Posted on: November 29, 2023
The Danville Police Department has arrested a 16-year-old for his role in a shooting that occurred earlier this month.
The 16-year-old is being held at W.W. Moore Detention Home without bond and is charged with robbery, malicious wounding, shooting from a ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: November 28, 2023
The Danville Police Department is proud to work with UPS for the second annual Fill the UPS Truck Toy Drive.
On Saturday, Dec. 2, the police department will be accepting donations of new toys outside of Target from noon to 5 p.m. with a goal to completely ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: November 19, 2023
This morning, at about 4:45 a.m., officers at the Danville Adult Detention Center found inmate Scott McCoy, 45, unresponsive in his cell.
Adult Detention officers began life savings measures. The Danville Life Saving Crew responded and transporte...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: November 18, 2023
The Danville Police Department was filled with energy and excitement Saturday, Nov. 18, with the many performances in the multipurpose room during annual Youth Talent Show. The department wishes to thank those in attendance for supporting our youth. And t...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: November 17, 2023
The Danville Police Department will begin enforcement of illegal skill games at all establishments in the city of Danville after a compliance deadline of Friday, December 15. This comes after the Virginia Supreme Court's lifting of an injunction ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2023
The Danville Police Department promoted two officers during a ceremony at 1 Community Way Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Corporal Jacob Amos was promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Officer Marschal Brandon was promoted to the rank of Corporal.
The Danville Police Departm...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2023
The Danville Police Department is pleased to announce the addition of NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) tools now located in the police department at 1 Community Way.
The department now boasts the only NIBIN technology in use in sou...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: November 3, 2023
Last week, Danville Police Department Officer Preston Jacob received the MADD Award in Richmond for leading the department in his efforts to remove impaired drivers from our roadways. Thank you, Officer Jacob, for protecting our community!
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: November 3, 2023
The Danville Police Department and One Community are proud to once again hold Santa’s Little Blue Helpers this Christmas season.
Please note: Registration begins Monday, Nov. 6.
This year, the department has a lofty goal of reaching 500 ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2023
The Danville Police Department has made two arrests following a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Christopher Demond Wade, 18, was arrested and charged with attempted malicious wounding for his role in the shooting incident.
Zakeyis Avio&...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2023
Danville Adult Detention held a promotion ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 25.
T.L. Childress was promoted from Lieutenant to Captain.
Capt. Childress has been with Adult Detention for 8 years after working with the Danville Sheriff’s Office for...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: October 24, 2023
5 p.m. 10/24/23 UPDATE: The Danville Police Department has located the vehicle involved in a shots fired incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 24, in the 1100 block of Franklin Turnpike.
More updates will be provided as they are availabl...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: October 24, 2023
Residents and businesses in Danville are invited to participate in this exciting new public-private crime mitigation and safety initiative
The Danville Police Department is pleased to announce the official launch of its latest public safety initiative &...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2023
The Danville Police Department and One Community will hold a class Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5-6 p.m. for anyone interested in becoming a volunteer.
One Community Volunteers will help with events around Danville and at the police department. Created due to th...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: October 3, 2023
The stoplights at Main and Ridge Streets are currently out of service with no time of repair available.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes.
The Danville Police Department reminds motorists to treat intersections with no power...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 29, 2023
The Danville Police Department has made an arrest related to a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday, July 12, at Woodside Village Apartments located in the 1300 block of Piney Forest Rd.
Iunta Lavar Barksdale, 19, has been arrested and charged with at...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 21, 2023
The Danville Police Department warns citizens of ongoing scams targeting online users.
One of the known scams currently targets those with Apple devices, and tells users with a message that their device may be contaminated, and to call Apple Support. Users...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 20, 2023
The Danville Police Department will hold an annual walk for Norma Brower today, Sept. 20.
We will meet on the field at Westmoreland behind Head Start on Holbrook St. at 5 p.m.
Remarks will be given in memory of Ms. Brower, who championed...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 19, 2023
The fall 2023 I.D.D.U. (Incarceration Doesn’t Define Us) graduation was held Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Danville Police Department.
Nine people completed the program.
I.D.D.U. provides resources and assistance to citizens who have recently been rel...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2023
The Danville Police Department is aware of a Facebook post circulating about a threat of violence at George Washington School.
Danville Police Officers are working in conjunction with Danville Public Schools officials to determine the source of the threat,...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 13, 2023
Corporal Todd J. Hawkins, Officer Lance I. Neighbors, Detective Lieutenant John. D. Dixon, Detective Sergeant Richard P. Wright, and Detective Jordan T. Land were honored and presented the 2023 Valor Award during the annual Virginia Association of Chiefs ...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: September 1, 2023
The Danville Police Department’s six newest officers graduated from the GREAT Program Friday, Sept. 1, during a ceremony held in the Averett University President’s Suite at Frank R. Campbell Stadium at the E. Stuart James Grant North C...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases
Posted on: August 31, 2023
A program guide is now available from One Community. Click here to download.
Currently, there are 39 programs the OC is proud to offer in the Danville community for children and adults from all walks of life.
Calendar alerts are also available fro...
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Danville, VA Police Department Media Releases