing Female Located

10:50 p.m. 5/25/23 UPDATE: Danielle Jeffers has been safely located. The Danville Police Department wishes to thank the community for their assistance with this search.

ORIGINAL STORY: 

Danville Police Department Searching for Missing Female

The Dan...

Police Make Arrest Following Stolen Wallet at Caesars Virginia

The Danville Police Department has made an arrest following a wallet that was stolen at Caesars Virginia last week.

On May 15, a 55-year-old male had his wallet stolen at Caesars Virginia in the 1100 block of West Main Street. An attempted credit card use ...

Police Make Arrest in Sunday Homicide

Kyon Marquez Herbin, 20, has been arrested in Burlington, North Carolina, following the homicide that took place Sunday, May 21, at Purdum Woods Apartments in the 1500 block of Richmond Blvd.

Herbin has been charged with second degree murder and malicious ...

Police Investigating Homicide; Warrants Obtained for Male Suspect

The Danville Police Department is investigating a homicide that left a juvenile dead in the 1500 block of Richmond Blvd at Purdum Woods Apartments Sunday afternoon, May 21.

Shortly after 2 p.m., officers arrived at Purdum Woods and found a 16-year-old at t...

Danville Police Department Remembers Fallen Officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day

The Danville Police Department held a Peace Officers Memorial Service Monday, May 15, in memory of six officers who have died in the line of duty – five from the police department and one from the Danville Sheriff’s Office.

The service,...

Danville Police Investigating Sunday Evening Homicide; One Arrested

The Danville Police Department has charged a Danville resident following a homicide that occurred in the 700 block of Hughes Street Sunday, May 14.

Officers responded to a shots fired call around 11 p.m. and found Danville resident Randy Lamar Womack, 38, ...

Missing Person Found Safe

4:35 p.m. UPDATE: Timothy Lee Mills has been found safe. The department wishes to thank everyone involved for their assistance with this search.  

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ORIGINAL STORY: The Danville Police Department is searching for Timothy Lee Mills, 40, who was la...

Police Seeking Shooting Suspect from Friday Incident

The Danville Police Department is searching for a suspect in relation to a shooting incident that occurred Friday, May 5.

Joel Herbert Franklin III, 23, is wanted and charged with attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, sh...

Two Arrested in Connection with Monday Homicide

UPDATE: Homicide Victim Identified from Shooting at Woodside Village Apartments

5/1/23 9:45 a.m. UPDATE: Police have identified the homicide victim as Marcus Hairston, 37. Officers administered CPR upon finding Hairston, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A third victim has been identified from the shooting incident tha...

UPDATE: Suspect facing Concealed Weapons Charge Turns Himself In

4/26/23 9:30 a.m. UPDATE: Jonathan Lamont Warren, 40, turned himself in Wednesday morning. He is charged with second offense concealed weapon.

This case is still open and active. 

Anyone who has information including pictures, video or any other fo...

Arrest Made in April 14 Robbery Spree; Three Wanted

After an extensive investigation by detectives in the Danville Police Department, one Durham, North Carolina resident has been arrested for her role in the Friday, April 14, robbery spree that occurred in the city of Danville. Three others are wanted &...

Suspect Vehicle from Friday Robberies Located

4/14/23 7 p.m. UPDATE: The Danville Police Department would like to thank the community for information received in today's robberies. 

Based on information received from community members, the vehicle has been located in Durham, North Ca...

UPDATE: Second Suspect from Wednesday Shooting Turns Himself In

4/7/23 1:55 p.m. UPDATE: The Danville Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting incident that occurred in the Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot late Wednesday night, April 5.

Ramon Nicoe Fitzgerald, 22, charged with malicious...

Police Investigating Wednesday Night Shooting

The Danville Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the parking lot of Buffalo Wild Wings late Wednesday night, April 5, in the 3400 block of Riverside Drive.

Around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to the restauran...

Drug Take Back Canceled for April 22 in Danville

The DEA Drug Take Back Day set for today, April 22, at Centra Health (414 Park Avenue) has been canceled due to inclement weather. Another DEA Drug Take Back Day will be held in Danville in October. Look for more details soon.

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Danville Resident Struck by Passenger Train Sunday

April Edition of Danville PD Times is Available Now

The April 2023 edition of the Danville PD Times is now available by clicking here. This is a free, quarterly publication of the Danville Police Department that is available online and in print at 1 Community Way, the department's new headquarters...

Police Make Arrest in Woodberry Hills Elementary School Arson

The Danville Police Department has arrested and charged David Avery Meyer, 20, following an arson that occurred at Woodberry Hills Elementary School over the weekend.

On Saturday, March 25, the Danville Police Department was called to assist the Danville F...

Missing Female Found Safe

Danville Crime Stoppers Ups Reward Money to $10,000 in Unsolved 2017 Homicide

Crime Stoppers joins the FBI, offering $7,500, with a $2,500 reward for a tip leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect responsible for the murder of Tahir Mahmud

Danville Crime Stoppers has allotted reward money in conjunction with the Federal B...

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